Explore Spring 2023

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Spring 2023

CELEBRATE SPRING! @ Your Library

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.

Contents

Kids and Families................................8 Special Events...............................................8 Story Times and Ongoing Events.............10 Reading to Dogs..........................................12 Crafts and Activities....................................12

Young Adults....................................14

Makerspace.................................................17

Book and Discussion Groups.............18 Adults..............................................20

Special and Ongoing Events......................20 Lifelong Learning........................................23 Arts and Crafts............................................26 Genealogy and Local History....................27

Quick Flip.........................................27

Library Information Library Board Meetings The next meetings of the Library Board of Trustees will be Thursday, March 23, Thursday, April 27, and Thursday, May 25, in the Administrative Support Center’s Trustee Conference Room. The April meeting will be at Montclair Library.

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

Library Newsletter Get the best of Explore straight to your inbox! Our monthly newsletter gives you a quick overview of our top events and resources so you’ll be in the know. Visit pwcva.gov/library/emailnewsletters to sign up today.

Library Closings and Schedule Changes

MARCH No Holidays

APRIL Saturday, April 8–Holiday Weekend–Dale City, Dumfries, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, Nokesville Libraries closed Sunday, April 9–Holiday–All libraries closed MAY Saturday, May 27–Holiday Weekend–All libraries closed Sunday, May 28–Holiday Weekend–All libraries closed Monday, May 29–Memorial Day Holiday–All libraries closed

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

pwcva.gov/library

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

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

Quick Flip! pages 27–29 Explore Your Library

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Director’s Message We are in the fifth year of Prince William Public Libraries’ 2019–2023 Strategic Plan. One of our focus areas has been expanding our outreach into the community to ensure that all residents are aware of the robust resources their public library offers. Requests for Deborah L. Wright this service, and community partnerships, have increased exponentially during this time. PWPL now has a dedicated Community Outreach Services division with staff who take our message beyond our branch walls.

One resource we continue to pursue is acquiring a new bookmobile. As we celebrated our 70th birthday as a public library in 2022, we discovered that PWPL had a bookmobile in the early days. Our social media post that shared photos from the past bookmobile received many positive comments from the community and a desire to see this service reinstated.

I hope Prince William County will have a bookmobile by 2024. I look forward to sharing that news when it comes to fruition.

In the meantime, PWPL staff will continue to promote library services, programs, and resources in other ways. As always, this issue of Explore magazine highlights the many varied programs we continue to offer. Please visit our branches to learn more or participate and check out our extensive Digital Library to fully enjoy the benefits that your library card provides!

There's More to the Story at Your Library This year’s National Library Week, April 23–29, will be celebrated with the theme “There’s More to the Story.” Libraries are full of stories in various formats, from picture books to large print, audiobooks to e-books, and more. But there’s so much more to the story.

Library programming brings communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, story times, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Library infrastructure advances communities, providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.

Visit Prince William Public Libraries and explore all it has to offer, including programs for all ages, resources that are available in person or from the comfort of home through our Digital Library, Makerspaces, “Book Club to Go” Book Kits, dedicated children and teen areas, specialized resources and services at MAGIC and RELIC, computers, laptops, and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, story trails and pollinator gardens, and more.

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. The first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read!” The 2023 celebration marks the 65th anniversary of the first event.

This National Library Week, the public can show their appreciation and support for libraries by visiting their library in person or at pwcva.gov/library and following Prince William Public Libraries on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), using hashtags #pwplibraries and #NationalLibraryWeek.

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PWPL’s new Community Outreach Services is Looking to Come to You! Community Outreach Services is available for story times, teen and adult programming, digital literacy classes and workshops, older adult programming, and more. If your organization would like to sign up for a visit, please fill out a request form at pwcva.gov/department/library/ library-outreach.

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Become Part of Summer Reading Volunteer

Experience PWPL’s most popular program from a unique position as a Summer Reading volunteer.

Summer Reading volunteers help with activities such as log activities and prizes for participants, assist in program preparation, and help staff with library programs. If you are between 13–18 years old and interested in volunteering, ask your local librarian about this opportunity. Registration will open in April.

Support

Would you, or someone you know, like to invest in literacy?

Supporting Summer Reading is a great way to do so. The importance of this summer literacy program at public libraries has been proven by research, and participation statistics over the years has reinforced the demand for the Summer Reading program at PWPL. PWPL does not use the Prince William County budget for Summer Reading. The program is fully funded by corporate and community sponsorships and grants.

Monetary donations help PWPL bring quality programs and performers to our libraries,

purchase books to be given to young readers as Summer Reading completion prizes, and fund enhanced community outreach.

In-kind donations such as coupons and gift cards for products and services to area businesses encourage participation and offer great incentives for children and young adults to nurture a love of reading and complete the program challenges.

Learn more and donate at https://give. classy.org/PWPLsummer.

Happy National Volunteer Week!

April 16–22

Our work would not be possible without the help and support of our wonderful volunteers. To all those who have volunteered their time for Prince William Public Libraries we say, THANK YOU!

Prince William Library Foundation

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,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.

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

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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 during specific times by appointment only.

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 (available at Central, Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, Manassas City, Montclair, and Potomac Libraries)

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

While our libraries continue to be impacted by COVID-19, some of these services may be changed or unavailable.

Please call a branch if you have questions.

New at the Library Montclair Library Offers Assistive Devices

Credit Card Terminals Are Coming to Your Library

Montclair Library is launching a new service to offer assistive devices, including a C-Pen Reader, Finger Focus Highlighter, handheld LED magnifier, Iroger Hearing Amplifier, large print computer keyboard, and Page Magnifier.

Patrons can check out the tools for in-house use at Montclair Library. These assistive devices help with low hearing, vision, and learning difficulties. The

This spring, PWPL will install credit card terminals at all 12 branches.

Patrons can pay for printing, copying, and faxing with a swipe or tap of credit and debit cards at the self-checkout stations. Transactions will be processed by JPMorgan Chase. Credit card terminals will only accept Visa and Mastercard as electronic forms of payment. Patrons can continue using cash as a payment method to pay for services.

devices are simple to use and adaptive to a person’s individual needs.

This service was created by PWPL’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Work Group, which strives to enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion in library programming and services.

Are You Ready To Make Magical Things?

PWPL is always researching and identifying new tools and technology to add to our two Makerspaces at Bull Run and Central Libraries.

Recently, PWPL purchased a Glowforge Basic 3D laser printer that truly makes magical things at the push of a button. Glowforge is a precision laser cutter, engraver, and printer that works with wood, leather fabric, acrylic, paper, and more. The printer has a work area of 18 inches in depth and 20 inches in width and supports JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats. Glowforge makes it easy to create useful, beautiful, and practical things.

Previously, Central Library’s 3D printers were available to produce a design that was sent online. The Glowforge will be the first 3D printer at PWPL for community members to try it out themselves. Central Library will schedule appointments for anyone 13 and older. Call 703792-8360 to schedule an appointment.

New Teen Space at Chinn Park Library An interactive Teen Space at Chinn Park Library is now open for young adults to enjoy and spend quality time together. The space is equipped with laptop desks, a large TV screen, a gaming area, a collaborative workspace, board games, and comfortable study and lounge seating. Young adult books and materials are shelved right next to the Teen Space. The space was designed by area teens as part of Chinn Park Library’s Teen Advisory Group.

“With the help of the teens in our community, staff created the Teen Space where they can come and be themselves around their peers. This space was created to fill a gap we recognized in our library branch – we were missing a dedicated space for teens to call their own,” remarks Chinn Park Library Manager Zach Roberts.

“Chinn Park Library is a cornerstone of the Woodbridge community.

We are a place where everyone is welcome for free, for any reason.”

The Teen Space was built thanks to a $16,000 donation from the Friends of the Chinn Park Library. PWPL now has dedicated teen areas at Bull Run, Central, Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, and Montclair Libraries. Providing dedicated teen-friendly spaces in libraries has been one of the goals of PWPL’s 2019–2023 Strategic Plan. PWPL recognizes the importance of offering an informal learning environment that specifically recognizes teen needs and interests. A dedicated, attractive, engaging, and teen-oriented

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space creates a positive, safe environment for learning, socializing, and leisure activities.

American Library Association (ALA) supports public libraries nationwide in creating teen spaces and interactively acknowledging teens and their needs by supporting adolescent development, creating an environment that encourages emotional, social, and intellectual growth, and building a sense of teen belonging, community involvement, and appreciation of how a library fits into their day-to-day lives.

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Congratulations to PWPL's First Adult Writing Contest Winners The success and momentum of PWPL’s Teen Writing Contest inspired PWPL to offer the same opportunity to adults. Adults were encouraged to showcase their creativity by writing poetry or short story prose. PWPL received 26 entries, 15 in the poetry category and 11 in the prose category.

“We were impressed by both the turnout and the quality of writing that was submitted. We looked at creativity, originality, technique, and emotional impact of the entries. While there can be only three winners in each category, all writers deserve applause,” remarked Sarah from the team of librarian judges.

Prose entries could be no longer than 2,500 words and poetry no longer than a page. Competitors had to be 18 or older and residents of Prince William

County or the City of Manassas.

Prose: 1st place: “Kitty Visitor” by Karen Robbins 2nd place: “The Reflection” by Mohammed Al-Otaibi 3rd place: “Shel’s Treasure” by Mckenna Baxter Poetry: 1st place: “A Fall Hike” by Brian Bickers 2nd place: “Inheritance” by Jeanne Botteri 3rd place: “Handsome Harry” by Katelynn Linzie

Poetry Winner A Fall Hike Brian Bickers As I view the beautiful rolling hills My heart soars and my chest fills Vibrant red leaves crunch under my shoes Each one cracking through the autumn blues While I clamber over each ridge My body protests just a smidge Up and down, over and through It is a journey my calves begin to rue I see the ending that I seek For this must be the final peak!

But I do not know my gaffe The next two hills wait… and laugh

Prose Winner The Kitty Visitor K. P. Robbins I hate cats. I would never own a cat.

Dude didn’t count, because I didn’t own Dude. He was just the Kitty Visitor who hung out at our house.

His visits began one snowy winter day, after he stood up on his back feet, pressed his white belly against my kitchen window and began to meow noisily, a very insistent let-me-in meow, bossy and pitiful at the same time. At first, I ignored him. I never liked cats since one scratched me as a child. But it was cold and Dude, just a kitten then, looked so helpless, so I opened the door. In he came, without hesitation. I gave him a bowl of milk and some canned tuna.

Little did I know then that the tuna sealed our relationship forever, as far as the cat was concerned.

