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Summer Read-a-Thon
2026-08-15 11:00:00 2026-08-15 16:00:00 America/New_York Summer Read-a-Thon Escape the dog days of summer with an afternoon of reading and relaxing in our summer garden-themed reading nook. Gum Spring Library -

Saturday, August 15
11:00am - 4:00pm

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Escape the dog days of summer with an afternoon of reading and relaxing in our summer garden-themed reading nook.

Commit to reading between one and five hours for a chance to win prizes. Snacks provided. Space and prizes are limited.

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

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors |

Gum Spring Library
Phone: 571-258-3838
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 9:30AM to 5:00PM
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Thu, Jul 16, All day
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Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Board Game Design
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Makerspace: Dino Bracelet
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Yoga and Meditation
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Pre-K Skill Builders
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 13-19
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 20-26
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mini Labs - Presented by the Children's Science Center
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Writing Workshop: How to Create Compelling Characters
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Shark Week
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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DIY Teens: Dino Nugget Stuffie
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Makerspace: Hand Sewing Workshop
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Book Club - Dune by Frank Herbert
Wed, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex
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Thu, Jul 23, All day
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Senior SmarTrip in Loudoun County
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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D&D Club for Teens: Intermediate
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Watercolor Workshop
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Sat, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 20-26
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 27-August 2
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Wild Weather Wonders
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
DIY Teens: Book Nook
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center
Conversational Spanish
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Summer Crafternight
Tue, Jul 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Alcove
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Makerspace: Hand Sewing Workshop
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Jul 30, All day
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Musical Storytime
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Houseplant Clipping Swap - This is an ongoing event
Fri, Jul 31, All day
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Fri, Jul 31, All day
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Fri, Jul 31, All day
Community Puzzle
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Family Storytime
Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 27-August 2
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex
ESOL: Writing
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Toddler Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Expedition: Amazon Rainforest
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
DIY Teens: Upcycled Toys
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Makerspace: Crochet 101
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Tue, Aug 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Aug 12, All day
Makerspace: Crochet 101
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Baby Storytime
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teen and Tween Public Speaking
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Summer Read-a-Thon
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00am - 4:00pm
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