Explore Summer 2024

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Prince William Public Libraries Library Events and News

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Summer 2024

SUMMER READING!

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

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Kids and Families................................8 Special Events...............................................8 Story Times and Ongoing Events.............13 Reading to Dogs..........................................15 Crafts and Activities....................................16

Young Adults....................................18 Makerspace.....................................21 Book and Discussion Groups.............23 Adults..............................................25

Special and Ongoing Events......................25 Lifelong Learning........................................26 Arts and Crafts............................................28

Library Information Library Board Meetings The next meetings of the Library Advisory Board will be on June 27 and August 22 in the Administrative Support Center’s Trustee Conference Room, and July 25 at Haymarket Gainesville 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

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Library Newsletter

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Library Closings JUNE Wednesday, June 19–Juneteenth Holiday Observed–All libraries closed JULY Thursday, July 4–Independence Day Holiday Observed–All libraries closed AUGUST No Holidays

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

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

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

Bull Run

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

Central

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

Chinn Park

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

Haymarket Gainesville

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

Manassas City

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

Montclair

Find us on Social Media

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

facebook.com/princewilliampubliclibraries goodreads.com/pwpls instagram.com/pwpls pinterest.com/pwpls x.com/princewmlibrary youtube.com/princewilliampubliclibraries

Potomac

pwcva.gov/library

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

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

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

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Acting Director’s Message Prince William Public Libraries

As we close out Fiscal Year 2024 and begin Fiscal Year 2025, we reflect on all we offer throughout the year using operational funding, grants, and donation funding. We continually review our programs and services, materials, Rebecca Lowe, technology, Digital Library Acting Director and resources, outreach, marketing, and building improvements.

We are committed to fulfilling the goals of the Strategic Plan, 2024–2028, and strive to find new, creative, innovative, and fiscally responsible ways to achieve these goals. Staff from all divisions and branches have the greater Prince William County community at the forefront of their mind when making decisions.

Just as you gave us feedback when creating our Strategic Plan, we want your feedback

again to help us determine areas of strength and areas for opportunity. Earlier this year, a committee of 12 staff members from various branches, divisions, and position levels created a new Prince William Public Libraries Annual Survey. I am very proud of their completed product and feel that your feedback on the survey will help us to continue to improve.

I hope you will take the time to complete the survey from July 1–31 either in person or online.

A paper survey will be available at all library locations and on the Mobile Library, and we will have a digital version available. Thank you in advance for your support and feedback during our busiest season of Summer Reading!

Strategic Plan

VISION We are the hub connecting people to the transforming power of information.

2024–2028

STRATEGIC GOALS Technology and Digital Inclusion PWPL will provide effective and equitable access to technology within the library for staff and patrons and digital resources beyond the library walls.

Outreach and Community Engagement PWPL will engage with our evolving community through outreach to reduce barriers to access.

Inviting Spaces PWPL will cultivate accessible, multifunctional spaces to serve as safe, sustainable, and welcoming destinations

Community Responsive Enrichment PWPL will provide inclusive resources, services, and programming to serve and fulfill the needs of our evolving community.

Accessible Resources and Collection PWPL will continue to expand its collection of materials and resources in various formats that respond to public interest and demand.

Approachable, Adaptive Experts PWPL will foster training and professional development opportunities that support the growth and knowledge of staff to ensure excellent patron experiences in our libraries.

MISSION Prince William Public Libraries brings people, information, and ideas together in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Adventure Begins at Your Library

Summer Reading 2024 This summer, “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” Explore distant lands, solve mysteries, or be the hero of your own story. Prince William Public Libraries’ Summer Reading program lasts from June 10–August 11 and has fun for all ages.

Beginning June 10, visit any of our libraries to pick up a Summer Reading Tracker bookmark or register online at pwcva.gov/library or on the Beanstack Tracker app. After you’ve read for 500 minutes–that’s only 20 minutes a day for 25 days–get a free book while supplies last and be entered into a prize drawing. New for 2024: adults will also get a book after completing the reading challenge.

Looking for even more fun at Prince William Public Libraries? Here are a few ideas to get you started: • Check out a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot to get internet connection anywhere.

• Explore your state parks with an “I Love Virginia State Parks” backpack.

• Get your U.S. Passport for your international trip! Passport services are available at Central, Haymarket Gainesville, and Potomac Libraries on a first-come, first-served basis without an appointment.

• Listen to an audiobook on your car trip. Both hoopla Digital and Libby, by OverDrive offer thousands of titles.

• Get the inside scoop of all the stuff happening at PWPL – listen to our new podcast, “Important Library Stuff,” available on Apple

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Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music.

• Try our makerspaces at Bull Run and Central Libraries. Our makerspaces have various machines, tools, and technology for you to explore, build, collaborate, and create for free.

Visit pwcva.gov/library to see the lineup of free programs and events at our libraries and virtually all summer long. Returning favorites include Beowulf T. Wonderbunny, Dinosaurs with Dinoman, and Sing Books with Emily, and try out Water Wonders and Escape with Pippa Park for something new!

