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How to Play Chess
2026-06-17 18:30:00 2026-06-17 19:30:00 America/New_York How to Play Chess Learn notation, terminology, and how the chess pieces move. Practice by joining our drop-in chess program, happening at the same time. Gum Spring Library -

Wednesday, June 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 18:30:00 2026-06-17 19:30:00 America/New_York How to Play Chess Learn notation, terminology, and how the chess pieces move. Practice by joining our drop-in chess program, happening at the same time. Gum Spring Library -

Learn notation, terminology, and how the chess pieces move. Practice by joining our drop-in chess program, happening at the same time.

Dig into DIY! The LCPL How-To Festival is a multiday celebration of our community’s know-how, providing opportunities to create, learn, do-it-yourself, and have fun. View a complete list of programs here. 

Sponsored by the Loudoun Library Foundation.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Elementary | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun/Games |

Gum Spring Library
Phone: 571-258-3838
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Mon, May 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 22 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:30AM to 5:00PM
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Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
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Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Musical Storytime
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Writing Workshop: How to Write Dialogue
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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How to Play Chess
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