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Prince William Public Libraries Library Events and News

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Winter 2023–2024

Winter Reading, December 1– January 31.

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Teens, get involved in Teen Advisory Groups.

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Try a new craft or advance your skills at our makerspaces.

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Library Mission Statement Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) brings people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

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Kids and Families................................7 Special Events...............................................7 Story Times and Ongoing Events............... 9 Reading to Dogs..........................................12 Crafts and Activities....................................12

Young Adults....................................16 Makerspace.....................................19 Book and Discussion Groups.............20 Adults..............................................22

Special and Ongoing Events......................22 Lifelong Learning........................................24 Arts and Crafts............................................26

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Library Information Library Board Meetings The next meetings of the Library Board of Trustees will be on December 7, January 25, and February 22 in the Administrative Support Center’s Trustee Conference Room.

Note: The Trustee Conference Room is located in the lower level of Chinn Park Library.

Renewals of Library Materials Renewal Line: 703-792-4885 Web Renewal: librarycatalog.pwcgov.org

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Library Closings and Schedule Changes

DECEMBER Saturday, December 23–Christmas Eve Holiday–All libraries closed Sunday, December 24–Christmas Eve Holiday–All libraries closed Monday, December 25–Christmas Eve Holiday Observed–All libraries closed Tuesday, December 26–Christmas Day Holiday Observed–All libraries closed Sunday, December 31–Holiday Weekend– All libraries closed

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JANUARY Monday, January 1–New Year’s Day Holiday Observed–All libraries closed Saturday, January 13–Holiday Weekend–All libraries closed Sunday, January 14–Holiday Weekend–All libraries closed Monday, January 15–Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Observed–All libraries closed FEBRUARY No Holidays

Library Foundation Visit princewilliamlibraryfoundation.org to help support Prince William Public Libraries.

Sign language interpretation is available if requested at least three weeks in advance of the program date.

When you visit the library, we may take photos or videos for print and digital marketing purposes. Please notify a staff member if you do not want your image to be published.

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Friends of the Libraries

PWPL has seven Friends groups that provide support to all of its libraries, enabling them to offer many free cultural, recreational, and informational programs to our community.

To join one of the Friends groups or to learn more, contact:

Bull Run

Friends of Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA 20109 Friendsofbullrunlibrary@gmail.com

Central

The Friends of Central Community Library 8601 Mathis Avenue Manassas, VA 20110 friends2central@gmail.com 703-792-8360

Chinn Park

The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library 13065 Chinn Park Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 facebook.com/FOCPRL

Haymarket Gainesville

Friends of the Haymarket Gainesville Library c/o Haymarket Gainesville Community Library 14870 Lightner Road Haymarket, VA 20169 friendslibhg@gmail.com

Manassas City

Friends of the Manassas City Library 10104 Dumfries Road Manassas VA 20110 friendsmclibrary@gmail.com 703-792-8820

Montclair

Friends of the Montclair Community Library c/o Montclair Community Library 5049 Waterway Drive Dumfries, VA 22025 Fmcl.president@gmail.com facebook.com/FMCL.5049

Potomac

The Friends of Potomac Library 2201 Opitz Boulevard Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-792-8330

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Director’s Message As 2023 winds down, Prince William Public Libraries is wrapping up our current five-year Strategic Plan.

While we are ready to go with our next five-year plan, beginning January 2024, this is an excellent opportunity Deborah L. Wright to reflect on just some of the accomplishments of the past five years.

Chinn Park, Central, and Bull Run Libraries benefitted from minor to major renovations to realign library spaces to 21st-century needs. We opened a new branch in Manassas City in February 2021 and began new Makerspace services at Central and Bull Run locations in the past two years.

One of the barriers to access of library services was removed when PWPL went fine-free in July 2021. Patrons have discovered that while we

want our materials returned so that other community members can utilize them, we no longer seek to restrict access by charging late fees.

Patrons have continued to be good stewards of our resources and have appreciated the removal of these fees.

PWPL has expanded our technology services through improved Wi-Fi at our facilities, circulating mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebooks, and implementing credit payment options for printing and copying services in our buildings. We’re also excited to share that a new mobile app should be available by early 2024.

As we look ahead to the future of PWPL, a mobile library will begin serving our community sometime in 2024. Land has been purchased on Linton Hall Road for a future library that, though still some years in the future, will close a gap in access to library facilities for the western side of the county.

Library staff will continue to innovate, and PWPL will continue to evolve to meet the needs and interests of our community. The next five years promise to be very exciting for our county and libraries. I am so glad you are on this journey with us!

Get Yeti for Winter Reading Embracing the chill of winter doesn't always mean bundling up and braving the cold. Okay, maybe just a little bit to get to the library, but it’s worth it.

This year’s Winter Reading program is designed for all ages and includes activities, programs, and prizes.

From December 1–January 31, pick up a bookmark or track your progress on the Beanstack Tracker app on your smartphone. Complete 10 activities or read 10 books before January 31 to get a prize and be entered into a drawing.

This year’s activities include finding Yeti at the library, reading a book with snow on the cover, and flexing those creative muscles by writing a short story. Or, if you’d prefer to complete the challenge by getting through your To Be Read pile, that’s great, too! You can even mix it up and do a few of each.

Don’t forget to attend a library program to check off another activity. Some highlights this winter include:  Rails and Trails Story Time with Virginia Railway Express: This all-ages program will stop at eight libraries this season. Our friends from Virginia Railway Express will have songs and books all about trains.  A Year of Cards: Create a stash of cards using our Cricuts to help celebrate all that 2024 offers. Birthdays, anniversaries, thank you, and holidays—we’ll show how the Cricut makes commemorating an occasion easy and fun. We’ll offer this program multiple times through February for young adults and adults.  Festival of Trees: Haymarket Gainesville Library’s popular program is back! Everyone is welcome to create a tree from any material to be displayed in the Library Festival of Trees display through January.

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Career Online High School 2023 Graduation: Celebrate the accomplishments of graduates from the PWPL Career Online High School program at Montclair Library on Saturday, December 2, at 11:00 a.m. Career Online High School is an online high school diploma and career certification program available through Prince William Public Libraries. This program offers free enrollment to a limited number of qualified adult students. Visit pwcva.gov/cohs to learn more.

We have many other seasonal programs available, including a Gingerbread House Workshop, Let’s Craft: Orange Pomanders, Recipe Exchange, and more. Visit pwcva.gov/library to check out the Online Events Calendar and to sign up for Winter Reading. Thank you to this year’s Winter Reading Sponsors: Atlantic Union Bank, IHOP, Prince William Ice Center, and Synergy HomeCare. 

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New Technology Coming to RELIC In the coming months, Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) will equip RELIC with a Digital Preservation Lab, a set of technologies and software that will enhance RELIC’s capability to preserve historical documents without damaging the originals and allow community members to do personal digital archiving in a user-friendly manner.

Virginia Humanities has awarded PWPL a $16,000 grant for its “Enhancing Local History Preservation and Popularization” project. The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC), a collection and service devoted to genealogy and history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County, will receive modern technologies that will make its work more impactful.

The Digital Preservation Lab will offer a workstation for digitizing and transferring photos and videos. It will have two displays for easier and faster video and image editing, film and slide digitizers and scanners, VHS converters, slide and negative film converters, a cassette digitizer, a floppy disk reader, and software for restoring and colorizing old photographs and newspaper clippings.

PWPL also plans to purchase mixedreality headsets that allow patrons to experience and interact with their newly digitized media in a way they never have

before. The headsets will also allow patrons and community partners to record spatial video and audio - for example, tours of historical Prince William sites designed to be viewed in a virtual environment.

The new equipment will allow RELIC to preserve historical documents in better quality and develop new programs for the community members. People will

have opportunities to learn how to use the new, more accessible software for restoring old documents and creating modern media. PWPL believes this project will spark learning and encourage patrons to save their albums, photos, letters, videos, and slides for future generations.

In addition, the latest technologies will strengthen RELIC’s role in local history research, preservation, and archiving.

RELIC staff will use the new equipment for researching and preserving historical documents and sharing them with community partners. Visit pwcva.gov/library for project updates.

Prince William Library Foundation ,000 Books 1Before Kindergarten

For Infants Through Preschoolers Sign up today at any Prince William Public Library pwcva.gov/library

Help support programs like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

Your Guide to Recreation, Fun & Fitness in Prince William County Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

With over 65 parks and historic sites, 50 miles of trails and 5 recreation centers, the possibilities are endless for staying active this winter.

Registration Begins December 12

pwcparks.info/leisure

It has never been easier for you to support systemwide programming than by visiting princewilliamlibraryfoundation.org

@pwcparks

Prince William Public Libraries

WINTER READING December 1–January 31 Complete 10 activities or read 10 books to receive a prize and be entered into a drawing! Turn in your bookmark or track your progress on the Beanstack Tracker app by January 31.  Read for 20 minutes.  Read a book from the Virginia Readers’ Choice, 2023–2024.  Listen to music on hoopla Digital.  Attend a library program.  Find Yeti at your library and tell a librarian where he is.  Read a book with snow on the cover.  Read a book your teacher or librarian recommended.  Read a book written before you were born.  Read something from the New Books shelf.  Write your own story.  Visit the library.  Listen to someone read you a story.  Read under a blanket.  Read to someone else.  Check out a book from a library display.  Read a book that takes place during winter. ¡Complete 10 actividades o lea 10 libros para recibir un premio y participar en un sorteo! Entregue su marcador o realice un seguimiento de su progreso en la aplicación Beanstack Tracker antes del 31 de enero.  Lea por 20 minutos.  Lea un libro de Virginia Readers’ Choice, 2023–2024.  Escuche música en hoopla Digital.  Asista un programa de la biblioteca.  Encuentre a Yeti en la biblioteca y digale a un bibliotecario dónde está.

 Lea un libro con nieve en la portada.  Lea un libro recomendado por un maestro o un 

bibliotecario.

Lea un libro escrito antes de su año de nacimiento.

 Lea algo del estante de Libros Nuevos.  Escriba su propio cuento.  Visite la biblioteca.  Escuche a alguien leerle un cuento.  Lea debajo de una manta.  Leale a otra persona.  Saque prestado un libro de una exhibición de la 

biblioteca.

Lea un libro que occurre durante el invierno.

Thank you to our Winter Reading Sponsors Winter 2023–2024

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WELC OMET OYOU RLIB RARY Welcome to Your Library How to Get a Library Card

If you live, work, own property, or attend school in Prince William County, Manassas, or surrounding jurisdictions, you are eligible for a free library card. To get a card, you must provide identification with your current address. Minors (ages 5–17) are also required to have a parent or legal guardian complete and sign a Library User Agreement Form.

Borrowing, Returns, Holds, and Renewals

Borrow books, Chromebook laptops, DVDs, Launchpad tablets, magazines, and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for three weeks.

Return your materials to any branch location or book drop.

Place holds on materials through the Online Catalog, in person, or by phone. You can have up to 20 holds at a time.

Most items can be renewed four times (unless requested by another patron) online, in person, or by phone.

Sign up for email or text message reminders or change your email preferences through your online account.

As of July 1, 2021, PWPL is no longer charging fines for late items. Patrons are still responsible for paying fees for lost or damaged items.

Please be sure to pay your outstanding fees, as your account is suspended when fees on your account reach $20.00.

Digital Library

The Digital Library provides free access to thousands of online and digital resources including e-books, audiobooks, newspapers, and premium websites with apps like OverDrive’s Libby, hoopla Digital, and LinkedIn Learning.

Everything from automotive help to homework help to premium news access is available on the Digital Library for you to Read, Listen, Watch, or Learn from wherever you are.

Your Library Offers So Much More!

U.S. Passport Services: Available at Central, Haymarket

Gainesville, and Potomac Libraries on a first-come, first served basis without an appointment.

Visit pwcva.gov/library for U.S. Passport Services hours.