Build your own adventure by selecting your favorite branch, age group, or event type.

Don’t forget to share your adventures with us on social media using #PWPLsummer.

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What Adventures Will You Discover at the Library?

Register for Summer Reading beginning June 10 at any of our 12 libraries, register online at pwcva.gov/library, or use the Beanstack Tracker app on your smartphone. You can even earn a registration prize just by signing up!

You can also use the grid below to track your reading. For every 20 minutes you read, color in a square. After you’ve read for 500 minutes, come into the library to pick out a free book to keep and be entered in a prize drawing. Prizes are available while supplies last.

Visit pwcva.gov/library to see the lineup of programs this summer.

¿Qué aventuras descubrirá en la biblioteca este verano?

Regístrese para la Lectura de Verano a partir del 10 de junio en cualquiera de nuestras 12 bibliotecas, regístrese en línea en pwcva.gov/library o use la aplicación Beanstack Tracker en su teléfono inteligente. ¡Incluso puede ganar un premio con solo registrarse!

También puede utilizar la cuadrícula para realizar un seguimiento de su lectura. Por cada 20 minutos que lea, coloree un cuadrado. Después de haber leído 500 minutos, venga a la biblioteca para elegir un libro gratis y participar en un sorteo. Los premios están disponibles hasta agotar existencias.

Visite pwcva.gov/library para ver la lista de programas de este verano.

Reading Tracker 1 Square = 20 minutes

Prince William Library Foundation ,000 Books 1Before Kindergarten

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

Help support programs like 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.

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

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS PARTNERS

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PRINCE WILLIAM LIBRARY

Friends of Bull Run Regional Library The Friends of Central Library The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library Friends of the Gainesville Library Friends of the Manassas City Library Friends of the Montclair Community Library The Friends of Potomac Library

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SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS Burke & Herbert Bank F1 Cloud Solutions

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Interstate Moving, Relocation and Logistics Tru by Hilton Manassas

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS Club Z! Tutoring of Woodbridge Jeeva Clinical Trials Summer 2024

The Learning Experience, Woodbridge Palma Group Properties

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

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

Borrowing, Returns, Holds, and Renewals

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

Return your materials to any branch location or book drop.

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

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

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

PWPL does not charge fines for late items.

Patrons are still responsible for paying fees for lost or damaged items. Please be sure to pay your outstanding fees, as your account is suspended when fees on your account reach $20.00.

Digital Library

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

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

Your Library Offers So Much More!

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

Gainesville, and Potomac Libraries on a first-come, firstserved 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

Summer Scares

Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

July 1–31

Do you love reading horror books? Get ready to shiver with Summer Scares from July 1–31! Summer Scares is brought to you by the Horror Writers Association, which chooses nine books for middle-grade, teens, and adult readers to start you on a scary summer adventure.

Look for interactive horror book displays and submit reviews for spooky prize giveaways at participating libraries: Bull Run, Central, Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, Manassas City, Montclair, Nokesville, and Potomac.

KIDS

Haunted "Terror"ium: Haymarket Gainesville

Ages 8 and Up Monday, July 1, 6:00 p.m.

Create a haunted terrarium! We will provide various supplies; you provide spooky ideas and hauntings.

Halloween in July Story Trail: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Thursday, July 11, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Read "Trick or Treat Crankenstein" by Samantha Berger while walking outside together. Wear a costume, and at the end, you'll get a treat and craft. Come anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

*Summer Scares! with Clay McLeod Chapman: Haymarket Gainesville Young Adults/Adults Saturday, July 6, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Celebrate Summer Scares! with the 2024 spokesperson and acclaimed author Clay McLeod Chapman. Enjoy a Q&A chat with Chapman about all things Summer Scares! Stick around for spooky readings, an AMAstyle discussion, and a book raffle. Bring your books to have signed.

For more information, contact mmccleland@pwcgov.org.

YOUNG ADULTS

Three Sentence Horror Story: Central

Grades 9–12 July 1–31 Tell us a scary story in three sentences. The winner will receive a bundle of YA horror books. Enter if you dare!

Monster “Terror”-ium: Nokesville Grades 6–12 Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m.

Create a spooky scene in a jar and talk about your favorite scary stories.

Oh, the Horror! Game Night: Haymarket Gainesville Young Adults/Adults Monday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.

Gather to explore, play, and go down the dark and twisting path of Horror Games.

Some games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

ADULTS

*Summer Scares: Central, Potomac Adults July 1–31 Create a scary origami creature while supplies last and check out our terrifying book display.

Horror Trivia Night @ Great Mane Brewery Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for Horror Trivia Night at Great Mane Brewery! Test your knowledge as we go down the rabbit hole of all things scary.

Prizes will be awarded.

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Special Events

Adventure Begins I Spy: Dale City All Ages June 10–August 10 Adventure Begins with a special I Spy hunt at Dale City Library! Swing by and find all our hidden destinations to claim your prize.

Destinations will move every Monday.

