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Board Game Design
2026-07-16 14:00:00 2026-07-16 16:00:00 America/New_York Board Game Design Learn how to design your own board game, then spend time exploring new games. You'll see game creation principles up close while talking with professional game designer Eric Slauson. Gum Spring Library - Meeting Room A

Thursday, July 16
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 14:00:00 2026-07-16 16:00:00 America/New_York Board Game Design Learn how to design your own board game, then spend time exploring new games. You'll see game creation principles up close while talking with professional game designer Eric Slauson. Gum Spring Library - Meeting Room A

Gum Spring Library

Meeting Room A

Learn how to design your own board game, then spend time exploring new games. You'll see game creation principles up close while talking with professional game designer Eric Slauson.

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

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

EVENT TYPE: | Fun/Games |

Gum Spring Library
Phone: 571-258-3838
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Mon, Jun 15 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 9:30AM to 5:00PM
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Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 15-21
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
How to Make a Rag Doll
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Alcove
Eruption Explorers
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
DIY Teens: Charmed Picture Frame
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center
Conversational Spanish
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Cancelled
Relaxation Station - This is an ongoing event
Wed, Jun 17, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 15-21
Wed, Jun 17, All day
How to Prepare for Election Season - with Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace: Create and Connect
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex,Makerspace
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
How to Make Paper Flowers
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alcove
Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
How to Register Your Dog's Microchip - with Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS)
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
How to Play Chess
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
How to Feed a Community - with Anna Sudha Community Kitchens
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 15-21
Thu, Jun 18, All day
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Adult Book Club: Mystery - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
How to Make a Folded Book Vase
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Alcove
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
D&D Club for Teens: Intermediate
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
How to 3D Print at the Makerspace
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace
Yoga and Meditation
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 15-21
Sat, Jun 20, All day
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Cabochon Creations - Prehistoric-Themed Glass Gem Craft
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Alcove
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 15-21
Sun, Jun 21, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex
ESOL: Makerspace for English Learners - Cameo Cutter
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Discover Ancient Civilizations
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
DIY Teens: Initial Letter Art
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Makerspace: Create and Connect
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex,Makerspace
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Preschool Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Dino-Hunter Safari - Presented by David Engel
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Book Club - Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Growing Money with Stocks
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Movie Night - A League of Their Own
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Children's Book Sale
Sat, Jun 27, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Pokemon Meetup
Sat, Jun 27, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 22-28
Sun, Jun 28, All day
Children's Book Sale
Sun, Jun 28, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 29-July 5
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex
Houseplant Clipping Swap - This is an ongoing event
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Community Puzzle - Available through June
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 29-July 5
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Community Art Project: Dinosaur Tessellations - Available through July
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Happy Birthday, America!
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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DIY Teens: Camp Crafts
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 29-July 5
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Makerspace: Hand Sewing Workshop
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex,Makerspace
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Adventure - Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 29-July 5
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Jurassic Park Movie Bingo
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 29-July 5
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available June 29-July 5
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 6-12
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex
ESOL: Writing
Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Jurassic Juniors Institute: Dino Specialists Division
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Makerspace: Common Threads
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex
Teen Video Game Night
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Center
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Makerspace: Hand Sewing Workshop
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex,Makerspace
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
The Jurassic Magic Show - Presented by the Wizard of Reading
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 6-12
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Makerspace: Intro to Tinkercad Drop-In
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
D&D Club for Teens: Intermediate
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Adult Book Club: Children's Literature - Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Thu, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex
Family Storytime
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Summer Reading Program: Guessing Jar - Available July 6-12
Sun, Jul 12, All day
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Gum Spring Writing Group
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Annex
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Island Adventures with Moana - Presented by Enchanted Empowerment
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
DIY Teens: Shark-a-Palooza
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center
Conversational Spanish
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Cancelled
Relaxation Station - This is an ongoing event
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Makerspace: Hand Sewing Workshop
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex,Makerspace
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teen Summer Writing Group - Wednesdays at 3 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 12
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center
Science Heroes: Digging It!
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
America 250 - Many Journeys, One Shared Humanity
Wed, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Adult Book Club: Mystery - Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Board Game Design
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Makerspace: Dino Bracelet
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex,Makerspace
Yoga and Meditation
Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
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