Explore Spring 2024

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.

Library Information

Library Board Meetings

The next meetings of the Library Board of Trustees will be on March 28 and May 23 in the Administrative Support Center’s Trustee Conference Room, and April 25 at Potomac 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

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Library Closings

MARCH

Saturday, March 30–Holiday Weekend–Dale City, Dumfries, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, Nokesville Libraries closed

Sunday, March 31–Easter Observed–All libraries closed

APRIL

No Holidays

MAY

Saturday, May 25–Holiday Weekend–All libraries closed

Sunday, May 26–Holiday Weekend–All libraries closed

Monday, May 27–Memorial Day Holiday Observed–All libraries closed

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Library Foundation

Friends of the Libraries

PWPL has seven Friends groups that provide support to all of its libraries, enabling them to offer many free cultural, recreational, and informational programs to our community. To join one of the Friends groups or to learn more, contact:

Bull Run

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

Central

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

Chinn Park

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

Haymarket Gainesville

Friends of the Haymarket Gainesville Library

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

Manassas City

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

Montclair

Friends of the Montclair Community Library

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

Potomac

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

Deborah L. Wright

Director’s Message

By the time this issue of Explore reaches our community, I will have retired as Library Director. During my seven-year tenure, I was fortunate to have been part of many wonderful changes and updates within Prince William Public Libraries. My first official duty was reopening Dumfries Library in February 2017 when we relocated to the Triangle Shopping Center. Since then, we opened a new branch in the City of Manassas, completed two major renovations at Bull Run and Central Libraries, opened two new Makerspaces, and provided some much-needed enhancements at Dale City, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, and Nokesville Libraries.

We have enhanced our technology services through Wi-Fi mobile hotspot and Chromebook lending, and we have strengthened our 24/7 access through extensive Wi-Fi reach and expanded digital resources. Prince William Public Libraries went fine-

free in 2021, which has removed barriers to access for those in our community who needed that support while not adversely impacting access for all.

Our Outreach Services have grown from a small, passionate team to a formal, dedicated division–Community Outreach Services–who recently acquired the first mobile library PWPL has owned since the 1950s.

We endured a pandemic and emerged on the other side, more determined than ever to meet the community’s demand for library services, and you, our community, have responded with equal enthusiasm! My hope for the Prince William community is that your libraries continue to be a welcoming and inclusive destination for all and that the partnership between the staff and community continues to make PWPL the great library system it has been for more than 70 years!

New App Gives You Access to the Library Anytime from Anywhere

Prince William Public Libraries is launching a new mobile app to make it even easier to find your next read, see upcoming events and programs, and reserve a group study room. Download the app for free by searching “Prince William Public Library” on the App Store and Google Play. Once downloaded, the app offers user-friendly navigation on the following features: Explore the Online Catalog: Search the catalog, check availability, and reserve titles in real-time.

Digital Library Features: If you’re looking for more library resources, our Digital Library offers more titles on the Libby, by OverDrive and hoopla apps, and links to our complete Digital Library on our website.

Plan Your Events Schedule: Browse upcoming events by Age Group, Event Type, and Date Range. For events requiring registration, you can easily register on the app; even better, it will automatically populate your contact information. Less typing!

Reserve a Room: Say you’re out and about and need a quiet space to study. Now you can book a group study room on the go. As long as there’s space available at your library, you can be in a study room in minutes.

Recommended Reads: Our staff selects special collections for Adults, Children, and Teens that are easy to browse and place a hold right from the app–no clicking away to get to the Online Catalog.

There’s even more to explore, customize, and learn about on the new Prince William Public Libraries app.

Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month at Prince William Public Libraries

As April unfolds, we are embarking on a monthlong journey dedicated to celebrating the heart and soul of our libraries–our incredible volunteers.

Scannable Library Card: Uh oh – you forgot your library card at home and are ready to check out? No problem! Pull up the app and click “My Card” for a scannable library card. For iPhone users: Add your library card to Apple Wallet with just one click.

Volunteer Appreciation Month is not just a time to recognize the hours of dedication and passion our volunteers contribute but a moment to express our deepest gratitude for their invaluable impact on our community. This month, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to every volunteer across our branches. To each of our volunteers, thank you for donating your time to make our libraries welcoming, inclusive environments for area residents.

Are you interested in making a difference? Learn more about volunteer opportunities with Prince William Public Libraries on PWPL’s Volunteer page at pwcva.gov/library.

Experience the Solar Eclipse at the Library

On Monday, April 8, 2024, the sun, moon, and Earth will align to produce a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. Although Virginia will not be along the narrow path of totality, and we will be able to observe only a partial eclipse, PWPL is celebrating this natural phenomenon – with a bit of help from NASA!

PWPL was one of 30 libraries nationwide to receive NASA@ My Library Bilingual Solar Science Kits. The kits include a Dobsonian Telescope with solar filter, SunSpotters, "Eclipse Soundscapes" Citizen Science Tools and Activities, books about the eclipse, and astronomy and solar science activities and games. Enjoy the solar eclipse with us and learn more about NASA's scientific explorations of Earth, our solar system, and the universe beyond. All programs and activities will be bilingual (English and Spanish).

Stay updated on our solar eclipse programs in March and April by visiting our Online Calendar at pwcva.gov/library. Don't miss out on this celestial celebration!

Read more about the eclipse at science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024. NASA@ My Library is based upon work funded by NASA under cooperative agreement No. NNX16AE30A. Through the NASA@ My Library project, NASA, public libraries, and state library agencies work together to increase and enhance STEM learning opportunities for millions of library patrons throughout the nation, including geographic areas and populations that are currently underserved in STEM education.

Adult Writing Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to PWPL’s annual Adult Writing Contest winners! The competition was fierce this year, with 45 entries received. Residents in Prince William County and the City of Manassas submitted short stories and poetry, and the entries were judged on creativity, originality, technique, and emotional impact. Read the winning entries online at pwcva.gov/library.

Winners, Short Story:

First Place: Natalie Potell

Second Place: Kevin Holsopple

Third Place: Laura McCall

Winners, Poetry:

First Place: Collette Grabill

Second Place: Mary Beth Keenan

Third Place: Debora Larkin

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.

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Your Library Offers So

Much More!

U.S. Passport Services: Available at Central, Haymarket Gainesville, and Potomac Libraries on a first-come, first served basis without an appointment.

Visit pwcva.gov/library for U.S. Passport Services hours. Every location offers:

• Free public access computers and Wi-Fi access.

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

• Color printing: $.50 per page.

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

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

• Mobile printing.

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

Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC): Located at Chinn Park Library, MAGIC is your source for business, government, nonprofit, and local information. PWPL, through MAGIC, is a Funding Information Network Partner, giving patrons free access to the Foundation Center databases and training support, available at no cost to you.

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

Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) Genealogy and Local History: RELIC, located at Central Library, offers specialized staff assistance of resources concentrated on local history and family history support.

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

Makerspaces: Hive 8051 Makerspace at Bull Run Library and Studio 8601 Makerspace at Central Library provide independent workspaces with a variety of machines, tools, and technology to explore, build, collaborate, and create.

Bull Run Library Hive 8051: 703-792-4500

Central Library Studio 8601: 703-792-8361

Prince William Public Libraries

litCON

KIDS & FAMILIES

Story Walk Art Entries: Central All Ages/Families

March 1–25

Central is excited to announce an innovative project that merges literature with art to display in our Central Green Story Trail for the upcoming Lit Con in April! We are looking for talented artists of all ages to contribute original artwork inspired by the world of comics, manga, or graphic novels. Submissions must fit an 18” x 24” (landscape) frame. All entries must be submitted to Central Library no later than Saturday, March 25.

*Superhero Training Camp: Chinn Park

Grades K and Up

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

Think you have the skills to be a hero? Find out at Superhero Training Camp!

Take and Make: Dumfries

Grades K–5

April 1–6

Take home a kit to make wearable ears of everyone’s favorite electrical Pokémon species while supplies last.

Comics Art Wall: Haymarket Gainesville

Grades K–5

April 1–30

Draw your favorite comic book character to be displayed on our Comics Art Wall. Each artist will have one entry submitted for a drawing at the end of the month. The winner will be notified by email.

*Create Your Own Character: Manassas City

April 1–30

All Ages

Help us decorate the library! Design a hero or villain by customizing a character cut out while supplies last.

Prince William Public Libraries is excited to announce our first-ever “Lit Con,” from April 1–May 4, celebrating all things comics, graphic novels, manga, and more. Lit Con seeks to bring libraries and the community together to celebrate all forms of reading, creativity, and fandoms, especially graphic novels and manga, often mislabeled as “not real books.”

Throughout our 12 libraries, PWPL will offer programs, resources, and information centered around the library’s extensive collection of manga and graphic novels. Lit Con offers a unique opportunity for enthusiasts of all ages to explore the diverse and dynamic world of visual storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just beginning to discover these genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

*Fandom Scavenger Hunt: Manassas City

All Ages

April 1–30

Join us all month long for a scavenger hunt in the library! How many fandoms and superheroes can you find? Turn in our entry at the desk and be entered to win a prize.

*Pokémon Scavenger Hunt: Chinn Park

All Ages

April 3–10

Got to catch them all as you hunt around the library for these fun pocket monsters.

Lit Con: Central

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Calling all heroes, villains, and everyone in between! Central Library proudly kicks off the first-ever Prince William Public Libraries

Lit Con: A celebration of literacy in graphic novels, comics, and manga. Get ready for a day of lightsaber battles, adventures with the 501st Legion of Storm Troopers, and an Artist Alley.

Comic Book Day

All Ages

Chinn Park: Tuesday, April 9, 2:00 p.m.

Montclair: Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m.

Nokesville: Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Potomac: Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

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

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, April 22 11:00 a.m.

Manassas City: Monday, April 29, 2:00 p.m.

Dumfries: Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.

Pick up and customize a tote bag to carry around your favorite comics.

DIY Comics: Nokesville

Grades K–12

Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Try some activities to get your ideas flowing and take home a blank booklet to turn into a graphic novel. Pick up and customize a tote bag to carry around your favorite comics.

Miniature Painting for Teens: Dale City

Ages 12 and Up

Wednesday, April 10, 1:00–4:00 p.m. Need a new adventurer or creature for your tabletop RPG game? Want to practice those brush skills? Drop in between 1:00 and 4:00 to choose a mini from our selection and paint it! We will provide paints and brushes. First come, first served while supplies last.

Magnet Making Craft: Dumfries

All Ages

Saturday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Bring a bit of Lit Con home with your own magnet! Pick panels from old manga or graphic novel illustrations to turn into a cool magnet while supplies last.

Decorate a Comic Book Tote Bag: Dale City

All Ages

Saturday, April 13, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Customize a swag bag! Drop into Dale City Library to claim a bag and use our paint pens to make it your own. First come, first served while supplies last.

In addition to showcasing the library’s print collection, Lit Con highlights digital resources available to patrons. From e-books to streaming services, PWPL ensures readers can access their favorite titles anytime, anywhere. Download the free Libby, by OverDrive, app and search “Graphic Novel” for more than 550 titles. You can even filter by Audience to get titles perfect for Juvenile, Young Adult, and General Content. If you want to expand your choices even more, hoopla has over 1,000 titles and a specially curated Comics section and Manga Collection available to check out immediately. Streaming service Kanopy offers anime titles for both kids and adults. Beginning April 1, visit any Prince William Public Library to pick up recommended Manga and Graphic Novel bookmarks for adults, young adults, and children created by library staff. Or ask a staff member! They love sharing recommendations and tips. But Lit Con isn’t just about reading— it’s about community engagement and fostering a love of reading in all its forms. More than 40 Lit Con programs will be offered in April and early May.

*Candy Sushi: Potomac

Grades K–5

Saturday, April 13, 2:00 p.m.

Join us to make sushi using Rice Krispies, Swedish Fish, and Fruit Roll-Ups! Registration required.

Dragon Take and Make: Dumfries

All Ages

April 15–20

Make a hanging craft out of the dragon Haku from the classic Miyazaki animated movie “Spirited Away” while supplies last.

*Superhero Story Time: Manassas City

Ages 18–36 Months

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

Celebrate Lit Con at the library! Come in your favorite superhero costume (or as yourself) for a special superhero story time and small craft.