Bobby G. Pets Grades K–5 Chinn Park: Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for an educational adventure to meet snakes, tortoises, bearded dragons, and other lizards with Bobby G. Pets!

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Master Gardeners Grades K–5 Potomac: Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Tuesday, June 11 11:00 a.m.

Independent Hill: Thursday, June 27 11:00 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

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

You don’t have to travel far to find adventures in nature in your neighborhood! Discover and learn how heroic bugs benefit the plants in our gardens, hosted by Extension Master Gardeners.

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Summer Kickoff with My Pet Alpaca: Central All Ages/Families Monday, June 10 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Join us for your first summer adventure and meet the crew from My Pet Alpaca petting zoo.

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*Dinosaurs with Dinoman All Ages

◆Chinn Park: Monday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Monday, June 10, 2:00 p.m.

Nokesville: Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Tuesday, June 11 2:00 p.m.

Independent Hill: Wednesday, June 12 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Wednesday, June 12, 2:00 p.m.

Lake Ridge: Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Thursday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.

Dinosaurs are coming! Yes–life-sized dinosaurs!

There will also be magic, props, and real dinosaur fossils. Dinoman and his raccoon sidekick, Reflex, will answer questions about when dinosaurs were here and how fossils are created.

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Community STEAM Day: Dumfries All Ages/Families Monday, June 10, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Do you want to spend time playing with STEAM tools at your local library? Are you interested in coding? Do you want to make some 3D art? Try out some fun tools supplied by your library.

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All Ages Bull Run: Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Nokesville: Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Prince William County Sheriff's Office will produce a plastic ID card with your child's photo and measurements. This card could be the key to assisting law enforcement agencies if a child ever goes missing.

Producing the card offers children a fun and positive experience interacting with law enforcement officers. The Sheriff's Office does not retain the information to protect the family's privacy.

Pigeon Appreciation Day: Bull Run All Ages Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for our third annual celebration of our favorite cranky feathered friend, Mo Willem’s Pigeon! We’ll hear stories and songs followed by a craft.

Bar C Ranch Barnyard Petting Zoo: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Friday, June 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Spend the afternoon petting (and maybe even feeding!) some barnyard animals from a local farm.

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

KIDS and FAMILIES Special Events

Mobile STEM Lab All Ages Bull Run: Friday, June 14, 1:00 p.m.

Central: Friday, June 21, 1:00 p.m.

Manassas City: Saturday, June 29, 11:00 a.m.

Nokesville: Friday, July 5, 11:00 a.m.

Chinn Park: Friday, July 12, 1:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Friday, July 26 1:00 p.m.

Montclair: Saturday, August 3, 11:00 a.m.

Dale City: Friday, August 9, 11:00 a.m.

Dumfries: Wednesday, August 7, 1:00 p.m.

Potomac: Saturday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.

Explore fun stations featuring games and activities from our Mobile STEM Lab.

*Summer Reading Kickoff Extravaganza: Montclair All Ages/Families Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Start your summer reading adventure by visiting a petting farm with chicks, ducks, bunnies, sheep, goats, and a pony! Sign up for Summer Reading and enjoy a delicious frozen treat from the ice cream truck while supplies last. Visit the chill zone to cool off, meet and greet therapy dogs from K-9 Caring Angels, and color the collaborative mural.

Zumbini Ages 6–36 Months Dale City: Select Saturdays,10:30 a.m.

June 15, July 6, August 3 Haymarket Gainesville: Select Saturdays 10:30 a.m.

June 22, July 13, July 27 Dumfries: Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 29, July 20, August 10 Lake Ridge: Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

Zumbini is an early childhood education program that uses music and movement to promote cognitive, social, fine and gross motor skills, and emotional development while creating the ultimate bonding experience. Registration required.

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Past and Present with the Marine Museum Grades K–5 Lake Ridge: Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.

Dumfries: Monday, June 24, 11:00 a.m.

Central: Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Friday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.

Bull Run: Monday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

History comes alive in this fun interactive trunk show, where you’ll learn what it was like being a Marine during the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil Wars.

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Water Wonders All Ages Montclair: Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Nokesville: Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, July 8 10:30 a.m.

Central: Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Independent Hill: Thursday, July 25 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Thursday, August 1, 2:00 p.m.

Dive into a captivating journey through engaging storytelling centered around water conservation and sustainability with the Water Wonders Program, an initiative of the Prince William County Service Authority.

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Creepy Crawly Critters

◆Haymarket Gainesville:

Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Manassas City: Friday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Friday, July 5, 10:30 a.m.

Independent Hill: Friday, July 12 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Friday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.

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

Dumfries: Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Friday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.

Get an up close and personal encounter with local bugs, thanks to Prince William County’s Mosquito and Forest Pest Management. Enjoy different stations and learn more about our creepy crawly critters.

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

Special Events

Summer Solstice Bubblepalooza: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the first day of summer with some outdoor fun with bubbles, stories, and sidewalk chalk in the garden, weather permitting.

