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Crafts and Activities
Montclair Art Wall: Montclair
All Ages March 1–May 31 Enjoy exhibits by local artists. March–April “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” by Bob Lauder May–June “Floral Brilliance” by Cynthia L. Schoeppel
STEAM Club: Haymarket Gainesville
Ages 8–12 First Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.
March 2, April 6, May 4 Join us for STEAM Club! Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Expect activities, experiments, and crafts. Registration required.
STEAM–Water Clock: Nokesville
Grades K–5 March 7–11 Learn to engineer your own alarm clock with simple household items. Supply kits may be picked up at Nokesville Library from March 7–11 while supplies last. Registration not required.
STEM Activity: Potomac
Grades K–5
Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. Come to Potomac Library for a STEM Activity! Registration required.
STEAM–Earth Day Rain Gauge: Nokesville
Grades K–5 April 18–23 Celebrate Earth Day by making a simple rain gauge using recycled materials. Supply kits will be available for pickup at Nokesville from April 18 – 23 while supplies last. Registration not required.
STEAM–BEE a Pollinator: Nokesville
Grades K–5 May 9–13 Learn how bees use flowers to pollinate! Pick up a kit from Nokesville Library from May 9–13 while supplies last. Registration not required.
Building Buddies–Celebrating DiverseABILITIES @ the Library: Haymarket Gainesville
All Ages First Mondays, 5:00 p.m.
March 7, April 4, and May 2 Meet in the Community Room for this inclusive program. We are building friendships, networks, and fun for our diverse, special needs communities. We will play games, talk, and read. Everyone is welcome! Contact Ncolebank@pwcgov.org if you have questions or need more information. Registration required.
Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Necklace Craft: Independent Hill
Ages 3–6
March 7–12 This St. Patrick’s Day, will you be lucky enough to find the leprechaun’s Pot of Gold? Perhaps, but you are sure to find a kit to make a Pot of
Gold Necklace to wear on St. Patrick’s Day. Kits are available March 7–12, while supplies last.
Registration not required.
*Family Movie Night: Chinn Park
All Ages/Families Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
April 12, May 10 Come relax at Chinn Park for Family Movie Night. We will play an eclectic mix of movie genres for you to sit, relax, and enjoy some refreshments. Funded by the Friends of the Library.
Different Dream Parenting: Virtual
All Ages/Families Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
March 8, 22
April 12, 26
May 10 Meet us in the WebEx Online Room for this inclusive parental support program where we are building friendships, networks, and fun throughout our diverse, special needs communities. We will be discussing practical guides to raising a child with special needs. Come any time and come as you are. We will be here to help you with your journey!
Crafts and Creations: Montclair
Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
March 8, April 12, May 10 Join us as we create a different craft every meeting. Supplies provided. Registration required.
Crafts and Creations: Central
All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
March 9, April 6, May 4 Crafts and Creations is back! Join us for a monthly art project to take home and keep. Registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids: Virtual
Ages 6–12 Second Mondays, Fourth Tuesdays 4:30 p.m.
March 14, 22
April 11, 26 Do you want to explore the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons but never had a chance? Are you not able to join a full campaign? Gear up your inner adventurer with our Dungeons & Dragons for Kids program! Every month, we’ll be running a one-shot with a new adventure. Registration required.
Pi Day!: Dumfries
Grades K–5 March 14–19 Check out Dumfries Library’s collection of books about pi and take home a paper plate kit designed to help your children understand fractions and ratios in circles. Did you know Albert Einstein was also born on Pi Day? Visit his display as well!
Spring Take-and-Make Crafts: Dumfries
Grades K–5 Second Mondays
March 14, April 11, May 9 Pick up a craft kit to make at home.
Take-and-Make – Handprint Lilies: Lake Ridge
Ages 3–6 March 21–26 Celebrate the first day of spring with some paper lilies. Visit Lake Ridge Library to pick up materials to create your own handprint lilies. Kits are available from March 21–26 or while supplies last.
Seasonal Take-and-Makes: Dale City
All Ages
Drop by Dale City Library and see what kind of take-and-make kit we have available each month. We’ll do our best to make enough to go around! First come, first served.
*Family Craft Night: Chinn Park
All Ages/Families Select Thursdays
March 17, April 14, May 12 Pick up a craft kit at Chinn Park Library while supplies last. Assemble your kit at home.
Virtual Intro to RPGs: Virtual
Grades K–5 Fourth Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.
March 22, April 26 Would you like to learn how to play role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons? Join us for a fun introductory one-shot game! Registration required.