Dude originally belonged to a family who had three kids, a dog and four other cats, all of whom ran wild and unsupervised. When his alleged owners moved,

Dude stayed. Our next-door neighbors Tom and Julie became his primary food supply; my husband Bill and I, the secondary source. I guess you could say our two households shared joint custody of the cat.

Although cats are often stereotyped as aloof, Dude was a party animal at heart. Late afternoons found him waiting on the sidewalk for the school bus and the commuters walking home from the bus stop. Everyone-- kids with backpacks and women in high heels and men in ties--stopped to pet him, and most talked to him as well. When I drove up to the house and opened my car door, nine times out of ten he was right there to greet me. When Bill arrived home from a jog, Dude always rested beside him on the porch, as if basking in the reflected glory of a fellow runner/hunter.

To read the rest of the story and the other winning entries, visit pwcva.gov/department/library/writing-contest.

New Outreach Materials Prince William Public Libraries continuously looks for opportunities to enhance and grow our physical collection. In recent years, we introduced two new Makerspaces at Bull Run and Central Libraries, providing patrons 13 and older with state-of-the-art machines, tools, and technology to explore, build, collaborate, and create. We began offering mobile Wi-Fi hotspots to give library cardholders access to the internet at home or on the go. Last summer, we began lending out Chromebook laptops, giving more residents the ability to work and play with new technology outside our branches.

While all these enhancements have been well received by our older patrons, we also want to be a source for both learning and fun for our younger visitors.

Thanks to Dollar General Literacy

Spring 2023

Foundation’s Family Literacy Grant of $10,000, PWPL is excited to purchase new outreach materials.

Board books and picture books, Launchpads, puzzles, and STEM toys will enhance PWPL’s outreach efforts. These new items will allow our Community Outreach Services division to have an even bigger impact in our community.

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KIDS and FAMILIES *

Funded by The Friends of the Library

Special Events

March Madness Reading Challenge: Lake Ridge All Ages March 1–April 30 Stop by Lake Ridge Library to pick up a March Madness Reading Challenge bracket sheet.

Then, read competing genre styles of books and advance your preferred title to the next round of the competition until you have determined a champion. Return your bracket sheet to Lake Ridge Library by April 30 for a chance to win a prize.

TREX Program All Ages Bull Run, Central Chinn Park, Dale City, Haymarket Gainesville, Montclair Wednesday, March 1, Ongoing Starting March 1, bring your plastic bags to Bull Run, Central, Chinn Park, Dale City, Haymarket Gainesville, and Montclair Libraries. Donations will be collected by Keep Prince William Beautiful and will be used to create a bench made from 100% recycled materials.

*Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Chinn Park All Ages Saturday, March 25 2:00 p.m.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a special sleepover. Create a nametag for your stuffed animal, listen to some bedtime stories, and tuck them in for the night.

Come back the next day between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. to pick up your stuffed animal and see photos of their fun slumber party in the library. Register online, in person, or by phone beginning March 11.

Persian New Year Story Time and Dance All Ages Central: Wednesday, March 1, 4:30 p.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday March 8, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Nowruz, Persian New Year, with this special story time and dance hour!

All Together Now Summer Design Challenge All Ages March 1–31 This year’s Summer Reading theme is “All Together Now.” Submit your tote bag design idea to LIBCommunications@pwcgov.org.

Two winning entries will be selected for their designs to be turned into bags that will be used as prizes for PWPL’s Summer Reading Program. The deadline to submit designs is March 31.

*Read Across America Day: Chinn Park All Ages Thursday, March 2, All Day Celebrate Read Across America Day with a scavenger hunt and a special guest reader at our 10:30 a.m. story time.

Read Across America: Central All Ages/Families Thursday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate reading with some special guests! Book character costumes are encouraged but not required.

Elephant and Piggie’s Party: Potomac All Ages/Families Saturday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a celebration with fun games and crafts featuring our favorite best friends, Piggie and Gerald!

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

March 6, April 3, May 1 Virtual Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español features stories and songs in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana. Registration required. Once registered, participants will receive a link to our virtual program via Zoom the day of the event.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Catch Up: Central Ages 0–5 Select Saturdays, 12:00 p.m.

March 11, April 15, May 13 Is your little one interested in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? Did you sign them up and need to catch up?

Join us for Reading to Dogs to add a few books to your reading log and get on track to complete 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. No registration required.

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Insectropolis: Bull Run Grades K–5 Tuesday, March 21, 4:00 p.m.

Be an entomologist (insect scientist) for the day! Learn all about bugs as you pretend to make honey, hunt for bug treasure, fight a bug infestation, infiltrate an ant colony, and more!

Manassas Jazz Society All Ages Manassas City: Saturday, April 1, 2:00 p.m.

Potomac: Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.

Gather around and listen to saxophonist and vocalist, Theo Scott, perform a family-friendly afternoon jazz concert.

*Dog Man Release Party: Chinn Park All Ages Wednesday, April 5, 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate the release of “Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea” with Dog Man crafts, games, and trivia. Create your own Dog Man comic and take home some special Dog Man goodies. One lucky attendee will win a copy of the book.

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

KIDS and FAMILIES Special Events

.*Spring Festival on Central Green: Central All Ages/Families Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Explore Central Library’s outdoor space, Central Green, and celebrate spring and Earth Day with us.

Enjoy a variety of nature and conservation activities, explore a pollinator garden, enjoy the story walk, and receive a free native tree sapling. Central Green was made possible with support from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Environmental Fund and Dominion Energy, Environmental Education and Stewardship grant.

Where Does Litter Go? Ages 3–6 Lake Ridge: Wednesday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Thursday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Thursday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.

Through games and story time, learn about what causes litter and the effects it has on our communities and watershed.

*Fantasy Faire: Manassas City

All Ages/Families Saturday, April 22, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join Manassas City Library for our fantastical medieval gala! With games, Swashbuckling 101, mini-jousting, and more, there’s fun for all ages!

*Star Wars Day: Chinn Park

All Ages Thursday, May 4, All Day Star Wars fans are invited to drop in to celebrate Star Wars Day with a scavenger hunt and a special Take and Make craft. Costumes are welcome!

May the Fourth Be with You–A Star Wars Celebration: Haymarket Gainesville

All Ages/Families Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Use the Library, Luke! Come and celebrate Star Wars with us. There will be games, crafts, and special guests!Please feel free to come in costume.

*Art Attack! Spring Edition: Haymarket Gainesville All

Ages Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Join us for creative fun and silliness as we let our inner artists create art without high expectations. During this program, we’ll be using everything but the kitchen sink to create artistic “masterpieces.”

*Baby Masterpieces: Chinn Park

Mouse Maze Race: Manassas City All Ages Wednesday, April 5, 1:00–6:00 p.m.

Can you code your way through this maze? Use the library’s Coding Mice and see how fast you can reach the cheese!

*The Jenny Foxworth Talking to the Author Program: Chinn Park All Ages/Familes Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.

Meet Theodore Taylor III, author and illustrator of “Off the Wall,” as we announce the winners of our Bookmark Contest.

Oil Spill Rescue: Bull Run Grades K–5 Tuesday, April 18, 4:00 p.m.

Calling all kids to play and learn in this rescue mission! An accident has occurred, there has been an oil spill! Help us save marine life, use skimmers, dispersants, and more to contain the oil spill.

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Ages 6–24 Months Tuesday, May 9, 10:30 p.m.

Create beautiful pictures using your baby’s tiny hands and feet. We will be using paint, so dress accordingly!Each person attending must register prior to the event. Register online, in person, or by phone beginning April 25.

*Birding with Audubon at Home/Master Gardeners: Nokesville Library - Postponed to July 8

Grades K–5 Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.

Join the Master Gardeners and learn about bird watching in your own neighborhood!

*World Turtle Day: Chinn Park

All Ages Tuesday, May 23, All Day This World Turtle Day, celebrate Squirt at Chinn Park Library. Grab a turtle Take and Make craft, take a selfie with Squirt and tag us on social media at #SquirtReads, and join us for a special Squirt meet and greet at 1:00 p.m.

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KIDS and FAMILIES *

Funded by The Friends of the Library

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

Mondays

Mondays

Wednesdays

Central: Select Mondays 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 20 April 3, 17 May 1, 15 A lapsit program for babies and their caregivers with books, music, rhymes, and movement.

Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 20 April 10, 24 May 8

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10 Dale City: 11:30 a.m.

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10

Ages 6–24 Months

Tuesdays Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 11, 18, 25 May 2

Wednesdays Dale City: 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

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

Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

Manassas City: 11:00 a.m.

March 15, April 19 Sing and bounce along with your baby during this interactive musical story time. Join us for a 30-minute open play session afterwards.

Thursdays Bull Run: 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by time for play and socialization.

Siblings welcome!

Lake Ridge: May 4, 10:30 a.m.

Music and Motion Potomac Ages 18–36 months Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 13, 27 April 17 May 1 Ages 3–6 Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 30, April 20 Experience all the fun that Music and Motion brings! Each session offers a variety of music, dancing, and other movement activities you’re sure to enjoy!

Ages 18–36 Months, Siblings Welcome

Ages 3–6

Tuesdays Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and playtime. Pick up tokens 30 minutes before, space is limited.

Bull Run: 10:30 a.m.

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

Lake Ridge: 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 28 April 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9 Manassas City: 11:00 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 11, 18, 25 May 2 Stimulate your toddler’s five senses during this sensory story time. We will be reading a story, singing, dancing, playing with scarves and shakers, and engaging with other toddlers. Afterwards, there will be a 30-minute open play session.

Wednesdays Central: 10:30 a.m.

March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 12, 19, 26 May 10, 17, 24 Join us for 30 minutes of books, music, movement, play, and community. Siblings welcome.

Thursdays Central: 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 16, 30 April 13, 27 May 11 Join us for story time of stories, songs, and more! Siblings welcome.

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 16, 23, 30 April 20, 27 May 4 Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and activities. Space is limited.

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

March 9, April 13, May 11 Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 23 April 27 May 11

Central

*Chinn Park

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, 23 April 6, 20 May 4 Join us in Central’s Community Room for songs and dancing that will get the extra wiggles out.

Ages 2–7 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 17, 24, 31 April 28 Join us for songs, dancing, and lots of movement.

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 Facebook or Twitter pages, or check with your branch.

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KIDS and FAMILIES Story Times and Ongoing Events

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

March 11, April 8, May 13 Join us for stories and a simple craft, the building blocks for family fun.

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

March 14, April 11, May 9 Join us as we share songs, stories, and fingerplays! Siblings are welcome.

La Hora de los Cuentos Infantiles en Español: Manassas City Ages 18–36 Months / Edades 18–36 meses Viernes, 11:00 a.m.

Marzo 17, Abril 14 Acompáñenos en la hora de los cuentos para fomentar 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.