Model Railroad: Northern VA NTRACK Club Central: Saturday, June 22, All Day Manassas City: Saturday, July 20 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, August 24, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

This fun and educational program shares information about railroad history and model railroading. See an amazing model railroad, meet NTRACK Club members, and learn about trains in this interactive display.

*Rock Painting: Potomac All Ages/Families Monday, June 24, 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a fun time painting rocks! You can take your rock home or add it to our rock garden. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

*Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon and Friends All Ages

◆Chinn Park: Wednesday, June 26, 10:30

Stroller Strides

Hawaiiana

Chinn Park: Ages 6–24 Months Select Mondays, 10:00 a.m.

June 17, July 1, July 8, July 22 August 5 Stroller Strides is a Mommy & Me fitness class that integrates songs, rhymes, letters, and numbers to keep the littles entertained while mama works out. This program offers totalbody functional fitness to support motherhood. Registration required.

Haymarket Gainesville: All Ages/Families Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

June 21, July 26 Join us for a fun 60-minute Stroller Strides class for moms with kiddos in tow, brought to us by Fit4mom. Get in a total-body conditioning workout of strength training, cardio, and core restoration while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities, and fun! Stick around and enjoy a story, craft, and treats.

All Ages Lake Ridge: Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Join Kinikia as she performs traditional and modern Hula (Kahiko and 'Auana) and other Polynesian dances.

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*Sing Books with Emily Ages 3–6 Nokesville: Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Tuesday, June 18, 2:00 p.m.

Dumfries: Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 p.m.

Potomac: Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. *Independent Hill: Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time of songs made into picture books or singalong posters. Emily's singing is accompanied by sing-along instrumental tracks, one of Emily's ukuleles, or other silly instruments.

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Potomac: Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.

Join Parents' Choice Award winner Mr. Jon for a concert for the whole family. Mr. Jon and his silly friend George the Monkey will entertain you using songs, rhymes, books, and puppets.

Guitar Sing-Along All Ages Bull Run: Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.

Dale City: Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Thursday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.

Dumfries: Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Friday, June 28, 2:00 p.m.

Join Jerry and Chet for a fun musical program to sing along to.

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*Taylor Swift Party: Chinn Park Grades 3–12 Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.

Attention tweens and teens. We're in our Library Era! All young Swifties are welcome to join us for an hour of Taylor Swift-themed crafts, activities, and music.

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

KIDS and FAMILIES Special Events

*Ferrets and Friends Grades K–5 Nokesville (Rainforest): Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville (Around the World): Monday, July 8, 2:00 p.m.

Lake Ridge (Around the World): Saturday, July 20 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run (Rainforest): Saturday, July 20, 2:00 p.m.

Potomac (What's in My Backyard?): Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park (What's in My Backyard?): Monday, July 29 2:00 p.m.

Meet animals from various ecosystems, some far and some right in your backyard! Themes are listed by hosting branches.

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Clown School Grades K–5 Chinn Park: Monday, July 8, 2:00 p.m.

Central: Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.

Learn about how to clown with professionals! We’ll do stories, demonstrations, and hands-on learning of tricks.

Balloons will be provided while supplies last.

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project All Ages Potomac: Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Nokesville: Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Thursday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.

The Onyx Project presents a series of musical experiences perfect for kids this summer. Meet local musicians and enjoy making some sweet music of your own!

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*Aspen Black, the Singing Cowgirl All Ages Lake Ridge: Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.

Join singing cowgirl Aspen Black for a fun interactive hour of music.

The Life of an Aluminum Can Ages 3–6 Chinn Park: Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a story time that celebrates the life cycle of an aluminum can, presented by Keep Prince William Beautiful. Please bring empty aluminum cans.

*Paint, Family, Paint!: Potomac Grades K–5 Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

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

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Tape Town!: Bull Run Ages 2–6 Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Bring your favorite vehicle for an interactive adventure through our temporary town. Get your license and drive along masking tape “streets” to the post office, car wash, and–of course–the library! We’ll provide extra cars.

*Live-Action Oregon Trail: Potomac Ages 8 and Up Friday, July 12, 2:30 p.m.

Use some of the skills you would have needed to survive at our live-action Oregon Trail simulation! All supplies are provided, and 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.

Sidewalk Chalk Day: Central All Ages/Families Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.

Decorate our sidewalk with colorful chalk! Create a piece of art to take home.

When you’re done, come pot a plant with the Centennial Garden Club while supplies last.

Freedom Museum Trunk Show with B-25 Bomber: Manassas City All Ages Saturday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about local military heroes through artifacts and source documents.

Make a postcard to be sent to an active service member with other gifts, and see an actual B-25 bomber!

*Beowulf T. Wonderbunny All Ages

◆Chinn Park: Monday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. ◆Haymarket Gainesville: Monday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

Lake Ridge: Tuesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, July 16, 2:00 p.m.

Independent Hill: Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Central: Wednesday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.

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

Tom Lilly and Beowulf T. Wonderbunny will visit with their "Books Are a Blast" family audience comedy-magic show.