Every location offers:

• Free public access computers and Wi-Fi access.

• B/W copy machines and printing: $.15 per page.

• Color printing: $.50 per page.

• Fax services: $1.00 per page outgoing, $.15 per page incoming.

• Scanning capabilities (bring your own USB/available for purchase).

• Mobile printing.

Assistive Services: PWPL provides services and devices for those who need hearing, visual, and physical accommodations to use library resources.

Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC):

Located at Chinn Park Library, MAGIC is your source for business, government, nonprofit, and local information.

PWPL, through MAGIC, is a Funding Information Network Partner, giving patrons free access to the Foundation Center databases and training support, available at no cost to you.

Contact: magic2@pwcgov.org or 703-792-4880.

Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) Genealogy and Local History: RELIC, located at Central Library, offers

specialized staff assistance of resources concentrated on local history and family history support.

Contact: relic2@pwcgov.org or 703-792-8380.

Makerspaces: Hive 8051 Makerspace at Bull Run Library

and Studio 8601 Makerspace at Central Library provide independent workspaces with a variety of machines, tools, and technology to explore, build, collaborate, and create.

Bull Run Library Hive 8051: 703-792-4500 Central Library Studio 8601: 703-792-8361

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

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Special Events

Holiday Smiles All Ages December 1–16 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 this season.

PWPL’s Winter Reading Program All Ages/Families December 1–January 31 This winter, enjoy your favorite stories and earn a free prize! Login to Beanstack or sign up at your local library, complete 10 of our winter challenges (including looking for the library Yeti!), and be entered into a drawing.

Model Railroad with the Prince William Model Railroad Club All Ages Haymarket Gainesville: December 1–2 Chinn Park: December 15–16 Lake Ridge: January 22–23 Train lovers of all ages enjoy this extensive exhibit of model railroads.

Watch trains chug down the tracks and chat with engineers and enthusiasts from the Prince William Model Railroad Club.

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus: Potomac All Ages/Families Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 p.m.

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Light refreshments will be served in the Community Room starting at 5:30 p.m. while supplies last.

Greater Manassas Children’s Choir Performance: Central Saturday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a performance of the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir (GMCC). GMCC is an educational performance opportunity for singers in grades 2 – 8 (with unchanged voices).

It is a diverse group of singers from various backgrounds, representing several public, private, and homeschool districts. GMCC is sponsored by the Manassas Chorale.

Tumble(r) into Positivity: Manassas City Friday, February 9, 2:00 p.m.

Start your day off on the right note with an affirmation tumbler! We’ll provide tumblers and decorating supplies to help bring your positive thoughts to creative life, available while supplies last.

Winter 2023–2024

Mathnasium Math Night Grades K–5 Potomac: Monday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Monday, February 5, 6:00 p.m.

Montclair: Monday, February 19, 6:00 p.m.

Need a little extra help with math? Come out for Math Night with Mathnasium!

Practice your math skills with games and activities so fun you won’t even know it’s math. Registration required.

*Talking to the Author: Bookmark Contest: Chinn Park Grades K–5 January 2–March 12 Design a bookmark around the theme “Feed Your Mind.” The bookmark contest form is available on pwcva.gov/library and at the Chinn Park Library.

The bookmarks of the first-place winners (one for each grade, K–5) 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 “Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry” by Toni Buzzeo and local illustrator Zara González Hoang. Prizes will be awarded at the Talking to the Author presentation on Saturday, April 13, 2:00 p.m., with special guest illustrator Zara González Hoang.

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Funded by The Friends of the Library

Special Events

Exploring Eclipses: Chinn Park Ages 5 and Up Saturday, February 3, 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy a presentation from a local eclipse enthusiast in preparation for the total eclipse on April 8. We will also have a craft to take and make at home.

Lunar New Year Craft: Lake Ridge All Ages Saturday, February 10, All Day Start the Year of the Dragon off right with this fun craft to kick off the Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt: Lake Ridge All Ages February 10–17 Find an assortment of hidden treasures throughout the library.

Locate them all and walk away with something fun from the staff.

*Mike Rose Magic: Winter Wonders: Chinn Park All Ages Monday, January 29, 2:00 p.m.

Magician Mike Rose’s new show for the winter season has impossible magic tricks, weird mind-reading stunts, and off-the-wall comedy all themed around snow, cold weather, winter and more! First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Winter Wonders with PWC Parks: Montclair All Ages/Families Monday, January 29, 11:00 a.m.

Explore the wonders of nature and what is going on above and below ground at PWC Parks. We will share a story, and a PWC Park Ranger will share some of the fascinating flora and fauna they’ve discovered here in Prince William County.

Festival of Trees: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families December 1–January 31 Everyone is welcome to create a tree out of any material to be displayed in our Festival of Trees Display.

*Manassas City Library Birthday Party: Manassas City All Ages Saturday, February 3 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Come to the library and celebrate our 3rd birthday with games and crafts!

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Elementary School Strings Performance: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Saturday, December 9 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Please join us for a special concert performance by local Elementary Strings students. They will be playing books for us to listen to and enjoy in a new way. Every half hour will feature a new book, lasting about 20 minutes of playing time.

Drop in anytime to enjoy one book or stay for them all.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Central January 24–26 Drop off your special friend anytime between 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, for an overnight slumber party with Dewey!

They’ll be excited for you to pick them up on Friday, January 26, between 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Palooza: An Afternoon of Books, Dancing, and Crafts: Central All Ages/Families Friday, December 29, 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate the new year with a good book, dancing, and crafts. Fancy dress is optional.

Lunar New Year: Central All Ages/Families Saturday, February 24, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with stories, songs, and a craft!

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Harp Performance: Central All Ages/Families Saturday, February 10, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a special concert featuring local professional harpists.

*The Floor Is Lava!: Potomac All Ages/Families Monday, January 29, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Drop in on your day off from school to play The Floor Is Lava! in our community room.

We’ll have lots of things available for you to use to create “islands” – set them up however you’d like and see how fast you can cross the lava.

*Glow Party: Potomac All Ages/Families Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m.

It’s (almost) the darkest day of the year, so celebrate with glow-in-the-dark fun at the library – we’ll have crafts and activities to bring light to a dark room!

Nature Photography for Kids, By Kids: Dumfries Ages 8–13 Saturday, December 9, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Learn about photography basics from teen photographer Karsyn Sterns and her father, Stephon. There will be time to practice photography and do a craft. You are welcome to bring your own camera.

Registration required.

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

KIDS and FAMILIES Story Times and Ongoing Events

Story Times are more than just books! They’re interactive experiences that engage children with short stories, action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. Our story times focus on pre-reading skills that all children need to become good readers, and they help parents practice these skills at home. Each story time differs depending on the age group, but all of them help parents foster a love of books and learning in their children.

Baby Story Time

Toddler Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Mondays

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

December 5 January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27

Bull Run: Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a fun, interactive story time with music and rhymes. Siblings welcome!

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:00 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

December 5 January 16, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27

Potomac: 10:30 a.m

Ages 6–24 Months

Wednesdays Dale City: 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30 a.m.

Babies and caregivers: Join us for stories, songs, and playtime. Registration required.

Thursdays Bull Run: 10:30 a.m.

February 8 Siblings welcome.

Lake Ridge: Select Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

December 7 January 25 February 8, 22 Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18–36 Months, Siblings Welcome

Wednesdays Central: 10:30 a.m.

December 6, 13 January 17, 31 February 7, 14, 28 Join us for 30 minutes of books, music, movement, play, and community. Siblings welcome.

Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

January 25 February 1, 15, 22, 29 Manassas City: 11:00 a.m.

December 7 January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Ages 3–6

Tuesdays Independent Hill: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays Bull Run: 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

December 6 January 17, 24 February 7, 14, 21, 28 Dale City: 11:30 a.m.

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursdays Central: 10:30 a.m.

January 11, 25 February 8, 22 Join us for stories, songs, and more!

Siblings welcome.

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30 a.m.

Nokesville: Second Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 11, February 8

Family Story Time: Central Special Story Times All Ages/Families Starlight Stories: Bull Run All Ages Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a special evening story time with stories, music, and rhymes.

Family Story Time: Dumfries Ages 18 Months–6 Years Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for 30 minutes of books, music, movement, play, and community. Siblings welcome.

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 9 January 27 February 24 Story times are more than just books! They’re interactive experiences that engage children with movement, music, books, and play. Our story times focus on the pre-reading skills that all children need to become confident readers.

Crumbl Cookie Story Time Ages 3–6 Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.

Manassas City: Friday, January 12, 11:00 a.m.

Central: Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m.

Our local Crumbl Cookie Crew would love to share their love for fun stories and cookies with you, sponsored by Crumbl Cookies Bristow. First come, first served.

Story Times are weekly unless indicated otherwise.

For any changes in dates and times (such as during holidays), please refer to pwcva.gov/library, the library’s social media, or check with your branch.

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Story Times and Ongoing Events

Santa Story Time: Dale City All Ages Wednesday, December 6, 11:30 a.m.

Join Santa for stories and songs. Bring your cameras for photos afterwards.

Adapted Story Time Ages 3–6 Chinn Park: Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, January 18, February 8 Haymarket Gainesville: Select Fridays 10:30–11:15 a.m.

January 26, February 23 Join us for an interactive experience with short stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities! These story times are appropriate for children of all abilities and needs. Registration required.

*La Hora del Cuento en Español: Manassas City Ages 18–36 Months Viernes, 11:00 a.m., diciembre 8 enero 26, febrero 23 Fridays, 11:00 a.m., December 8, January 26, February 23 Acompáñenos a la hora del cuento y fomente en sus pequeños el interés por la lectura en español, a través de cuentos y canciones. Al finalizar habrá 30 minutos de juego libre. Join us for a story time that promotes early literacy in Spanish through singing and storytelling. Afterwards, there will be a 30-minute open play session.

Saturday Story Hour and Craft: Chinn Park All Ages/Families Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 9, January 20, February 10 Join us for stories and a simple craft, the building blocks for family fun.

Winter Wonderland Story Time: Nokesville Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español: Virtual All Ages Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

December 4, 11 January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 Virtual Spanish Circle Time/ El Circulo de Cuentos en Español features stories and songs in Spanish presented

by Ms. Roxana. Please register at pwcva.gov/library. Once registered, participants will receive a link on the day of the event.

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Ready for a Yeti Story Time All Ages Montclair: Wednesday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Thursday, December 7 10:30 a.m.

Central: Wednesday, December 13, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Monday, January 8, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, January 16, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Thursday, January 25, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Wednesday, January 31, 10:30 a.m.

What’s better than a cozy story time? A cozy story time with a yeti! Come ready for songs, books, and a visit from our favorite Yeti, King Avalanche.

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All Ages/Families Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.

Welcome winter with songs and stories!

We’ll have a yeti craft to ring in the winter reading program while supplies last.

*Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español: Chinn Park All Ages Lunes, 11:00 a.m.

December 11, January 8, February 12 Come to Chinn Park Library for stories and songs in Spanish with Ms. Roxana. Una hora de cuentos especial: Introduciendo cuentos y canciones en Español. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Winter 2023–2024

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

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Story Times and Ongoing Events

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express All Ages Nokesville: Thursday, December 14, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Thursday, January 18, 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Wednesday, January 24, 11:30 a.m.

Manassas City: Tuesday, January 30, 11:00 a.m.

Montclair: Thursday, February 1, 2:00 p.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, February 6, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Thursday, February 8, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Tuesday, December 12, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a special story time with our friends from Virginia Railway Express with songs and books all about trains.

Pajama Story Time: Haymarket Gainesville

Groundhog Story Time and Craft: Central

All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

January 17, February 14 Join us in the story time circle for bedtime stories and songs.

Pajamas and stuffed animals are highly recommended.

All Ages/Families Friday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.

Will we have six more weeks of winter, or will spring arrive early? Celebrate Groundhog Day at the library with stories and a craft.

Spanish Story Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Select Fridays 10:30 a.m.