Family Story Time: Bull Run Ages 2–6 with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories and songs that are selected to support the pre-reading skills every child needs to become a good reader. Siblings welcome!

Me Gusta Spanish: Central

Family Musical Story Time: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Ages 2–6 with Caregiver Mondays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled program of music, movement, and stories! Pick up tokens 30 minutes before, space is limited.

Pajama Story Time: Haymarket Gainesville

Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3 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.

All Ages/Families Second Wednesdays, 7:00-=7:30 p.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10 Join us in the story time circle for bedtime stories and songs. Pajamas and stuffed animals are highly recommended.

Family Story Time: Dumfries

Adapted Story Time: Chinn Park

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

March 2, 16, 30 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 Join us for 30 minutes of books, music, movement, play, and community. Siblings welcome. Registration requested.

Starlight Story Time: Bull Run Ages 2–6 with Caregiver Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 6, 20 April 17 May 1 Enjoy an evening story time featuring a variety of elements such as songs, rhymes, puppets, and movement. Siblings welcome!

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Ages 3–6 Second Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11 Join us for an interactive experience that will engage your child with short stories, songs, fingerplays, and activities that are fun for both parents and kids, and all appropriate for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Picture Books and Paint: Potomac Ages 3–6 Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.

Be inspired by picture books! Have fun creating works of art while listening to stories.

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Adapted Story Time: Haymarket Gainesville Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Fourth Fridays, 10:30–11:15 a.m.

March 24, April 28 Adapted Story time engages children through movement, music, stories, sensory activities, and play. This welcoming, encouraging, and supportive program is smaller and more adaptive than our other story times.

Registration required.

Earth Day Story Time: Dumfries All Ages/Families Saturday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the importance of caring for the earth and helping the environment. We will sing songs, tell stories, and have fun!

Registration requested.

Story Time with the Manassas Museum: 150th Birthday Extravaganza: Manassas City Ages 18–36 Months Thursday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate the City of Manassas’s 150th birthday by joining us for this festive and historical story time. We will be listening to a story, singing songs, learning about the history of the City of Manassas, and doing a craft. Registration is not required. Attendance is first come, first served.

Star Wars Story Time: Potomac Ages 2–6 Thursday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

May the fourth be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with a story time that’s out of this world!

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Reading to Dogs

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.

PAWS: Reading to Dogs: Haymarket Gainesville Grades K–5 Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

March 4, April 1, May 6 Drop in; register at the Children’s desk.

PAWS for Reading: Montclair Ages 8–12 Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 8, April 5, May 3 Practice reading with a furry friend from K-9 Caring Angels.

Stop by the Youth Services desk at the time of the program to sign up for a time slot.

Reading to Dogs: Chinn Park Grades K–5 Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 8, 22 April 12, 26 May 10, 24

Reading to Dogs: Central Grades K–5 Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 11, April 15, May 13 Join us for Reading to Dogs.

Practice reading aloud while you make a new friend by reading to a therapy dog.

*Reading to Dogs: Manassas City Ages 6–11 Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

Reading to Dogs: Lake Ridge Grades K-5 Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 18, April 15, May 13

Crafts and Activities Parent/Caregiver Meetup and Playgroup: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families First Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

March 3, April 7, May 5 Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to hangout 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.

Seasonal Take and Makes for Kids: Lake Ridge Ages 3–6 March 3, April 7, May 5

Plant a Flower Day Craft: Nokesville

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

STEAM Club: Haymarket Gainesville Ages 8–12 First Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 1, April 5 Join us for STEAM Club! Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Expect activities, experiments, and crafts. Experiments can be messy or utilize sharp objects.

Registration required.

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Grades K–5 March 6–13 Grow your own flower in honor of Plant a Flower Day on March 13. Come into Nokesville Library from March 6–13 and pick up a Seed Heart to plant.

Building Buddies: Celebrating DiverseABILITIES @the Library: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Mondays 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1 Meet in the Community Room for this inclusive program where we are building friendships, networks, and fun for our diverse, special needs communities. We will play games, talk, and read.

Everyone is welcome! Contact Ncolebank@pwcgov.org if you have questions or need more information. Registration required.

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Storycrafters: Bull Run Grades K–5 Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 7, May 2 Each month, we’ll create a new craft based on a book. Stories will focus on underrepresented figures in science and history.

*Kind Kids Yoga with Ms. Shelley: Chinn Park Ages 1–6 with Caregiver Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 10, April 14, May 12 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.

Homeschool Hangout: Chinn Park Grades K–12 Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

March 10, April 14 Tuesday, May 9, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Come 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.

*Kids Crafternoon: Manassas City Ages 6–11 Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 13, April 10 Each month, spend a fantastic, funfilled hour of craft making at Manassas City Library. Registration required.

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Pokémon Club: Haymarket Gainesville

Game Club: Bull Run

Grades K–12 Second and Fourth Mondays 5:30 p.m.

March 13, 27 April 10, 24 May 8 Join us at Haymarket Gainesville as we bring Pokémon to you! Pokémon TCG collectors, main console, and Go players are welcome to join, battle, and trade with other Poké fans! Free Pokémon cards to participants, while supplies last.

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25 Love playing games? Join us as we play a different video, board, or card game each month!

*Family Craft Night: Chinn Park All Ages/Families Select Thursdays, All Day March 16, April 20, May 11 Pick up a craft kit at Chinn Park Library to assemble at home. Kits are available while supplies last. .

Story Crafters: Montclair Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 5:00p.m.

March 20, April 17 Enjoy a story and create a related craft.

Registration required.

Origami Design: Lake Ridge All Ages April 1–April 8

Paint, Paint, Paint!: Potomac All Ages/Families Monday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Come join us for an afternoon of painting. First come, first served until capacity reached.

Crafts and Activities

All Ages/Families April 17–22 Celebrate Earth Day by picking up a soil starter cup and flower seed packet. It’s the perfect addition, or start, to a native flower garden at your home.

Explore Snap Circuits: Nokesville Grades K–5 Friday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.

Join us at Nokesville Library and try your hand at Snap Circuits! See what exciting electronics projects you can create.

Mother’s Day Gift Craft: Dumfries Ages 6 and Up Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.

Make a special gift for your mother, grandmother, or any beloved person in your life. Registration required.

Kids Scavenger Hunt: Japanese Cherry Blossoms: Lake Ridge All Ages April 17–April 22

Earth Day Flower Starter Take and Make: Dumfries

LEGO LEG O CL CLUBS UBS ®

LEGO® Club: Dale City

LEGO® Club: Bull Run

Ages 6 and Up Grades K–5 First Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Second Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 4, April 1, May 6 March 14, April 11, May 9 LEGO fans, bring your imagination to Bring your imagination and join us for a different building life with our LEGOs! We will put your challenge. Siblings are welcome. LEGOs are provided and creations on display at the service desk, registration is not needed. so bring your cameras to capture the *LEGO® Club: Chinn Park memories.

Ages 5 and Up LEGO® Club: Haymarket Gainesville Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

Ages 5 and Up March 18, April 8, May 6 First and Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

We’ll provide the bricks while you provide the imagination.

March 7, 21 April 4, 18 LEGO® Club: Potomac May 2 Grades K–5 Calling all LEGO-loving children! We will Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. provide the LEGOs while you provide March 21, April 18 the imagination. All materials must stay We’ll supply the LEGO bricks; you supply the imagination at the library, so bring your camera to and put your creation on display at the library! capture your creations.

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LEGO® Club: Dumfries Ages 5 and Up Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

LEGO lovers, come free-build with us! We provide the LEGOs and Duplos.

LEGO® Club: Montclair Ages 8–12 Tuesday, May 2, 4:30 p.m.

Calling all LEGO-loving friends and accompanying adult!

Come along and free-build LEGO. We’ll provide the LEGOs while you provide the imagination. All materials must stay at the library so bring a camera to capture your adventures.

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Teen Writing Contest Grades 9–12 March 1–31 High school students: you could win $300! “How has the library positively impacted your life?”

Answer this question in 350 words or less for a chance to win a $300 grand prize. Submit your essay in-person to Bull Run, Central, Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, Manassas City, Montclair, or Potomac Library or online at pwcva.gov/department/library/youngadults between March 1–31. Winners will be announced on May 1. For full contest details, visit pwcva.gov/library.

1,000 Paper Crane Challenge: Haymarket Gainesville Grades 6–12 March 1–31 Inspired by the traditional Japanese belief that if you folded 1,000 origami cranes, your wish would come true, we’re issuing a challenge to fold 1,000 paper cranes during the month of March and we need your help. Come into the Teen section, grab some origami paper, look at the instructions, and help us fold 1,000 origami cranes!

Movie Trivia: Lake Ridge Ages 13 and u\Up March 1–March 31

Teens Create: Bull Run Ages 14–18 Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 1, 29, April 26 Join us for an evening of creativity featuring a different take-home project every month, ranging from tie-dye bucket hats to succulents!

Supplies are provided.

*Teen Trivia–Nintendo: Chinn Park Grades 6–12 Wednesday, March 8, 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate Teen Tech Week with Nintendo Trivia!

Snacks will be served and the winner gets a prize.

Trapped in the Upside-Down Escape Room: Montclair Grades 6–12 Monday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.

The Montclair Teen Advisory Group presents Trapped in the Upside-Down Escape Room!

Registration required.

Zoo Origami: Manassas City Grades 6–12 Tuesday, March 14, All Day Create your safari adventure! Put together different animals to build your zoo.

Game On: Chinn Park Grades 6–12 Tuesday, March 14, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Challenge other teens in a variety of board games or video games on our Nintendo Switch.

Try one of our games or bring your own. Drop by our Teen Space any time during the program.

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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Montclair Grades 6–12 Third Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 6, 15, 20, April 19, May 17 We’ll be playing a continuous, ongoing adventure 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Your Dungeon Master will explain the rules, guide you through character creation, and then unleash you upon the Forgotten Realms to find your fortune or meet your fate. Dice, pencils, and character sheets will be provided; all you’ll need to bring is your imagination.

Registration required.

Teen Topics: Bull Run Ages 14–18 Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 15, April 12, May 10 Make an impact by learning about a new topic each month, ranging from strawberries to poetry to financial literacy! If you have an idea for a topic you’d like to learn about, bring it up and maybe it’ll be next month’s “Teen Topic!”

March Mug Madness: Dale City Grades 6–12 Saturday, March 18 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Show off your team spirit or let your creativity loose with our infusible ink pens and Cricut Mug Press.

Registration required to reserve your mug

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Teen Crafternoon: Montclair Grades 6–12 Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

March 21, April 18 Design and create your own craft. Supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Blackout Poetry: Haymarket Gainesville Grades 6–12 April 1–30 To celebrate National Poetry Month, we’re setting out pages of weeded books and black markers in the Teen section so that you can make your own blackout poetry. If you’d like to turn them into the front desk, we’d be happy to display your poetry on the windows.