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

Special Events

Harp Performance: Central All Ages Saturday, July 27, 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy an eclectic concert from Meghan and Alex featuring covers by artists such as Van Morrison, Journey, and Eva Cassidy, music inspired by Outlander, and original songs.

National Night Out Police Story Time All Ages Chinn Park: Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Dale City: Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries: Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Thursday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.

Nokesville: Friday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.

Help us celebrate National Night Out all month long with a story time that promotes neighborhood camaraderie with members of the Prince William County Police Department.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Wednesday, June 26 Bring your favorite plushie friend to the library for a sleepover by 6:00 p.m.–animals only! They will have fun all night in the library and will be ready for you to pick them up the next morning with some photos of the fun they had with their new friends. Registration required.

*Make a Mess Day: Potomac *Wildlife Center All Ages Manassas City: Tuesday, July 23 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 p.m.

Dale City: Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Thursday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.

Central: Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Tuesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Tuesday, July 30 4:30 p.m.

Meet non-releasable wildlife ambassadors and discuss native species with experts from the Wildlife Center of Virginia!

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Master Gardeners Ages 3–6 Central: Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Thursday, August 8 10:30 a.m.

You don’t have to travel far to find amazing adventures in nature in your neighborhood—come discover and learn how heroic bugs benefit the plants in our gardens, hosted by Extension Master Gardeners.

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*The BugMan All Ages

◆Montclair: Wednesday, July 24

10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Wednesday, July 24 2:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.

Ryan “The BugMan” will show hundreds of incredible bugs and insects from around the world and share his adventures while searching for many of those same creatures.

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*Talewise: Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure Grades K–5 Potomac: Thursday, July 25 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Thursday, July 25 2:00 p.m.

Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep in the jungle! Help the performer act out the tale as we use the events in the story to explore science concepts.

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Ages 3–6 Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

Join us on our back patio to celebrate all things slimy and gooey! Make sure to dress appropriately, as you may get messy. Siblings welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Survival Scenarios: Bull Run Ages 8–12 Friday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.

Could you survive if your plane crashed in the woods or if you were lost at sea? Complete a series of survival quizzes for a chance to win a prize.

*Oreo Taste Test: Potomac All Ages/Families Saturday, August 3, 3:00 p.m.

Can you guess the Oreo flavors? Try some classic and bizarre flavors. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

School Bus Visit: Haymarket Gainesville Pre-K/Families Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

This program will serve as a time to get children comfortable with the school bus and ready for their first day of school. Enjoy a school-themed story time followed by a tour of a school bus! First come, first served until capacity is reached.

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

KIDS and FAMILIES Story Times and Ongoing Events

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

Baby Story Time

Toddler Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Montclair: 10:30 a.m.

June 18, July 16

Wednesdays

Ages 6–24 Months

Thursdays Bull Run: Select Thursdays 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18–36 Months, Siblings Welcome

Ages 3–6

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

Bull Run: Select Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Central: 10:30 a.m.

June 12 July 3, 17, 31 August 7 Join us for 30 minutes of books, music, movement, play, and community. Siblings welcome.

Thursdays Manassas City: 11:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Montclair: Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 12, 26, July 10, August 7

Thursdays Central: 10:30 a.m.

June 20, August 1 Join us for stories, songs, and more!

Siblings welcome.

Special Story Times Summer Reading Story Time: Chinn Park All Ages Select Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 12, July 3, 24 First come, first served until capacity is reached.

*STEAM Stories–Robots: Potomac Grades K–5 Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about robots, and then build one of your own! First come, first served until capacity is reached.

*STEAM Stories–Build a Compass: Potomac Grades K–5 Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Join us to read stories about adventure and create your very own compass! First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Family Story Time @ the Manassas Museum: Manassas City Wednesday, June 5, 11:00 a.m.

Ages 3–6 Join us for this special story time hosted at the Manassas Museum. Enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, stories, and a craft as we celebrate Manassas' African American history and learn about local Black heroes.

Story Times are weekly unless indicated otherwise.

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

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes

Family Story Time: Dumfries

Find the Treasure Story Time

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

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

Ages 3–6 Haymarket Gainesville: Tuesday, July 2 10:30 a.m.

Potomac: Wednesday, July 3, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Ridge: Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

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

Nokesville: Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run: Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Independent Hill: Wednesday, July 31 10:30 a.m.

Central: Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.

Chinn Park: Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.

This story time is full of treasure! Enjoy exciting stories, songs, and rhymes, then pan for gold.

Music and Motion

Funded by The Friends of the Library

before the program starts.

Story Times and Ongoing Events

*Baby Play Time Extravaganza: Potomac Ages 6–24 Months Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 6, July 11, August 1 Babies and caregivers are welcome to come to our play hour, where stations of toys and activities are available to participate. Stroller parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.

First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Family Story Time: Potomac Ages 2–6 Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

June 10, 17, 24, July 15, August 5 The June 24 program will be a music-themed story time with instrument play time, and it may be loud! Please keep your child’s needs and preferences in mind when deciding whether to attend.

Pajama Story Time: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays 7:00–7:30 p.m.