January 19, February 9 Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español features stories and songs in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana.

Me Gusta Spanish: Central All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 24, February 21 Do you speak Spanish? Interested in learning Spanish? Join Mrs. Narcisa for an energetic and fun story time of stories and songs. ¿hablas español? Interesados en aprender Español? Únase a la Sra. Narcisa para una hora de cuentos enérgica y divertida de historias y canciones.

Bedtime Stories: Montclair Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

January 30, February 20 Wind down the day with a mellow story time featuring books, rhymes, and songs. Pajamas and stuffed animal friends are encouraged, and siblings are welcome.

Winter 2023–2024

Stuffed Animal Nap Story Time: Potomac Ages 2–6 Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for special bed/naptime stories–we encourage you to bring a stuffed animal!

Sensory Friendly Story Time: Potomac Ages 2–6 Friday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool children of all abilities are welcome to an interactive story time emphasizing socialization and sensory engagement. As a small group story time, space is limited, and registration is required.

Lunar New Year Story Time: Nokesville All Ages/Families Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft to begin the Year of the Dragon!

Bedtime Story Time: Central All Ages/Families Monday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.

Put your pajamas on and head to the library for bedtime stories.

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Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5. Practice reading aloud while you make a new friend by reading to a therapy dog at the library. Reading to dogs helps young readers improve their skills in a relaxed, friendly environment. Bring your own book or read one of ours.

Central

Montclair

Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

January 17, February 14

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

December 6, January 10, February 7

*Manassas City

Lake Ridge

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 20, February 17

Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.

Dale City Second Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

December 9, February 10

Independent Hill Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

December 11 January 8, 22 February 12, 26

Nokesville First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 2, January 6, February 3

Chinn Park Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

December 13 January 10, 24 February 14, 28

Haymarket Gainesville Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

December 2, January 6, February 3

Crafts and Activities Take and Make Crafts: Nokesville All Ages Ongoing Pick up a Take and Make Kit to complete at home while supplies last.

Seasonal Take and Makes: Dale City All Ages Ongoing Drop by Dale City Library and see what kind of take and make kit we have each month. First come, first served. We’ll do our best to make enough to go around!

Crafts to Go: Fandom Snowflakes: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families December 1–10 If you’re not a big fan of traditional winter holidays, show your fandom pride and encourage school-canceling snow by grabbing a craft kit for making fandom snowflakes! We’ll have a wide variety to choose from while supplies last.

Preschool Parent/Caregiver Meetup and Playgroup: Haymarket Gainesville

Music and Motion Central Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, 21 January 4, 18 February 1, 15, 29 Join us in Central’s community room for songs and dancing that will get the extra wiggles out.

*Chinn Park Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

January 26, February 2, 16, 23

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All Ages/Families Select Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

December 1, February 2 Parents and caregivers and their children are invited to hang out in the Story Time Circle. This playgroup is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize, play, and do activities with other children. We will provide toys, puzzles, and various activities.

*Gingerbread House Workshop: Chinn Park Ages 5 and Up with Caregiver Saturday, December 2, 2:00 p.m.

Build and decorate a gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy. The library will provide the supplies, you supply the creativity. Dress for mess! Registration required.

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Puzzling with a Purpose: Potomac All Ages/Families First Saturdays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

December 2, January 6, February 3 Exchange jigsaw puzzles with other enthusiasts. Also, discuss how to frame puzzles and maybe assemble puzzles.

GIVE Tutoring: Bull Run Grades K–6 Select Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Register your child as a student for a free tutoring session by visiting giveyouth. org under “Register (Student).” GIVE is a nonprofit organization started and run by high school students. They offer a free tutoring program that caters to students from grades K–6.

Penguin Magnet/Ornament Take and Make: Independent Hill Ages 3–6 Monday, December 4, All Day Come by Independent Hill to make a penguin friend! Penguins Take and Makes are available while supplies last.

Woven Paper Winter Placemat Take and Make: Dumfries All Ages December 4–9, All Day Weave together strips of winter-themed paper to make a placemat that can be used at holiday meals. Kits are available while supplies last.

Kids’ Crafternoon: Manassas City Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

December 4, January 8, February 12 Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled hour of craft-making. Registration required.

Board Game Fun: Potomac All Ages/Families Select Mondays, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

December 4, January 8, February 5 Learn a new board game or play an old favorite at our monthly board game drop-in.

Winter 2023–2024

KIDS and FAMILIES

Crafts and Activities

Building Buddies: Celebrating Diverse-ABILITIES @the Library: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Select Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

December 4, February 5 Meet in the Community Room for this inclusive program where we build 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.

Cookie Houses: Central Grades K–5 Tuesday, December 5, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate the season with a sweet treat! Create a holiday cookie house using graham crackers, icing, and treats. Materials will be provided. Registration and waiver form required.

STEAM, Santa, and Snacks: Potomac All Ages/Families Wednesday, December 6, 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun evening! We’ll have STEAM activities and light snacks starting at 5:30 p.m. and say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6:00–7:00 p.m. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Baby Playtime Extravaganza: Potomac Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, January 11, February 8 Babies and caregivers are welcome to come to our play hour, where stations of toys and activities are available to participate. Stroller parking is limited so please plan accordingly. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

*Kind Kids Yoga with Ms. Shelley: Chinn Park Ages 1–5 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

December 8, January 12, February 9 Breathing exercises, poses, music, and story time will be used to guide you through a fun time together. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

*STEAM Saturday: Montclair Ages 8–12 Saturday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.

Experiment with robots and create a bristlebot to take home. Registration required.

Little Makers: Preschool Art Workshop: Central Ages 3–6 Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

December 11, January 8, February 12 Little Makers: Workshops are designed for young children to nurture creativity, imagination, and self-expression through art. Registration required.

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Funded by The Friends of the Library

Crafts and Activities

Building Buddies: Montclair Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

December 11, January 22, February 26 Let’s build friendships and whatever we want to create at this engineering-themed program just for little builders.

We will have Duplo and other building materials available.

Toddler Sensory Play: Nokesville Ages 18–36 Months Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 21, January 18, February 15 Join the adventure and explore a sensory wonderland!

Dive into a world of texture, color, and imagination.

Homeschool Hangout: Chinn Park Grades K–12 Tuesdays, December 12, January 23, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Friday, February 16, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join your homeschool friends for a time to just relax and hang out. The library has free Wi-Fi, board games, video games, and LEGOs.

Music Together Ages 3–6 Dumfries: Thursday, January 4, 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Tuesday, January 23, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Wednesday, February 14, 10:30 a.m.

Music Together is an expert-led weekly music class that gives parents tools to nurture their families through music. Wiggling, singing, and laughing with your child is so much fun–it’s easy to forget how much learning is taking place!

Felt Winter Snowflake Magnet Take and Make: Independent Hill Ages 3–6 Monday, January 8, All Day Winter is the season for snowflakes! Come by Independent Hill to create a unique snowflake, available while supplies last.

Science Play and Learn: Bull Run

Seasonal Take and Makes: Lake Ridge All Ages Select Fridays, All Day January 19, February 16 Drop by Lake Ridge Library each month to see what fun Take and Make kits are available. No registration necessary; kits available while supplies last.

Pokémon Club: Haymarket Gainesville

Yeti Mask Take and Make: Dumfries

Grades K–12 Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

January 22 February 12, 26 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.

Ages 2–5 January 15–20, All Day Grab a kit to make a yeti mask, then wear your mask to our Ready for a Yeti Story Time on Thursday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m., as part of our Winter Reading program. Kits are available while supplies last.

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 23, February 20 Each month, we’ll create a new craft based on a book.

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 9, February 6 Join us for immersive play and learning experiences featuring different science topics.

Storycrafters: Bull Run

Tween Tech: Central

Reading Buddies Squad: Bull Run

Grades 4–8 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 16, February 20 In preparation for the upcoming spring comic event, use your new skills to create an interactive display for Central Library. Get your hands on these activities to ignite your creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 24, February 21 Come in, grab a book and a reading buddy (human or canine), and enjoy positive, supportive reading practice. Manassas Therapy Dogs: Sign up for a 10-minute reading session starting at 4:00 p.m. Teen Reading Buddy: first come, first served. Permission slips from a parent or guardian are required for each session.

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Winter 2023–2024

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

*Family Game Day: Manassas City All Ages/Families Monday, January 29, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Bring your friends and family to learn new games or play old favorites at the library.

Let it Snow: Nokesville Grades K–5 Monday, January 29, 11:00 a.m.

Make it snow in the library with a fun wintry craft project!

Game Club: Bull Run Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 30, February 27 Love playing games? Join us for a round of video games and battle for victory in Super Smash Bros!

KIDS and FAMILIES

Monster Valentine Ornament/ Magnet Take and Make: Independent Hill Ages 3–6 Monday, February 5, All Day These cute monsters are excited to give you (or your Valentine) a Valentine’s Day hug! Come by Independent Hill to create your own Monster Valentine, available while supplies last.

Open Chess: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m.

Grab a chess set from the Children’s Desk and find an open spot in the library. All skill levels are welcome, so bring a friend or family member and play on!

Crafts and Activities

*Black History Month Craft: Potomac All Ages/Families Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.

Join us to create art inspired by the work of Alma Woodsey Thomas! All skill levels are welcome.

Board Game Day: Lake Ridge All Ages Monday, February 19, All Day Schools are out, but the library is open! Stop by anytime today and choose from our selection of board games to play with friends or family.

STEAM Discovery: Keva Planks–Design.

Build. Demonstrate.: Central Grades K–5 Monday, February 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Learn basic engineering concepts using Keva Planks. Registration required.

LEGO LEG O CL CLUBS UBS ®

Calling all LEGO fans! Bring your imagination and build with LEGOs. All materials must stay at the library, so bring your camera to capture your creations.

Dale City

Bull Run

Ages 6 and Up First Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

December 2, January 6, February 3

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

December 5 January 16, 30 February 13

*Chinn Park Ages 5 and Up Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

December 4, January 22, February 26

Manassas City Ages 3 and Up First Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

December 5, January 9, February 6

Haymarket Gainesville Ages 5 and Up Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 5, January 16, February 6, 20

Winter 2023–2024

Montclair Grades K–5 Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 16, January 27, February 24

Potomac Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

January 10, February 7

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Lake Ridge Ages 5 and Up Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 23, February 27

Nokesville Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 24, February 28

Dumfries Ages 5 and Up Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.

January 27, February 24

Central Grades K–5 Monday, January 29, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

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Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

DIY Spa Central: Saturday, December 2, 1:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Monday, December 18 6:30 p.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, January 23, 5:00 p.m.

Create custom bath and body products in this hands-on crafting workshop that will leave you feeling as refreshed and relaxed as if you’ve visited a spa. Registration required.

Teen Maker Monday: Nokesville Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

December 4, February 5 Unleash your creativity with our thrilling teen DIY craft programs! Join us for handson crafting adventures that ignite your imagination while supplies last.

*Teen DIY: Montclair Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

December 4, January 22, February 12 Engage in fresh endeavors and create a special project to take home! From paper lanterns to northern lights skyscapes, Teen DIY will give you the skills to try something new. Materials are provided.

A Year of Cards Haymarket Gainesville: Monday December 4, 6:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Monday, January 8, 6:00 p.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday, January 10, 5:00 p.m.

Create a stash of cards using the Cricut machine to help celebrate all that 2024 offers. Birthdays, anniversaries, thank you, and holidays–we’ll show how the Cricut makes commemorating an occasion easy and fun. Registration required.

Mixed Media Felting Chinn Park: Monday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.

Montclair: Wednesday, December 13 4:30 p.m. *Potomac: Saturday, January 27, 1:00 p.m.

Practice hand-sewing skills by making hanging sachets for your closet and a drawer sachet. Learn about wet felting by working with wool rovings to make felt balls for a colorful garland to decorate your room.