“Shadow and Bone” Cover Art Contest: Manassas City Grades 9–12 April 1–30 Calling all teen artists! Create your own cover of “Shadow and Bone” by Leigh Bardugo.

Email the cover design to libmanassascity@ pwcgov.org or enter it in person at Manassas City Library. The winner will win a signed copy of “Demon in the Wood” by Leigh Bardugo.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Virtual Grades 8–12 Mondays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

April 3, 17, May 1, 15 Gear up your inner adventurer with our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens program!

Beginners and experts alike are welcome to join one of our virtual campaigns.

Registration required.

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*8-Bit Art: Chinn Park

Extreme Hide and Seek: Chinn Park Grades 6–12 Thursday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a special after-hours lock-in event! Do you have what it takes to win the epic after-hours game of hide and seek in the library? Register online, in person, or by phone beginning March 23. Registration required.

*Poetry Workshop: Manassas City Grades 6–12 Saturday, April 8, 10:30 a.m.

In this workshop, we will explore different types of poetry, then use several entry points as our way into writing original poems.

We will also examine favorite or well-known poetry to identify techniques used by the poets. A pen and a composition book will be provided, while supplies last. Registration required.

PEEPS Show – Diorama Challenge: Haymarket Gainesville Grades 6 and Up Tuesday, April 25, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Showcase your creativity in a PEEPS diorama competition. In celebration of National Library Week, the scene must express this year’s theme “There is More to the Story.” You will have one hour to complete your submission, title, and description for judgement.

Supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Flower Bouquet Tulip Origami: Manassas City Grades 6–12 Tuesday, April 18, All Day Create a beautiful flower bouquet this spring! Use vibrant colors and designs for perfect tulips and lotuses.

Grades 6–12 Wednesday, May 3, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

What can you create when you’re designing one square at a time?

We’ll provide the materials, you come with the creative ideas.

Needle Felting My Neighbor Totoro: Manassas City Grades 6–12 Tuesday, May 9, All Day Celebrate 30 years of the beloved Ghibli film, “My Neighbor Totoro,” by creating your own needle-felting leaf Totoro.

Y2K Night: Montclair Grades 6–12 Monday, May 8, 5:30 p.m.

The Montclair Teen Advisory Group hosts a Y2K Party for teens!

Oops...the 2000s are back again. Wear your best lip gloss and tracksuits to our Y2K Night with music, crafts, and more.

T-Shirt Tote Bag: Potomac Grades 6–12 Saturday, May 13, 2:30 p.m.

Have an old shirt that you love but doesn’t fit anymore, or you just don’t know what to do with it? Turn it into a tote bag! Registration required.

Landscape Paint: Central Grades 6–12 Saturday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

Paint a landscape like Monet! Join us as we create our own artwork of Central Green. Registration required.

Bad Art Afternoon: Potomac Grades 6–12 Friday, April 21, 2:30 p.m.

Join us on your afternoon off from school to make some bad art!

Use our craft supplies to create whatever you want in a judgmentfree zone! Snacks provided. Registration recommended, but not required.

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YOUNG ADULTS

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Teen Advisory Groups Teen Action Group: Manassas City Grades 6–12 Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 7, 21, 28 April 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9 Do you need to earn community service hours? Every Tuesday at the Manassas City Library, we’re running an open group for teen to come and volunteer!

We’ll work on all kinds of projects like creating displays, playing games, brainstorming program ideas, and helping around the library. Every teen who participates in this will get one service hour per meeting.

TAG (Teen Advisory Group): Montclair Grades 6–12 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 13, May 8 Join our Teen Advisory Group and make your voice heard! Earn service hours and help your library.

Registration required.

Potomac Teen Advisory Group: Virtual Teen Advisory Group: Bull Run Grades 6–12 Select Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19 Do you need volunteer hours for school, Scouts, or some other reason? Join our Teen Advisory Group and help us plan for future programs and serve the community. You must be accepted as a volunteer before attending a TAG meeting; please ask for an application at Potomac Information Desk.

Teen Advisory Group: Chinn Park Grades 6–12 Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15 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. Register online, in person, or by phone beginning March 6.

Ages 14–18 Select Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 8, May 3 Get involved at Bull Run by joining our Teen Advisory Group. Share your ideas for library programs, volunteer opportunities, and services you’d like to see offered.

TAG is a fun way to get involved in library programming and services while gaining volunteer hours.

Young Adults and Adults Basketball Trivia: Dumfries

*Quotable Cult Classics – Night at the Museum: Chinn Park

Young Adults and Adults March 1–31 Test your knowledge of college basketball trivia. Fill out the fact sheet and submit your answers before the end of March for a chance to win a basketball!

Young Adults and Adults Saturday, May 20, 5:00–7:30 p.m Join us as we watch “Night at the Museum” after hours! Snacks and a quote sheet will be provided so that you can quote along to the film. For more information, please call 703-7924800 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org.

Tabletop Role-Playing Games Club: Virtual Young Adults and Adults Third Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17 Come and enjoy an evening of tabletop gaming. Whether you are experienced with the hobby or have been interested and never had the opportunity, this is for you. Registration required. For more information, email bmiller@pwcgov.org.

*Intro to Watercolor–Warm and Cool Colors: Central Young Adults and Adults Saturday, April 29, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Inspired by the work of watercolorist Jeanette L. Gurney, students will focus on learning a line and wash technique that can be used in journaling. Given a photo to draw from, students will be led, step by step, through drawing and painting a still life, focusing on using warm and cool colors to indicate light and shadow. Materials will be provided, although students may choose to bring their own watercolor journal if they prefer. Weather permitting, this program will be in Central Library’s outdoor space, Central Green. Registration required.

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Let’s Deconstruct Owl Pellets: Montclair Grades 9–12 and Adults Saturday, May 6, 1:00 p.m.

Did you know that owls dispose of undigested content by coughing it up as a big hairball? Join us for a handson exploration as we deconstruct owl pellets and try to determine the owl’s meal through bone identification. All materials provided. Warning: this program may not be for the squeamish.

Chinn Park Chess Club: Chinn Park Ages 12 and Up First and Third Mondays, 3:00–8:00 p.m.

March 6, 20 April 3, 17 May 1, 15 The Chinn Park Chess Club is a chance to enjoy a game or ask an experienced player for help getting started. All skill levels are welcome.

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MAKERSPACES

Central Makerspace Studio 8601

Bull Run Makerspace HIVE 8051 Macrame Coasters Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 18, 2:00 p.m.

Coast into a stylish spring season made with macramé.

It's a "knot" of fun to create a fresh new coaster for your home. Learn how simple knots and cording can freshen up your space!

Registration required.

Yarn-On Young Adults and Adults Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18 Do you crochet, knit, or spin?

Join other fiber enthusiasts for an hour or so as we unravel a few balls of yarn and start a project or two.

Don't let being a beginner stop you! There are plenty of yarn crafters to help you on your journey of learning.

Registration required.

Supersized Florals Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, April 11, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday April 15, 2:00 p.m.

Papercraft a touch of spring.

Learn how to cut, bend, and glue paper to create a garden of flowers for a fresh new look! Registration required.

Seasons Wreathings – All Spring Poms and Very Little Ceremony Young Adults and Adults Friday, April 21 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Prick up your ears and get ready to hop into this Seasons Wreathings! Make a date with the Makerspace this weekend and learn how to make spring all poms and very little ceremony wreath.

Registration required.

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Me Made May Sew2Wear Workshops Young Adults and Adults Pattern Reading 101: Tuesday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.

Pattern Drafting 101: Thursday May 4, 11:00 a.m.

Seams, Sleeves, and Pockets 101: Saturday May 6, 2:00 p.m.

Let’s learn the basics of reading and drafting patterns to sew clothes that fit who you really are. Bring a couple of yards and a pattern (or make your own) if you dare.

Sign up for a workshop on Pattern reading 101, drafting 101, and/or Seams, Sleeves, and Pockets 101.

Registration required.

Chainmail for Fun Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.

Ever pondered how you’d make chainmail? It’s time to test your metal and get the pliers out in the Bull Run Library Makerspace by learning how to link chain and make metal fabric. Registration required.

Maker Week Festival Young Adults and Adults May 16–20 What better way is there to celebrate our new community resource, the Bull Run Library Makerspace, than workshops, demonstrations, craft, and fun machines? Drop into the Hive this week and be prepared to be buzzed about what you can make, reinvent, and repair at the library!

In the Mending Box Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, May 23, 6:00 p.m.

We all have something waiting to be hemmed, buttoned, or trimmed.

Bring one thing in your mending pile and mend with friends. We’ll get the sewing machines, iron-ons, and darning looms loaded and together we will patch, hem, and repair the tear.

Central Library’s Makerspace, Studio 8601, is an independent workspace inside the library that provides patrons with a variety of machines, tools, and technology to explore, build, collaborate, and create. The Makerspace is designed for patrons age 13 and up.

*Make a Flower Mandala Shadow Box Young Adults and Adults Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

Create a beautiful, colorful flower mandala in a shadow box ready for hanging.

Experience the precision cutting of our machines in Studio 8601. Registration required.

*Make Your Original Character Young Adults Saturday, April 8, 1:00 p.m.

Imagine and design an original character and bring it to life on paper with the help of a professional painting instructor. Registration required.

*Laura’s Beginning Crochet Class Adults Select Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

April 13, 20, 27 Always dreamed of learning to crochet, but have no idea where to start? Join our resident expert in a three-session class. You will learn the basics and complete a simple project. Registrants should plan to attend all three classes. All supplies required. Registration required.

*Sphero Design Challenge Ages 10 and Up Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.

Ready, set, Sphero! Learn how to use one of these fun gyroscopic robots. Master the basics, and we’ll break up into small teams to see if you and your Sphero can complete our challenge course. Bring your imagination and have some fun! Registration required.

*Sew a Book Cover Adults Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite hardcover book and we will make a pretty cotton cover for it! Some sewing experience is required. Materials are provided or you may bring your own cotton fabric.

Registration required.

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BOOK CLUBS

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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.

Do you like suspenseful plotdriven novels full of twists, turns, and dark engrossing details? Join our newest group devoted entirely to page-turning tension. No registration required.

Wednesday, March 1: “Chasing the Boogeyman” by Richard Chizmar Wednesday, April 5: “The Whisper Man” by Alex North Wednesday, May 3: “Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six” by Lisa Unger

*Chinn Park Chats: Chinn Park Second Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11 We read an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction including best sellers, literary fiction, award winners, classics, and multicultural works. If you are interested in joining this book group, contact bmiller@pwcgov.org.

