the Irwin Uran Fund for its 1book 1community program, an annual countywide initiative that promotes community dialogue and understanding through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. LCPL offers a variety of gadgets and equipment for patrons to borrow, including coding robots, WiFi hotspots, thermal imaging cameras, sewing machines, ukuleles and Virginia State Parks passes. These items can be found in the LCPL online catalog. Resources LCPL library cards are free to all Loudoun County residents or anyone who attends school, works or owns property in Loudoun County. Residents of neighboring jurisdictions, including Fairfax County, may also be eligible through a reciprocal borrowing program. Library cards can be applied for online or at any LCPL branch. Each branch offers free public Internet and wireless access. The Loudoun County Public Library website allows patrons to use a variety of electronic resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and TV shows, streaming music, digital magazines and databases. Patrons can access such platforms as OverDrive, Hoopla, Freegal Music, Kanopy, Consumer Reports, LinkedIn Learning, Mango Languages and Westlaw. A full list of LCPL's online resources can be found on its website. Makerspaces are available for public use during regular library hours at the Brambleton, Gum Spring, Rust and Sterling branches. Patrons can use technology like 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, laminator machines, coding equipment, digitization equipment for converting VHS tapes and home movies, carving machines, and vinyl and paper cutters. Brambleton Library has a recording studio and Sterling Library has a smaller recording booth, with editing software available at both locations. In 2018, a full-service passport office opened at Rust Library. Trained staff can take photos onsite, help with filling out forms and file paperwork with the U.S. State Department. LCPL branches have meeting rooms that are available free of charge for public use as well as private study rooms. Public notary services are also available by appointment at all LCPL branches free of charge. Events Each branch offers storytimes for young children as well as a variety of programs for older kids and teens. The library conducts a summer reading program every year. Between the last day of school in June and the middle of August, hundreds of kids sign up to read and win prizes. LCPL hosts numerous events for adults, covering topics such as career assistance, hobbies and crafts, technology, health and wellness, educational seminars, live performances, and