These skills can be replicated for future projects – we will also discuss supplies and patterns. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Virtual Grades 9–12 Session 1: First Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 7, January 4, February 1 Session II: Fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 28, January 25, February 22 Grab your sword, your spell components, and your bag of holding to play Dungeons & Dragons with us (just ensure that your sword isn’t a mimic!) Whether new to the game or a hardened veteran, join our virtual campaign over Webex.

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History’s Mystery Escape Room: Central Tuesday, December 12, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Discover how history can set you free at Central Library’s RELIC room! A seasonal party awaits those who learn the lessons of time.

Extreme Gingerbread Challenge: Haymarket Gainesville Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of creative holiday competition! You will receive supplies to build your own gingerbread house.

When the clock starts, you will have 45 minutes to create your gingerbread house. Library staff will judge the houses to see whose entry is the most extreme. Registration required.

Teen Crafternoon: Manassas City Select Mondays, All Day December 18, January 22, February 12 Drop into the library to get a Take and Make craft kit. Kits are first come, first served.

Teen Bunny Cuddle with My Pet Alpaca: Haymarket Gainesville Monday, December 18, 4:30 p.m.

Spend some relaxing time with furry friends from My Pet Alpaca. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Montclair Group B: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 9, February 13 Group A: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 17, February 21 We’ll be playing an ongoing adventure using 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons.

Your Dungeon Master will explain the rules, guide you through character creation, and unleash you upon the Forgotten Realms to find your fortune or meet your fate.

Dice, pencils, and character sheets will be provided. Registration required. Please register for Group A or Group B, but not both.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Manassas City Friday, January 12, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Join other teens for a one-shot campaign in our library Dungeons & Dragons group! Roll the dice and create your own adventure guided by your Dungeon Master using 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons.

Registration required.

*Super Smash Bros Tournament: Montclair Monday, January 29, 3:00 p.m.

Think you’re the best of the best in competitive gaming? Gather with other players to test your skills and see who emerges victorious!

Fall 2016 Winter 2023–2024

Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

YOUNG ADULTS Teen Advisory Groups TAG: Teen Advisory Group: Montclair Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

December 4, January 22 February 12 Join our Teen Advisory Group! Make your voice heard and create programs for middle and high schoolers. Earn service hours while helping the community and filling a need.

Teen Advisory Group–Take Action: Manassas City Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

December 6 January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28 We’re running an open group for teens to come and volunteer every Tuesday. We’ll work on projects like creating displays, playing games, brainstorming program ideas, and helping around the library. Every teen who participates will get one service hour per meeting.

Teen Advisory Group: Bull Run ‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Virtual Ages 13–18 Last Mondays, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

January 29, February 26 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.

Adoorable Cricut Sign: Chinn Park Tuesday, January 30, 4:00 p.m.

Move over, Pinterest! We’ll provide the tools for you to create a custom-made door sign using Cricut Design Space.

Supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Teens Create: Bull Run

Teen Art Circle: Bull Run Wednesday, February 14, 5:00 p.m.

Teen Projects provides a space for teens to hang out and work on ideas together. Bring a project or craft you want to work on, and we’ll help you figure it out! If you have a skill you want to learn, we can find resources for you.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Party: Chinn Park Wednesday, February 14, 6:00 p.m.

Chinn Park is hosting an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party! Play games, win prizes, eat snacks, and listen to our favorite break-up songs. Black clothing is encouraged.

Teens Art Attack: 3D Pens: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, February 17, 3:00 p.m.

Learn and experiment with basic 3D pen skills and create a project to take home. Registration and a signed waiver required.

Game On: Chinn Park

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

January 31, February 28 Join us for an evening of creativity featuring a different take-home project every month, ranging from aprons to succulents! Supplies are provided.

Select Tuesdays, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

January 16, February 20 Challenge other teens in board games or video games on our Nintendo Switch. Try one of our games or bring your own. Drop in.

Cozy Heart Coaster: Central

Toilet Paper Origami: Chinn Park

Tuesday, February 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Does love have you all in knots? Create a cozy heart macrame coaster and enjoy hot cocoa! Registration required.

Winter 2023–2024 Fall 2016

Tuesday, February 27, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

It’s origami with toilet paper! We’ll teach you how to make magnificent designs out of ordinary bathroom tissue. We’ll also provide traditional origami paper for you to work with. Drop in.

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Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

December 6, January 17, February 7 Join our Teen Advisory Group to help plan library events and spend time with like-minded teens.

TAG Makers: Central Grades 9–12 Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

December 12, January 9 February 13 Want a voice in YOUR library? Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at Central Library! Plan events, learn new skills, and work with your peers to create a space of your own here in the library.

*Teen Advisory Group: Potomac Select Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

January 17, February 21 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 the Information Desk.

Teen Advisory Group: Chinn Park Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

January 29, February 19 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.

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

Young Adults and Adults Knightly Knits and Crafty Crochets: Independent Hill Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

Want to learn to knit or crochet or finish that yarn project you’ve been meaning to tackle for months? Join our learning circle at Independent Hill. No experience necessary. Hooks, needles, and yarn are provided. Registration requested, but not required.

Adoorable Cricut Sign Central: Saturday, January 6, 1:00 p.m.

Montclair: Saturday, February 10 1:00 p.m.

Move over, Pinterest! We’ll provide the tools for you to create a custom-made door sign using Cricut Design Space.

Supplies will be provided. Registration required.

The Quest for Uncle Edgar’s Treasure: Escape Room Challenge: Chinn Park Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

January 27 February 3, 10, 17 Your rich, eccentric Uncle Edgar Cornelius von Swizzle left you his entire fortune in his will. In life, the old man had quite the adventurous spirit and he has written his will so that his adventures continue beyond the grave.

You must solve his final and most devious puzzle to inherit the treasure.

Can you unravel the clues in one hour and claim the fortune? Registration required.

A Year of Cards: Independent Hill: Tuesday December 12, 4:30 p.m.

Potomac: Saturday, January 20 11:00 a.m.

Create a stash of cards using the Cricut machine to help celebrate all that 2024 offers. Birthdays, anniversaries, thank you, and holidays—we’ll show how the Cricut makes commemorating an occasion easy and fun. Registration required.

Blind Date with a Book: Dumfries, Haymarket Gainesville, Lake Ridge, Manassas City, Montclair February 1–18 Take a chance on book love with Blind Date with a Book! Check out a specially wrapped book from sponsoring branches, log the book in Beanstack, and repeat. Each book you log will enter you into a drawing for a prize.

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*Puzzle Tournament: Potomac Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Be a part of Potomac Library’s first Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament. Teams of two to four people compete to finish the same 500-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. The winning team gets a medal and bragging rights. Light refreshments will be provided, and teams may bring a light lunch. Registration required.

Mobile Cricut Space: Potomac Monday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.

Do you have the ideas but need the tools? Our mobile Cricut Space gives you the crafting tools you need without worrying about storage. We’re available to lend a helping crafting hand. First come, first served.

Keychains: Lake Ridge Saturday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.

Learn how to hand-sew your very own felt keychain. Registration required.

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Fall 2016 Winter 2023–2024

MAKERSPACES Bull Run Makerspace HIVE 8051

*Glowforge Gifts: Personalized Wood Slice Ornaments Young Adults/Adults Saturday, December 2 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Drop into Central Library’s makerspace on Open Studio Saturday to try our Glowforge laser cutter and create a personalized wood slice ornament.

*Sewing 101 Young Adults/Adults Saturday, December 2, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to sew but don’t know where to start? Sign up for this beginner’s sewing class, and you’ll know your zipper foot from your feed dogs in no time! We will provide machines and materials. Registration required.

Yarn On Young Adults/Adults Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 19, January 16 February 20 Join other fiber enthusiasts as we unravel balls of yarn and start a project. Don’t let being a beginner stop you – there are plenty of yarn crafters to help you on your journey of learning. Look out for our seasonal challenge night, Hooray Crochet! We will have a fun crochet project designed for more experienced yarn crafters.

Registration required.

Longest Night–Strohsterne Young Adults/Adults Wednesday, December 20 6:00 p.m.

Let’s celebrate the longest night of winter by gathering and learning how to make Strohsterne, beautiful straw stars made through knottied pattern making. Let us get you started on this delightful traditional craft. Registration required.

Photography: How to Get Your Camera Off of “Program” Mode Young Adults/Adults Select Saturdays 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

January 20, 27 Do you have a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, but you always leave your camera on the program mode? You will need a camera and its manual to participate. We’ll practice changing settings, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Don’t worry if you don’t know what those terms mean! We will cover it all.

Registration required.

Winter 2023–2024

*Hooray Crochet! Twisted– Headband and Ear Cover

*3D Printing and Design 101 Young Adults/Adults Wednesday, December 13, 5:00 p.m.

Wondering about the wonders of 3D printing? Join us for an introduction to 3D printers and 3D design. Get an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD). Learn the basics of loading an .STL file, adjusting settings, and troubleshooting.

Young Adults/Adults Tuesday, January 16, 6:00 p.m.

Let us teach you a completely twisted solution to the age-old problem of frozen foreheads, numb ears, and hat hair! We’ll *Quilting Block Basics–Handy Hot Pads (Two Sessions) be warming you up for winter Young Adults/Adults with this achievable crocheted headband. Registration required. Select Tuesdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

January 23, 30 Journaling for the New Year Get an introduction to quilting basics! Use our makerspace Adults sewing machines and expertise to create an original, one-ofTuesday, January 23, 6:00 p.m. a-kind hot pad or trivet. All materials provided. Registration required. Please register for both classes.

Have a resolution for the new year? Come by the library to *TAG Makers Volunteer Event learn about different journaling Grades 9–12 techniques to help meet your goals and learn how to make a Tuesday, January 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m. journal. Registration required.

Learn to cut and sew with a purpose in Studio 8601! Help make new blankets and pillows for our American Girl Doll *Beaded Bracelets collection.

Young Adults/Adults *Cricut Corner: Chinese New Year Friday, February 2, 11:00 a.m.

Adults Learn to make beaded bracelets to pop in a card and tell your Thursday, February 8, 2:00–3:30 p.m. friends and family just how Celebrate the Chinese New Year in this beginner Cricut much you appreciate them. program. Learn the basics of precision cutting and Cricut This precious bracelet design is Design Space, and a little about the holiday, too! All materials perfect for a thoughtful thank provided. Registration required. you or a bit of self-care this Valentine’s season. Registration *Cozy Heart Coaster required.

Grades 6–12 *Art Night–Little (Wood) Slice Tuesday, February 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m. of Watercolor Does love have you tied up in knots? Create a cozy macrame heart-shaped coaster and enjoy a sip of hot cocoa!

Young Adults/Adults Registration required.

Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m. *Super Sublimation Did you know you can use watercolor to paint on wood?

Adults Learn this new watercolor Wednesday, February 21, 5:00–6:30 p.m. technique and go home with Discover the possibilities for personalizing apparel, home your wood slice decoration goods, and more with our Sawgrass 500 sublimation printer. and another new skill to enjoy Leave with a custom mug for your favorite winter beverage. working on. Registration All materials provided. Registration required. required.

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BOOK CLUBS

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Book clubs are free and open to everyone. Meet new people, read outside the box, and improve your critical reading skills through lively discussion. Adults unless stated otherwise.

For the latest book club titles, visit pwcva.gov/bookclubs. Titles will be posted one month in advance.

Miller’s Thrillers: Bull Run First Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 6, January 3, February 7 Do you like suspenseful plot-driven novels full of twists, turns, and dark, engrossing details? Join the book group devoted entirely to pageturning tension.

Bull Run BookTalkers: Bull Run and Virtual Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 12, January 9, February 13 This hybrid book group meets monthly to discuss titles from popular literature.

African American Book Group: Potomac

Books on Tap

@ Ornery Beer Company

@ Great Mane Brewery Select Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 7, February 1 Books and beer pair perfectly in this beer book club hosted by Great Mane Brewery and Prince William Public Libraries. If you like to read and discuss books, especially over a cold pint of beer with friends, this club for you.