Coding with Python: Virtual
Ages 8 and Up Thursday, March 24, 4:00 p.m. Learn how to code with Python! This class will show you the basics of this powerful programming language and show you free resources you can use to learn more on your own. This program will take place on WebEx, an online meeting room. Registration required.
Pokémon Club: Haymarket Gainesville
Grades K–12 Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
March 28, April 25 Join us at Haymarket Gainesville as we bring Pokémon to you! Pokémon TCG collectors, main console, and Go players are welcome to join, battle, and trade with other Poké fans! Free Pokémon cards to participants while supplies last.
Meet the Artist – Bob Lauder: Montclair
All Ages Wednesday, March 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. "Let's Go Fly a Kite" is an exhibit of original kites designed, sewn, and assembled by local kite maker Bob Lauder on display in March and April. Meet the artist and see his process from start to finish.
Spring Bird Nest Sign: Independent Hill
Ages 3–6
April 4–9
Spring is here, and birds are busy making nests. You can also make a nest if you stop by Independent Hill to pick up a Spring Bird
Nest Sign kit. Kits are available April 4–9 while supplies last. Registration not required.
*Earth Day Take and Make Craft: Chinn
Park
All Ages Friday, April 22, All Day Pick up a special Earth Day craft kit to assemble at home while supplies last.
Take-and-Make–Rain Clouds: Lake Ridge
Ages 3–6 April 25–30 April showers bring May flowers! Come to Lake Ridge Library to pick up a fun rainy day craft. Kits are available while supplies last.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite! Kite Takeand-Make: Independent Hill and Manassas City
Ages 8–12 April 25–30 Have fun constructing small kites to fly! Learn the parts as you build. The kit comes with instructions, reusable pattern, and materials for two kites. Kits will be available at Independent Hill and Manassas City Libraries starting April 25 while supplies last. No registration required.
Let’s Go Fly a Mini Kite Workshop: Montclair
All Ages Saturday, April 30, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Make a mini kite from repurposed materials and fly it indoors or outside. No wind required! Check out an exhibit of mini and full-size kites to get ideas for more experimentation and fun.
Take-and-Make: A Gift for “Mom”: Lake Ridge
Grades K–5 May 2–7 Lake Ridge Library will be offering kits to take home and make an “I love you” key chain in honor of Mother’s Day. Kits will be available starting May 2 while supplies last.
Space Week: Dumfries
All Ages May 2–7 Do you know where you are in our solar system? Do you know where you’d like to visit? Come to Dumfries Library and show us on our Solar System Map. While you’re here, check out our selection of science fact and science fiction material as we celebrate Star Wars’ May the Fourth and Astronaut Day on May 5.
Take-and-Make: Central
Grades K–5 Ongoing Stop by Central for a new project every month!
LEGO® Club: Haymarket Gainesville
Ages 5 and Up First Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
March 1, April 5, May 3 Calling all LEGO-loving kids! Freebuild LEGO and DUPLO® with other fanatics. We will provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. All materials must stay at the library, so bring your camera to capture your creations. Registration required.
Teen Writing Contest
Grades 11–12 March 1–31 High School Juniors and Seniors: You Could Win $300! “What has the library meant to me in my preparation to becoming a new adult? “Answer this question in 350 words or less for a chance to win a $300 grand prize. Submit your essay in-person to any fullservice library or email rlowe@pwcgov.org between March 1–31. For full contest details, visit pwcva.gov/library.
PEEPS® Show–Art Attack: Haymarket Gainesville
Grades 6–12 March 1–31 Create a diorama scene using Peeps chicks or bunnies of something related to books or a library. The entries can be turned in anytime to Haymarket Gainesville Library during March. They will be displayed in the library April 4–8 in celebration of National Library Week. To read full rules, visit pwcva.gov/library.
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Virtual
Grades 9–12 Select Mondays, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
March 7, 21
April 4, 18
May 2 Do you want to explore the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, but never had a chance? Are you an expert looking for a new, immersive campaign? Gear up your inner adventurer with our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens program! Registration required.
Intro to Pottery Making: Haymarket Gainesville
Grades 9–12
Wednesday, March 9, 6:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to try a pottery wheel or play with clay? Manassas Clay is going to demonstrate pottery-making techniques.
Wear a shirt that can get messy! Registration required.
*Gamer Hour: Chinn Park
Grades 6–12 Monday, March 14, 4:00 p.m. Play your favorite Nintendo Switch games at the library. Bring your friends for a fun afternoon of gaming. Registration required.
Manga Meetup: Haymarket Gainesville
Grades 9–12 Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.
March 15, April 19 A casual book club for manga fans where you can share your love of manga and anime with others, play games, and more! Registration required.