African American Book Group: Potomac Second Saturdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 13 A book club dedicated to reading books by and about the African American experience

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

March 14, April 11, May 9 This hybrid book group meets to discuss titles from popular literature.

Historical Fiction Book Club: Potomac Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17 Historical (Fiction) book discussion group mainly reads historical fiction with the occasional historical nonfiction book.

Third Thursday Thrillers: Potomac Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18 Third Thursday Thrillers is a book club in which attendees read a selected mystery that is generally the first in a mystery series. Occasionally, a “stand alone” mystery will be read. For information on how to join this group, email twiens@pwcgov.org.

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Books on Tap

@ Tucked Away Brewing Company

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

March 14, April 11, May 9 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.

@ Ornery Beer Company First Sundays, 6:00 p.m.

March 5, April 2, May 7 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 is the club for you. For more information, contact jraghunathan@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery Facebook events page.

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

March 15, April 19, May 17 The Central Reads book discussion group meets to discuss titles selected from contemporary and historical fiction. Occasionally, a nonfiction work will be selected.

Hooked on Comics Book Club: Virtual Adults Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18 Do you love graphic novels? Check out our graphic novel discussion group, Hooked on Comics. Club selections will span a variety of genres and will primarily focus on titles written for adults. For selections, visit the Online Events Calendar at pwcva.gov/library.

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group: Central Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20 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 took a nap.

Random Reads: Bull Run Third Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15 This group reads titles from popular literature.

Bring your lunch and join us!

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Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 23, April 27, May 25 Join us as we enjoy delicious craft beer and discuss contemporary and classic fiction titles.

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

March 15, April 19, May 17 Join us at Sinistral Brewing Co. 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.

Discussion Groups Podcast Discussion Group: Chinn Park Last Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 30, April 27, May 25 Join us to discuss fiction and nonfiction podcasts. Listener discretion advised; these podcasts are not suitable for children.

Registration required. For more information, call 703-792-4836 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org.

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

March 1, April 5, May 3 Join a group of fellow movie lovers virtually for an in-depth discussion of a different film selection each month! Films will range from the latest cutting-edge titles to classic Hollywood, and everything in between. Prior to the meeting, watch selected movies on Kanopy– available for free with your PWPL library card–and discussion will be hosted virtually on Webex.

Registration is required and participants should be 18+. For more information, contact John Hood at jhood@pwcgov.org.

Spring 2023

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

BOOK CLUBS

Once Upon a Crime: Montclair Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15 Attention all sleuths! Join us for a mystery book discussion. There will be a bit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. For selections, visit the Online Events Calendar at pwcva.gov/library.

The Page Turners Book Club: Haymarket Gainesville Fourth Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.

March 22, April 26, May 24 Who loves thrillers? We do! All kinds of thrillers— psychological suspense, conspiracies, action, and adventure. If there’s danger, count us in!

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

March 27, April 24, May 22 It’s all about location! We will read a variety of genres, but the setting will be in the British Isles or Empire.

New members are always welcome.

The Horror Fiction Book Club: Virtual Last Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22 This virtual book club focuses on horror in literature, both modern and classic. Those brave enough can join us from home via WebEx.

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

March 27, April 24, May 22 Books Alive goes hybrid! Join us in person at Potomac Library or via Webex to discuss and compare a book and its movie. For details, contact Maggie Dobrev, mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

Literacy Volunteers of America Prince William County

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

March 28, April 25, May 30 This book group reads and discusses a variety of current and contemporary best sellers. If you are interested in joining this book group, contact sparker2@pwcgov.org.

Tutor Training

Sips and Stories: Montclair Fourth Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 30 Join a new type of book club! No assigned reading or in-depth analysis of the text required. Spend the first half sipping something tasty and reading the book of your choosing. During the second half, chat and share what you’ve been reading in an informal setting. Don’t feel up to chatting? Feel free to leave at your leisure–no pressure here!

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

Spring 2023

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Chinn Park Wednesday, April 19, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Member Pre-Sale Thursday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Friday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Saturday, April 22, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Book by the Bag Sale

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Special and Ongoing Events Library Window: Haymarket Gainesville March 1–May 31 We want to hear from you! Each month, we’ll post a different question on our Library Window, and we want you to respond. At the end of the month, all entries will be placed in a drawing for a prize.

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks: Virtual Third Sundays, All Day March 19, April 16, May 22 Join us for this pre-recorded program as we bring to life drinks inspired by your favorite books, shows, games, and movies!

Share the Love–Of Stories!: Lake Ridge March 1–May 31 Lake Ridge Library wants help spread the joy of a reading a wonderful story!

Pick up a Share the Love–Of Stories bookmark, answer the questions on the back, and return the bookmark inside the book or audiobook, or in our special collection box, when you are next at Lake Ridge Library. In May, we’ll display the recommendations we’ve collected for others to check out and enjoy also!

Food Distribution

Writer’s Corner

All Ages Multiple Dates and Locations Area residents can receive free food through our food distribution program at participating libraries. Food will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. No ID is required to receive food.

Visit the Online Library Events calendar at pwcva.gov/library for details.

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Device Advice: Dumfries Select Wednesdays, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

March 1, 15, 29 April 12, 26 May 10, 24 Do you need help accessing resources on your computer or electronic device? Make a one-on-one appointment to get the personalized assistance you need. Email sfloyd@pwcgov.org to sign up.

AARP Tax Aide: Bull Run Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 Wednesdays,110:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 15 AARP Foundation Tax Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, for free, with a focus on taxpayers 50 years and older with low to moderate incomes. Preparers are trained and IRS-certified every year. No appointments needed; walk-in service is available on a first come, first served basis.

Writers’ Room: Montclair

Writing Fan Fiction: Chinn Park and Virtual

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10 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.

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16 Discuss how to develop storylines, create characters that you can insert into the universe, or just to get feedback on your work. This is a hybrid program, so you have the option of either coming in person or virtually.

For more information, call 703-792-4800 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org.

Registration recommended.

Adult Writers: Bull Run Second Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 13 Join us as we share our writing and offer encouragement and constructive criticism.

Memoir Mondays: Bull Run Fourth Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22 Memoirs are moments in a person’s life. Learn why people write memoirs and how to get started on your own. You may want to preserve your personal history, illuminate the past, or pass on life lessons that you have learned.

Poetry Workshop: Bull Run Sunday, April 16, 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with poetry writing activities.

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ADULTS

Special and Ongoing Events Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardeners Potomac: Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Central: Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an introduction to vegetable gardening in Prince William County. This class is a precursor to a free comprehensive online vegetable class presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince William.

Strategies for Financial Freedom: Manassas City Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

Financial Freedom is the key to true happiness in trying economic times. But why is it so difficult to achieve? Financial Glee’s Gary Garrison will provide strategies for financial freedom including a system for eliminating debt while increasing savings, strategies to recover, boost, and protect retirement savings from future losses and more. Registration required.

Homeschooling with PWPL Haymarket Gainesville: Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.

Montclair: Friday, March 24, 1:00 p.m.

Discover amazing FREE resources that are available to homeschoolers. From lesson plans to tutoring to test preparation, this presentation will showcase tools and tips to help make your homeschool planning easier.

Wealth Building the Safe Way: Manassas City Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.

Few Americans have sufficient savings for retirement. Financial Glee’s Gary Garrison will identify external obstacles to true wealth creation, then share income strategies.

Registration required.

Know Your Rights! / ¡Conoce tus derechos!: Potomac Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Virtual Group 1: First Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2 Group 2: Third Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18 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 MMcCleland@pwcgov.org. Please register for only one event, Group 1 or Group 2. Group 1 is suited to newer players while Group 2 is our longrunning active campaign. Registration required. Waitlist available if event is full.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Montclair Tuesday, March 7, 12:00 p.m.

Give the gift of life by donating blood at your library. Please register online at www.redcross.org or contact 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your life-saving donation.

Use sponsor code: Montclair Community Library. Some walk-ins will be accepted as schedule allows.

Spring 2023

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Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.

Know your rights! Have questions about what you can do or say during police interactions? Come ask Attorney Herson Merino. ¡Entiende tus derechos! Venga y pregúntele al abogado Herson Merino qué es lo correcto que debe hacer o decir cuando la policía lo detiene. Evento gratis para la comunidad.

Social Security Planning: Manassas City Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.

Social Security is the largest retirement income benefit for many Americans.

Financial Glee’s Gary Garrison explains social security benefits, how to maximize them, when to start receiving them, the impact of additional income on them, and strategies for reducing benefit taxation. Registration required.

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Special and Ongoing Events Poetry Workshop: Manassas City Saturday, April 8, 10:30 p.m.

In this workshop, we will explore different types of poetry, then use several entry points as our way into writing original poems. We will also examine well-known poetry to identify techniques used by the poets. A pen and a composition book will be provided, while supplies last.

Registration required.

An Afternoon with Valley Vibe: Haymarket Gainesville

Picture This: What To Do With All Those Old Photographs: Potomac Monday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.

Terri Blanchette from TimeSorters, LLC will share information on the various types of photographs found in family collections, what they can tell us about the past, and how best to care for our photographs whether we have them in boxes, frames, or scrapbooks.

Saturday, March 25, 2:00 p.m.

Join for an afternoon of music from Sinatra to the Beatles and beyond.

Local trio Valley Vibe will take us on a musical journey along with backstories about the songs, the songwriters, and the musicians behind some of our best-loved sounds.

One-on-One Resume Reviews Montclair: Thursday, March 30 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Central: Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

March 31, April 28, Sign up to receive tips and feedback from a recruiter whose staffing firm has placed thousands of job seekers into flexible roles at companies and nonprofits throughout the DMV area.

You will leave with fresh ideas for making your resume both compelling and concise. Reviews are limited to 20 minutes in duration. Time allotment is subject to change, depending on volume.

Woodbridge Flute Choir Spring Concert: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, May 20, 3:00 p.m.

Delight in the sounds of this lively spring concert! Directed by Debbie Gilbert, the Woodbridge Flute Choir strives to bring education to its members and the Washington area flute community through its performances.

Garden Refresh Meet Up: Montclair Friday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.

Roll up your sleeves and help clean up and prep the Montclair Library Pollinator Garden for a season full of blooms. Learn from Master Gardeners how to separate, reseed, and nourish native perennial plants for the best results.

Job Fair: Chinn Park Thursday, May 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Chinn Park and Potomac Libraries are hosting a Job Fair at Chinn Park Library. Meet with local agencies, businesses, and organizations to learn about career opportunities.

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You and Your “Stuff”: How to Successfully Transition your Memories to the Next Generation with Less Heartache: Potomac Monday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.

Terrri Blanchette from TimeSorters, LLC will discuss ways to successfully transition the “stuff” of your history for the next generation.