For more information, contact jhines2@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery Facebook events page.

@ Cedar Run Brewery

Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 13, January 10 February 14 African American Book Group reads books by and about the African American experience.

Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 13, January 10, February 7 Join us for delicious craft beer and discuss a different book each month! Meetings are at Cedar Run Brewery 12801 Hazelwood Drive, Nokesville, VA. For more information, please contact scarito@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery’s Facebook event page.

*Chinn Park Chats: Chinn Park

@ Badwolf Brewing Company

Second Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

December 14, January 11, February 8 We read an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction, including bestsellers, literary fiction, award winners, classics, and multicultural works. Contact mkitiyakara@pwcgov.org to join this book club.

Second Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 14, January 11, February 8 Join us for fun discussions and wonderful brews at BadWolf Brewing Company. Each book will be available at BadWolf Brewing Company or at our library.

BadWolf Brewing Company’s address: 9776 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Contact hmiller@pwcgov.org for more information.

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group: Central

@ Brew Republic Bierwerks and Virtual Second Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 12, January 9, February 13 Books on Tap meets at Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA., and virtually via Webex. Email jrader@pwcgov.org or call 703-792-8330 for Webex invitation if attending virtually.

Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

December 16, January 20 February 17 The Science Fiction discussion group meets to share impressions of a classic or new speculative fiction title. As the titles vary, so do the discussions. Join us to debate whether the science would fly or if the editor *Once Upon a Crime: Montclair took a nap.

Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

December 18, February 19 Random Reads: Bull Run Attention all sleuths! Join us for a mystery Third Mondays, 1:00 p.m. book discussion. There will be a bit of December 18, January 22 mystery, murder, and mayhem. For February 19 selections, visit the Events Calendar on This group reads titles from popular pwcva.gov/library. literature. Bring your lunch and join Chinn Park Mystery Book Club: Chinn Park us!

Last Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Brit Lit Book Club: Potomac January 29, February 26 Last Mondays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Love a good mystery with twists and turns, December 18, January 29 vivid scenery that pulls you into the story, February 26 and characters that make you want to turn It’s all about location! We will read a page after page to see what happens next? variety of genres, but the setting will Then join us for our new Mystery Book Club! be in the British Isles. New members Contact mkitiyakara@pwcgov.org to join this are always welcome. book club.

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First Sundays, 6:00 p.m.

December 3, February 4 Books and beer pair perfectly in this beer book club hosted

by Ornery Beer Company and Prince William Public Libraries.

If you like to read and discuss books, especially over a cold pint of beer with friends, this club for you. For more information, contact jhines2@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery Facebook page.

@ Tucked Away Brewing Company Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 14, January 25 February 22 Join us as we enjoy delicious craft beer and discuss contemporary and classic fiction titles. For more information, please contact jhendrix@pwcgov.org or visit the Brewery’s Facebook events page.

@ Sinistral Brewing Company Third Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21 Join us at Sinistral Brewing Company in Manassas for books and brews! Sinistral Brewing Company is located at 9419 Main St., Manassas, VA 20110.

For more information, please contact Manassas City Library at LibManassasCity@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery’s Facebook event page.

Books Alive: Virtual Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

December 18, January 22, February 26 Books Alive discussion group meets to discuss and compare a book and its movie. Read the book and watch the movie, or just watch the movie and then join us online for a lively discussion. For more information and to join the meetings, register online or contact mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

Read by Dawn: Horror Fiction Book Club: Virtual Final Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

December 18, January 29, February 26 This virtual book club focuses on horror in literature, both modern and classic. It meets on the final Monday of each month. Those brave enough can join us from home via Webex. For more information, contact Matt McCleland at MMcCleland@pwcgov.org.

Winter 2023–2024

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

BOOK CLUBS

*Central Reads Book Club: Central Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17, February 21 The Central Reads book discussion group meets to discuss titles selected from contemporary and historical fiction.

Occasionally, a nonfiction work will be selected.

Historical (Fiction) Discussion Club: Potomac Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17, February 21 Historical (Fiction) book discussion group meets to discuss historical fiction with the occasional historical nonfiction book.

Cup of Cozy: Nokesville Fourth Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

January 23, February 27 Chat about cozy mysteries while enjoying something tasty at Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee at 13051 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA. For more information, contact scarito@pwcgov.org.

The Lake Ridge Readers Book Club: Lake Ridge Last Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

January 29, February 26 Join us “lakeside” as we meet at restaurants in Tackett’s Mill to chat about an eclectic assortment of titles this winter. Whether you love mysteries, romance, dystopian dramas, or magical realism, we offer something for everyone! Check with a staff member for further details.

*NOVA Novels: Chinn Park Last Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

January 30, February 27 This book group reads and discusses a variety of current and contemporary bestsellers. Contact sparker2@pwcgov.org to join this book club.

Literacy Volunteers of America Prince William County

Discussion Groups Kanopy Movie Club: Virtual First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 6, January 3, February 7 Join movie lovers for an in-depth discussion of films ranging from the latest cutting-edge titles to classic Hollywood. Watch the selected movie on Kanopy in the Digital Library, then log into Webex for the virtual discussion. Registration required.

Podcast Discussion Group: Virtual Last Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 28, January 25, February 29 Join us to discuss fiction and nonfiction podcasts. Listener discretion advised; these podcasts are not suitable for children. Registration required.

Binge-Watchers Anonymous: Virtual

Tutor Training

Last Fridays, 7:00 p.m.

December 29, January 26, February 23 Enjoy watching TV, but not sure what to watch next? Join us as we watch and discuss a different show each quarter.

Registration required.

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Chinn Park

Call 703-670-5702 for more details on becoming a tutor, the next tutor training workshops, and how to register. pwcva.gov/department/library/tutoring

Winter 2023–2024

Wednesday, January 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Member Pre-Sale Thursday, January 18, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Friday, January 19, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Saturday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Book by the Bag Sale

Friends of Montclair Library Book Sale Thursday, February 29, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Members-Only Preview Sale Friday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

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Special and Ongoing Events

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks: Virtual Sunday, December 3, All Day Join Heather as they make a traditional jolly delight from a spooky town with a holiday identity crisis.

Homeschooling with PWPL Independent Hill: Thursday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.

Dumfries: Wednesday, January 17, 2:00 p.m.

Nokesville: Monday, February 12, 2:00 p.m.

From lesson plans to tutoring to test preparation, learn about tools, tips, and free resources to help make homeschool planning easier.

Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics: Montclair Thursday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.

Join RELIC’s Darlene Hunter for an informative, helpful session to explore genealogy beyond basic family searches.

Monthly Mindfulness: Bull Run Select Fridays, 2:00 p.m.

December 8, January 12, February 9 Take time to destress with a new mindfulness activity each month.

Gift Wrapping Hideaway: Bull Run Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

December 9, 16 Select Sundays, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

December 10, 17 Use our Community Room as a secret location to wrap your holiday gifts out of sight of prying eyes. You bring the gift wrap, and we provide the scissors and the tape.

Writers’ Corner

*Ribbon Rendezvous: Chinn Park December 18, 19, 20, 4:00–7:30 p.m.

December 21, 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Need a quiet place to wrap your presents? Join us for Gift Wrapping Week! We will be providing space, materials, and gift-wrapping tutorials. Email sparker2@pwcgov.org for more information.

Genealogy with Gregg: Bull Run Select Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17, February 21 Uncover your history every month with a new topic to help you with your genealogical research.

Preschool Fair

Writing Fan Fiction: Chinn Park and Virtual Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 19, January 16, February 20 Discuss how to develop storylines, create characters you can insert into the universe, or get feedback on your work. This is a hybrid program, so you have the option of either coming in person or virtually. For information on how to join this discussion, call 703-792-4800 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org.

Registration required.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, January 6, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Montclair: Saturday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Join us for a meet and greet with local preschool and early childhood education administrators. Explore school calendars, educational resources, and learn about the options available to you and your little ones this year.

Scam Awareness–Income Tax Fraud: Bull Run

Writers’ Room: Montclair

Saturday, January 6, 2:00 p.m.

Join us for an information session presented by an AARP Community Ambassador about income tax fraud and how to avoid it.

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 13, January 10, February 14 Join a monthly forum and share your work with fellow writers.

Receive and contribute constructive criticism. Try writing with fun prompts and in new genres and styles.

Saturday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.

“Seals on Wheels” is a fully mobile service center to make the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office services more accessible and convenient to residents.

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Seals on Wheels: Montclair

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Winter 2023–2024

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

ADULTS

Special and Ongoing Events

Movement Mondays: Montclair Fourth Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

January 22, February 26 Looking for a creative and fun way to get moving in the new year? Join us for lowimpact exercise with Nintendo Switch Sports and other motion-centered gaming on Movement Mondays!

Adult Story Time: New Year, New Worlds: Bull Run Tuesday, January 30, 6:00 p.m.

You’re never too old to listen to a good story!

Join us for a reading of selected science fiction and fantasy short stories.

*Cozy Cocoa Night: Montclair Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a cozy night of warm drinks and calm activities. Color a bookmark, work on a puzzle, or read in quiet companionship with your neighbors.

AARP Tax Aide: Bull Run Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

February 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

February 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

February 3, 10, 17, 24 AARP Foundation Tax Aide provides free tax assistance to anyone, focusing on taxpayers 50 years and older with low to moderate incomes. Preparers are trained and IRScertified every year.

Weems-Botts Museum Visit: Montclair Postponed Friday, February 23, 1:00 p.m.

Meet the Artist: Jacyln Del Vacchio: Montclair Saturday, February 24, 2:00 p.m.

Meet up in the Reading Room and tour “Correlations,” Del Vacchio’s printmaking exhibit. Learn more about her process and how she transforms pictures, landscapes, and subjects to depict how values can change together or in opposite ways.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Central Tuesday, February 27, 1:30–6:30 p.m.

Give the gift of life by donating blood at your library. Please go to www.redcross.org and enter the code Central Library to schedule your lifesaving donation. The need is constant.

The gratification is instant. Give blood.

LinkedIn: Potomac Wednesday, February 28, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Learn how LinkedIn can help you professionally, including new strategies to promote your profile and career. This program is sponsored by ChangeX, Microsoft grant. Refreshments will be provided.

Registration required.

Winter 2023–2024

Elder Care Programs Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Elder Care Workshop Series: Understanding Dementia

Bull Run: Monday, December 4, 10:00 a.m.

Central: First Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

December 5, January 2, February 6 Haymarket Gainesville: Third Fridays 11:00 a.m.

December 15, January 19, February 16 Independent Hill: Third Mondays 11:00 a.m.

December 18, January 15, February 19 Potomac: Tuesday, February 13, 10:00 a.m.

A memory café is a social gathering designed to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers, offering a safe space where people can connect, share experiences, and engage in various activities.

Montclair: Tuesday, February 6 6:00 p.m.

Central: Thursday, February 15 2:00 p.m.

Potomac: Thursday, February 22 2:00 p.m.

This interactive workshop will provide an understanding of dementia, including types of dementia, common changes, and the difference between dementia and normal aging. Learn tips for communicating with and providing care for someone living with dementia.

Elder Care Workshop Series: Combatting Elder Financial Abuse

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday January 6, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Potomac: Saturday, February 24 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

This resource fair is a valuable one-stop resource for older adults and their families to gather information, ask questions, and make informed decisions about healthcare, housing, and overall well-being as they navigate the aging process.

Montclair: Wednesday, January 17, 2:00 p.m.

Central: Thursday, January 25, 2:00 p.m.

Potomac: Thursday, January 11, 2:00 p.m.

Join John Schwartz, a retired Special Agent for the FBI and founder of the Center for Combating Elder Financial Abuse, for a 45-minute presentation on various convicted elder financial abuse criminals and strategies on how to protect the elderly.

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Lifelong Learning

Conversation Groups and ESL English Conversation: Haymarket Gainesville Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. This program is supported by library volunteers and requires a basic working knowledge of English.