*Superhero Training: Potomac

Ages 2–6

Friday, April 19, 10:30 a.m.

Learn what it takes to be a superhero with stories, songs, and super activities!

Trivia: Bull Run

All Ages

Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m.

Put your thinking caps on for a fun trivia session with questions about comics, anime, manga, and video games!

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt: Lake Ridge

All Ages

April 27–May 4

Embark on a quest to catch them all as you explore the library, searching for these playful pocket monsters.

Resin Making Craft: Dumfries

Ages 13 and Up

Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.

Pour UV resin into a mold to start your journey on cosplay crafting! There will be lots of mold options to choose from. Registration required.

Superhero Party: Nokesville

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

Make buttons from comics, test your super skills, train a robot sidekick, and make a superhero craft.

Fantasy Artists Roundtable: Virtual

All Ages

Saturday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.

Join artists Lauren A. Brown, Bruce Brenneise, and Eric Wilkerson for a live online discussion about creating for television, video games, books, and your favorite tabletop roleplaying games. Registration required.

*Star Wars Day: Chinn Park

All Ages

Saturday, May 4, All Day

Star Wars fans: drop into the library throughout the day to celebrate Star Wars Day with crafts and activities. Costumes are welcome!

Free Comic Book Day Giveaway: Manassas City

All Ages

Saturday, May 4, All Day While Supplies Last

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day by browsing our selection of FREE comic books. Each person can choose one comic to keep while supplies last. Presented in collaboration with Comic & Gaming Outpost Inc.

Star Wars Day Cantina: Dumfries

All Ages

Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lit Con ends with a blast! In celebration of Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day, we’ll have free comic books and Star Wars items, a Star Wars selfie station, and crafts while supplies last.

DIY Lightsabers: Nokesville

All Ages

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

May the Fourth be with you! Make a fun lightsaber to take home while supplies last.

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

All Ages/Families

Saturday, May 4, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

Use the Library, Luke! Celebrate Star Wars with us for the final day of Lit Con. There will be games, crafts, and more. Please feel free to come in costume.

*Pixel Bead Art: Potomac

All Ages/Families

Saturday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.

Create your favorite manga or comic character with melty beads or freeform and design your own!

Prince William Public Libraries

litCON

YOUNG ADULTS

“Um, Actually” Trivia Challenge: Montclair

Grades 6–12

Tuesday, May 7, 4:30 p.m.

Test your trivia skills against fellow nerds and see who emerges victorious. Register solo and be partnered up or register as a team to compete with friends. Registration required.

*Dice

Tray Painting: Chinn Park

Grades 6–12

Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.

Calling all gamers: paint a cardboard dice tray to catch all your lucky rolls in style. Registration required.

Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game for Teens: Montclair

Grades 9–12

Saturday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.

Step into the boots, tights, or cape of your favorite Marvel Superhero and battle the forces of evil as your fate – and perhaps the fate of the Multiverse – hangs in the balance as we play the new Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game. Dice and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

*Anime Watch Party: Manassas City

Grades 6–12

Saturday, April 13, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Join fellow anime fans to watch episodes and discuss your favorite shows. Enjoy themed snacks and decorate a bubble tea tumbler.

ADULTS

Comics and Coffee: Bull Run

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and discuss your favorite comics, graphic novels, manga, and more with other readers.

Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game for Adults: Montclair

Saturday, May 4, 1:30 p.m.

Step into the boots, tights, or cape of your favorite Marvel Superhero and battle the forces of evil as your fate – and perhaps the fate of the Multiverse – hangs in the balance as we play the new Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game. Dice and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

YOUNG ADULTS / ADULTS

Portfolio Reviews for Aspiring Comic Book Artists: Montclair

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Sit down for a 15-minute portfolio review with an experienced professional comic book artist and illustrator. Present your work for critique and receive feedback and advice on breaking into the industry and what it takes to stay there. Registration required.

Japanese Bookbinding

Young Adults/Adults

Chinn Park: Saturday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

Have you ever wanted to make your own book? Learn how books were made in Japan’s Edo period without any glue for the binding! Registration required.

*DIY Floating Dice Shakers: Montclair

Ages 16 and Up

Saturday, April 20, 1:00 p.m.

Up your gaming aesthetic by creating a homemade floating dice shaker! All supplies provided. Registration required.

Live Comic Book Coloring Demonstration: Virtual Young

Adults/Adults

Thursday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.

Join professional comic book colorist Mark Roberts (DC Comics, Dark Horse, IDW) for an hour-long live art demonstration, learn about bringing a comic book to life, and Q&A. Registration required.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

“Um, Actually” Trivia Challenge: Montclair

Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.

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

Discover the Solar Eclipse!

All Ages

March 1–April 30

Become a star reader in this fun challenge. The more you read, the brighter you’ll be!

Peanut Butter Palooza: Lake Ridge

All Ages

Friday, March 1, All Day

Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day at the library! Join us for a recipe exchange and challenge your knowledge with peanut butter trivia.

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Manassas City: Saturday, March 2, 11:00 a.m.

Nokesville: Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m.

Dumfries: Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Dale City: Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

Chinn Park: Saturday, March 30, 11:00 a.m.

Potomac: Saturday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.

Meet Linda Pistun, local author, scientist, and entrepreneur, as she reads her book “Linda and the Mysterious Footprints.” She wants to inspire kids like her to follow their passions and show the world that pigtails and lab coats DO go together!

Mad Tea Party: Central

All Ages/Families

Saturday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a Mad Tea Party featuring Sing Books with Emily! In this Alice in Wonderland-themed celebration, we will sing, have tea, and have a maddeningly good time. Dress-up is encouraged! Registration required.

The Quin Winds at Chinn: Chinn Park

Grades 2 and Up

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

Learn about woodwind instruments with the Quin Winds, a Prince William Community Band ensemble. The Quin Winds will introduce kids to different instruments and then play fun pieces, including Disney tunes, folk music, and excerpts from some well-known classical pieces.

Spring Scavenger Hunt: Lake Ridge

All Ages

March 11–19

Celebrate the arrival of spring by searching for flowers, bugs, and birds in this fun-filled scavenger hunt.

Little Rangers

Ages 3–6

Dumfries: Wednesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Wednesday, March 27, 11:00 a.m.

Chinn Park: Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 a.m.

Dale City: Wednesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.

Rangers from Leesylvania State Park will take your little ones on a fun nature experience with reading, music, games, and more following the Growing Up Wild Curriculum.

*Bluey Party: Chinn Park

All Ages

Friday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.

Cheese and crackers, it’s time for a Bluey party at the library! Celebrate Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, and friends with games, crafts, and fun activities. We’ll play Musical Statues, make our own Fancy Grannies, and do a Bluey scavenger hunt.

March Hare’s Tea Party: Nokesville All Ages/Families

Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Let’s celebrate spring with a tea party! Sip tea, munch cookies, and make a tiny home for a door mouse, faerie, or gnome. Fantastical fancy attire is welcome!

Special Events

*Live-Action Oregon Trail: Potomac

Ages 8 and Up

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

Use some of the skills you would have needed to survive at our live-action Oregon Trail simulation! All supplies are provided; costumes are welcome. Although all ages are welcome, this program is intended for upper-elementary school students and teens. Registration is recommended but not required.

Ricky’s Big Bus Adventure and Bus Tour

Ages 3–6

Montclair: March 20, 11:00 a.m.

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

Chinn Park: Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday, May 8, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Thursday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.

Learn bus safety and meet a bus operator in this interactive story time that features a tour of an OmniRide bus.

Spring into Lake Ridge–Celebrating a Season of Renewal: Lake Ridge

All Ages

Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Step into spring with a day of festivities at Lake Ridge Library! We’ll be celebrating our renovated library with programs and activities throughout the day.

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt: Chinn Park

All Ages

March 25–30

Visit the library during spring break and participate in our dinosaur scavenger hunt. Find all the hidden dinosaur pictures and get a prize.

Spaceship! Take and

Make:

Bull Run, Central, Dale City, Dumfries, Haymarket Gainesville, Lake Ridge, Manassas City, Nokesville, Potomac

All Ages

Starting April 1

Help us launch into the solar eclipse with a take and make that will have you doing the final countdown in style while supplies last.

Solar System Shenanigans: Nokesville

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse with fun STEM activities.

National Library Week Scavenger Hunt: Lake Ridge

All Ages

April 7–13

Join us for a fun-filled “Hidden Treasures Hunt” as you explore the library to uncover secret gems and discover the magic within our shelves.

*Solar Eclipse Party: Manassas City

All Ages

Monday, April 8, 2:00–4:30 p.m.

Come to the library and view the solar eclipse while enjoying educational activities and crafts.

Goods From the Woods–Exploring Trees in Prince William Ages 3–6

Montclair: Saturday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Wednesday April 24, 11:30 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.

Become a tree scientist in an interactive exploration with 4-H. Learn about the parts of a tree, what everyday items come from trees, and how trees serve our community as a natural resource. You’ll also take home a native tree sapling.

Eclipsed–A Library Adventure: Potomac, Montclair, Chinn Park, Dale City

All Ages

March 25–April 8

Start your journey at Potomac Library to learn about the four types of solar eclipses and get a lanyard and a pin. Continue to Montclair, Chinn Park, and Dale City Library to continue your adventure and pick up a pin at each stop while supplies last.

*The Jenny Foxworth Talking to the Author Program: Chinn Park

All Ages

Saturday, April 13, 2:00 p.m.

Meet Zara González Hoang, illustrator of “Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry,” as we announce the winners of our Bookmark Contest.

Popcorn and Poetry: Independent Hill Grades K–5

Monday, April 15, 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate Poetry Month with popcorn poems and popcorn to decorate! Registration required.

Central’s Spring Festival: Central All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Central’s annual Spring Fling on the Green is back! Spend the morning outside, enjoy meeting community members, a petting zoo, craft activities, and more.

Spring Concert–BRAVA Handbell Choir: Haymarket Gainesville

All Ages

Saturday, April 27, 2:00 p.m.

Spend your Saturday afternoon enjoying the music of the BRAVA Handbell Choir from Warrenton, VA. You will learn about the various techniques of handbells and chimes while enjoying a variety of music. No registration required.

Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

Ages 5–11

Montclair: Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

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

Dumfries: Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.

Gizmo is a small dog who shares a big message for mental health and hope, including the importance of mental health, how to recognize when your mental health needs support, what you can do to help yourself first, and how to connect with trusted adults when you need help from others.

*Stuffed Animal Slumber Party: Lake Ridge All Ages

Friday, May 3, All Day

Celebrate National Sleepover Day by giving your favorite stuffed animal or doll the experience of a lifetime! Drop off your favorite plushie or figurine by 2:00 on Friday, then return on Saturday to pick them up and learn all about their sleepover at the library.

Bugs and Blooms: Central All Ages/Families

Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

Join us on Central Green for an exciting morning of bugs! Catch butterflies and ladybugs with provided catchers, learn about pollinators, and make a special craft activity while supplies last.

Special Events

International Festival: Potomac

All Ages

Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Our International Festival will serve light refreshments while supplies last and will feature:

Japanese Bookmark Craft and International Games at 10:00 a.m.

Multicultural Story Time at 10:30 a.m.

Ghana’s Adwoa Cultural Dance at 11:30 a.m.

New Zealand Poi Craft at 12:00 p.m.

My Pet Alpaca Petting Zoo at 1:00 p.m.

Intro to the Gaming Lounge: Montclair All Ages/Families

Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 p.m.

Gear up for summer gaming with an intro to our Gaming Lounge! Ask questions from the experts and get hands-on experience with live game demos. This program is highly recommended for anyone new to video games (looking at you, parents of little gamers!)

*World Turtle Day: Chinn Park All Ages

Thursday, May 23, All Day

This World Turtle Day, celebrate Squirt with a turtle scavenger hunt. If you can’t make it in, check out Squirt’s live webcam 24/7 at youtube.com/pincewilliampubliclibraries.

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

Ages 6–24 Months

Tuesdays

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

March 5, 12, 19

April 2, 9, 16

On April 23 and 30, Baby Story Time will be at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesdays

Dale City: 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30 a.m.

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

Thursdays

Bull Run: 10:30 a.m.

Siblings welcome.

Lake Ridge: Select Thursdays

10:30 a.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

March 14, April 11

Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months, Siblings Welcome

Tuesdays

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

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

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30 a.m.

