Things to Do

As Thanksgiving approaches, Leesburg residents are eagerly preparing for a day filled with gratitude, family, and of course, delicious food. However, not everyone has the

Leesburg, VA (October 30, 2023) – The public is invited to a pop-up exhibit on Friday, November 3 exploring the history of cemeteries in Leesburg. Items from Thomas Balch Library’s collections will highlight the iconography of burial markers and the importance of cemeteries for historical and genealogical research. Visitors will learn about the background of […]

Leesburg, VA (October 24, 2023) – Historic Records Manager for the Clerk of the Circuit Court Eric S. Larson will lead a tour of the Loudoun County Clerk’s Office and the Historic Court Building on Tuesday, October 31 beginning at 1:45 p.m. Larson will discuss the extent of Loudoun County’s records holdings, where to look […]

Leesburg, VA – This coming Sunday, October 29, the Thomas Balch Library is set to become a hub of historical reflection and discussion. At 2 p.m., local authors and historians Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre, will take center stage to unravel a chapter of Northern Virginia’s history that remains overshadowed—the desegregation of public libraries. In […]

Leesburg, VA (October 17, 2023) – The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, is hosting the 21st annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, November 18. Runners of all skill levels and ages are invited to join this community tradition. The cross-country style […]

LEESBURG, VA – In a much-anticipated event, rescheduled from its original spring 2023 date, Leesburg’s literary community is buzzing with excitement. Esteemed local author David O. Stewart is set to grace the Thomas Balch Library with an engaging discussion about his latest work, “The Burning Land.” The event, promising to draw both book enthusiasts and […]

Leesburg, VA (October 11, 2023) – A new exhibit, “Rooted in Leesburg”, by Leesburg artist Sabina Puppo, is on display in the lower-level meeting room at Thomas Balch Library through December. “Rooted in Leesburg” is Puppo’s celebration of her two years in the Town. The paintings are a unique and personal way to capture Leesburg […]

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) strives to provide effective, consistent, and readily accessible fire and life safety education for our residents year-round. Annually we designate October as Fire Prevention Month, and LC-CFRS first responders and community outreach specialists dedicate additional time and resources to increase community awareness about preventing home fires. […]

Leesburg, VA (September 22, 2023) – Archeologist Kelly Arford-Horne will be at the Thomas Balch Library on Saturday, September 30 where she will discuss documenting artifacts from archaeological excavations. In July 2021, Thomas Balch Library received a collection of between 350 to 500 ceramic fragments collected at the Sycolin Pottery site located just outside of […]