First come, first served until capacity is reached.

ELL Reading Passages: Virtual Second Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 14, January 11, February 8 Boost your reading, speaking, and pronunciation with engaging articles from various sources like NPR News, The Washington Post, and portions of books. Gain confidence and fluency in English while expanding your vocabulary. Meeting links will be provided upon registration. For more information, contact Sunny Kim at skim@pwcgov.org.

*English Conversation Group: Chinn Park Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

December 6, 13 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached unless otherwise stated. Supported by the Literacy Volunteers of America. For more information and to join a class, please contact Literacy Volunteers at 703-670-5702 or email lvapw@lvapw.org.

*Spanish Conversation: Chinn Park Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

December 6, 13 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached unless otherwise stated.

Health Literacy Conversation Class: Chinn Park Mondays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.

December 4, 11 January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 Improve your English speaking and listening skills while learning about important health topics.

English Conversation Club: Bull Run Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Is English your second language? English Conversation Club is an opportunity to practice and improve your speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Supported by library volunteers.

English Conversation Group: Potomac Fridays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Join us to practice English in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Virtual English Conversation Group: Virtual Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Join other new speakers of English to practice and improve your speaking skills in a fun and friendly virtual environment. To benefit from these meetings, you need to have basic knowledge of the English language. Registration required. For more information, contact Maggie Dobrev mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

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English Conversation Group: Bull Run Wednesdays Beginning January 3, 6:00 p.m.

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. Fall Session ends December 13, Winter session begins January 3. For more information and to join a class, please contact the Literacy Volunteers of America–Prince William at 703-670-5702 or lvapw@lvapw.org.

English as a Second Language–Formal Language Instruction: Bull Run Thursdays Beginning January 4, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Students must register through the Literacy Volunteers office for the class. Please call 703-670-5702 for more information and to register. Before enrolling in the class, students must complete an assessment that measures English reading-writing language skills.

The assessment is conducted at the Literacy Volunteers of Prince William office and is about three hours long. There is a $100 charge for the assessment. The ESL class itself is at no cost to learners. Fall session ends December 14, Winter Session begins January 4.

Los estudiantes deben registrarse a través de la oficina de Literacy Volunteers para la clase. Llame al 703-670-5702 para obtener más información y también para registrarse. No se permiten visitas sin cita previa. Antes de inscribirse en la clase, los estudiantes deben completar una evaluación que mide las habilidades lingüísticas de lectura y escritura en inglés. La evaluación se lleva a cabo en la oficina de Literacy Volunteers y dura aproximadamente 3 horas. Hay un cargo de $ 100 por la evaluación. La clase de ESL en sí no tiene costo para los estudiantes.

*English Conversation: Central Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

December 4, 11 January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. Supported by the Literacy Volunteers of America.

ELL Book Club: Virtual Third Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

December 21, January 18, February 15 Enhance your English skills while connecting with book lovers worldwide. Join our virtual ELL Book Club and enjoy the pleasures of reading and learning English. Explore captivating reads and improve language proficiency in a supportive and welcoming community. Meeting links will be provided upon registration. For more information, contact Sunny Kim at skim@pwcgov.org.

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Lifelong Learning

Drop-In Tech Help: Potomac Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

We offer drop-in tech help. We will have laptops available, or you can bring a device. Please bring your logins, passwords, power cords, and cables if you are bringing your device.

Potomac Tech Help: Potomac Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m. p.m.

We offer one-on-one 20-minute sessions with a library staff member using your device or one of our Public Access Computers. We can assist with basic technology such as accessing our digital library, setting up an email account, internet basics, setting up your new device, and basic troubleshooting. Please bring your logins and passwords, power cords, and cables if you are bringing your device. Registration required.

*Tai Chi for Health: Central Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

December 12, 19 January 2, 16 February 6, 20 Tai Chi is an ancient discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises. This class is great for seniors, athletes, people with arthritis, or anyone who wants to practice tai chi. If you would like to participate in this program, please complete and sign the Release of Liability forms provided by the instructor. Registration is recommended.

O.W.L.s (Older Wiser Learners): Bull Run Tuesday, January 9, 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.

Join us every month for topics and activities tailored toward older adults.

Plan Your Garden with Master Gardeners: Nokesville Saturday, January 27, 11:00 a.m.

Is your yard ready for spring? Start the planning process with Master Gardeners of Prince William! We’ll explore successful indoor seed starting, share tips for purchasing plants in advance, how to evaluate trees and shrubs in the winter, and more. PWPL’s pollinator gardens were funded by ChangeX.

The Healing Power of Exercise: Chinn Park Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a health and fitness talk for seniors and those who want to assist seniors in becoming more active and fit. Topics include recovering from an injury, nutrition, and becoming an amateur senior athlete.

How to Design a Native Plant Garden (That Your Neighbors Won’t Complain About): Central Saturday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

By knowing a plant’s growing requirements and habits and using psychology and basic garden design principles, home gardeners can create attractive native plant gardens that the neighbors won’t complain about. Registration is required.

Gaming Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Virtual

Tabletop One-Shot: Lasers and Feelings: Chinn Park

Group 1: First Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 5, January 2, February 6 Group 2: Third Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 21, January 18, February 15 Come play D&D with us! Whether you are new to role-playing games or a veteran looking for a new campaign, we would love for you to join us VIRTUALLY! For more information, contact Matt McCleland at MMcCleland@pwcgov.org.

Please register for only one group. Registration required. Waitlist available if event is full.

Grades 11 and Up Saturday, January 6, 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Join us in a tabletop role-playing game! We will play Lasers and Feelings, published by John Harper and Night Sky Games. Registration required.

Winter 2023–2024

“Um, Actually,”–A Fandom-themed Trivia Night Inspired by the Dropout Show: Montclair Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 p.m.

Do you know more nerdy trivia than anyone else? Test your skills against fellow nerds and see who emerges victorious. Trivia will cover a variety of topics and fandoms. Register solo and be partnered up or register as a team to compete with friends. Registration required.

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ADULTS Arts and Crafts

DIY Holiday Cards: Nokesville Wednesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m.

We’ll provide the supplies; you bring the greetings! Make unique cards for family and friends.

*Let’s Craft: Orange Pomanders: Montclair Saturday, December 2, 3:00 p.m.

Create a festive decoration that will keep your home smelling cozy throughout the season! Registration required.

A Year of Cards Montclair: Tuesday, December 5 6:00 p.m.

Dumfries: Saturday, February 3 11:00 a.m.

Create a stash of cards using the Cricut machine to help celebrate all that 2024 offers. Birthdays, anniversaries, thank you, and holidays—we’ll show how the Cricut makes commemorating an occasion easy and fun. Registration required.

*Craft Studio: Holiday Wreath and Ornament Workshop: Chinn Park Friday, December 8, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun afternoon of creating holiday wreaths and ornaments. All supplies are provided. Registration required.

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Chinn Park Quilting Chinn Park Ages 12 and Up Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

December 9, January 6, February 10 Cabin Branch Quilters and Chinn Park Library offer quilting lessons for those who want to learn the Art of Quilting. Individuals must have general sewing knowledge and be at least 12 years of age (with parent accompaniment).

Registration required.

*Handmade Holiday Cards: Chinn Park Saturday, December 9, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun, interactive class to learn simple card-making techniques. Each participant will make two holiday cards to take home.

Throwback Craftday: Holiday Table Runners: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, December 9, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Join us to make a rustic woven table runner perfect for holiday decorating. All materials are provided. Registration required.

Monday Night Cozy Corner: Haymarket Gainesville Second Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

December 11, January 8, February 12 Join us in our cozy corner! Bring your projects and gather with us to craft and chat. We’ll have yarn scraps, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and books for inspiration.

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*Busy Hands Social Club: Central Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

December 12, January 9 February 13 Would you like to find a place to work on your favorite hobby and meet others who enjoy needle crafts and crocheting? Bring your current project. All skill levels are welcome; all knitters, crocheters, stitchers, etc., are encouraged to come.

*Stitcher’s Circle: Montclair Second Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

December 14, January 11 February 8 Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a beginner, join us to share the craft of cross-stitch.

Basic supplies will be provided for beginners.

Crochet and Coffee: Nokesville Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21 Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea while crocheting whatever your heart desires. Or, if you practice a different handicraft, feel free to bring your own supplies. All skill levels are welcome.

Winter 2023–2024

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

ADULTS Arts and Crafts

*Yarn, Stitch, and Sew Group: Chinn Park Select Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

January 5, February 2 Join us for knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, and your favorite ways of creating with fibers. Feel free to bring your own supplies. We will have sewing machines, knitting and crochet needles, looms, and yarn. All experience levels are welcome, and learning from each other is encouraged!

Freeform Clay: Potomac Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 10, 24 Ever wanted to try your hand at clay sculpting? Create a sculpture for yourself or as a gift, or destress by working the clay as you like. Clay will be provided. Registration required.

*Crochet Class: Manassas City Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

January 6, 20, 27 Do you want to learn to crochet from local experts? Come to Manassas City Library every Saturday in January. Presented in collaboration with GFWC Women’s Club of Manassas.

*Watercolor Collaborative: Montclair Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 18, February 15 Artists of all skill levels meet monthly to experiment with watercolors and share techniques. Registration required.

Mixed Media Felting: Montclair Saturday, January 20, 1:00 p.m.

Practice hand-sewing skills by making hanging sachets for your closet and a drawer sachet. Learn about wet felting by working with wool rovings to make felt balls for a colorful garland to decorate your room.

These skills can be replicated for future projects–we will also discuss supplies and patterns. Registration required.

*DIY Mini Bookcase: Montclair Tuesday, January 23, 5:30 p.m.

Setting a new reading goal for the year?

Keep track of your finished books with a mini bookcase! Set a goal and decorate your own mini bookcase to put tiny versions of your finished library books on. Registration required.

*Intro to Watercolor–Marks and Lines: Central Saturday, January 27, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Inspired by the work of watercolor artist Jenna Rainey, focus on exploring brushstroke techniques to create flat washes, gradated washes, and a variety of marks. You will be led, step by step, through painting an assortment of flowers. Materials will be provided; you may bring their own watercolor journal if preferred. Registration required.

Winter 2023–2024

Adoorable Cricut Sign: Bull Run Tuesday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.

Move over, Pinterest! We’ll provide the tools and supplies for you to create a custommade door sign using Cricut Design Space. Registration required.

Mobile Cricut Space: Montclair Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m.

Do you have the ideas but need the tools? Our mobile Cricut Space gives you the crafting tools you need without worrying about storage. We’re available to lend a helping crafting hand. First come, first served.

Explore Your Library

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Quick Flip! Events by Branch In Person SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS Kids & Families

Holiday Smiles All Ages December 1–16

Winter Reading Program All Ages/Families December 1–January 31

Adults

Books on Tap @ Ornery Beer Company

Select Sundays, 6:00 p.m.

December 3, February 4

Books on Tap @ Great Mane Brewery

Select Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 7, February 1

Books on Tap @ Brew Republic Bierwerks and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 12, January 9 February 13

Books on Tap @ Cedar Run Brewery

Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 13, January 10 February 7

Books on Tap @ Badwolf Brewing Company

Second Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 14, January 11 February 8

Books On Tap @ Sinistral Brewing Company

Third Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21

Books on Tap @ Tucked Away Brewing Company Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 14, January 25 February 22

Virtual SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS Kids & Families

Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español All Ages Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

December 4, 11 January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26

Young Adults

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Ages 13–18 Last Mondays 3:30–5:30 p.m.

January 29, February 26

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks

Sunday, December 3, All Day

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Adults Group 1: First Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

December 5, January 2 February 6 Group 2: Third Thursdays 6:00 p.m.

