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Special Events
Winter Reading Program
All Ages/Families December 1–February 28 This winter, enjoy your favorite stories and earn a free prize! Log in to Beanstack or sign up at your local library, complete 10 challenges, and be entered into a raffle for a special winter surprise.
Holiday Smiles
All Ages/Families December 1–9 Bring a smile to someone this holiday season! Stop by your library and color a holiday postcard. We’ll send it with your message to an area assisted living center to bring a little happiness to an older adult.
Candy Cane Hunt: Dale City
All Ages December 1–30 It’s the return of Dale City Library’s annual Candy Cane Hunt! Get a map from the service desk, then find all the hidden candy canes to get a prize.
Festival of Trees: Haymarket Gainesville
All Ages/Families December 1–January 3
Potomac Monthly Reading Challenge: Potomac
January 1–February 28 All Ages/Families Stop by Potomac Library to pick up a playing card. Each month has a different theme and everyone is welcome to participate.
Open House: Potomac
All Ages Saturday, December 3, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Join us for dancing, food, fun, and more. Scheduled events include: Rhythmaya: Bollywood Dancing, 10:30 a.m. Stained Glass Tours, 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Puzzling with A Purpose, 12:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus, 11:00 a.m. Light Refreshments, 12:15 p.m. All activities first come, first served. Registration required for Stained Glass tours.
All Ages/Families Manassas City: Tuesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. Dumfries: Thursday, January 5, 10:30 a.m. Central: Saturday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. Haymarket Gainesville: Tuesday, January 10, 10:30 a.m. Lake Ridge: Friday, January 13, 10:30 a.m. Dale City: Saturday, January 14, 10:30 a.m. Bull Run: Wednesday, January 18, 10:30 a.m. Potomac: Thursday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. Montclair: Friday, January 20, 10:30 a.m. Chinn Park: Wednesday, January 25, 10:30 a.m. Nokesville: Thursday, January 26, 10:30 a.m. Join Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom as we read “A Farm Prepares for Winter, Sleep Tight Farm” by Eugenie Doyle. After story time, make a “farm charm” craft to take home to remember all the things that farmers do to take care of their animals!
Prince William Public Libraries
WINTER READING PROGRAM
pwcva.gov/library
All Ages December 1–February 28
This winter, enjoy your favorite stories and earn a free prize! Sign up at any of our 12 libraries or through the Beanstack Tracker app. Complete 10 challenges for the chance to win a prize.
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Model Railroad Show: Chinn Park
All Ages Friday, December 9–Saturday, December 10, All Day
Excelsior Voices: Montclair
All Ages Saturday, December 17, 3:00 p.m. Join us for a special musical performance by Excelsior Voices, the only community youth choir in Prince William County for high school (and just beyond!) singers.
Celebrate Winter: Dumfries
All Ages/Families
January 1–31
Learn tips about staying safe in the winter. Drop your name into the red lucky box for a chance to win a safety or winter fun item! This program sponsored by the Transurban Express Lanes
Safety Grant.
*Talking to the Author Bookmark Contest: Chinn Park
Grades K–5 January 3–March 13 Design a bookmark around the theme “Off the Wall.” The bookmark contest form is available at pwcva.gov/library and at the Information Desk. The bookmarks of the first-place winners (one for each grade) and the grand prize winner’s bookmark will be printed and available at the library in early summer. The grand prize winner will also receive an autographed copy of “Off the Wall” by Theodore Taylor III. Prizes will be awarded at the Talking to the Author presentation on Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.
*Art Attack! Winter Blahs Edition: Haymarket Gainesville
All Ages/Families Saturday, January 7, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Beat your “winter blahs” with Bad Art! Join us for a morning of creative fun and silliness as we let our inner artists create art without high expectations. We’ll use everything but the kitchen sink to create artistic “masterpieces.”
Valentines for Veterans
January 9–February 3 A special valentine for a special person! Color a valentine for a veteran with supplies provided by the library.
Model Railroads with Northern Virginia NTRAK: Potomac
All Ages/Families Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Join us as we host the model railroads from NVNTRAK or Northern VA NTRAK. The members will set up railroad modules in the Community Room and be able for questions. This is a drop-in event.
New Year, New You! Author Visit with Maya Miernik: Central
All Ages/Families Saturday, January 28, 1:00 p.m. Celebrate 2023 with local author Maya Miernik. Learn new hairstyles for school and hear great stories. Grownups: Do you need tips and tricks for your children’s hair? Look no further!
Bunny Cuddle Puddle: Dale City
All Ages Monday, February 20 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to our Bunny Cuddle Puddle! Come spend some relaxing time with furry friends from My Pet Alpaca.
Mike Rose Magic Show: Winter Wonders
Chinn Park:
Saturday, January 28, 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 30, 10:30 a.m. Potomac: Monday, January 30, 10:30 a.m. Dumfries: Monday, January 30, 1:00 p.m. Central: Monday, January 30, 3:30 p.m. Magician Mike Rose presents a winter-themed magic show filled with impossible magic tricks, mind reading stunts, and off-the-wall comedy!
All Ages/Families Chinn Park: Thursday, February 2, 10:30 a.m. Montclair: Friday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.
Haymarket Gainesville:
Tuesday, February 7, 10:30 a.m.
Manassas City:
Thursday, February 9, 1:00 p.m. Lake Ridge: Friday, February 10, 10:30 a.m. Potomac: Thursday, February 16, 10:30 a.m. Bull Run: Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. Central: Thursday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. Dale City: Saturday, February 25, 10:30 a.m.
Join Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom as we read “In the Garden with Dr. Carver” by
Susan Grisby. After story time, everyone will have a chance to make a germination necklace to take home to watch it grow into a plant.
*Take Your Child to the Library Day: Chinn
Park
All Ages Saturday, February 4, All Day Come to the library for a special Scavenger Hunt featuring some of our favorite children’s book characters, then stop by the Information Desk to receive a bookmark and a sticker. Plus, pick up a special craft kit to make at home!
Manny the Penguin’s Birthday Bash: Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Manassas City
Ages 3–7 Monday, February 6, 4:30 p.m. Let’s celebrate Manny the Penguin’s birthday! Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for a special birthday story time and craft. Say goodnight to your stuffed animal and Manny as they have a slumber party! Pick up your stuffed animal Tuesday, February 7 and receive a fun goodie bag.