Repair Café: Montclair Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.

Recycle, reuse, repurpose! Keep old items out of the landfill by joining us for a Repair Café where local experts can help repair your household items. Bring your bikes, clothes, jewelry, and more. Supported by ChangeX Community Challenge grant funded by Microsoft.

Ongoing

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

Come to exchange jigsaw puzzles with other enthusiasts, discuss how to frame puzzles, and maybe assemble puzzles as well.

Potomac Tech Help: Potomac Mondays,1:00–2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Stop by the library if you need help 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 and power cords and cables if you are bringing your device. Limited appointments available upon request. For more information, call 703-792-8330.

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

CHINN PARK LIBRARY

MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNMENT INFORMATION CENTER Grow with Google – Power Your Job Search with Google Tools: Chinn Park and Virtual Friday, March 10, 12:00 p.m.

Discover new job opportunities using Google Search and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools. Registration required.

Outcomes Thinking and Management Workshop: Chinn Park and Virtual Thursday, March 23, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

In this three-hour workshop, learn how nonprofit organizations can develop frameworks for tracking the outcomes and impact of their work, and how to successfully articulate that to funders. Registration required.

Grow with Google: Improve your Resume with Practical Strategies: Chinn Park and Virtual Friday, April 14, 12:00 p.m.

In this workshop, how to help your resume stand out and communicate your strengths.

Registration required.

Grant Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics: Chinn Park Library and Virtual Thursday, April 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

In this three-hour, hands-on workshop, learn the main parts of a grant proposal with a deep dive on how to create a project budget.

Registration required.

Spring 2023

Lifelong Learning The Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC), located at the Chinn Park Library, has specialized staff and resources to assist the community in finding information to start a business or grow your business, retrieve industry information, and access laws and regulations.

Contact MAGIC with your questions at magic2@pwcgov.org or call 703-792-4880.

National Small Business Week Programs Work Outside the Box: Chinn Park Monday, May 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Tired of your desk? Come to the library and work with us for the day!

Join us for a day of productivity and refreshments and jump-start your creativity by working in a new environment. Presented in partnership with Prince William Economic Development, 1 Million Cups Prince William, and Brickyard.

Business Before Hours–The MAGIC Touch: Chinn Park Tuesday, May 2, 8:00–10:00 a.m.

Join us for the Prince William Chamber Business Before Hours. Network with fellow Chamber members, learn about what resources and databases the library has to offer the business community, and enjoy coffee and light refreshments provided by Prince William Economic Development.

Registration required on theChamber events page, pwchamber.org/events.

Value Proposition Design: SBDC Program: Chinn Park Wednesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Learn how Value Proposition Design (VPD) enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas and how they can create, communicate, deliver, and extract marketplace value. We will cover the steps to building a VPD for your business. Registration required. Lunch will be provided by Prince William Economic Development. Registration required.

Small Business Panel: Chinn Park Thursday, May 4, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Join MAGIC and local small business owners for a Small Business Panel.

Come ready with questions about how they started and run their businesses. Refreshments will be provided by Prince William Economic Development. Registration required.

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Lifelong Learning

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

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

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Improve your English skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. 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.

*Discussions and Debates: Manassas City Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, 23 April 6, 20 May 4 Improve your speaking skills and learn about library resources in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome.

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

Join us for an opportunity to practice English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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

This is an opportunity for new speakers of English to practice and improve their speaking skills in a fun and friendly virtual environment.

For more information and to join the meetings, register online or contact mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

English Conversation: Montclair Second and Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 13, 27 April 10, 24 May 8, 22 Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome.

English Conversation Club: Bull Run

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.

March 9, April 13, May 11 This club is specially tailored for English Language Learners. “Reading Passages” is just like a book club. We read the passages—from NPR News, The Washington Post, and portions of books. It is an easier commitment than a book club and so much fun. Registration required.

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

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 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.

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Is English your second language? Would you like to practice your speaking skills while having fun? Join the club! This is an opportunity to practice and improve your speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Supported by library volunteers and Friends of the Library. No registration required.

Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

April 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 Would you like to learn some basic Spanish while having fun? Whether you speak a little Spanish or none at all, please join us!

*English Conversation: Central

Citizenship Class: Chinn Park

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. Supported by the Literacy Volunteers of America.

Mondays 12:30–2:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 To become a U.S. citizen an adult must prepare, study, and pass the Naturalization Test. Learn about the U.S. through civics lessons, studying the 100 questions, learning and using the vocabulary necessary for successful testing, and passing the oral test and interview. This is a multilevel class and registration is required.

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La Diversión: Spanish for Fun!: Bull Run

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Lifelong Learning

Walk-in One-on-One Tech Help: Haymarket Gainesville

Tech Clinic: Chinn Park

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Need help with your laptop, basic computer skills, iPad, Kindle, smartphone, or other device? We offer personalized sessions with a library staff member using your device or one of our Public Access Computers. No appointment necessary.

For more information, please call 703-792-8700.

Select Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

March 17, May 19 Join us for technology help. In-depth help is available through registration. Walk-in help is available for brief issues.

LinkedIn Learning: Potomac

Financial Glee: Rescue Your Retirement: Haymarket Gainesville

Saturday, March 4, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Join us to learn more about LinkedIn Learning, an educational site available for free through our Digital Library. LinkedIn Learning offers video courses to help you develop your business, career, technology skills, and certification.

Salsa Dancing for Beginners: Montclair Wednesday, May 3, 5:00 p.m.

Experience the rich history of salsa dancing by learning some basic and beginner-friendly salsa dance moves with a partner or by yourself in this short workshop.

O.W.L.s (Older Wiser Learners): Bull Run Second Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Join us for topics tailored toward older adults. For more information about each topic, visit our Online Events Calendar at pwcva.gov/library. Registration required for each program.

Tuesday, March 14: Tai Chi with Hedy Tuesday, April 11: Genealogy with Gregg Tuesday, May 9: Make Me!

Friday, April 21, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Celebrate Money Smart Week. Learn how individuals and business owners can overcome stock market losses, high inflation, tax increases, and recent law changes to get retirement savings back on track quickly and dependably for free.

Container Gardening with the Master Gardeners of Prince William: Chinn Park Saturday, May 20, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Want to grow your own garden but are limited on space? Join us for a class with volunteers from the Master Gardeners of Prince William to learn about container gardening and ask your plant questions. Registration required.

Arts and Crafts *Crafts to Go: Haymarket Gainesville Alternate Mondays, All Day March 13, 27 April 10, 24 May 8, 22 Swing by and pick up a bag full of fun! Our Crafts to Go bags will include the supplies and instructions you’ll need. New craft bags will be available beginning on the first Monday of each month, while supplies last.

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

March 4, 11, 18, 25 Join local crochet experts to learn to crochet at the library using Creativebug! Presented in collaboration with GFWC Woman’s Club of Manassas.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Montclair First Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1 Play D&D at Montclair Library! Join us for an on going Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.

Registration required.

Spring 2023

Mending Bee: Part of the Sustainable Lifestyle Series: Potomac First Tuesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2 Don’t throw that out yet! Bring your mending pile and we will work together to make our clothes and textiles last longer. Bring the items you want to mend and your sewing box. We will have some hand needles, scissors, basic thread and floss colors, and buttons available. Tea and cookies will be provided.

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

March 9, April 13, May 11 Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a beginner, come join us to share the craft of cross-stitch. Bring your own supplies and join the fun! Basic supplies will be provided for beginners.

*Throwback Craftday: Groovy Gardening and Houseplant Exchange: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, March 11, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

It's spring – time to garden! We're making crafts to help you get your plants in order. All equipment and materials are provided. And don’t forget to bring your plants from home to swap with others.

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*Vegetable and Herb Seed Kit: Chinn Park April 1–May 31 Pick up a seed kit to get you started planting your own herbs and vegetables from seed. The kit includes seeds, potting soil, biodegradable pots, labels, and instructions.

Kits are available until supplies last.

Meet the Artist: Carol Rusaw: Montclair Monday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.

Meet Artist Carol Rusaw in the Reading Room and walk through her exhibit “Life Giving Water” on display from March 1 – April 30 on the Montclair Art Wall.

*DIY Soap: Chinn Park Yount Adults and Adults Saturday, April 29, 12:00–3:00 p.m.

Join us as we make our own glycerin and pour soap! Registration required. Please call 703-792-4800 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org for more details.

Tabletop Role-Playing Games Club: Virtual

*Bad Art Night: Chinn Park

Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9 Come and enjoy an evening of tabletop gaming. Whether you are experienced with the hobby or have been interested and never had the opportunity, this is for you. Registration required. For more information, email bmiller@pwcgov.org.

Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 27, April 10, May 8 Create art in a supportive and low-stakes environment. There is no obligation to be concerned with a finished work. This is a time to enjoy the process. Feel free to bring things you are already working on. Basic supplies will be provided. For information, email bmiller@pwcgov.org.

Crochet and Coffee: Nokesville

*Busy Hands Social Club: Central

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17 Stop by the Nokesville Library and 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 and enjoy a beverage with us while you work.

Crochet and Coffee is for every skill level.

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

March 16, April 20, and May 18 Intermediate and advanced artists meet monthly to experiment with watercolors and share techniques. Registration required.

*Craft Studio–Painting Dragons: Chinn Park Friday, March 17, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Come paint 3D printed Dragons. There will be water-based acrylic paint in various colors and finishes, a display box that you can decorate using rocks of various colors and textures, and a background you can paint or color. All supplies are provided.

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Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9 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. No registration required.

Let’s Craft: Vintage VHS Bookmarks: Montclair Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we repurpose old VHS boxes into handy vintage bookmarks! Bring a paper VHS sleeve of your own or use one of ours.

Make a Crazy Quilt Block: Potomac Adults Thursday, March 23, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Join us at Potomac Library to design a crazy quilt block. Use a sewing machine to create blocks with fabric. The library will provide sewing machines. After your block is pieced and sewn together, you can use embroidery floss to embellish it.

Registration required.

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*Create with Krystyn: Decorating Coasters: Potomac Tuesday, April 18, 11:00 a.m.

In this workshop, we will make a tile coaster and learn a little about the many applications of alcohol ink. It may get a bit messy, so wear old clothes. All supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

Basket Weaving 101: Square-to-Round Basket: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, April 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

We’re going back to the beginning to learn the most basic of baskets, a simple one that starts out square and ends up round!

All materials and equipment are provided.

Registration required.

*Pour Art: A Workshop by Anna Gatling Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

If you ever wanted to do pour art but didn’t know how to get started, Anna Gatling from the Prince William Art Society will show you how to create your own unique pour art painting. No experience is necessary, and supplies are included. Just bring your creativity and an apron in case of paint splash. Registration required.