June 12, July 10, August 7 Join us in the story time circle for bedtime stories and songs. Pajamas and stuffed animals are highly recommended.

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Family Story Time: Haymarket Gainesville All Ages/Families Select Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

July 3, 17, 24, 31 Join us for stories, songs, and playtime.

Family Story Time: Central

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

July 3, 10,17 August 7

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

June 13, August 8 Join us in Central’s community room for songs and dancing that will get the extra wiggles out.

Chinn Park All Ages Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

June 21, July 5 Join us for songs, dancing, and lots of movement. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

All Ages/Families Saturday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.

Bedtime Story Time: Central All Ages/Families Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.

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

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

KIDS and FAMILIES Story Times and Ongoing Events

Spanish Story Times Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español: Bull Run Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Features stories and songs in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana.

Una hora de cuentos especial: Introduciendo cuentos y canciones en Español presentados por la Señora Roxana.

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

June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5 Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español features stories and songs in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana. 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.

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

June 12, July 10, August 7 Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español features stories and songs in Spanish presented by Ms. Roxana. For all ages.

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

June 24, July 22 Come to Chinn Park Library for stories and songs in Spanish with Ms. Roxana. Una hora de cuentos especial: Introduciendo cuentos y canciones en Español. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

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

June 26, July 10, August 14 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.

*La Hora del Cuento en Español: Manassas City Ages 18–36 Months Viernes, 11:00 a.m. junio 28, julio 26, agosto 23 Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

June 28, July 26, August 23 Acompáñenos a la hora del cuento y fomente en sus pequeños el interés por la lectura en español, a través de cuentos y canciones. Al finalizar habrá 30 minutos de juego libre / Join us for a story time that promotes early literacy in Spanish through singing and storytelling. Afterwards there will be a 30-minute open play session.

Reading to Dogs 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

Independent Hill

Select Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.

June 12, July 17

Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

June 10, 24 July 8, 22 August 12 Drop in; register at desk.

Central Select Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.

June 12, July 10, August 7

Dale City All Ages Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Dumfries Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

June 17, July 22, August 19

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

July 6, August 3 Drop in; register at the children’s desk.

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

June 15, July 13, August 17

*Manassas City Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 15, July 20, August 17

Montclair Select Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

June 5, July 10, August 7

Nokesville First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 1, July 6, August 3

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◆Tokens will be handed out 30 minutes before the program starts.

Crafts and Activities

*Little Makers Art Workshop: Central Ages 3–12 Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

June 17: Picture Book Inspired Collage Art July 15: DIY Books August 5: Beach Art Little Makers: Workshops are designed for young children to nurture creativity, imagination, and self-expression through art. Registration required.

Crafternoon: Dumfries All Ages/Families Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Do you feel like doing a bit of crafting? Stop in the library, take a break, and let your creativity out while supplies last.

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

June 1, 22, July 6, 27, August 3, 24 Exchange jigsaw puzzles with other enthusiasts. Discuss how to frame puzzles and assemble puzzles as well.

STEAM Take and Makes: Dumfries *Take and Make Craft Kits: Chinn Park All Ages Mondays Every Monday during Summer Reading, a new craft kit will be available to take home and make while supplies last.

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

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

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

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

June 11, July 9, August 6 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.

Pokémon Club: Haymarket Gainesville Grades K–12 Second and Fourth Mondays 5:30 p.m.

June 10, 24, July 8, 22 Pokémon TCG collectors, main console and Go players are welcome to join, battle, and trade with other Poké fans! Free Pokémon cards will be given to participants while supplies last.

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

June 14, July 12, August 9 Breathing exercises, poses, music, and story time will guide you through a fun time together.

Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

All Ages/Families June 3–8, July 1–6, August 5–10 Take home a STEAM-based craft to build and learn from while supplies last.

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

June 20, July 18, August 15 Join the adventure and explore a sensory wonderland!

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

Movement Mondays for Families: Montclair All Ages/Families Second Mondays, 3:00 p.m.

June 10, July 8, August 12 Looking for a creative and fun way to get the whole family moving? Face off with your neighbors in Nintendo Switch Sports and other motion-centered gaming!

Seasonal Take and Makes for Kids: Lake Ridge Grades K–5 Select Fridays June 21, July 19, August 16 Drop by Lake Ridge Library each month to see what fun take and make craft kits we have available while supplies last.

*Family Fun Fridays: Montclair Ages 3–12 Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

June 21, July 5, 19, August 2 Friyay means fun for the family at Montclair Library!

Children ages nine and up can come to the children's department to do a special summer craft with a librarian, while children ages three to eight enjoy a special story time.

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KIDS and FAMILIES

Crafts and Activities

LEGO LEGO CLUBS CL UBS ®

Bull Run Maker Faire & Friends Craft Market: Bull Run All Ages/Families Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Bull Run Library Maker Faire & Friends Craft Market promises to be a festive day, with activities and opportunities for our community to celebrate the joy of art and making. The event will include maker demonstrations and activities, a book sale, animals for petting, a Guild and Master Craft Demonstration Hall, PWPL Mobile Library, a Repair Café, and our Friends Craft Market.