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

March 5, 12, 19, 26

April 9, 23, 30

May 7

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

March 11

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Wednesdays

Central: 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 20, 27

April 3, 17, 24

May 1

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

Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21

April 4, 11, 18, 25

May 2, 9

Manassas City: 11:00 a.m.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6

Mondays

Potomac: 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays

Independent Hill: 10:30 a.m.

March 5, 12, 19

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

May 7, 14

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

March 12, 19

April 2, 16, 23, 30

Wednesdays

Bull Run: 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 13, 20

April 3, 17, 24

May 1, 8

Dale City: 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays

Central: 10:30 a.m.

March 14, 28

April 11, 25

Join us for stories, songs, and more! Siblings welcome.

Haymarket Gainesville: 10:30 a.m.

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

March 14, April 11, May 9

Special Story Times

Starlight Stories: Bull Run

All Ages

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

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

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Potomac: Monday, March 4 10:30 a.m.

Central: Thursday, March 7 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Tuesday, March 12 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Wednesday, March 13 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Thursday, March 14 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday, March 20 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville:

Monday, March 25, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a fun story time with a yummy twist as we celebrate Read Across America with stories, music, and an edible craft featuring the one and only Cat in the Hat.

*Baby Playtime Extravaganza: Potomac

First Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2

Our play hour has stations of toys and activities. Stroller parking is limited, so please plan accordingly! First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Saturday Story Hour and Craft: Chinn Park

All Ages/Families

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

Join us for stories and a simple craft, the building blocks for family fun.

Cat and the Mail Truck with Josh Rachford

All Ages

Central: Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m.

Nokesville: Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.

In this picture book, written by Josh Rachford and illustrated by Farwa Khan, a cat’s curiosity takes him on a surprise trip in a mail truck.

Family Story Time: Dumfries

Ages 18 Months–6 Years

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

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

Pajama Story Time: Haymarket

Gainesville

All Ages/Families

Select Wednesdays 7:00–7:30 p.m.

March 13, April 10

Join us in the story time circle for bedtime stories and songs. Pajamas and stuffed animals are highly recommended.

Eclipse Explorer–”Bear’s Shadow,” A Bilingual Story Time / Explorador de Eclipses–La Sombra del Oso: Una lectura de cuentos bilingüe

All Ages

Central: Thursday, March 14 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Wednesday, March 20 11:30 a.m.

Manassas City: Tuesday, March 26, 11:00 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Friday, April 5 10:30 a.m.

Explore shadows and solar eclipses with “Bear’s Shadow,” an interactive bilingual story time for young adventurers and families. Explore sombras y eclipses solares con “La Sombra del Oso,” una lectura de cuentos interactiva bilingüe para jóvenes aventureros y familias.

Crumbl Cookie Story Time

Ages 3–6

Bull Run: Friday, March 15, 11:00 a.m.

Nokesville: Saturday, April 20 11:00 a.m.

Our local Crumbl Cookie Crew would love to share stories and cookies with you, sponsored by Crumbl Cookies Bristow. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Family Story Time: Central

All Ages/Families

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. March 23, April 27, May 18

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages

Lake Ridge: Tuesday, March 26 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Wednesday, March 27 10:30 a.m.

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

Things that Go–Toddler Story Time with the Manassas Museum: Manassas City

Thursday, March 28, 11:00 a.m.

Ages 18–36 Months

Join us for a story time about cars, trains, trucks, and other types of transportation. Afterward, the Manassas Museum will lead a transportation-related craft.

*Eclipse Story Time and Craft: Potomac

Ages 3–6

Monday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a special moon-themed story time and craft to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse.

Sensory Friendly Story Time: Potomac

Ages 2–6

Friday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.

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

Bedtime Story Time: Central

All Ages/Families

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

Put on your pajamas and head to the library for a bedtime story time.

Spanish Story Times

*Spanish Circle Time / El Circulo de Cuentos en Espanol: Chinn Park

All Ages

Lunes, 11:00 a.m.

March 11, April 8, May 13

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

Me Gusta Spanish: Central

All Ages/Families

Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

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.

Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español: Virtual

All Ages

Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6

Virtual Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español features stories and songs in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana. Please register at pwcva.gov/library. Once registered, participants will receive a link on the day of the event.

Reading to Dogs

Spanish Circle Story Time: Bull Run

All Ages

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos an Español features stories, songs, and crafts in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana. Visit pwcva.gov/library for an updated schedule

*La Hora del Cuento en Español: Manassas City

Ages 18–36 Months

Viernes, 11:00 a.m., marzo 22, abril 26

Select Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

March 22, April 26

Acompáñenos a la hora del cuento y fomente en sus pequeños el interés por la lectura en español, a través de cuentos y canciones. Al finalizar habrá 30 minutos de juego libre. Join us for a story time that promotes early literacy in Spanish through singing and storytelling. Afterwards, there will be a 30-minute open play session.

Grades K–5 unless stated otherwise. 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.

Bull Run

Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 20, April 17

Central

Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

March 6, April 10, May 8

Chinn Park

Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 13, 27

April 10, 24

May 8

Dale City

All Ages

Second Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

Dumfries

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 18, April 22, May 20

Haymarket Gainesville

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

March 2, April 6, May 4

Independent Hill

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, 22, May 13

Lake Ridge

All Ages

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 16, April 20

*Manassas City

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

Montclair

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 13, April 3, May 1

Nokesville

First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, April 6, May 4

Take and Make Crafts: Nokesville

All Ages

Ongoing

Pick up a Take and Make Kit to complete at home while supplies last.

*Kind Kids Yoga with Ms. Shelley: Chinn Park

Ages 1–6 with Caregiver

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 1, April 5, May 10

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.

Preschool Parent/Caregiver

Meetup and Playgroup: Haymarket

Gainesville

All Ages/Families

First Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3

Join us in the Story Time Circle 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.

Puzzling with a Purpose: Potomac

All Ages/Families

First and Fourth Saturdays

12:30–2:00 p.m.

March 2, 23

April 6, 27

May 4

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

GIVE Tutoring: Bull Run

Grades K–6

Select Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Free math, science, and reading tutoring for students. To request a free tutoring session for a student, please email bullrun.center@giveyouth.org. GIVE is a nonprofit organization started and run by high school students.

Shamrock Wand Take and Make: Independent Hill

Ages 3–6

Monday, March 4, All Day

Would you like a four-leaf clover to bring you luck this spring? Pick up a shamrock wand while supplies last.

Little Makers: Art Workshop: Central Ages 3–6

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 4, April 1, May 6

Little Makers: Art Workshop designed for young children to nurture creativity, imagination, and self-expression through art.

Building Buddies: Celebrating DiverseABILITIES @the Library: Haymarket Gainesville

All Ages/Families

Select Mondays 5:00 p.m.

March 4, April 8, May 6

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. Email Ncolebank@pwcgov.org if you have questions. Registration required.

Crafts and Activities

Crafternoon: Bull Run

Grades K–5

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 5, April 2

Join us for a kid-friendly craft.  Music and Motion

Central

Ages 3–6

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 21

April 4, 18

May 2

Chinn Park

Ages 2–7 with Caregiver

Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 8, 22, April 12

Join us for songs, dancing, and lots of movement.

Rock Painting: Chinn Park

All Ages

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

Enjoy a story and paint some rocks with the Garden Club of Lake Ridge. After, we will decorate the Chinn Park Children’s Garden with your creations. Registration required.

*Paint! Paint! Paint!: Potomac

All Ages/Families

Monday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 5, 2:30 p.m.

Join us for an hour of painting. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Kids’ Crafternoon: Manassas City

Grades K–5

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8

Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled hour of craft-making. Registration is required.

Pokémon Club: Haymarket Gainesville

Grades K–12

Second and Fourth Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, April 22

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. The April 8 and 22 dates are part of Lit Con.

Open Chess: Haymarket Gainesville

All Ages/Families

Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9

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

KIDS and FAMILIES

Seasonal Take and Makes for Kids: Lake Ridge

Grades K–5

Select Fridays, All Day

March 15, April 19, May 17

Drop by Lake Ridge Library each month to see what fun Take and Make craft kits are available while supplies last.

Building Buddies: Montclair

Ages 3–6

Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 15, April 19

Let’s build friendships and whatever we want to create at this engineering-themed program just for little builders. We will have Duplo and other building materials available.

Homeschool Hangout: Chinn Park

Grades K–12

Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

March 15, April 12

Tuesday, May 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

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

Adapted Story Time: Chinn Park

Ages 3–6

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 18, April 15, May 6

Join us for an interactive experience that will engage your child with short stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun activities for parents and kids, all appropriate for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Registration required.

Tween STEAM: Central

Ages 8–12

Select Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.

March 19, April 16

Welcome to Tween STEAM, where curiosity meets creativity! This program takes young patrons on an exciting journey through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Science Play & Learn: Bull Run

Grades K–5

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 19, April 30

Join us for immersive play and learning experiences featuring different science topics.

Toddler Sensory Play: Nokesville

Ages 18–36 Months

Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Join the adventure and explore a sensory wonderland! Dive into a world of texture, color, and imagination.

Parent Play Date: Chinn Park

Ages 0–36 Months with Caregiver

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 25, April 29, May 20

Grownups, this one’s for you! Half toddler story time, half social group for caregivers. We will meet monthly to talk about what is important to you as a caregiver.

Chess Club: Bull Run

All Ages

Select Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

March 25, April 29

Join the Bull Run Chess Club for the chance to enjoy a game, or ask an experienced player for help getting started. All ages and all skill levels are welcome – just bring your enthusiasm (and a board if you are partial).

*Board Game Fun: Potomac

All Ages/Families

Select Mondays, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

March 25, April 29

Learn a new board game or play an old favorite at our monthly board game drop-in!

Springtime Craft for Kids: Nokesville

Grades K–5

Tuesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.

Come in and make a springtime craft.

Butterfly Spoon Craft Take and Make: Independent Hill

Ages 3–6

Monday, April 1, All Day

The flowers are starting to bloom in April – make a butterfly friend to enjoy them with you! These butterfly buddies are available while supplies last.

Art Attack!: Haymarket Gainesville

All Ages

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

Join us for fun and silliness as we let our inner artists create art without high expectations. We’ll use everything but the kitchen sink to create artistic “masterpieces.”

Earth Moss Ball Take and Make: Potomac

All Ages

Monday, April 22, All Day

In celebration of Earth Day, pick up an Earth Moss Ball Take and Make craft while supplies last.

Stroller Strides: Chinn Park

Ages 0–24 Months with Caregiver

Select Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

April 23, 30, May 7, 14

Stroller Strides is a fitness class that integrates songs, rhymes, letters, and numbers to keep the littles entertained while mom and dad work out. Registration required.

Mother’s Day Craft for Kids: Nokesville

Grades K–5

Tuesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Come in and make a Mother’s Day craft.

Lawn Game–Have Fun Playing Cornhole!: Potomac

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun game of cornhole. We will have two courts with bean bags on the patio (weather permitting)! In the case of inclement weather, the game will be played in the Community Room.

LEGO®

Crafts and Activities

*Mother’s Day Take and Make: Lake Ridge

Grades K–5

May 1–4

Surprise a mom or mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day with a flower craft that shows her how much you care.

Leafy Hedgehog Magnet Take and Make: Independent Hill

Ages 3–6

Monday, May 6, All Day

This little hedgehog is excited to enjoy the end of spring with you! Drop by Independent Hill to find your hedgehog friend while supplies last.

Painting in the Garden: Independent Hill

Grades K–5

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

Join us as we have some fun painting our favorite flying friends while we’re surrounded by them in the garden! Paints and canvases will be provided. We will be outdoors if the weather permits. Registration required.

Mother’s Day Handprint Bouquets: Dumfries

Grades K–5

May 6–10

Make a beautiful Mother’s Day gift with this simple handprint bouquet craft!

Father’s Day Craft for Kids: Nokesville

Grades K–5

Tuesday, May 28, 4:30 p.m.

Come in and make a Father’s Day craft. Available while supplies last.

