If you’re looking for a fun way to welcome fall, the Thomas Balch Library in downtown Leesburg is offering a charming little challenge: a pumpkin scavenger hunt that’s on now through November 3.
Here’s how it works: Stop by the reference desk to grab a BINGO-style card, then search the library for 10 small pumpkins hidden throughout the building. Find them all, and you’ll get to pick a prize—and your name goes up on the library’s “Pumpkin Hunting Wall of Fame.”
It’s a low-key, family-friendly activity that anyone can join. No need to sign up, just come in during regular library hours:
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Monday & Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Wednesday: 2 to 8 p.m.
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Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
The hunt is open to all ages—kids, teens, adults, and anyone who enjoys a quiet, cozy adventure inside one of Leesburg’s most beloved historic buildings.
The Thomas Balch Library isn’t just a place for archives and research—it’s also one of those community anchors that brings people together, especially this time of year. And this scavenger hunt is a great excuse to stop by, especially if you haven’t been in a while.
For details, you can call the library at 703-737-7195 or email balchlib@leesburgva.gov.
