Speaker: Michael E. Summers, Professor of Planetary Sciences and Astronomy, George Mason University Strange things in the sky have fascinated people for thousands of years. But it was in the l940s that the number of UFO reports in America… Read More
Art historian John Daum takes you on a tour of the City of Lights. Visit the majestic wonders of Gothic cathedrals, the gardens and palaces of French royalty and the beautiful art in the museums.
Dazzling technological innovations get all the attention, but there's something else just as crucial and integral to our survival and progress. Using examples from history and contemporary culture, National Academy of Engineering's Guru Madhavan will reflect on how… Read More
Take a trip with John Daum to Amsterdam and experience its beautiful canal-lined streets and perfectly preserved buildings. Explore the history of this capital city, visit the many unique neighborhoods and hear about the lives its famous citizens… Read More
This event has been postponed. We will publish a new date as soon as we can. Your microbiome impacts everything from the quality of your beer to your ability to digest it. Keith Crandall, of George Washington University's… Read More
Loudoun County Public Library quizzers will challenge your knowledge of everyone’s favorite coach….with a little bit of English football and literature thrown in. As Ted Lasso would say: “Taking on a challenge is a lot like riding a… Read More
Join art historian John Daum for another great night of Norse mythology, including the rise of Loki and his monster children, the world of the frost giants, and Ragnarök ─ the final battle between gods, giants and… Read More
Travel back to the year 1066 to learn about the Bayeaux Tapestry with John Daum as your guide. This tapestry is one of the greatest female works of art and a valuable historical reference that illuminates the world… Read More
Your microbiome impacts everything from the quality of your beer to your ability to digest it. Keith Crandall, of George Washington University’s Computational Biology Institute, explains how microbiomes are being studied to benefit agriculture production as well as… Read More
“Avengers Assemble!” at an Avengers-themed trivia night. Support local breweries, make others "marvel" at your trivia knowledge and get pumped for our adults-only Avengers Night on Saturday, May 21, at Rust Library in Leesburg.