CLUBS

Bull Run

Grades K–5

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 12, 26

April 9, 23

Chinn Park

Ages 5 and Up

Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

March 25, April 15, May 6

Dale City

Ages 6 and Up

First Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

March 2, April 6, May 4

Dumfries

Ages 5–12 with Caregiver

Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. March 23, April 27

Haymarket Gainesville

Ages 5 and Up

First and Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. March 5, 19 April 2, 16

Manassas City

Ages 3 and Up

First Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m. March 5, April 2, May 7

Montclair

Grades K–5

Select Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. March 23, April 6

Nokesville

Grades K–5

Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. March 27, April 24, May 22

Potomac

Grades K–5

First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. March 6, April 3, May 1

Game On: Chinn Park

Tuesdays, 2:30–4:00 p.m.

Challenge other teens in board games or video games on our Nintendo Switch, PS5, or Xbox. Try one of our games or bring your own. Drop by our Teen Space any time during the program.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Virtual

Grades 9–12

First and Fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 7, 28

April 4, 25

May 2

Grab your sword, spell components, and bag of holding to play Dungeons & Dragons with us! Whether new to the game or a hardened veteran, join our virtual campaign over Webex.

In-Person FAFSA Assistance: Manassas City

Grades 9–12

Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Financial Aid Officers will be available to help students submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Tumble into Positivity

Chinn Park: Monday, March 11, 3:00 p.m.

Nokesville: Monday, April 15, 4:00 p.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, April 29, 6:00 p.m.

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

*Teen DIY: Montclair

Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 6

Engage in fresh endeavors and create a special project to take home! From paper lanterns to quilling, Teen DIY will give you the skills to try something new! Materials provided.

Teens Create: Bull Run

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 13, April 10

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

*Teen Test Prep: Montclair

Grades 9–12

Saturday, March 16, 12:00–4:00 p.m.

We’ll show you test-taking options available in our Digital Library, including the SAT and ACT. Feel free to bring your device and headphones to listen to music while you take a sample test of your choice; we’ll have Chromebooks available. Registration required.

Blackout Poetry Kit: Dumfries

March 17–22

Create blackout poetry using book and newspaper pages and markers. Submit to Dumfries Library to have your poem displayed in April for National Poetry Month while supplies last.

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Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

Teen Crafternoon Take and Make: Mothman Key Chain: Manassas City

Monday, March 18, All Day

Drop into the library for a Take and Make Craft Kit and create a unique Mothman felt keychain while supplies last.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Montclair

Group A: Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Group B: Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 7

We’ll be playing an ongoing adventure using 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Our Dungeon Master will explain the rules, guide you through character creation, and unleash you upon the Forgotten Realms to find your fortune or meet your fate. Dice, pencils, and character sheets will be provided; all you’ll need to bring is your imagination. Registration required. Please register for Group A or Group B, but not both.

*Trinket Tray Take and Make: Chinn Park

Monday, March 25, All Day

We’ll give you a box, book pages, and decoupage medium, and you put it all together to make a lovely trinket tray while supplies last.

Extreme Hide and Seek: Chinn Park

Thursday, March 28, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Do you have what it takes to win the epic after-hours game of hide and seek in the library? Registration required.

Button Making Bonanza – A Volun-Teen Event: Central

Saturday, March 30, 1:00 p.m.

In preparation for our upcoming Lit Con event, spend an afternoon in Studio 8601 making Central Library’s exclusive Lit Con buttons!

Teen Maker Monday: Nokesville

First Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

April 1, May 6

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

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, April 8 6:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Saturday, April 27, 2:00 p.m.

Manassas City: Wednesday, May 22 4:30 p.m.

Create a magical garden during this fun DIY craft program. Registration required.

Teen Crafternoon: Mini Zen Garden: Manassas City

Monday, April 15, All Day

April is National Stress Awareness Month. Drop into the library for a Mini Zen Garden Take and Make Craft Kit while supplies last.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Virtual Ages 13–18

Monday, April 29, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Gear up your inner adventurer with our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens program! Beginners and experts alike are welcome and encouraged. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons: Independent Hill

Grades 9–12

Saturday, May 11, 3:00 p.m.

Grab your sword, spell components, and bag of holding to play a one-shot with us!

Bubble Tea Party

Bull Run: March 13, 5:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, April 8

All Day

Central: Wednesday, April 10, All Day

Love bubble tea? Meet other boba enthusiasts as we decorate tumblers to house our favorite bubble tea treat and try a new flavor while supplies last.

Make Your Own Poi: Potomac

Saturday, May 18, 12:00 p.m.

Librarian and native New Zealander Delwyn Elizabeth will share her favorite tips and tricks as you learn to make and use poi, a fun part of Maori and New Zealand culture. Registration required.

Teen Crafternoon: Comic Book Tote Bags: Manassas City

Monday, May 20, All Day

Decorate a tote bag in your favorite style with fabric markers and accessories while supplies last.

Teen Advisory Groups

TAG Makers: Central

Grades 9–12

Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 7

Want a voice in YOUR library? Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Makers at Central Library! Plan events, learn some new skills in Studio 8601, and work alongside your peers to create a space of your own here in the library.

Teen Advisory Group: Take Action!: Manassas City

Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15

Make a difference in your community, make friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library!

Teen Advisory Group: Bull Run

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

Join our Teen Advisory Group to help plan our library events, gain volunteer hours, and spend time with like-minded teens.

Teen Advisory Group: Potomac

Third Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

March 20, April 17

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

TAG: Teen Advisory Group: Montclair

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 6

Make your voice heard and create programs for middle and high schoolers. Earn service hours while helping the community and filling a need.

Teen Advisory Group: Chinn Park

Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 18, April 22, May 13

Join our Teen Advisory Group to help plan library events and spend time with like-minded teens. Meetings are held at Chinn Park Library. Registration required.

Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

Young Adults and Adults

Knightly Knits and Crafty Crochets: Independent Hill

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 9, 16, 23

April 6, 13, 20, 27

May 4, 11

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

Memory Lane to Memoir: A Memoir Workshop: Independent Hill

Saturday, March 2, 12:00 p.m.

Who better to write your story than you? In this workshop, you’ll brainstorm your life experiences and the lessons you learned from them and embark on the journey of writing a story only you can write: your memoir. Registration required.

Bubble Tea Party

Nokesville: Monday, March 4, 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m.

Potomac: Saturday, March 23 11:00 a.m. Registration required.

Independent Hill:

Saturday, April 27, 12:00 p.m.

Love bubble tea? Meet other boba enthusiasts as we decorate tumblers to house our favorite bubble tea treat and try a new flavor while supplies last.

Spider Plant Take and Make: Independent Hill

Tuesday, March 19, All Day

Having a spider plant in your house is a lovely way to freshen the air and invite the coming of spring. These plants are easy to care for and will come with little care pamphlets. Pick up your spiderette care package while supplies last

*Self-Defense and Personal Safety 101: Lake Ridge

Saturday, March 23, 1:00 p.m.

Join our friends from AIM Human Performance for a self-defense class led by Chris and Michelle Viggiano. Topics include situational awareness, escaping various grabs and chokes, and proper execution of various strikes. Registration and waiver are required for participation.

Adopt a Houseplant and Cuttings Swap Week:

Potomac

March 23–30

Donate a plant or cutting to our houseplant swap program, then take a houseplant or cutting.

Master Gardener Answers Your Houseplant Questions:

Potomac

Saturday, March 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

A Prince William Master Gardener will answer your houseplant questions during our Adopt a Houseplant and Cuttings Swap Week. Bring your houseplants or ask about the plant or cutting you want to adopt. Registration required

*Ramadan Radiance: A Crescent Moon Craft: Lake Ridge

Tuesday, April 2, All Day

Create a Ramadan Crescent Moon masterpiece with our easy-to-follow craft kit.

Poetry and Island Food: Independent Hill

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Join Paulette to explore culture and poetry through the wonders of food. Bring pictures of a dish that makes you think of home, and be prepared to find the poet in you! Registration required.

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden: Lake Ridge

Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m.

Create a magical garden during this fun DIY craft program. Registration required.

*Rag Wreaths–Create with Kelley: Montclair

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.

Kelley will show you how to create a decorative rag wreath with fabric scraps to brighten interior spaces. Supplies will be provided. Registration required.

*Pressed Flower Tea Lights: Montclair

Tuesday, March 19, 5:30 p.m.

Create handcrafted spring and summer décor using pressed flowers and small jars. Registration required.

Tumble into Positivity: Dale City

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

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

Creatively Clueless: a Fiction Writing

Workshop: Independent Hill

Saturday, April 20, 12:00 p.m.

Inspiration can ebb and flow at the pace of a hummingbird’s wings. Join us as we discuss where to find inspiration, how to pursue it and see it through to fruition, and how that end goal can differ for every writer. Registration required.

The Value of Journaling: A Journaling

Workshop: Independent Hill

Saturday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.

Join us as we explore the types of journaling, the benefits of journaling, and how to build it into your day! Registration required.

MAKERSPACES

Bull Run Ukulele Players

Adults

Select Fridays, 1:00 p.m.

March 1, 15

April 5, 19

May 3, 17

Join our group of social ukulele players for a relaxing hour of singing and playing. We are all learning together, and beginners are welcome. The makerspace has ukuleles for you to use if you do not have one of your own. Registration required.

*Glowforge Day

Adults

First Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

March 2, April 6, May 4

Sign up to learn how to use the Glowforge in the Bull Run Makerspace. We have some fabulous projects to show you each month. Don’t worry if you miss a spot in the class – make an appointment and we’ll help you make one of our projects of the month.

Cricut 2.0: Drop In and Learn

Adults

First Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

Pop in to a new skill or technique on the Cricut machine every month.

Art Night

Adults

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 12: Calligraphy with Pen and Ink

April 9: Citrus Watercolors

May 14: Big, Bold, Blooms

All skill levels are welcome at this fun, low-key night out with art. Try new mediums, materials, and skills as you follow the guided project. Registration required.

Embroidery Club

Adults

Select Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 10

Bring a project to work on or learn embroidery using a makerspace starter kit. Every month, staff offers a special needlework project, challenge, or stitch tutorial. This season, we will be working on March Down the Aisle Monograms, April Anime, and Marvelously Modern Mending in May. Registration required.

Yarn-On Watchmen Edition

Adults

Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 p.m.

Love crochet? Love graphic novels? Let’s make some characters while talking about our graphic novel best reads.

Yarn On Adults

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 19, April 16, May 21

Join other fiber enthusiasts as we unravel a few balls of yarn and start a project or two. We will have a fun crochet project designed for more experienced yarn crafters. Registration required.

Page Makers: Memory Books & Family Record Keepers

Adults

CANCELLED

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 22, April 26, May 17

Let’s get those family memories sorted. Family history and contemporary moments all deserve preservation. Let’s get those photos out of a drawer and into an album. Registration required.

Sewing 101

Adults

Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m.

Sign up for Sewing 101, an absolute beginner sewing class, and we’ll have you know your zipper foot from your feed dogs in no time! We have all the machines and materials you’ll need for this class. Registration required.

Sew, Your Art is Embroidery Now

Adults

Friday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.

Take your line art and turn it into an embroidery. We’ll teach you how to add wit and whimsy to your fabric art. Registration required.

Pattern Reading 101

Adults

Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.

Let’s take the mystery out of pattern reading. Bring along a pattern that’s got you asking questions or try working with one of ours. We’ll decode those lines, puzzle pieces, numbers, and letters in no time. Registration required.

Marvelously Modern Mending

Adults

Friday, May 10, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Update or remake your favorite garment and learn visible mending techniques. Registration required.

Material World: Project Runday

Adults

Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Bring your pattern, fabric, thread, and courage! Let’s start on that clothing project you’ve been meaning to tackle for too long. Registration required.

Hemming 101: Repair Café

Adults

Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 p.m.

Let’s work out the mystery of that “blind hem stitch” together. Learn the basics of hand and machine hemming. Registration required.

MAKERSPACES

*READ ACROSS AMERICA! Personalized Iron-on Vinyl Book Bags

Young Adults/Adults

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

Drop into Central Library’s makerspace on our Open Studio Saturday to make a personalized book bag with Cricuts and Cricut Design Space software to celebrate Read Across America Day! All materials are provided while supplies last.

*Five-Alarm Fiber Arts Clinic

Select Thursdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

March 7, 21

April 4, 18

May 2, 16, 30

Do you need help with a sewing, knitting, or crocheting project, such as an unhemmed pair of pants, a halffinished scarf, or a hole in your favorite sweater? Make an appointment with our fiber arts expert for one-onone help or instruction at libcemakerspace@pwcgov.org.