Chinn Park Quilting: Chinn Park Ages 12 and Up Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m– 4:30 p.m.

March 4, May 13 Cabin Branch Quilters and Chinn Park Library are offering in-seat quilting lessons to anyone who wants to learn the Art of Quilting.

Individuals must have general knowledge of sewing and be at least 12 years of age (with parent accompaniment). Registration required for class portion; space is limited.

Also available as quilting space for different skill levels.

Spring 2023

ADULTS

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Arts and Crafts

Origami Lotus Flowers Take and Make: Potomac May 15–19 Pick up a Take and Make kit at the library any time during the week of May 15–19 and create some flowers to decorate your home or office for spring!

Registration required.

Veterans and the Arts Initiative: Basic Landscape Photography Using a Smartphone: Chinn Park Monday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.

Capture landscape photos of your travel and natural surroundings, including composition, natural lighting, and use of native software and free apps for post-processing to bring out the natural colors of each photo. Participants must bring a smartphone with a working camera.

George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of these workshops designed for military-connected community members. Registration required.

Genealogy and Local History

RELIC

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

Contact: relic2@pwcgov.org or 703-792-8380. RELIC is located at Central Library.

Segregated Libraries in Prince William County Thursday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.

Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre researched the history of Northern Virginia’s segregated public libraries. In addition to investigating Fairfax County Public Library’s own history, they examined the situation in Northern Virginia as a whole, including the library systems in the cities of Alexandria and Falls Church and the counties of Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William. Chris will present findings from the duo’s intriguing inquiry.

Registration required.

Genealogy 101: Getting Started Thursday, April 13, 2:00 p.m.

Montclair: Thursday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.

Join RELIC’s Darlene Hunter for an informative and useful session to start your family search. Registration required.

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

All Together Now Summer Design Challenge

Young Adults

Teen Writing Contest Grades 9–12 March 1–31

Adults

DNA Testing for Family History Thursday, May 18, 2:00 p.m.

DNA is a hot topic. Join Shannon Combs Bennett as she explains what DNA tests are, what they can and cannot tell you, and how to read and analyze results. Registration required.

Visit the “Tree Doctor” Ongoing Make an appointment for a virtual or in-person visit with Don Wilson, “The Tree Doctor.” We can set up an hour appointment to discuss and dive into your brick wall research problem. Call 703–792–8380 or email relic2@pwcgov.org to set up a time.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library Books on Tap @ Ornery Beer Company

Virtual SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS

Books On Tap @ Sinistral Brewing Company

Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

Young Adults

First Sundays, 6:00 p.m.

March 5, April 2, May 7

All Ages March 1–31

Food Distribution

TREX Plastic Bag Recycling Program

Third Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17

Books on Tap @ Brew Republic Bierwerks: In Person and Virtual

Books on Tap @ Tucked Away Brewing Company

All Ages Beginning Wednesday, March 1 Multiple Locations

Spring 2023

Multiple Dates and Locations

Second Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 23, April 27, May 25

Explore Your Library

Kids & Families

All Ages First Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens Grades 8–12 Mondays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

‡ Registration Required

‡Tabletop Role-Playing Games Club Young Adults and Adults Third Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17

Potomac Teen Advisory Group

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

March 15, April 19

Adults

English Conversation Group

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Kanopy Movie Club

First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3

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

March 7, April 4, May 2 Group 2: Third Thursdays 6:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

‡ELL Reading Passages

Second Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

‡Tabletop Role-Playing Games Club Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Third Thursday Thrillers Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

Hooked on Comics Book Club

Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks

Third Sundays, All Day March 19, April 16, May 22

The Horror Fiction Book Club Last Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22

Moms in Motion: Navigating Virginia Waivers Monday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.

Bull Run Library Kids & Families

*Funded by The Friends of the Library Young Adults

Central Library

Ages 14–18 Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 1, 29, April 26

Persian New Year Story Time and Dance

Teens Create

Teen Advisory Group

Ages 14–18 Select Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 8, May 3

Teen Topics

Ages 14–18 Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 15, April 12, May 10

Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, April 11, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.

La Diversión: Spanish for Fun!

All Ages Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

April 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25

Baby Story Time

Ages 3–24 Months with Caregiver Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, May 2, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.

Maker Week Festival Young Adults and Adults May 16–20

Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.

Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, May 23, 6:00 p.m.

Adults

AARP Tax Aide

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 15

Poetry Workshop

Sunday, April 16, 2:00 p.m.

English Conversation Club

Toddler Time

Ages 2–6 with Caregiver Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 6, 20 April 17, May 1

Storycrafters

Grades K–5 Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 7, May 2

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5 Second Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Game Club

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25

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All Ages/Families Thursday, March 2, 10:30 a.m.

Where Does Litter Go?

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

Ages 0–5 Select Saturdays, 12:00 p.m.

March 11, April 15, May 13

All Ages/Families Saturday, April 22 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Baby Time

‡Me Made May Sew2Wear Workshops

First Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3

Starlight Story Time

Read Across America

Preschool Story Time

Young Adults and Adults Friday, April 21, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Family Story Time

Ages 1–3 with Caregiver Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Baby Story Time

‡Seasons Wreathings–All Spring Poms and Very Little Ceremony

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Ages 2–6 with Caregiver Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

‡One-on-One Resume Reviews

Ages 6–24 months Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 20, April 3, 17 May 1, 15

In the Mending Box

Grades K–5 Tuesday, April 18, 4:00 p.m.

All Ages Wednesday, March 1, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

March 31, April 28

*‡Intro to Watercolor–Warm and Cool Colors Young Adults and Adults Saturday, April 29 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

*English Conversation

*Spring Festival on Central Green *Central Reads Book Club

‡Supersized Florals

Insectropolis

Oil Spill Rescue

Ages 5 and Up Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

March 18, April 8, May 6

Young Adults and Adults Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 18, 2:00 p.m.

‡Macrame Coasters

Miller’s Thrillers

‡O.W.L.s (Older Wiser Learners) Second Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Memoir Mondays

Fourth Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22

Adult Writers

Second Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 13

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 16, 30 April 13, 27, May 11

Me Gusta Spanish

Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3

Toddler Time

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

March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 12, 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24

Music and Motion

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, 23, April 6, 20, May 4

Reading to Dogs

Random Reads

Third Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Tuesdays, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

March 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

*Busy Hands Social Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

RELIC

‡Segregated Libraries in Prince William County

Chinn Park Library Kids & Families

*Read Across America Day All Ages Thursday, March 2, All Day

Young Adults

*Dog Man Release Party

Grades 6–12 Saturday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

MAKERSPACE

*‡Make a Flower Mandala Shadow Box

Young Adults and Adults Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

*‡Make Your Original Character Young Adults Saturday, April 8, 1:00 p.m.

*‡Laura’s Beginning Crochet Class Adults Select Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

April 13, 20, 27 Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.

*‡Sew a Book Cover Adults Saturday, May 6 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Explore Your Library

*Kind Kids Yoga with Ms. Shelley Ages 1–6 with Caregiver Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 10, April 14, May 12

Preschool Story Time Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10

Preschool Story Time

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 16, 23, 30 April 20, 27, May 4

Saturday Story Hour and Craft

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

March 11, April 8, May 13

Music and Motion

Ages 2–7 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 17, 24, 31, April 28

‡Adapted Story Time

Ages 3–6 Second Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. ‡Genealogy 101–Getting Started March 9, April 13, May 11 Thursday, April 13, 2:00 p.m.

Homeschool Hangout *‡DNA Testing for Family History Grades K–12 Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 18, 2:00 p.m.

March 10, April 14 ‡Visit the “Tree Doctor” Tuesday, May 9, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Ongoing

*‡Stuffed Animal Sleepover

‡Landscape Paint

Ages 6–24 Months Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 11, 18, 25, May 2

Thursday, March 16, 2:00 p.m.

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

March 11, April 15, May 13

Bull Run BookTalkers: In-Person *‡Sphero Design Challenge Ages 10 and Up and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

*LEGO® Club

Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardeners

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Catch Up

‡Chainmail for Fun

Grades K–5 Tuesday, March 21, 4:00 p.m.

Adults

Kids & Families

MAKERSPACE

Persian New Year Story Time and Dance All Ages Wednesday, March 8, 4:30 p.m.

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

All Ages Saturday, March 25, 2:00 p.m.

All Ages Wednesday, April 5, 2:00 p.m.

*The Jenny Foxworth Talking to the Author Program All Ages/Families Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.

*Star Wars Day

All Ages Thursday, May 4, All Day

*‡Baby Masterpieces

Ages 6–24 Months Tuesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.

*World Turtle Day

All Ages Tuesday, May 23, All Day

*Family Craft Night

All Ages/Families Select Thursdays, All Day March 16, April 20, May 11

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 8, 22, April 12, 26 May 10, 24

Friends of the Library Book Sale

All Ages/Families Wednesday, April 19 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Member Pre-Sale Thursday, April 20 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Friday, April 21 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale Saturday, April 22 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Book by the Bag Sale

Young Adults

Chinn Park Chess Club

Ages 12 and Up First and Third Mondays 3:00–8:00 p.m.

March 6, 20, April 3, 17 May 1, 15

*Teen Trivia–Nintendo

Grades 6–12 Wednesday, March 8, 3:30 p.m.

Game On

Grades 6–12 Tuesday, March 14 2:30–4:30 p.m.

‡Teen Advisory Group Grades 6–12 Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Extreme Hide and Seek

Grades 6–12 Thursday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.

*8-Bit Art

Grades 6–12 Wednesday, May 3 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Winter 2022–2023

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

*Funded by The Friends of the Library ‡ Registration Required

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Adults

DMV Connect

Thursday, March 2 Friday, March 3 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

*Craft Studio–Painting Dragons: Chinn Park Friday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.

*Vegetable and Herb Seed Kit April 1–May 31

*‡DIY Soap

Young Adults and Adults Saturday, April 29 12:00–3:00 p.m.

Local History Travel Group

Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

April 17, May 22

*‡Pour Art–A Workshop by Anna Gatling Saturday, May 6 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Job Fair

Thursday, May 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

‡Container Gardening with the Master Gardeners of Prince William Saturday, May 20, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

‡Veterans and the Arts Initiative: Basic Landscape Photography Using a Smartphone Monday, May 22, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.

*English Conversation Group

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

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

*Spanish Conversation

Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

‡Citizenship Class

Mondays 12:30–2:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*Chinn Park Chats

Second Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

*NOVA Novels

Last Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 30

Winter 2022–2023

‡Chinn Park Quilting

Ages 12 and Up Select Saturdays 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

March 4, May 13

Writing Fan Fiction: In-Person and Virtual

Third Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

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

March 30, April 27, May 25

*Bad Art Night

Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 27, April 10, May 8

Tech Clinic

Select Fridays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

March 17, May 19

MAGIC ‡Grow with Google – Power Your Job Search with Google Tools: In-Person and Virtual Friday, March 10, 12:00 p.m.