December 21, January 18 February 15

‡Kanopy Movie Club

First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 6, January 3 February 7

‡ELL Reading Passages

Second Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

December 14, January 11 February 8

Read by Dawn: Horror Fiction Book Club Last Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

December 18, January 29 February 26

Books Alive

Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

December 18, January 22 February 26

‡ELL Book Club

Third Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

December 21, January 18 February 15

‡Podcast Discussion Group Last Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

December 28, January 25 February 29

‡Binge-Watchers Anonymous Last Fridays, 7:00 p.m.

December 29, January 26 February 23

Bull Run Library Kids & Families

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

All Ages Tuesday, January 16, 10:30 a.m.

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages Tuesday, February 6, 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6 Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Baby Story Time

Ages 0–18 Months Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Starlight Stories

Grades 9–12 Session 1: First Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

December 7, January 4 February 1 Session II: Fourth Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

December 28, January 25 February 22

All Ages Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Adults

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 9, February 6

‡Virtual English Conversation Group

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

December 5, January 16, 30 February 13, 27

Science Play and Learn

*Funded by The Friends of the Library ‡ Registration Required Storycrafters

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 23, February 20

Reading Buddies Squad

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 24, February 21 ‡GIVE Tutoring Grades K–6 Select Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Young Adults

Teen Advisory Group

Grades 6–12 Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

December 6, January 17 February 7

‡A Year of Cards

Wednesday, January 10, 5:00 p.m.

‡DIY Spa

Young Adults/Adults Tuesday, January 23, 5:00 p.m.

Teens Create

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

January 31, February 28

Teen Art Circle

Wednesday, February 14, 5:00 p.m.

MAKERSPACE

*‡Sewing 101

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, December 2 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

‡Yarn On: Bull Run

Young Adults/Adults Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 19, January 16 February 20

‡Longest Night–Strohsterne

Young Adults/Adults Wednesday, December 20, 6:00 p.m.

*‡Hooray Crochet! Twisted– Headband and Ear Cover Young Adults/Adults Tuesday, January 16, 6:00 p.m.

‡Photography–How to Get Your Camera Off of “Program” Mode Young Adults/Adults Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

January 20, 27

‡Journaling for the New Year Adults Tuesday, January 23, 6:00 p.m.

*‡Beaded Bracelets

Young Adults/Adults Friday, February 2, 11:00 a.m.

*‡Art Night–A Little (Wood) Slice of Watercolor Young Adults/Adults Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 p.m.

Adults

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William Monday, December 4, 10:00 a.m.

Gift Wrapping Hideaway

Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

December 9, 16 Select Sundays, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

December 10, 17

Scam Awareness: Income Tax Fraud

Saturday, January 6, 2:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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Adult Story Time: New Year, New Worlds Tuesday, January 30, 6:00 p.m.

‡Adoorable Cricut Sign

Tuesday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages Thursday, February 8, 10:30 a.m.

Crumbl Cookie Story Time

English Conversation Club

Ages 3–6 Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m.

English Conversation Group

Harp Performance

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Select Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 6, 13 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28

All Ages/Families Saturday, February 10, 1:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year

All Ages/Families Saturday, February 24, 10:30 a.m.

‡English as a Second Language– Formal Language Instruction

‡Little Makers Art Workshop

Monthly Mindfulness

Toddler Time

Select Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

December 7, 14 January 4, 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Select Fridays, 2:00 p.m.

December 8, January 12 February 9

O.W.L.s (Older Wiser Learners) Tuesday, January 9, 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.

Genealogy with Gregg

Select Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21

AARP Tax Aide

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

February 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

February 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

February 3, 10, 17, 24

Bull Run BookTalkers: In Person and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 12, January 9 February 13

Random Reads

Third Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

December 18, January 22 February 19

Miller’s Thrillers

First Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 6, January 3 February 7

Central Library Kids & Families

Cookie Houses

Grades K–5 Tuesday, December 5, 4:30 p.m.

All Ages/Families Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

December 11, January 8 February 12

Ages 18–36 Months Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 6, 13 January 17, 31 February 7, 14, 28

Me Gusta Spanish

All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 24, February 21

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

January 17, February 14

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 11, 25 February 8, 22

Music and Motion

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, 21 January 4, 18 February 1, 15, 29

Family Story Time

All Ages/Families Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 9, January 27 February 24

Bedtime Story Time

All Ages/Families Monday, February 12, 6:30 p.m.

Tween Tech

Grades 4–8 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

January 16, February 20

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

LEGO® LAB

Greater Manassas Children’s Choir Performance

‡STEAM Discovery: Keva Planks– Design. Build. Demonstrate.

New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Palooza–An Afternoon of Books, Dancing, and Crafts

‡DIY Spa

All Ages Wednesday, December 13, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 16, 2:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families Friday, December 29, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library January 24–26

Groundhog Story Time and Craft All Ages/Families Friday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5 Monday, January 29, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Grades K–5 Monday, February 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Young Adults Saturday, December 2, 1:00 p.m.

TAG Makers

Grades 9–12 Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

December 12, January 9 February 13

History’s Mystery Escape Room

Tuesday, December 12, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

‡Adoorable Cricut Sign

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, January 6, 1:00 p.m.

Winter 2023–2024

‡ Registration Required

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

TAG Makers Volunteer Event– Sewing

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group

Grades 9–12 Saturday, January 20, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Cozy Heart Coaster Tuesday, February 13 5:30–7:00 p.m.

MAKERSPACE

*Glowforge Gifts: Personalized Wood Slice Ornaments Young Adults/Adults Saturday, December 2 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

*3D Printing and Design 101

Young Adults/Adults Wednesday, December 13, 5:00 p.m.

*‡Quilting Block Basics–Handy Hot Pads (Two Sessions) Young Adults/Adults Select Tuesdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

January 23, 30

*TAG Makers Volunteer Event

Grades 9–12 Tuesday, January 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

*‡Cricut Corner: Chinese New Year

Thursday, February 8, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

*‡Cozy Heart Coaster

Grades 6–12 Tuesday, February 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

*‡Super Sublimation

Adults Wednesday, February 21 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Adults

*Tai Chi for Health

Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

December 16, January 20 February 17

Ages 18–36 Months Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 25 February 1, 15, 22, 29

*Busy Hands Social Club

Saturday Story Hour and Craft

Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

December 12, January 9 February 13

Chinn Park Library Kids & Families

*‡Gingerbread House Workshop Ages 5 and Up with Caregiver Saturday, December 2, 2:00 p.m.

Model Railroad with the Prince William Model Railroad Club

Thursday, February 15, 2:00 p.m.

‡American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, February 27, 1:30–6:30 p.m.

‡How to Design a Native Plant Garden (That Your Neighbors Won’t Complain About)

Saturday, February 17 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William First Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

December 5, January 2 February 6

*English Conversation Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

December 4, 11 January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26

*Central Reads Book Club Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21

Winter 2023–2024

Young Adults

‡DIY Spa

Monday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 18, 6:30 p.m.

Grades K–5 January 2–March 12

‡A Year of Cards

*Mike Rose Magic: Winter Wonders

‡Adoorable Cricut Sign

All Ages Monday, January 29, 2:00 p.m.

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

All Ages Wednesday, January 31, 10:30 a.m.

‡Mathnasium Math Night Grades K–5 Monday, February 5, 6:00 p.m.

*Kind Kids Yoga with Ms. Shelley Ages 1–5 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

December 8, January 12 February 9

*LEGO® Club

Elder Care Workshop Series: Understanding Dementia

Grades K–12 Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

December 12, January 23 Friday, February 16 1:00–3:00 p.m.

*Talking to the Author: Bookmark Contest

Elder Care Workshop Series: Combatting Elder Financial Abuse

Saturday, January 27 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

Homeschool Hangout

‡Mixed Media Felting

*Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

*‡Intro to Watercolor–Marks and Lines

All Ages/Families Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 9, January 20 February 10

All Ages December 15–16, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

December 12, 19 January 2, 16, February 6, 20

Thursday, January 25, 2:00 p.m.

Toddler Story Time

All Ages Lunes, 11:00 a.m.

December 11, January 8, February 12

Ages 5 and Up Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

December 4, January 22, February 26

Exploring Eclipses

Ages 5 and Up Saturday, February 3, 1:00 p.m.

Baby Story Time

Ages 6–24 Months with Caregiver Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 5 January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27

*Music and Motion

Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

January 26, February 2, 16, 23

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

December 13, January 10, 24 February 14, 28

‡Adapted Story Time

Monday, January 8, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 30, 4:00 p.m.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Party

Wednesday, February 14, 6:00 p.m.

Game On

Select Tuesdays, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

January 16, February 20

Toilet Paper Origami

Tuesday, February 27, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

‡Teen Advisory Group Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

January 29, February 19

Adults

*English Conversation Group

Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

December 6, 13 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28

*Spanish Conversation

Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

December 6, 13 January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28

Health Literacy Conversation Class

Mondays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.

December 4, 11 January 8, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 ‡Chinn Park Quilting Ages 12 and Up Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

December 9, January 6 February 10

*NOVA Novels

Last Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

January 30, February 27

Chinn Park Mystery Book Club Last Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

January 29, February 26

‡Writing Fan Fiction: Chinn Park and Virtual Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 19, January 16 February 20

‡Tabletop One-Shot: Lasers and Feelings Grades 11 and Up Saturday, January 6, 2:00–4:30 p.m.

‡The Quest for Uncle Edgar’s Treasure–Escape Room Challenge

Young Adults/Adults Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.

January 27, February 3, 10, 17

‡The Healing Power of Exercise Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.

*‡Handmade Holiday Card

Saturday, December 9, 1:00 p.m.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Ages Wednesday, January 17 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Member Pre-Sale Thursday, January 18 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Friday, January 19 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Saturday, January 20 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Book by the Bag Sale

Dale City Library Kids & Families

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages Thursday, January 18, 10:30 a.m.

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

All Ages Thursday, January 25, 10:30 a.m.

Family Story Time

Ages 18 Months–6 Years Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Woven Paper Winter Placemat Take and Make All Ages December 4–9, All Day

Music Together

Ages 3–6 Thursday, January 4, 10:30 a.m.

Yeti Mask Take and Make Ages 2–5 January 15–20, All Day

LEGO® Club

Ages 5 and Up Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.

January 27, February 24

Young Adults

Blind Date with a Book Young Adults/Adults February 1–18

Adults

Homeschooling with PWPL

Wednesday, January 17, 2:00 p.m.

‡A Year of Cards

Saturday, February 3, 11:00 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville Library Kids & Families

Santa Story Time

Model Railroad with the Prince William Model Railroad Club

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

Festival of Trees

All Ages Wednesday, December 6, 11:30 a.m.

All Ages Wednesday, January 24, 11:30 a.m.

LEGO® Club

Ages 6 and Up First Saturdays 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

December 2, January 6 February 3

Baby Story Time

Ages 6–24 Months Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time Ages 18 Months–6 Years Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.

All Ages December 1–2, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families December 1–January 31

Crumbl Cookie Story Time

Ages 3–6 Monday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.

‡Building Buddies: Celebrating Diverse-ABILITIES @the Library All Ages/Families Select Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

December 4, February 5

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

All Ages Thursday, December 7, 10:30 a.m.

Elementary School Strings Performance

*‡Craft Studio: Holiday Wreath and Ornament Workshop

Seasonal Take and Makes

All Ages/Families Saturday, December 9 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

*Ribbon Rendezvous

Reading to Dogs

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

Friday, December 8 1:00–3:00 p.m.

December 18, 19, 20, 4:00–7:30 p.m.

December 21, 22 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, January 18 February 8

*‡Yarn, Stitch, and Sew Group

Preschool Story Time

Second Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

December 14, January 11 February 8

Ages 3–6 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 6, January 17, 24 February 7, 14, 21, 28

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

Select Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

January 5, February 2

*Chinn Park Chats

Explore Your Library

All Ages Ongoing

All Ages Second Saturdays 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

December 9, February 10

All Ages Tuesday, December 12, 10:30 a.m.

Open Chess

Kids & Families

All Ages/Families Tuesday, February 13 6:00 p.m.