*Personalized Pin Panache! A Beginner Cross-Stitch Program

Young Adults/Adults

Wednesday, March 13, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of cross-stitch and leave with a finished project—a hand-cross-stitched design on a 2-inch button—perfect for a jacket lapel or backpack pocket. All materials provided. Registration required.

*Lit Con Buttons–a TAG Makers Volunteer Event

Saturday, March 30, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

In preparation for our upcoming Lit Con, join our Teen Advisory Group for an afternoon in Studio 8601, making Central Library’s exclusive Lit Con buttons!

*Lit Con Cosplay Costumes

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Help us kick off Lit Con with expert instruction and advice on creating cosplay costumes and accessories. Bring an idea, and we’ll help you turn it into reality using our sewing machines, Cricuts, Glowforge laser cutter, and 3D printers.

*Personalized MAY THE FOURTH Acrylic Keychains

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Celebrate all things Star Wars with this special makerspace drop-in program! Leave with a personalized acrylic lightsaber key chain while supplies last.

*Cómo coser una bolsa pequeña (How to Sew a Small Bag)–Sewing in Spanish Adultos

Wednesday, May 15, 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Aprende a utilizar una máquina de coser y cose un pequeño bolso en esta clase de dos horas. Todos los materiales proporcionados, se requiere inscripción.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

BOOK CLUBS

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.

March 6, April 3, May 1

Do you like suspenseful, plot-driven novels full of twists, turns, and dark, engrossing details? Join the book club devoted entirely to page-turning tension.

Bull Run BookTalkers: Bull Run and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

This hybrid book club meets monthly on Webex and at Bull Run Library to discuss titles from popular literature.

African American Book Club: Potomac

Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

The African American Book Club is dedicated to reading books by and about the African American experience.

*Chinn Park Chats: Chinn Park

Second Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

We read an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction, including bestsellers, literary fiction, award-winners, classics, and multicultural works.

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group: Central

Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

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 18, April 15, May 20

This group reads titles from popular literature. Bring your lunch and join us!

*Once Upon a Crime: Montclair

Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

Attention all sleuths! Join us as we discuss mystery, murder, and mayhem. For selections, visit the Online Events Calendar at pwcva.gov/library.

Books on Tap

@ Great Mane Brewery

Select Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2

Books and beer pair perfectly in this beer book club hosted by Great Mane Brewery and Prince William Public Libraries. If you like to read and discuss books, especially over a cold pint of beer with friends, this club for you. For more information, contact jhines2@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery Facebook events page.

@ Cedar Run Brewery

Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

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

@ Doug’s Deli & Taproom

Second Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Join us for fun discussions and wonderful brews at Doug’s Deli & Taproom, 9366 Main Street, Manassas, VA.

@ Brew Republic Bierwerks and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

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.

Cup of Cozy Mysteries @ Vita Nova

Creatives & Coffee: Nokesville

Select Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 19, April 23, May 28

Chat about cozy mysteries over something tasty at Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee at 13051 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA. For more information, contact scarito@pwcgov.org.

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

March 20, April 17, May 15

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

@ Ornery Beer Company

First Sundays, 6:00 p.m.

March 3, April 7, May 5

Books and beer pair perfectly in this beer book club hosted by Ornery Beer Company and Prince William Public Libraries.

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

@ Tucked Away Brewing Company

Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 23

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

@ Sinistral Brewing Company

Third Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Join us at Sinistral Brewing Company in Manassas for books and brews! Sinistral Brewing Company is located at 9419 Main St., Manassas, VA 20110. For more information, please contact Manassas City Library at LibManassasCity@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery’s Facebook event page.

Historical Fiction Book Club: Potomac

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17

Historical (Fiction) Book Club meets to discuss historical fiction with the occasional historical nonfiction book.

ELL Book Club: Virtual

Third Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Join our virtual ELL Book Club and enjoy the pleasure of reading and learning English together. Explore captivating reads and improve language proficiency in a supportive and welcoming community. For more information, contact Sunny Kim at skim@pwcgov.org.

*Funded

Never Too Old Book Club: Virtual

Third Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

A Young Adult (YA) Book Club for Adults – because you’re never too old to enjoy YA! Join us virtually each month to discuss a different YA book.

Brit Lit Book Club: Potomac

Last Mondays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 25, April 29

It’s all about location! We will read a variety of genres, but the setting will be in the British Isles and occasionally the British Empire. New members are always welcome.

The Lake Ridge Readers Book Club: Lake Ridge

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

March 25, April 29, May 20

Join us “lakeside” as we meet at restaurants in Tackett’s Mill to chat about an eclectic assortment of titles. Whether you love mysteries, nonfiction, or tales of lighthearted fantasy, we offer something for everyone! Chat with a staff member for details.

Read by Dawn: Horror Fiction Book Club: Virtual

Final Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

March 25, April 29, May 20

This virtual book club focuses on horror in literature, both modern and classic. Those brave enough can join us from home via Webex. For more information, please visit pwcva. gov/library or email mmccleland@pwcgov.org.

*NOVA Novels: Chinn Park

Last Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 26, April 30, May 28

This book club reads and discusses a variety of current and contemporary bestsellers. Contact sparker2@pwcgov.org if you are interested in joining this book club.

Annual Brit Lit and Historical Fiction Book Clubs Joint Meeting: Potomac

Monday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

We will host the annual joint Brit Lit and Historical Fiction Book Club meeting. We will read and discuss “The Jane Austen Society” by Natalie Jenner while enjoying light refreshments and tea.

Books Alive: Virtual

Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 25, April 22, May 20

Books Alive discusses and compares a book and its movie. Read the book and watch the movie, or just watch the movie and join us online for a lively discussion. For more information and to join the meetings, register online or contact Maggie Dobrev at mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

Discussion Groups

Podcast Discussion Group: Virtual

Last Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 30

Join us to discuss fiction and nonfiction podcasts. Listener discretion advised; these podcasts are not suitable for children. For more information, call 703-792-4836 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Tutor Training

Kanopy Movie Club: Virtual

First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale: Chinn Park

All Ages

Wednesday, April 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Member Pre-Sale

Thursday, April 18, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale

Friday, April 19, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Book by the Bag Sale

Friends of Montclair Library Book Sale

Thursday, February 29, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Members-Only Preview Sale

Friday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

Saturday, March 2, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

HG Tech Help: Haymarket Gainesville

Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

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

Potomac Tech Help: Potomac

Mondays, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

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

AARP Tax Aide: Bull Run

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

April 6, 13

AARP Foundation Tax Aide provides free tax assistance to anyone, with a focus on taxpayers 50 years and older with low to moderate incomes. Preparers are trained and IRS-certified every year.

Writers’ Corner

Writing Fan Fiction: Chinn Park and Virtual

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 19, April 16, May 21

Discuss how to develop storylines, create characters that you can insert into the universe, or get feedback on your work. This is a hybrid program: you can come in person or virtually. For more information, call 703-792-4800 or email Sarah Parker at  sparker2@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Writers’ Room: Montclair

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

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.

Special and Ongoing Events ADULTS

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Montclair

Tuesday, March 5, 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 lifesaving donation. Use sponsor code: Montclair Community Library. Walk-ins will be accepted as schedule allows.

AARP Tax Services: Chinn Park

Select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

March 7, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28

April 2, 4, 6, 9, 11

AARP Foundation Tax Aide provides free tax assistance to anyone, focusing on taxpayers 50 years and older with low to moderate incomes. Preparers are trained and IRS-certified every year. Registration required.

Journey Through Historic Dumfries: Montclair

Friday, March 8, 1:00 p.m.

Join us as we explore the history of the Dumfries area from the early 17th century to present day. Presented in partnership with Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc., a local nonprofit and operators of the Weems-Botts Museum and other local attractions.

Monthly Mindfulness: Bull Run

Select Fridays, 2:00 p.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10

Take time to destress with a new mindfulness activity each month.

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Haymarket Gainesville: Select Fridays, March 15, April 19

May 17, 11:00 a.m.

Potomac: SecondTuesdays, March 12, April 9, May 14 10:00 a.m.

Bull Run: Select Fridays, March 8, April 12, and May 10 10:00 a.m.

Chinn Park: Select Fridays, March 22, April 26, May 31, 2:00 p.m.

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

Groovy Gardening and Houseplant Exchange: Haymarket Gainesville

Saturday, March 16, 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. Don’t forget to bring your plants and seeds from home to swap with others.

Virginia529 Info Night: Potomac

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

Please join this information session presentation to learn various ways to achieve your higher education savings goals and how Virginia529 can help.

March Down the Aisle: Marriage Licenses and Civil Celebrants with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court: Bull Run

Saturday, March 23, 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to get a marriage license or become a civil celebrant for a wedding with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Movement Mondays: Montclair

Fourth Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

March 25, April 22

Looking for a creative and fun way to get moving? Join us for low-impact exercise with Nintendo Switch Sports and other motion-centered gaming!

*1-1 Resume Reviews: Montclair

Tuesday, March 26, 11:00 a.m.

Get tips and feedback from an area recruiter on how to make your resume compelling and concise. Reviews are limited to 20 minutes in duration. Presented in partnership with FlexProfessionals.

March Down the Aisle: Invitations Canva Be Affordable: Bull Run

Tuesday, March 26, 6:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of the graphic design website Canva to be able to customize or design all your invitations, save the dates, thank you cards, and more for a wedding or other events. Registration required.

Special and Ongoing Events

National Healthcare Decisions Day

Central: Thursday, April 11, 2:00 p.m.

Potomac: Monday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.

National Healthcare Decisions Day inspires, empowers, and educates the public and providers on the importance of advanced care planning. Learn steps and tools that will help ensure your wishes are in place.

Seals on Wheels

Manassas City: Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

Bull Run: Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.

Dale City: Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.

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

An Afternoon with Valley Vibe: Haymarket Gainesville

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

Join us for an afternoon of popular music from Sinatra to the Beatles and beyond! Local trio Valley Vibe will take us on a musical journey including backstories about the songs, songwriters, and musicians behind some of our best-loved music.

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks: Virtual

Sunday, April 7, All Day

Join Heather as they make a lovely libation meant to be enjoyed in the beauty of spring’s flowers.

Spring Garden Refresh Meetup: Montclair

Friday, April 5, 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. Registration required.

Bubble Tea Party

Lake Ridge: Saturday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.

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

Love bubble tea? Meet other boba enthusiasts as we decorate tumblers to house our favorite bubble tea treat and try a new flavor while supplies last.

Afternoon Bingo: Bull Run

Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m.

Join us for snacks and a game of Bingo at the library–you might even win a prize!

Lifelong Learning ADULTS

Computer Basics: Chinn Park

Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.

This hour-long class will cover computer basics, including keyboard functions, how to navigate computer settings, and more.

LinkedIn: Potomac

Wednesday, March 27, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Join us for a 90-minute workshop on how LinkedIn can help you professionally. Learn new strategies to promote your profile and career. This program is sponsored by a ChangeX grant, which supports remote workers. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required.

Conversation Groups and ESL

*English Conversation: Central

Select Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18

April 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. Supported by the Literacy Volunteers of America.

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.

*English Conversation Class: Chinn Park

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

March 6, 13, 20

April 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached unless otherwise stated. Supported by the Literacy Volunteers of America. For more information and to join a class, please contact Literacy Volunteers at 703-670-5702 or email lvapw@lvapw.org.

English Conversation Group: Potomac

Fridays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Join us for the opportunity to practice English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. This group will not meet on Friday, March 29.

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. To benefit from these meetings, you need to have basic knowledge of the English language. Registration required. For more information, contact Maggie Dobrev at mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

English Conversation Club: Bull Run

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Is English your second language? Would you like to practice your speaking skills while having fun? Join us for an opportunity to practice and improve your speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Supported by library volunteers. Visit pwcva.gov/library for an updated schedule. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

ELL Reading Passages: Virtual

Second Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Upgrade your English skills: Join our virtual read-aloud group! Boost your reading, speaking, and pronunciation with engaging articles from various sources like NPR News, The Washington Post, and portions of books. For more information, contact Sunny Kim at skim@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Health Literacy Conversation Class: Chinn Park

Mondays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18

April 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20

Improve your English speaking and listening skills while learning about important health topics.

Spanish Conversation Club: Bull Run

Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.

Practice Spanish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

*Spanish Conversation: Chinn Park

Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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.