‡Outcomes Thinking and Management Workshop: InPerson and Virtual

Thursday, March 23 1:00–4:00 p.m.

‡Grow with Google: Improve Your Resume with Practical Strategies: In-Person and Virtual Friday, April 14, 12:00 p.m.

‡Grant Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics: In-Person and Virtual Thursday, April 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Work Outside the Box

Monday, May 1 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

‡Business Before Hours–The MAGIC Touch Tuesday, May 2, 8:00–10:00 a.m.

‡Value Proposition Design: SBDC Program

Wednesday, May 3 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

‡Small Business Panel

Thursday, May 4, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Dale City Library Kids & Families

TREX Plastic Bag Recycling Program All Ages Wednesday, March 1, All Day

LEGO® Club

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

March 4, April 1, May 6

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.

March Mug Madness

Grades 6–12 Saturday, March 18 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dumfries Library Kids & Families

Earth Day Flower Starter Take and Make All Ages/Families April 17–22

Earth Day Story Time

All Ages/Families Saturday, April 22, 10:30 a.m.

Mother’s Day Gift Craft

Ages 6 and Up Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardeners

‡Baby Story Time

Financial Glee: Rescue Your Retirement

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

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

Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 21 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

‡Adapted Story Time

Saturday, April 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Ages 3–5 with Caregiver Thursdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

‡Basket Weaving 101: Squareto-Round Basket Woodbridge Flute Choir Spring Concert

Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Fourth Fridays, 10:30–11:15 a.m.

March 24, April 28

Saturday, May 20, 3:00 p.m.

Pajama Story Time

Walk-in One-on-One Tech Help

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

March 8, April 12, May 10

LEGO® Club

Ages 5 and Up First and Third Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 p.m.

March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2

PAWS: Reading to Dogs

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

March 4, April 1, May 6

Pokémon Club

Grades K–12 Second and Fourth Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

March 13, 27, April 10, 24 May 8

‡STEAM Club

Ages 8–12 First Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 1, April 5

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 1:00–4:00 p.m.

*Crafts to Go

Alternate Mondays, All Day March 13, 27, April 10, 24 May 8, 22

English Conversation

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Independent Hill Library Kids & Families

Lucky St. Patrick’s Bracelet Craft Ages 3–6 March 6–10

Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

Spring Bird Nest Sign Ages 3–6 April 3–7

Family Story Time

‡Building Buddies: Celebrating Diverse-ABILITIES @the Library

I Love You Key Chain

LEGO® Club

Parent/Caregiver Meetup and Playgroup

Kids & Families

Adults

Young Adults

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

March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27 May 11, 25 Ages 5 and Up Saturday, March 25 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families Mondays 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

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

March 3, April 7, May 5

Ages 3–6 May 8–12

Lake Ridge Library

March Madness Reading Challenge All Ages March 1–April 30

Basketball Trivia

1,000 Paper Crane Challenge

Where Does Litter Go?

Device Advice

Blackout Poetry

Baby Story Time

Young Adults and Adults March 1–31

Select Wednesdays 2:00–3:30 p.m.

March 1, 15, 29, April 12, 26 May 10, 24

Grades 6–12 March 1–31 Grades 6–12 April 1–30

‡PEEPS Show–Diorama Challenge

Haymarket Gainesville Library

Grades 6 and Up Wednesday, April 26 6:00–7:30 p.m.

TREX Plastic Bag Recycling Program

Library Window

Kids & Families

All Ages Wednesday, March 1, All Day

*Art Attack! Spring Edition All Ages Saturday, April 1 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

May the Fourth Be with You–A Star Wars Celebration

All Ages/Families Saturday, May 6 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Family Musical Story Time All Ages/Families Ages 2–6 with Caregiver Mondays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Explore Your Library

Adults

March 1–May 31

*Throwback Craftday: Groovy Gardening and Houseplant Exchange Saturday, March 11 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Homeschooling with PWPL

Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 p.m.

The Page Turners Book Club Fourth Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.

March 22, April 26, May 24

An Afternoon with Valley Vibe Saturday, March 25, 2:00 p.m.

Ages 3–6 Wednesday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 6–24 Months Thursday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

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

March 7, 14, 28 April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Select Saturdays,10:30 a.m. March 18, April 15, May 13

Seasonal Take and Makes for Kids

Ages 3–6 Select Fridays, All Day March 3, April 14, May 5

Kids Scavenger Hunt: Japanese Cherry Blossoms All Ages April 17–22

Movie Trivia Ages 13 and up March 1–31

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*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Origami Design

*Discussions and Debates

Adults

Wealth Building the Safe Way

March 1–May 31

Social Security Planning

Manassas City Library

Poetry Workshop

All Ages April 1–8

Share the Love–Of Stories!

Kids & Families

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, 23, April 6, 20, May 4

Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, 10:30 p.m.

Manassas Jazz Society

Montclair Library

Mouse Maze Race

Good Morning Story Time

All Ages Saturday, April 1, 1:00 p.m.

All Ages Wednesday, April 5 1:00–6:00 p.m.

*Fantasy Faire

All Ages/Families Saturday, April 22, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months Tuesdays, 11:00–11:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 11, 18, 25, May 2

Baby Lapsit Story Time

Ages 0–18 Months Select Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 15, April 19

La Hora de los Cuentos Infantiles en Español Edades 18–36 meses Viernes, 11:00 a.m.

Marzo 17, Abril 14

Story Time with the Manassas Museum: 150th Birthday Extravaganza

Ages 18–36 Months Thursday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

*Kids’ Crafternoon Ages 6–11 Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 13, April 10

*Reading to Dogs

Ages 6–11 Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

Young Adults

Zoo Origami

Grades 6–12 Tuesday, March 14, All Day

“Shadow and Bone” Cover Art Contest Grades 9–12 April 1–30

*Poetry Workshop

Grades 6–12 Saturday, April 8, 10:30 a.m.

Teen Action Group

Grades 6–12 Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 7, 21, 28 April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9

Flower Bouquet Tulip Origami

Grades 6–12 Tuesday, April 18, All Day

Needle Felting My Neighbor Totoro

Grades 6–12 Tuesday, May 9, All Day

Adults

Crochet Class

Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25

Strategies for Financial Freedom

Kids & Families

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

March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10

Bedtime Stories

Ages 3–6 with Caregiver Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

LEGO® Club

Ages 8–12 Tuesday, May 2, 4:30 p.m.

‡Story Crafters

Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17

PAWS for Reading

Ages 8–12 Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 8, April 5, May 3

Young Adults

‡TAG (Teen Advisory Group) Grades 6–12 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 13, May 8

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Grades 6–12 Third Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19,May 17

‡Teen Crafternoon Grades 6–12 Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

March 21, April 18

Garden Refresh Meet Up Friday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.

Meet the Artist: Carol Rusaw Salsa Dancing for Beginners

Preschool Story Time

Monday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 3, 5:00 p.m.

‡Genealogy 101–Getting Started Thursday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.

Repair Café

Saturday, May 20, 11:00 a.m.

Once Upon a Crime

Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Sips and Stories

Fourth Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 30

Stitcher’s Circle

Second Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

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

March 16, April 20, May 18

Writers’ Room

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10

Nokesville Library

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6 Second Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

Explore Snap Circuits

Grades K–5 Friday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.

Birding with Audubon at Home/Master Gardeners -

Adults

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17

Origami Lotus Flowers Take and Make

Young Adults

English Conversation Group

Grades 6–12 Friday, April 21, 2:30 p.m.

African American Book Group

Bad Art Afternoon

May 15–19

Fridays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

T-Shirt Tote Bag

Second Saturdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 13

Adults

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17

Saturday, March 4 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Last Mondays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22

First Tuesdays 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2

Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardeners Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Historical Fiction Book Club

Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22

Potomac Tech Help

Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

CHROMEBOOKS Now Available

All Ages/Families Saturday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.

Puzzling with a Purpose

All Ages/Families Monday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Where Does Litter Go?

Let’s Craft: Vintage VHS Bookmarks

Ages 3–6 Thursday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.

Homeschooling with PWPL

Ages 2–6 Thursday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

‡One-on-One Resume Reviews

Baby Story Time

Thursday, March 30 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Monday, May 15, 6:30 p.m.

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18

Kids & Families

Paint, Paint, Paint!

Friday, March 24, 1:00 p.m.

LEGO® Club

Tuesday, April 18, 11:00 a.m.

You and Your “Stuff”–How to Successfully Transition Your Memories to the Next Generation with Less Heartache

Elephant and Piggie’s Party

English Conversation

Wednesday, March 29, 5:30 p.m.

Ages 3–6 Thursday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.

Monday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.

*Create with Krystyn: Decorating Coasters

Books Alive: In-Person and Virtual

Grades K–5 March 6–13

All Ages/Families First and Fourth Saturdays 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Second and Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 13, 27, April 10, 24 May 8, 22

Picture Books and Paint

Picture This: What To Do With All Those Old Photographs

Mending Bee: Part of the Sustainable Lifestyle Series

Plant a Flower Day Craft

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Adults First Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 30, April 20

All Ages Saturday, April 15, 2:00 p.m.

Brit Lit Book Club

Potomac Library

Tuesday, March 7, 12:00 p.m.

Preschool Music and Motion

Manassas Jazz Society

LinkedIn Learning

Y2K Night

Adults

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

March 13, 27, April 17, May 1

Thursday, March 23 2:00–4:00 p.m.

All Ages Ongoing

Take and Make Crafts

Let’s Deconstruct Owl Pellets

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Toddler Music and Motion

Wednesday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.

Make a Crazy Quilt Block

Grades 6–12 Saturday, May 13, 2:00 p.m.

Crochet and Coffee

Grades 6–12 Monday, May 8, 5:30 p.m.

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 23, April 27, May 11

Know Your Rights! / ¡Conoce tus derechos!

Kids & Families

Postponed to July 8 Grades K–5 Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m.

Grades 9–12 and Adults Saturday, May 6, 1:00 p.m.

Toddler Story Time

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

March 6, 20, April 10, 24, May 8

‡Trapped in the Upside-Down Escape Room Grades 6–12 Monday, March 13, 5:30 p.m.

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

Star Wars Story Time

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

Borrow a Chromebook laptop for three weeks. Chromebooks do not come with Wi-Fi. Check out a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to connect the Chromebook to the internet. pwcva.gov/library

Wednesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m.

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Explore Your Library

Winter 2022–2023

Library Locations and Hours

Shown are our standard operating hours. Please visit pwcva.gov/library or call one of the branches to check hours of operation.

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

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