Crafternoon: Flashlight Hunting: Bull Run Grades K–5 Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 p.m.

Create a nighttime nature scene and explore it with a paper flashlight.

*Tween Hour of Code Crossover Event Ages 8–12 Central Studio 8601: Tuesday, June 25 2:00 p.m.

Manassas City: Tuesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.

Welcome to the Tween Hour of Code Crossover Event. Learn the basics of computer programming and coding online and unplugged. No coding experience required. Registration required.

Summer Crafts for Kids: Nokesville Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

June 25, July 23, August 27 Come in and make a summer craft while supplies last.

*Saturday STEAM Stations: Montclair Grades K–5 with Caregiver Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

June 29, July 27 Stop summer slide in its tracks and enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities at our STEAM Stations. Drop in anytime to try something new in a relaxed environment.

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Summer Scavenger Hunt: Lake Ridge All Ages July 1–13 Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with a scavenger hunt at the library! Cool off in the air conditioning as you hunt around for summer-themed items. Once you find all 13, you will be rewarded with a prize!

Art Attack! Summer Fun!: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Celebrate summer with Bad Art! Join us for a morning of creative fun and silliness as we let our inner artists create art without high expectations. Drop in and make something while you're waiting to read to the therapy dogs.

Crafternoon: Glowing Campfires: Bull Run Grades K–5 Tuesday, July 23, 4:30 p.m.

Create a mini indoor campfire that really glows!

Montclair Library Summer Garden Club: Montclair All Ages Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

July 25, August 1, 8 Join us to see and learn about what’s growing in the library garden. Help maintain native plants and promote pollination. No experience required.

Registration required.

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

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

July 2, 30

Central Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 11, July 23, August 6

Dale City Ages 6 and Up Saturday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Dumfries Ages 5–12 Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.

June 28, July 26, August 23

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

June 4, July 2, August 6

Montclair Grades K–5 Select Saturdays, 3:00 p.m.

June 22, July 13

AIM Fitness Friday Bingo: Lake Ridge

Nokesville

All Ages/Families July 26–August 9 Come by Lake Ridge Library and grab our Fitness Bingo Card! Created in partnership with AIM Human Performance, this card will get you moving with summer fitness activities, and keep you informed with educational YouTube videos filmed on-site at Lake Ridge Library. Turn in your card before August 9 for a chance to win a prize!

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

June 26, July 24, August 28

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Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

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

June 6, 27, July 25, August 1, 22 Grab your sword, spell components, and bag of holding to play Dungeons & Dragons with us! Whether you’re new to the game or a hardened veteran, join our virtual campaign over Webex.

*Creative Arts Contest: Chinn Park June 10–September 15 Submit poetry, short stories, or art in any medium. There will be prizes in each category for middle and high school students, and one grand prize winner will be chosen! Read full competition rules at pwcva.gov/library. The deadline for entries is Sunday, September 15.

Escape with Pippa Park Grades 6–8 Bull Run: Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 p.m.

Potomac: Friday, June 14, 1:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Monday, June 17, 1:00 p.m.

Manassas City: Tuesday, June 18, 1:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Friday, June 21 1:00 p.m.

Montclair: Monday, June 24, 1:00 p.m.

Lake Ridge: Tuesday, June 25, 1:00 p.m.

Central: Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 p.m.

Navigate Pippa’s homework folder of clues working together to unlock her basketball and ESCAPE her bedROOM. Registration required.

Splatter Paint Room Manassas City: Tuesday, June 11, 3:00 p.m.

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

Haymarket Gainesville: Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.

Decorate pottery made in the Splatter Paint studio. Pick up your finished pieces from the library two weeks later. Registration required.

*Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Manassas City Grades 9-12 Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

June 12, July 10, 24, August 7 Gear up your inner adventurer with our Dungeons & Dragons for Teens program! Beginners and experts alike are welcome and encouraged. Dice, pencils, and character sheets will be provided.

Registration required.

*Laser Tag: Chinn Park Thursday, June 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

After the library closes, you get the place to yourself to play laser tag! Registration required. Visit our Online Events Calendar to register starting May 30. Parents will need to fill out a permission form before the teen’s entry into the program.

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Maker Mondays: Crafting with Pride: Bull Run Monday, June 14, 5:00 p.m.

Get ready for festival season by making a colorful beaded bracelet, tassel keychain, or decorative pin.

*Game On: Chinn Park Select Tuesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16 Challenge other teens in various board games and video games in our Teen Space.

Past and Present with the Marine Museum: Dale City Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

Explore the history of America in this interactive program as you go through life as a Marine from the Colonial Era through the 1970s.

Maker Mondays: Mini Moss Walls: Bull Run Monday, July 1, 5:00 p.m.

Create framed art using preserved moss and other natural elements.

Perfect Match: Chinn Park, Haymarket Gainesville, Montclair, Potomac July 1–12 Don’t judge a book by its cover! Visit select libraries and choose your book date by its genre and opening line.