Lifelong Learning ADULTS

Genealogy with Gregg: Bull Run

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20: The U.S. and State Census

April 17: Library of Congress and National Archives

May 15: Genealogy and DNA Uncover your history every month with a new topic to help you with your genealogical research.

Post-Retirement Financial Planning: Central

Thursday, April 4, 2:00 p.m.

Learn about retirement funds rollover into qualified and non-qualified plans and related tax benefits and implications. Other topics will include planning for market volatility, tax considerations, required minimum distributions, healthcare expenses, and estate planning.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

CHINN PARK LIBRARY

MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNMENT INFORMATION CENTER

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.

Grant Training can be found on the MAGIC Programs webpage at pwcva.gov/library.

The Teen Entrepreneur Grades 6–12

Join Prince William Public Libraries’ MAGIC at Central Library’s Studio 8601 Makerspace for TEEN SHARK TANK. This four-session program will take your brilliant notion and help you turn it into a marketable product.

Session One: Makerspace Intro: Central

Thursday, April 11 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Learn about Studio 8601. Get a tour and see demonstrations of our Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut vinyl cutters, the sublimation process, and our 3D printers.

Session 2: Prototype Drafting: Central

Thursday, April 18 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Turn your vision into reality! Get an introduction to basic 3D design, Cricut Design Space software, and the design applications for our Glowforge and sublimation printer.

Session 3: Business Plan

Production: Central

Thursday, April 25 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Let’s get down to business. MAGIC will give you a basic introduction to business plans and the library’s resources to help you build yours.

Session 4: Shark Tank–Present

Your Product: Chinn Park

Thursday, May 2, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Present your prototype and business plan to a panel of judges. The judges will convene and decide who had the best plan and prototype, and the winner will receive a prize!

AI and Your Small Business: Chinn Park

Monday, April 29, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Join MAGIC and Scott Bricker of Orcada Media to get the lowdown on AI. From time management and scheduling to automating routine tasks, learn how to use AI to your advantage and how to utilize it in your small business.

Small Business Panel: Chinn Park

Tuesday, April 30, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Pick the minds of some of our local small business owners. Learn how they got started, what they’ve overcome, and nuggets of wisdom from people who have been there and done that!

Panelists include John Hicks of Fillagreen, Kacey Ma of the Hungry Typewriter, and Carmen Flores and Nicholas Kirkland of Because of Why LLC.

Proposing Your Pitch–Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing: Chinn Park

Wednesday, May 1, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Join MAGIC and the Mason Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to be guided through the step-by-step process of building a business briefing invaluable to startups and mature businesses. Create an actionable, easyto-use outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard,” the precursor to the full briefing.

Business Before Hours with the Prince

William Chamber: Chinn Park

Friday, May 3, 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Network with fellow Chamber members, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about the library’s new and exciting resources and databases to offer the business community.

*Carrot Clothespin Take and Make: Lake Ridge

Friday, March 8, All Day

Welcome spring with a decorative clothespin carrot craft. Registration required.

Photographing Art 101: Montclair

Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.

Learn from professional photographer Frank Robbins how to photograph artwork of any size.

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, March 11 6:00 p.m.

Dale City: Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Central: Monday, April 22, 6:00 p.m.

Potomac: Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.

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

Independent Hill: Saturday, May 18 11:00 a.m.

Create a magical garden during this fun DIY craft program. Registration required.

Crochet a Rug with T-shirt Yarn: Potomac

Monday, March 11, 6:00 p.m.

Learn how to cut old t-shirts into “yarn” strips, then crochet them into a rug for your home. Bring an old t-shirt to practice cutting the strips. Crochet hooks and pre-cut yarn will be provided. Registration required.

Busy Hands Social Club: Central

Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

Would you like to find a place to work on your favorite craft and enjoy the company of other crafters? Bring your current craft project for fun and social time with others who share a love of crafts. All crafters and all skill levels are welcome.

Downton Abbey Inspired Teatime: Nokesville

Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 a.m.

Love Downton Abbey? Come enjoy tea and “biscuits” while making a decorative wall plate while supplies last.

*Stitcher’s Circle: Montclair

Second Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a beginner, join us to share the craft of crossstitch. Basic supplies will be provided for beginners.

Crochet and Coffee: Nokesville

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

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 supplies.

*Watercolor Collaborative: Montclair

Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Artists of all skill levels meet monthly to experiment with watercolors and share techniques. Registration required.

*Craft Supply Swap: Central

Saturday, March 23, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Drop off your new or gently used craft supplies and equipment at Central Library or Manassas City Library from March 1–22. The Swap will be at Central Library on Saturday, March 23. From 1:00–3:00 p.m., participants may fill one bag, first come, first served, while supplies last. From 3:00–4:00 p.m., participants may take as much as they like. Any remaining supplies will be donated to the libraries and local donation centers.

*Asian Brush Painting: One Stroke Magic: Chinn Park

Friday, April 5, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Experience the magic of the brush while learning about East Asian Brush Painting. Award-winning artist and teacher Carla Jaranson will introduce ancient traditions of China and Japan. For more information, contact Britni Fancsali at bfancsali@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Stamp Bookmark: Nokesville Adults

Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 a.m.

Make a bookmark with stamps from different countries around the world while supplies last.

Tumble into Positivity

Montclair: Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 p.m.

Potomac: Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m.

Central: Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.

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

Veterans

and the Arts Presents: Flower-Hammering and Printing Workshop

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m.

Potomac: Monday, May 6, 5:00 p.m. This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop uses hammers to skillfully press leaves, flowers, and other plant parts onto tea towels to design botanical fabric prints. Materials and instructions will be provided. George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative is a proud sponsor of these workshops designed for militaryconnected community members. Registration required.

Meet the Artist–Bill Skees: Montclair

Saturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.

Meander through a collection of prints, paintings, and drawings by artist Bill Skees. Meet him in the Reading Room or stop by to see his exhibit on display from May 1–June 30 on the Montclair Art Wall.

ADULTS

Arts and Crafts

Chinn Park Quilting: Chinn Park

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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

Meet the Artist–Mayra Itzul Torres Juarez: Montclair

Monday, March 18, 6:00 p.m.

Stop by the Reading Room to meet this high-spirited artist with a passion for color and creative experimentation. Her “Color Harmony” exhibit will be on display on the Montclair Art Wall from March 1–April 30.

Dungeons & Dragons Dice Making: Chinn Park

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Make Dungeons & Dragons resin dice with us! For more information, contact Sarah Parker at sparker2@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

*Intro to Watercolor–Repetition and Pattern: Central Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, May 11, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Inspired by the work of watercolor artist Lou Davis, explore creating different patterns through repetition, working from loose, simple patterns to more complex patterns. You’ll make a watercolor painting based on Celtic knotwork. Materials will be provided, although you can bring a watercolor journal. Registration required.

Crafty Corner: Haymarket Gainesville

Third Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

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

Basket Weaving 102: Haymarket Gainesville

Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Make a beautiful pastel basket with a handle that’s perfect for spring! In this slightly more advanced class, we will work on our chase weaving skills while making a small round basket with a wooden handle. We will provide all materials and equipment. Registration required.

Basket Weaving 101: Muffin Basket: Haymarket Gainesville

Saturday, March 23, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Make a small round tabletop basket perfect for muffins, bread, and other delicious treats. Learn basic basket weaving techniques while making this beginner’s basket. We will provide all materials and equipment. Registration required.

Gaming

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Virtual

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

March 5, April 2, May 7

Group 2: Third Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Come play D&D with us! Whether you are new to role-playing games or a veteran looking for a new campaign, we would love for you to join us VIRTUALLY! For more information, contact Matt McCleland at MMcCleland@pwcgov.org. Please register for only one 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 the event is full.

Kids

March

Republic Bierwerks

Second Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

Books on Tap @ Cedar Run Brewery

Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

@ Doug’s Deli & Taproom

Second Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Books On Tap @ Sinistral Brewing Company

Third Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Books on Tap @ Tucked Away Brewing Company

Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 23

Virtual SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS

Kids & Families

Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

All Ages

Mondays, 11:00 a.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6

‡(Lit Con) Fantasy Artists Roundtable

All Ages

Saturday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.

Young Adults

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Grades 9–12

First and Fourth Thursdays 6:30 p.m.

March 7, 28, April 4, 25, May 2

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Ages 13–18

Monday, April 29, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

‡(Lit Con) Live Comic Book Coloring Demonstration

Young Adults/Adults

Thursday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.

Adults

‡Virtual English Conversation Group

Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

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

March 5, April 2, May 7

Group 2: Third Thursdays 6:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

‡Kanopy Movie Club

First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

‡ELL Reading Passages

Second Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

‡ELL Book Club

Third Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Never Too Old Book Club

Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Books Alive

Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 25, April 22, May 20

Read by Dawn–Horror Fiction Book Club

Last Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

March 25, April 29, May 20

‡Podcast Discussion Group

Last Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

March 28, April 25, May 30

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks

Sunday, April 7, All Day

Bull Run Library

Kids & Families

Crumbl Cookie Story Time

Ages 3–6

Friday, March 15, 11:00 a.m.

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

Cat and the Mail Truck with Josh Rachford

All Ages

Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m.

(Lit Con) Trivia

All Ages

Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m.

Ricky’s Big Bus Adventure and Bus Tour

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, May 8, 10:30 a.m.

Family Story Time

Ages 3–6

Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Baby Story Time

Ages 0–18 Months

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Spanish Circle Story Time

All Ages

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 12, 26, April 9, 23

Crafternoon

Grades K–5

Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 5, April 2

Reading Buddies Squad–

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 20, April 17

GIVE Tutoring

Grades K–6

Select Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Chess Club

All Ages

Select Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

March 25, April 29

Young Adults

Bubble Tea Party

Wednesday, March 13, 5:00 p.m.

Tumble into Positivity

Wednesday, April 24, 5:00 p.m.

Adults

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Select Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10

March Down the Aisle–

Marriage Licenses and Civil Celebrants with the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court

Saturday, March 23, 2:00 p.m.

‡March Down the Aisle: Invitations Canva Be Affordable

Tuesday, March 26, 6:00 p.m.

(Lit Con) Comics and Coffee

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.

Seals on Wheels

Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon Bingo

Wednesday, May 22, 2:00 p.m.

Bull Run BookTalkers: InPerson and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

Random Reads

Third Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

Miller’s Thrillers

First Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

English Conversation Club

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

Spanish Conversation Club

Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.

Monthly Mindfulness

Select Fridays, 2:00 p.m.

March 8, April 12, May 10

Genealogy with Gregg

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

AARP Tax Aide

Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13

MAKERSPACE

‡Embroidery Club

Adults

Select Fridays 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 15, April 19, May 10

‡Bull Run Ukulele Players

Adults

Select Fridays, 1:00 p.m.

March 1, 15,

April 5, 19, May 3, 17

‡Page Makers Adults  CANCELLED

Select Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 22, April 26, May 17

‡Yarn On

Adults

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 19, April 16, May 21

‡Art Night

Adults

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

*Glowforge Day Adults

First Saturdays

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

March 2, April 6, May 4

Cricut 2.0: Drop In and Learn Adults

First Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

‡Sewing 101

Adults

Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m.

‡Sew, Your Art is Embroidery Now

Adults

Friday, April 19, 11:00 a.m.

Yarn-On Watchmen Edition

Adults

Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 p.m.

‡Marvelously Modern Mending Adults

Friday, May 10 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

‡Pattern Reading 101

Adults

Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.

‡Material World–Project Runday

Adults

Saturday, May 11 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

‡Hemming 101: Repair Café

Adults

Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 p.m.

Central Library

Kids & Families

Story Walk Art Entries

All Ages/Families

March 1–25

‡Mad Tea Party

All Ages/Families

Saturday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.

Read Across America–Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Thursday, March 7, 10:30 a.m.

Cat and the Mail Truck with Josh Rachford

All Ages

Saturday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.

Eclipse Explorer: “Bear’s Shadow”–A Bilingual Story Time / Explorador de Eclipses: “La Sombra del Oso”–Una lectura de cuentos bilingüe

All Ages

Thursday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

Lit Con

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

Central’s Third Annual Spring Festival

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 20 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Bugs and Blooms

All Ages/Families

Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

Ages 5–11

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

Toddler Time

Ages 18–36 Months

Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 20, 27

April 3, 17, 24, May 1

Quick Flip! Events by

Me Gusta Spanish

All Ages/Families

Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 14, April 11, 25

Family Story Time

All Ages/Families

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 23, April 27

Music and Motion

Ages 3–6

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 21, April 4, 18, May 2

Bedtime Story Time

All Ages/Families

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

Little Makers Art Workshop

Ages 3–6

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 4, April 1, May 6

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

March 6, April 10, May 8

Young Adults

TAG Makers

Grades 9–12

Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 7

Tween STEAM

Ages 8–12

Select Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.

