If you thought the library was just for getting books to read and to do research, then you have not been to the Ashburn Library. This facility offers activities for both children and adults. From preschool and musical story times to the adult book club and ESOL English conversation group, there is something for everyone. They also offer yoga, family movies, and family story time, as well as game time and a reading buddies program.

These programs are in addition to all of the books you can check out, the meeting rooms that are available for use, and the computers that have both Wi-Fi and printers that are free to use. There is not much that Ashburn Library does not have and if it is available elsewhere, a librarian will try and track it down and get it for you. That may be why many people say that libraries are the centers of learning, creativity, community building, and innovation for the digital age.

Ashburn Library
43316 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 737-8100
library.loudoun.gov/Our-Libraries/Ashburn-Library
www.facebook.com/LoudounCountyPublicLibrary

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Musical story time. The Magic Treehouse book club. An English conversation group. These are just three recent events that have unfolded within the walls of Ashburn Library, a space that doubles as a community gathering place.

Ashburn Library offers both public computers and meeting rooms for its members' convenience, and these are just the frills in addition to its full inventory of books. One Yelp reviewer runs down the division of the library between kids' books (there's a large selection of them) and novels and texts for adults and adolescents. According to the same reviewer, Ashburn Library also boasts a decent collection of DVDs, CDs, and games. Other guests compliment the look of the library, its modern feel, and the staff. According to several fans, the front desk employees and librarians are always happy to help or just offer a smile and a greeting.

Ashburn Library
43316 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 737-8100
library.loudoun.gov/Our-Libraries/Ashburn-Library
www.yelp.com/biz/ashburn-library-ashburn

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/Alexandre Duret-Lutz