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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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Toddler Storytime
Thu, May 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Makerspace: Sublimate a Keychain
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Teen Art Studio
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Center
Movie Night - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Thu, May 28, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room B
Family Storytime
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Houseplant Clipping Swap - This is an ongoing event
Sun, May 31, All day
ESOL: Writing
Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C
Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Makerspace: Common Threads
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jun 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Makerspace: Create and Connect
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace,Meeting Room C
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Interviewing Secrets and Strategies
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Adult Book Club: Children's Literature - From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Thu, Jun 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Writing Workshop: How to Write Dialogue
Mon, Jun 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Family Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - All Levels
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
Makerspace: Create and Connect
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Makerspace: How to Preserve Your Memories - Digitizing 101
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room C
Gum Spring Writing Group
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room C
Art on Exhibit: Susanne Kamalieh - Exhibit runs through June
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Toddler Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
How to Make a Rag Doll
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Musical Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
Eruption Explorers
Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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DIY Teens: Charmed Picture Frame
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center
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
Relaxation Station - This is an ongoing event
Wed, Jun 17, All day
Makerspace: Create and Connect
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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How to Prepare for Election Season - with Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Baby Storytime
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
How to Make Paper Flowers
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A
How to Make a Folded Book Vase
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
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
Yoga and Meditation
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A
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
Makerspace: Maker Challenge Drop-In
Mon, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C
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
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
Makerspace: Create and Connect
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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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
Drop-In Chess Club
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dino-Hunter Safari - Presented by David Engel
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Musical Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
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ESOL: English Practice - Beginner
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Growing Money with Stocks
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
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