March 19, April 16

Bubble Tea Party

Wednesday, April 10, All Day

*‡Intro to Watercolor–Repetition and Pattern Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, May 11 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Adults

*Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, March 23 1:00–4:00 p.m.

‡Post-Retirement Financial Planning

Thursday, April 4, 2:00 p.m.

National Healthcare Decisions Day

Thursday, April 11, 2:00 p.m.

‡DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Monday, April 22, 6:00 p.m.

‡Tumble into Positivity

Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m.

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

March 4, 11, 18

April 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20

*Central Reads Book Club

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group

Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

Busy Hands Social Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

MAKERSPACE

*READ ACROSS AMERICA!

Personalized Iron-on Vinyl Book Bags

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, March 2

11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

*Five-Alarm Fiber Arts Clinic

Select Thursdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

March 7, 21, April 4, 18

May 2, 16, 30

*‡Personalized Pin Panache! A Beginner Cross-Stitch Program Young Adults/Adults

Wednesday, March 13 5:00–6:30 p.m.

*(Lit Con) Button: A TAG Makers Volunteer Event Grades 6–12

Saturday, March 30 1:00–3:00 p.m.

*(Lit Con) Cosplay Costumes Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 6 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

*Personalized MAY THE FOURTH Acrylic Keychains Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, May 4 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

*Cómo coser una bolsa pequeña (How to Sew a Small Bag)–Sewing in Spanish Adultos

Wednesday, May 15 4:30–6:30 p.m.

The Teen Entrepreneur–Session One: Makerspace Intro

Thursday, April 11 3:00–4:30 p.m.

The Teen Entrepreneur–Session 2: Prototype Drafting

Thursday, April 18 3:00–4:30 p.m.

The Teen Entrepreneur–Session 3: Business Plan Production

Thursday, April 25 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Chinn Park Library

Kids & Families

Eclipsed–A Library Adventure All Ages

March 25–April 8

The Quin Winds at Chinn Grades 2 and Up

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

‡Rock Painting

All Ages

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

*Bluey Party

All Ages

Friday, March 15, 10:30 a.m.

*(Lit Con) Superhero Training Camp

Grades K and Up

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

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt

All Ages

March 25–30

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages

Wednesday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Saturday, March 30, 11:00 a.m.

*(Lit Con) Pokémon Scavenger

Hunt

All Ages

April 3–10

Comic Book Day

All Ages

Tuesday, April 9, 2:00 p.m.

Little Rangers

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 a.m.

*The Jenny Foxworth Talking to the Author Program

All Ages

Saturday, April 13, 2:00 p.m.

Ricky’s Big Bus Adventure and Bus Tour

Ages 3–6

Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.

*(Lit Con) Star Wars Day

All Ages

Saturday, May 4, All Day

*World Turtle Day

All Ages

Thursday, May 23, All Day

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 13, 27

April 10, 24, May 8

*LEGO® Club

Ages 5 and Up

Select Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

March 25, April 15, May 6

Baby Story Time

Ages 6–24 Months

Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 5, 12, 19

April 2, 9, 16

Select Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

April 23, 30

*Kind Kids Yoga with Ms. Shelley

Ages 1–6 with Caregiver

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 1, April 5, May 10

*Spanish Circle Time / El Circulo de Cuentos en Espanol

All Ages Lunes, 11:00 a.m.

March 11, April 8, May 13

Preschool Story Time

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 6, 13, 20

April 3, 17, 24, May 1, 8

Toddler Story Time

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, 14, 21

April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9

Saturday Story Hour and Craft

All Ages/Families

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

Music and Motion

Ages 2–7 with Caregiver

Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 8, 22, April 12

Parent Play Date

Ages 0–36 Months with Caregiver

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 25, April 29, May 20

‡Stroller Strides

Ages 0–24 Months with Caregiver

Select Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

April 23, 30, May 7, 14

‡Adapted Story Time

Ages 3–6

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 18, April 15, May 6

Homeschool Hangout

Grades K–12

Fridays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

March 15, April 12

Tuesday, May 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Young Adults

Tumble into Positivity

Monday, March 11, 3:00 p.m.

*Trinket Tray Take and Make

Monday, March 25, All Day

*‡(Lit Con) Japanese Bookbinding

Young Adults/Adults

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

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Saturday, April 27, 2:00 p.m.

Game On

Tuesdays, 2:30–4:00 p.m.

‡Extreme Hide and Seek

Thursday, March 28

5:30–7:00 p.m.

*‡(Lit Con) Dice Tray Painting

Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.

‡Teen Advisory Group

Select Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

March 18, April 22, May 13

Adults

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Select Fridays, 2:00 p.m.

March 22, April 26, May 31

‡Chinn Park Quilting

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, May 18

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

*‡Asian Brush Painting–One Stroke Magic

Friday, April 5, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

‡Dungeons & Dragons Dice Making

Saturday, April 27

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

*Chinn Park Chats

Second Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

*NOVA Novels

Last Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 26, April 30, May 28

‡Writing Fan Fiction: In-Person and Virtual

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 19, April 16, May 21

Computer Basics

Wednesday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.

‡AARP Tax Services

Select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

February 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29

March 7, 9, 12, 14, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28

April 2, 4, 6, 9, 11

*English Conversation Class Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20

April 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

*Spanish Conversation

Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Health Literacy Conversation Class

Mondays, 12:30–2:30 p.m.

March 4, 11, 18

April 8, 15, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20

Friends of the Library Book Sale All Ages

Wednesday, April 17 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Member Pre-Sale

Thursday, April 18

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale

Friday, April 19

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.: Public Sale

Saturday, April 20

10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.: Book by the Bag Sale

MAGIC

The Teen Entrepreneur Grades 6–12

See Central Library MAKERSPACE for sessions 1–3

The Teen Entrepreneur–Session

4: Shark Tank–Present Your Product

Thursday, May 2, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

AI and Your Small Business

Monday, April 29, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Small Business Panel

Tuesday, April 30, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Proposing Your Pitch–Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing

Wednesday, May 1 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Business Before Hours with the Prince William Chamber

Friday, May 3, 8:00–9:30 a.m.

Dale City Library

Kids & Families

Eclipsed–A Library Adventure

All Ages

March 25–April 8

Eclipse Explorer: “Bear’s Shadow”–A Bilingual Story Time / Explorador de Eclipses: “La Sombra del Oso”–Una lectura de cuentos bilingüe

All Ages

Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 a.m.

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

(Lit Con) Miniature Painting for Teens

Ages 12 and Up

Wednesday, April 10 1:00–4:00 p.m.

(Lit Con) Decorate a Comic Book Tote Bag

All Ages

Saturday, April 13 12:00–1:30 p.m.

Little Rangers

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.

Goods From the Woods–Exploring Trees in Prince William

Ages 3–6

Wednesday April 24, 11:30 p.m.

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.

LEGO® Club

Ages 6 and Up

First Saturdays

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

March 2, April 6, May 4

Reading to Dogs

All Ages

Second Saturdays 10:30 a.m.

March 9, April 13, May 11

Young Adults

Tumble into Positivity

Young Adults/Adults

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

Adults

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Seals on Wheels

Saturday, May 4 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Dumfries Library

Kids & Families

Little Rangers

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m.

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Thursday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

Ages 5–11

Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

Comic Book Day

All Ages

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

Ricky’s Big Bus Adventure and Bus Tour

Ages 3–6

Thursday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.

Family Story Time

Ages 18 Months–6 Years

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Reading to Dogs Grades K–5

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

LEGO® Club

Ages 5–12 with Caregiver

Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 23, April 27

Blackout Poetry Kit Grades 6–12

March 17–22

(Lit Con) Take and Make Grades K–5

April 1–6

(Lit Con) Magnet Making Craft All Ages

Saturday, April 13

10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

(Lit Con) Dragon Take and Make All Ages

April 15–20

‡(Lit Con) Resin Making Craft Ages 13 and Up

Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.

(Lit Con) Star Wars Day Cantina

All Ages

Saturday, May 4 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Mother’s Day Handprint Bouquets Grades K–5

May 6–10

Young Adults

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

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

Haymarket Gainesville Library

Kids & Families

Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

Ages 5–11

Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m.

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Monday, March 25, 10:30 a.m.

Eclipse Explorer: “Bear’s Shadow”–A Bilingual Story Time / Explorador de Eclipses: “La Sombra del Oso”–Una lectura de cuentos bilingüe

All Ages

Monday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. Spaceship! Take and Make All Ages

Starting April 1

Art Attack!

All Ages

Saturday, April 6 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Comic Book Day

All Ages

Monday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.

Goods From the Woods–Exploring Trees in Prince William Ages 3–6

Friday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.

Spring Concert–BRAVA Handbell Choir

Saturday, April 27, 2:00 p.m.

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

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

(Lit Con) May the Fourth Be With You–A Star Wars Celebration

All Ages/Families

Saturday, May 4, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months

Tuesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

‡Baby Story Time

Ages 6-24 Months

Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6

Thursdays 10:30–11:00 a.m.

Pajama Story Time

All Ages/Families

Select Wednesdays

7:00–7:30 p.m.

March 13, April 10

LEGO® Club

Ages 5 and Up

First and Third Tuesdays

6:00 p.m.

March 5, 19, April 2, 16

PAWS: Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

Select Saturdays

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

March 2, April 6

Pokémon Club

Grades K–12

First and Third Tuesdays

6:00 p.m.

March 5, 19, April 2, 16

Comics Art Wall

Grades K–5

April 1–30

‡Building Buddies–Celebrating Diverse-ABILITIES @the Library

All Ages/Families

Select Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

March 4, April 8,j May 6

Open Chess

All Ages/Families

Second Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9

Preschool Parent/Caregiver Meetup and Playgroup

All Ages/Families

First Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

March 1, April 5, May 3

Young Adults

Bubble Tea Party

Monday, April 8, All Day

Tumble into Positivity

Monday, April 29, 6:00 p.m.

Adults

An Afternoon with Valley Vibe

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

Crafty Corner

Third Wednesdays

1:00–3:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

‡Basket Weaving 102

Saturday, March 9 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William Select Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

March 15, April 19, May 17

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Monday, April 11, 6:00 p.m.

Groovy Gardening and Houseplant Exchange

Saturday, March 16 1:00–3:00 p.m.

‡Basket Weaving 101–Muffin Basket

Saturday, March 23 1:00–4:00 p.m.

National Healthcare Decisions Day

Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.

Veterans and the Arts Presents: Flower-Hammering and Printing Workshop

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

English Conversation

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

‡HG Tech Help

Mondays and Wednesdays

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Independent Hill Library

Kids & Families

Shamrock Wand Take and Make

Ages 3–6

Monday, March 4, All Day

Butterfly Spoon Craft Take and Make

Ages 3–6

Monday, April 1, All Day

‡Popcorn and Poetry

Grades K–5

Monday, April 15, 4:00 p.m.

Leafy Hedgehog Magnet Take and Make

Ages 3–6

Monday, May 6, All Day

‡Painting in the Garden

Grades K–5

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

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, 22, May 13

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6

Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 5, 12, 19

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

May 7, 14

Young Adults

Knightly Knits and Crafty Crochets

Young Adults/Adults

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, 9, 16, 23

April 6, 13, 20, 27

May 4, 11

‡Memory Lane to Memoir–A Memoir Workshop

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, March 2, 12:00 p.m.

Spider Plant Take and Make

Young Adults/Adults

Tuesday, March 19, All Day

‡Poetry and Island Food

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

‡The Value of Journaling–A Journaling Workshop

Young Adults/Adult

Saturday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.

‡Creatively Clueless–A Fiction Writing Workshop

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 20, 12:00 p.m.

Dungeons & Dragons

Grades 9–12

Saturday, May 11, 3:00 p.m.

Bubble Tea Party

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 27, 12:00 p.m.

Adults

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.

Lake Ridge Library

Kids & Families

Peanut Butter Palooza

All Ages

Friday, March 1, All Day

Spring Scavenger Hunt

All Ages

March 11–19

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Tuesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m.