Ages 8–13 Saturday, December 9 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families Select Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

December 1, February 2

Dumfries Library ‡Nature Photography for Kids,

By Kids

Preschool Parent/Caregiver Meetup and Playgroup

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Quick Flip! Events by Branch Crafts to Go: Fandom Snowflakes All Ages/Families December 1–10

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months Tuesdays, 10:00–10:30 a.m.

English Conversation

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Independent Hill Library Kids & Families

Reading to Dogs

Ages 6–24 Months Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

December 11, January 8, 22 February 12, 26

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

‡Baby Story Time

Ages 3–6 Thursdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Ages 3–6 Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

‡Adapted Story Time

Penguin Magnet/Ornament Take and Make

Ages 3–6 Select Fridays, 10:30–11:15 a.m.

January 26, February 23

Pajama Story Time

All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 7:00–7:30 p.m.

January 17, February 14

Spanish Story Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

All Ages/Families Select Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

January 19, February 9

LEGO® Club

Ages 5 and Up Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 5, January 16, February 6, 20

PAWS: Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

December 2, January 6 February 3

Pokémon Club

Grades K–12 Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

January 22, February 12, 26

Young Adults

‡A Year of Cards

Monday, December 4, 6:00 p.m.

‡Extreme Gingerbread Challenge

Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m.

Teen Bunny Cuddle with My Pet Alpaca Monday, December 18, 4:30 p.m.

Blind Date with a Book February 1–18

‡Teens Art Attack: 3D Pens Saturday, February 17, 3:00 p.m.

Adults

Preschool Fair

Saturday, January 6 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Monday Night Cozy Corner

Second Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

December 11, January 8, February 12

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Third Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

December 15, January 19 February 16

‡Throwback Craftday–Holiday Table Runners

Saturday, December 9, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Elder Care Resource Fair

Saturday, January 13 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Ages 3–6 Monday, December 4, All Day

Felt Winter Snowflake Magnet Take and Make Ages 3–6 Monday, January 8, All Day

Monster Valentine Ornament/ Magnet Take and Make Ages 3–6 Monday, February 5, All Day

Young Adults

Knightly Knits and Crafty Crochets

Young Adults/Adults Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

‡A Year of Cards

Young Adults/Adults Tuesday, December 12, 4:30 p.m.

Adults

Homeschooling with PWPL

Thursday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.

‡Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William Select Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

December 18, January 15 February 19

Lake Ridge Library

Kids & Families

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27

Baby Story Time

Ages 6–24 Months Thursday, February 8, 10:30 a.m.

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.

Board Game Day

All Ages Monday, February 19, All Day

LEGO® at the Library

Ages 5 and Up Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 23, February 27

Seasonal Take and Makes

All Ages Select Fridays, All Day January 19, February 16

Lunar New Year Craft

All Ages Saturday, February 10, All Day

Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt All Ages February 10–17

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library Young Adults

Blind Date with a Book Young Adults/Adults February 1–18

‡Sew Saturday–Felt Forest Friends Keychains

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, February 24, 11:00 a.m.

Adults

The Lake Ridge Readers Book Club Last Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

January 29, February 26

Manassas City Library Kids & Families

Crumbl Cookie Story Time Ages 3–6 Friday, January 12, 11:00 a.m.

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages Tuesday, January 30, 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.

December 7, January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*La Hora del Cuento en Español

Ages 18–36 Months Viernes, 11:00 a.m., diciembre 8 enero 26, febrero 23 Fridays, 11:00 a.m., December 8 January 26, February 23

LEGO® Club

Ages 3 and Up First Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

December 5, January 9 February 6

‡Kids’ Crafternoon

Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

December 4, January 8 February 12

*Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 20, February 17

*Family Game Day

All Ages/Families Monday, January 29 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

*Manassas City Library Birthday Party All Ages Saturday, February 3 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Young Adults

Teen Advisory Group: Take Action

Grades 6–12 Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

December 6 January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 21, 28

Teen Crafternoon

Grades 6–12 Select Mondays, All Day December 18, January 22 February 12

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Grades 6–12 Friday, January 12, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Explore Your Library

Blind Date with a Book Young Adults/Adults February 1–18

Tumble(r) into Positivity Young Adults/Adults Friday, February 9, 2:00 p.m.

Adults

*Crochet Class

Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

January 6, 20, 27

Montclair Library Kids & Families

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

All Ages Wednesday, December 6, 10:30 a.m.

Music Together

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, January 23, 10:30 a.m.

Winter Wonders with PWC Parks

‡ Registration Required

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Group A: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 17, February 21 Group B: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 9, February 13

TAG: Teen Advisory Group Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

December 4, January 22 February 12

*Teen DIY

Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

December 4, January 22 February 12

*Super Smash Bros Tournament Monday, January 29, 3:00 p.m.

Blind Date with a Book Young Adults/Adults February 1–18

‡Adoorable Cricut Sign

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, February 10, 1:00 p.m.

Adults

All Ages/Families Monday, January 29, 11:00 a.m.

*‡Let’s Craft: Orange Pomanders

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

‡A Year of Cards

‡Mathnasium Math Night

Genealogy 201: Beyond the Basics

*Café Bebé

Elder Care Workshop Series: Combatting Elder Financial Abuse

All Ages Thursday, February 1, 2:00 p.m.

Grades K–5 Monday, February 19, 6:00 p.m.

Ages 6–24 Months with Caregiver Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, January 25 February 8, 22

Toddler Tales

Ages 18–36 Months with Caregiver Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 5 January 16, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27

Good Morning Story Time Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28

Bedtime Stories

Saturday, December 2, 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 17, 2:00 p.m.

‡Mixed Media Felting

Saturday, January 20, 1:00 p.m.

*‡DIY Mini Bookcase

Tuesday, January 23, 5:30 p.m.

*Cozy Cocoa Night

Wednesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m.

Preschool Fair

Saturday, February 3 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Elder Care Workshop Series: Understanding Dementia

Tuesday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.

Seals on Wheels

Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

January 30, February 20

Saturday, February 17, 11:00 a.m.

Building Buddies

Meet the Artist–Jacyln Del Vacchio

Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

December 11, January 22 February 26

PAWS to Read

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

December 6, January 10 February 7

*STEAM Saturday

Ages 8–12 Saturday, December 9, 3:00 p.m.

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5 Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 16, January 27 February 24

Mobile Cricut Space

Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 24, 2:00 p.m.

Movement Mondays

Fourth Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

January 22, February 26

*Once Upon a Crime: Montclair Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

December 18, February 19

*Stitcher’s Circle

Second Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

December 14, January 11 February 8

‡“Um, Actually,”–A FandomThemed Trivia Night Inspired by the Dropout Show Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 p.m.

Young Adults

*‡Watercolor Collaborative

Wednesday, December 13, 4:30 p.m.

Weems-Botts Museum Visit

‡Mixed Media Felting

Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 18, February 15

Friday, February 23, 1:00 p.m.

Postponed

Winter 2023–2024

‡ Registration Required

Writers’ Room

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

December 13, January 10 February 14

Friends of Montclair Library Book Sale

Thursday, February 29 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Members-Only Preview Sale Friday, March 1 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale Saturday, March 2 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

Nokesville Library Kids & Families

Winter Wonderland Story Time

*Funded by The Friends of the Library Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 2, January 6 February 3

LEGO® Club

Ages 2–6 Saturday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.

Ready for a Yeti Story Time

LEGO® Club

‡Freeform Clay

All Ages Monday, January 8, 10:30 a.m.

*The Floor Is Lava!

Music Together

Young Adults

English Conversation Group

Saturday, January 27, 1:00 p.m.

African American Book Group

Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

December 4, February 5

Adults

Crochet and Coffee

Wednesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m.

Cup of Cozy Mysteries

Fourth Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

January 23, February 27

Grades K–5 Monday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families Monday, January 29, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

*‡Mixed Media Felting

*Black History Month Craft

*Teen Advisory Group

Puzzling with a Purpose

Adults

All Ages/Families Saturday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages/Families First Saturdays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

December 2, January 6 February 3

Baby Story Time

Homeschooling with PWPL

Lunar New Year Story Time

Plan Your Garden with Master Gardeners

Toddler Story Time

Potomac Library

Preschool Story Time

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus

Baby Playtime Extravaganza

Toddler Sensory Play

Ages 18–36 Months Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 21, January 18 February 15

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6 Second Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

January 11, February 8

Monday, February 12, 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 27, 11:00 a.m.

Kids & Families

All Ages/Families Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 p.m.

*STEAM, Santa, and Snacks

All Ages/Families Wednesday, December 6, 5:30 p.m.

Ages 6–18 Months Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18–36 Months Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–6 Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

December 7, January 11 February 8

‡Sensory Friendly Story Time Ages 2–6 Friday, February 9, 10:30 a.m.

Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

*Board Game Fun

Ages 3–6 Wednesday, February 14, 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5 Monday, January 29, 11:00 a.m.

All Ages Ongoing

‡Potomac Tech Help

Young Adults

Teen Maker Monday

DIY Holiday Cards

Take and Make Crafts

Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 10, 24

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

January 10, February 7 All Ages/Families Select Mondays, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

December 4, January 8 February 5

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages/Families Saturday, February 10, 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, February 28 6:00–7:30 p.m.

‡Mathnasium Math Night

All Ages/Families Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.

Let it Snow Crafts

Stuffed Animal Nap Story Time

‡LinkedIn

All Ages/Families Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m.

*Glow Party

Grades K–5 Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

January 24, February 28

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21

All Ages Thursday, December 14, 10:30 a.m.

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

Drop-In Tech Help

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Fridays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

December 13, January 10 February 14

Select Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

January 17, February 21

Elder Care Workshop Series

Historical (Fiction) Discussion Club

Select Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.

January 11: Combatting Elder Financial Abuse February 22: Understanding Dementia

‡A Year of Cards

Saturday, January 20, 11:00 a.m.

Brit Lit Book Club

Last Mondays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

December 18, January 29 February 26

Potomac Friends Book Sale

*‡Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, November 11 Children’s Books $3/Bag Sale Saturday, December 9 (Library Foyer) Fiction Books $3/Bag Sale Thursday, February 1 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m: Book Sale Friday, February 2 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m: Book Sale Saturday, February 3 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m: Book Sale

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, February 10 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Mobile Cricut Space

Monday, February 12, 6:00 p.m.

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Tuesday, February 13, 10:00 a.m.

Elder Care Resource Fair

Saturday, February 24 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

December 20, January 17 February 21

YA BOOK BOX

Grades 6–12

Request

a YA Book Box filled with treats and a library book to enjoy. You’ll get the book for three weeks, then return the book and the box to the library. Keep the treats.

Winter 2023–2024

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Library Locations and Hours Off-Site Book Drops Virginia Gateway Shopping Center: 7400 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville James McCoart Admin Building: 1 County Complex, Woodbridge Manassas Commuter Rail Station: 9431 West Street, Manassas

Bull Run Library

8051 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA 20109 703-792-4500 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Chinn Park Library

13065 Chinn Park Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-792-4800 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Dumfries Library

18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza Dumfries, VA 22026 703-792-5678 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday (starting September 18): Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Independent Hill Library

14418 Bristow Road Manassas, VA 20112 703-792-5668 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Manassas City Library

10104 Dumfries Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-792-8820 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Nokesville Library

Beginning Monday, November 20, Lake Ridge closed for renovations for at least six weeks. Visit pwcva.gov/library for renovation updates.

12993 Fitzwater Drive Nokesville, VA 20181 703-792-5665 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Central Library

8601 Mathis Avenue Manassas, VA 20110 703-792-8360 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Dale City Library

4249 Dale Boulevard Dale City, VA 22193 703-792-5670 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Haymarket Gainesville Library

14870 Lightner Road Haymarket, VA 20169 703-792-8700 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Lake Ridge Library

2239 Old Bridge Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-792-5675 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Montclair Library

5049 Waterway Drive Dumfries, VA 22025 703-792-8740 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Potomac Library

2201 Opitz Boulevard Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-792-8330 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

pwcva.gov/library