Thomas Balch Library @BalchLibrary

Special Collections, History and Genealogy Library leesburgva.gov/departments/th… Leesburg, VA Joined June 2015

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a year ago

Thanks to Mrs. Bagdasarian & guest Ms. Christiansen from @BalchLibrary. Our newspaper students loved digging through historical local papers from as far back as 1820 while looking into LCHS history and scanning some of our decades-old student newspapers. @lchslibrarians @LCHS1954

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2 years ago

The Fall / Winter 2023 Edition of Balch Column is now Available! leesburgva.gov/home/showpubli…

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2 years ago

The Dog Days of summer, those sultry days when Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at the same time as the sun - generally July 3 and August 11, may be just behind us, but there is still time to submit a photograph to Thomas Balch Library's Bark-chive.

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

Join us this Friday for a pop-up exhibit and fun activities! Stop by the Donaldson Cabin this First Friday 5-7 for a glimpse of life in Leesburg and Loudoun in the 1700’s.

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2 years ago

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of artist William Woodward (1935-2023). Woodward is noted for his murals, including Thomas Balch Library's mural, "A Loudoun County Story," and the paintings "Perseverance Through Faith and Strength" and "Meeting the Piscataway."

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2 years ago

The shift of the reading room to Library of Congress Classification is complete. We are excited to share it with you. Thomas Balch Library will be open for regular hours beginning Saturday, July 1 at 11 am. Stop by and see what you can discover!

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2 years ago

Thomas Balch Library staff and volunteers have been hard at work this week! More than 9,000 books have been relocated into their new LOC classification locations. Curious what it looks like to shift an entire library collection? Check out this timelapse video!

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2 years ago

Thomas Balch Library staff will be working diligently to re-organize the books into the Library of Congress classification order while closed to the public. Learn more here >>> bit.ly/46kbtAY

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2 years ago

Thomas Balch Library will host author Linda Harris Sittig in a discussion of Opening Closed Doors: The Story of Josie Murray on Sunday, June 25, beginning at 2 p.m. Open to all ages! Please call 703-737-7195 or email [email protected] for info.

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Town of Leesburg, VA @TownofLeesburg

2 years ago

@BalchLibrary is debuting its Centennial Catalog, which distinguishes it as an independent research library, owned and operated by the #townofleesburg. The library has converted from Dewey classification to Library of Congress classification >> bit.ly/46kbtAY #leesburgva

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2 years ago

Today, June 19 is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.

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2 years ago

Exciting News! The library now has its own catalog, the Centennial Catalog . For the 1st time ever, all collection materials are accessible through one platform. The library will be closed to shift the collection 6/26-6/30. Check out the new catalog: tinyurl.com/yck55f36

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2 years ago

On 5/21/23, an event celebrating the rededication of the restored Douglass High School was held. Along with a ribbon cutting and tours, close to 500 gathered including Douglass alumni and teachers. Learn more about the renovation and rededication : tinyurl.com/24pck8up

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2 years ago

Looking for a great place to enjoy the nice spring weather? The garden at Thomas Balch Library is looking beautiful! Stop by and enjoy the sunshine.

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2 years ago

Wynne Saffer will discuss the Northern Neck Proprietary and how to locate the grants using resources available at Thomas Balch Library. Pre-registration is required. Email [email protected], or visit>>> tinyurl.com/22yuxb8b Image courtesy of Library of Congress.

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2 years ago

Have you been by the library to see the exhibit Highlights of 100 Years of Collecting at Thomas Balch Library? Featured are items from the library’s collections suggested by researchers, volunteers, and staff. For example, in this interesting letter from Lizzie Legare Blake.

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2 years ago

Speaking of famous Mothers, did you know that Susan Catherine Koerner Wright, mother to Orville and Wilbur Wright, was born near Hillsboro in Loudoun County, VA in 1831?

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2 years ago

Speaking of famous Mothers, did you know that Susan Catherine Koerner Wright, mother to Orville and Wilbur Wright, was born near Hillsboro in Loudoun County, VA in 1831?