Teen Crafternoon: Montclair
Grades 6–12 Select Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.
March 22: Dragon Eggs
May 24: Mixed Media Design and create your own craft. Supplies will be provided. Registration required.
Fab Lab Design Challenge
Grades 6–12 Potomac: Wednesday, March 23, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Chinn Park: Monday, March 28, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, March 26, 2:00–4:00 p.m. This in-person program will focus on four common fabrication technologies: laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC routing, and plastic thermoforming. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each for rapid prototyping and see equipment demonstrations of how each process works at the NOVA Fab Lab Makerspace.
Teen Paint Party: Central
Grades 6–12
Saturday, April 2, 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a painting project! Ms. Amanda will guide you through a painting, or you can create your own project. Registration required.
*Disney® Trivia Night: Chinn Park
Grades 6–12 Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Come to the Chinn Park Library for an evening of Disney Trivia. The winner gets a prize. Registration required.
Batman Escape Room
Grades 6–12 Montclair: Monday, April 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m. Manassas City: Wednesday, April 13 1:00–4:00 p.m. Can you outsmart the Riddler? Find out in this Batman-themed escape room! Bring your friends to the library and solve all the puzzles in 30 minutes or risk the wrath of Gotham's villains. Registration required. Time slots available at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.
Bad Art Afternoon: Potomac
Grades 6–12 Wednesday, April 13, 2:00 p.m. Bring your artistic talent (or lack thereof) to the library to make some bad art! The sillier, the better. We’ll make a bad trophy together to award to the best (worst?) art piece! Take-home snacks provided. Registration required.
Library Feud: Virtual
Grades 6–12 Wednesday, April 20, All Day Take a break from classes with this online game! Go online, answer the questions, and see if you can figure out the right answer. Finish the game to find out how well you stack up against other players for bragging rights!
Smart Money Program: Haymarket Gainesville
Grades 6–12 Wednesday, April 27, 6:00 p.m. Learn how to apply real money experience with United Bank. Teens will learn financial awareness, how to develop smart money habits, and how to create a plan for their money.
Teen Advisory Groups
Virtual
Grades 9–12 Select Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
March 2, April 6 Join Bull Run Library’s virtual Teen Advisory Group to help plan for library events and spend time with like-minded teens. This meeting takes place on WebEx, an online meeting room. Links will be received 24 hours before the meeting begins. Registration required.
Montclair
Grades 6–12 First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
March 2, April 6, May 4 Join our Teen Advisory Group and make your voice heard! Earn service hours and help your library. Registration required.
Central
Grades 6–12 Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.
March 14, April 11, May 9 Do you need volunteer hours for school, college applications, or any reason at all? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join Central’s TAG team. Attend programs, make booklists, write reviews, send us program proposals, and more! Registration required.
Haymarket Gainesville
Grades 9–12 Third Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.
March 16, April 20, May 18 Want to make a difference at your library? Join us for TAG and earn community service hours! Help plan future programs, make suggestions for new books, create displays, and help us grow as a welcoming space. Registration required.
Potomac
Third Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
March 16, April 20, May 18 Do you need volunteer hours for school, Scouts, or some other reason? Join our Teen Advisory Group and help us plan for future programs and serve the community. You must be accepted as a volunteer before attending a TAG meeting; please ask for an application at Potomac Information Desk. Registration required.
Chinn Park
Grades 6–12 Mondays, 6:00 p.m.
March 21, April 18, May 9 Join our Teen Advisory Group to help plan our library events and spend time with like-minded teens. Meetings are held at Chinn Park Library. Registration required.
Nailing Your First Interview: Montclair
Grades 9–12 Saturday, April 23, 2:00 p.m. Applying for your first job and nervous about your interview? Join us to learn tips and tricks to help you nail that first interview.
Make Your Own Book Journal: Manassas City
Grades 6–12 May 2–9 You may have seen some cool ways to track your reading on that famous video-sharing app. Now you can make your very own with this starter kit! Register at pwcva.gov/library to reserve your Book Journal Kit.
Loom Knitting Take-and-Make for Teens: Dale City, Dumfries, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, Nokesville
Grades 6–12 Monday, May 9 Interested in learning to knit a scarf? We have the LOOM for you! With a newly 3D-printed loom, a skein of yarn, and a crochet hook, you will soon be knitting the scarf of your dreams. Supplies and instructions will be provided. There will also be an instructional video to give you additional guidance and tips. Registration required.
Grades 6–12 May 9–14 Love Animal Crossing? Why not make your own Animal Crossing keychain? Stop by Manassas City Library May 9–14 to pick up your craft kit while supplies last.