Spring into Lake Ridge–Celebrating a Season of Renewal

All Ages

Saturday, March 23 10:00 a.m–2:00 p.m.

Little Rangers

Ages 3–6

Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m.

Rails and Tales Story Time with Virginia Railway Express

All Ages

Tuesday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

National Library Week

Scavenger Hunt

All Ages

April 7–13

(Lit Con) Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

All Ages

April 27–May 4

*Mother’s Day Take and Make Grades K–5

May 1–4

*Stuffed Animal Slumber Party

All Ages

Friday, May 3, All Day

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

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

Baby Story Time

Ages 6–24 Months

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months

Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 5, 12, 19, 26

April 9, 23, 30, May 7

Reading to Dogs

All Ages

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 16, April 20

Seasonal Take and Makes for Kids

Grades K–5

Select Fridays, All Day

March 15, April 19, May 17

Young Adults

*Ramadan Radiance: A Crescent Moon Craft

Young Adults/Adults

Tuesday, April 2, All Day

*‡Self-Defense and Personal Safety 101

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, March 23, 1:00 p.m.

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m.

‡(Lit Con) Japanese Bookbinding Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

Adults

*‡Carrot Clothespin Take and Make

Friday, March 8, All Day

Bubble Tea Party

Saturday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.

The Lake Ridge Readers Book Club

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

March 25, April 29, May 20

Manassas City Library

Kids & Families

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Saturday, March 2, 11:00 a.m.

Eclipse Explorer: “Bear’s

Shadow”–A Bilingual Story Time / Explorador de Eclipses: “La Sombra del Oso”–Una lectura de cuentos bilingüe

All Ages

Tuesday, March 26, 11:00 a.m.

Things That Go–Toddler Story Time with the Manassas Museum

Ages 18–36 Months

Thursday, March 28, 11:00 a.m.

*(Lit Con) Create Your Own Character

April 1–30

All Ages

*(Lit Con) Fandom Scavenger

Hunt

April 1–30

All Ages

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

*Solar Eclipse Party

All Ages

Monday, April 8, 2:00–4:30 p.m.

*(Lit Con) Superhero Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months

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

Comic Book Day

All Ages

Monday, April 29, 2:00 p.m.

(Lit Con) Free Comic Book Day Giveaway

All Ages

Saturday, May 4, All Day

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months

Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.

*La Hora del Cuento en Español

Ages 18–36 Months

Viernes, 11:00 a.m.

marzo 22, abril 26

Select Fridays, 11:00 a.m. March 22, April 26

LEGO® Club

Ages 3 and Up

First Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

March 5, April 2, May 7

Kids’ Crafternoon

Grades K–5

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8

*Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 16, April 20, May 18

Young Adults

In-Person FAFSA Assistance

Grades 9–12

Saturday, March 9 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Teen Crafternoon Take and Make: Mothman Key Chain

Monday, March 18, All Day

*(Lit Con) Anime Watch Party

Saturday, April 13, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Teen Crafternoon: Mini Zen Garden

Monday, April 15, All Day

Teen Crafternoon–Comic Book Tote Bags

Monday, May 20, All Day

DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

Wednesday, May 22, 4:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group–Take Action!

Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15

Adults

Seals on Wheels

Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

Montclair Library

Kids & Families

Eclipsed–A Library Adventure

All Ages

March 25–April 8

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m.

Ricky’s Big Bus Adventure and Bus Tour

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, March 20, 11:00 a.m.

Little Rangers

Ages 3–6

Wednesday, March 27, 11:00 a.m.

Comic Book Day Tote Craft All Ages

Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m.

Goods From the Woods–Exploring Trees in Prince William

Ages 3–6

Saturday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.

Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

Ages 5–11

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

Intro to the Gaming Lounge

All Ages/Families

Wednesday, May 22, 3:30 p.m.

*Café Bébé

Ages 6–24 Months

Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 14, April 11

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

Toddler Tales

Ages 18–36 Months

Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

March 11, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Good Morning Story Time

Ages 3–6

Select Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 12, 19

April 2, 16, 23, 30

Building Buddies

Ages 3–6

Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

March 15, April 19

PAWS to Read

Grades K–5

Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

March 13, April 3, May 1

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5

Select Saturdays, 3:00 p.m.

March 23, April 6

Young Adults

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Group A: Select Wednesdays 4:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Group B: Select Tuesdays

4:00 p.m.

March 12, April 9, May 7

TA–Teen Advisory Group

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 6

*Teen DIY

Select Mondays, 5:30 p.m.

March 11, April 8, May 6

*‡Teen Test Prep Grades 9–12

Saturday, March 16 12:00–4:00 p.m.

‡(Lit Con) “Um, Actually” Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, May 7, 4:30 p.m.

‡(Lit Con) Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game for Teens Grades 9–12

Saturday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.

‡(Lit Con) Portfolio Reviews for Aspiring Comic Book Artists Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

*‡Rag Wreaths–Create with Kelley

Young Adults/Adults

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 p.m.

*‡Pressed Flower Tea Light Adults/Young Adult

Tuesday, March 19, 5:30 p.m.

*‡(Lit Con) DIY Floating Dice Shakers

Ages 16 and Up

Saturday, April 20, 1:00 p.m.

Adults

‡American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 5, 12:00 p.m.

Journey Through Historic Dumfries

Friday, March 8, 1:00 p.m.

Photographing Art 101

Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m.

Meet the Artist–Mayra Itzul Torres Juarez

Monday, March 18, 6:00 p.m.

*1-1 Resume Reviews

Tuesday, March 26, 11:00 a.m.

‡Spring Garden Refresh Meetup

Friday, April 5, 10:00 a.m.

Tumble into Positivity

Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 p.m.

‡(Lit Con) Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game for Adults

Saturday, May 4, 1:30 p.m.

‡(Lit Con) “Um, Actually” Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.

Bubble Tea Party

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

Meet the Artist–Bill Skees

Saturday, May 11, 2:00 p.m.

Writers’ Room

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

*Stitcher’s Circle

Second Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

*‡Watercolor Collaborative

Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Movement Mondays

Fourth Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

March 25, April 22

*Once Upon a Crime

Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

March 18, April 15, May 20

Friends of Montclair Library Book Sale

Thursday, February 29

5:00–7:00 p.m.: Members-Only Preview Sale

Friday, March 1 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

Saturday, March 2 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

Nokesville Library

Kids & Families

Take and Make Crafts

All Ages

Ongoing

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Saturday, March 9, 11:00 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

Solar System Shenanigans

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 6, 12:00 p.m.

(Lit Con) DIY Comics

Grades K–12

Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Comic Book Day

All Ages

Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

Crumbl Cookie Story Time

Ages 3–6

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

Mother’s Day Craft for Kids

Grades K–5

Tuesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m.

(Lit Con) Superhero Party

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 27, 11:00 a.m.

(Lit Con) DIY Lightsabers

All Ages

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

*

Cat and the Mail Truck with Josh Rachford

All Ages

Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m.

Father’s Day Craft for Kids

Grades K–5

Tuesday, May 28, 4:30 p.m.

Toddler Sensory Play

Ages 18–36 Months

Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 21, April 18, May 16

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6

Second Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 14, April 11, May 9

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5

First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 2, April 6, May 4

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5

Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

March 27, April 24, May 22

March Hare’s Tea Party

All Ages/Families

Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Springtime Craft for Kids

Grades K–5

Tuesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.

Young Adults

Bubble Tea Party

Young Adults/Adults

Monday, March 4, 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m.

Teen Maker Monday

First Mondays, 4:00 p.m.

April 1, May 6

Tumble into Positivity

Young Adults/Adults

Monday, April 15, 4:00 p.m.

Adults

Downton Abbey Inspired

Teatime

Wednesday, March 13, 11:00 a.m.

Crochet and Coffee

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 20, April 17, May 15

Cup of Cozy Mysteries @ Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee

Select Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

March 19, April 23, May 28

Stamp Bookmark

Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 a.m.

Potomac Library

Kids & Families

Eclipsed–A Library Adventure

All Ages

March 25–April 8

Puzzling with a Purpose

All Ages/Families

First and Fourth Saturdays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

March 2, 23, April 6, 27, May 4

Edible Books Story Time

Ages 3–6

Monday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.

Spaceship! Take and Make

All Ages

Starting April 1

Eclipse Explorer: “Bear’s Shadow”–A Bilingual Story Time / Explorador de Eclipses: “La Sombra del Oso”–Una lectura de cuentos bilingüe

All Ages

Friday, April 5, 10:30 a.m.

Linda and the Mysterious Footprints

All Ages

Saturday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.

Ricky’s Big Bus Adventure and Bus Tour

Ages 3–6

Monday, April 8, 10:30 a.m.

Comic Book Day

All Ages

Wednesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

*(Lit Con) Superhero Training

Ages 2–6

Friday, April 19, 10:30 a.m.

*Live-Action Oregon Trail

Ages 8 and Up

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

*‡(Lit Con) Candy Sushi Grades K–5

Saturday, April 13, 2:00 p.m.

Lawn Game: Have Fun Playing Cornhole

All Ages/Families

Saturday, April 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

International Festival

All Ages

Saturday, May 18

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Japanese Bookmark Craft and International Games: 10:00 a.m.

Multicultural Story Time: 10:30 a.m.

Ghana’s Adwoa Cultural Dance: 11:30 a.m.

New Zealand Poi Craft: 12:00 p.m.

My Pet Alpaca Petting Zoo: 1:00 pm.

Baby Story Time

Ages 6–24 Months

Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

Ages 18–36 Months

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6

Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

*Baby Playtime Extravaganza

First Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

March 7, April 4, May 2

‡Sensory Friendly Story Time

Ages 2–6

Friday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.

LEGO® Club Grades K–5

First Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

March 6, April 3, May 1

*Board Game Fun

All Ages/Families

Select Mondays, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

March 25, April 29

*Eclipse Story Time and Craft Ages 3–6

Monday, April 1, 10:30 a.m.

*Paint! Paint! Paint!

All Ages/Families

Monday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.

Friday, April 5, 2:30 p.m.

(Lit Con) *Pixel Bead Art

All Ages/Families

Saturday, May 4, 2:00 p.m.

Earth Moss Ball Take and Make All Ages

Monday, April 22, All Day

Young Adults

Teen Advisory Group

Third Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

March 20, April 17

‡Make Your Own Poi

Saturday, May 18, 12:00 p.m.

‡Bubble Tea Party

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, March 23, 11:00 a.m.

Adopt a Houseplant and Cuttings Swap Week

Young Adults/Adults

March 23–30

Master Gardener Answers Your Houseplant Questions

Young Adults/Adults

Saturday, March 30 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Adults

‡Crochet a Rug with T-Shirt

Yarn

Monday, March 11, 6:00 p.m.

Memory Café with Comfort Keepers of Greater Prince William

Second Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

March 12, April 9, May 14

Virginia529 Info Night

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

‡LinkedIn

Wednesday, March 27 6:00–7:30 p.m.

‡Tumble into Positivity

Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m.

National Healthcare Decisions Day

Monday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.

‡DIY Terrarium Fairy Garden

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

‡Veterans and the Arts

Presents: Flower-Hammering and Printing Workshop

Monday, May 6, 5:00 p.m.

‡Potomac Tech Help

Mondays, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

English Conversation Group

Fridays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

African American Book Club

Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

March 13, April 10, May 8

Historical Fiction Book Club

Third Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

March 20, April 17

Brit Lit Book Club

Last Mondays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

March 25, April 29

Annual Brit Lit and Historical Fiction Book Clubs Joint Meeting

Monday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

Library Locations and Hours

Off-Site Book Drops

Virginia Gateway Shopping Center: 7400 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville

James McCoart Admin Building: 1 County Complex, Woodbridge

Manassas Commuter Rail Station: 9431 West Street, Manassas

Bull Run Library

8051 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA 20109

703-792-4500

Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Chinn Park Library

13065 Chinn Park Drive

Woodbridge, VA 22192

703-792-4800

Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Dumfries Library

18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza

Dumfries, VA 22026

703-792-5678

Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday (starting September 18): Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Independent Hill Library 14418 Bristow Road Manassas, VA 20112 703-792-5668

Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Curbside Pickup available by request only

Manassas City Library

10104 Dumfries Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-792-8820

Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Curbside Pickup Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Nokesville Library

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.

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