Each wrapped book has a book review form inside. After reading the book, turn in your book review by August 1 to enter to win a $25 gift card.

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3D Printer Design– Personalized Name Keychains: Manassas City Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.

Make a customized name keychain using the free website TinkerCAD. We will work on resizing, combining, and removing sections of a simple shape to create 3D designs.

Registration required.

*Retro Recess: Potomac Saturday, July 13, 2:00 p.m.

Do you miss the fun activities you used to do as a little kid?

Enjoy Mario Kart, hopscotch, bubbles, jumping rope, and more. THIS IS A TEEN-ONLY EVENT! Please, no younger siblings.

Stipple Art: Chinn Park Monday, June 24, 2:00 p.m.

Try your hand at stipple painting!

This unique and fun technique allows you to create artwork by creatively placing many colorful dots to form one cohesive design. Registration required.

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YOUNG ADULTS Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: Montclair Group A: Select Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.

July 17, August 14 Group B: Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

July 9, August 6 We’ll be playing an ongoing adventure using 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons.

Your Dungeon Master will explain the rules, guide you through character creation, and then unleash you upon the Forgotten Realms to find your fortune or meet your fate. Dice, pencils, and character sheets will be provided. Registration required. Please register for Group A or Group B, but not both

*Teen Cupcake Challenge: Chinn Park Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 p.m.

Decorate a cupcake using inspiration from this summer's theme, "Adventure Begins at Your Library." One winner will be chosen.

Everyone will get to eat their creations.

Cupcakes and decorating supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Maker Mondays: Faux Insect Taxidermy: Bull Run Monday, July 29, 5:00 p.m.

Create a creepy, crawly wall decoration using bug toys.

Toilet Paper Olympics: Chinn Park Wednesday, July 31, 2:00 p.m.

Think you're handy with a roll of toilet paper? Find out at the Toilet Paper Olympics.

*Human Battleship: Potomac Wednesday, July 31, 4:00 p.m.

Join us on our patio for a game of Human Battleship with water balloons! Please wear clothes and shoes that can get wet—this isn’t a water balloon fight, but getting splashed will be likely. Rain date: Wednesday, August 7.

Teen Oreo Taste Test: Chinn Park

*Teen Tie-Dye Tuesdays: Montclair Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

June 25, July 23 Tackle a terrific tie-dye treasure to brighten up your Tuesday! Join other teens as we create trippy tile art on June 18 and tenaciously twisted tie-dye totes on July 16. All materials provided. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Bunny Cuddle: Haymarket Gainesville Monday, July 1, 4:00 p.m.

Spend some relaxing time cuddling with some bunnies from My Pet Alpaca.

Teen Ukulele Adventure–Aspen Black, the Singing Cowgirl: Haymarket Gainesville Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.

Join singing cowgirl Aspen Black for a fun interactive hour of music.

Tuesday, August 6, 2:00 p.m.

We'll taste test different kinds of Oreos and determine the best tasting. Are the original Oreos the best, or will a new flavor become the champion?

Sewing Craft for Teens: Haymarket Gainesville Tuesday, August 6, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn quilting or learn something new? Join a local quilter to make your own pillowcase. Registration required.

Maker Mondays: Creative Tarot: Bull Run Monday, July 15, 5:00 p.m.

Learn about the symbols and meanings in tarot cards and create your own for entertainment purposes only.

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YOUNG ADULTS Teen Advisory Groups TAG Makers–Summer Edition: Central Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

June 11, July 16, August 13 Summertime is FUN time for TAG Makers! Join us for special events in Studio 8601 and outside on Central Green. Collect those needed volunteen hours while catching some rays and crafting new skills.

*Teen Advisory Group: Take Action!

Kickoff Party: Manassas City Wednesday, August 21, 4:30 p.m.

Come to our Teen Advisory Group Kickoff Party and Open House. Learn about TAG, how to join, and more.

Snacks will be provided.

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Grades 6–12 unless stated otherwise

Young Adults and Adults Financial Planning for College: Bull Run Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m.

Learn about paying for college, from FAFSA to grants and loans.

Which PWC Park is Your Favorite and Why?: Potomac June 1–29 During June, come into the Potomac Library, fill out the entry form, and tell us which park in Prince William County is your favorite and what you like most about it. We will have a random drawing to pick the winner of a PWC Parks and Recreation bag of goodies.

Knightly Knits and Crafty Crochets: Independent Hill Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 1, 8, 15, 22 August 3, 10, 17, 24 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 necessary. Hooks, needles, and yarn provided.

Registration requested, but not required.

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*DIY Dry Erase Board: Potomac Saturday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

Make your own dry erase board using the materials provided. Registration required.

Escape the Mummy’s Curse– The Mummy-Inspired Escape Room: Montclair Friday, August 9, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of everyone’s favorite 90s movie, “The Mummy,” with an adventure through our movie-inspired escape room.

Return the Book of the Dead to its resting place and escape the tomb before it’s too late!

Registration required.

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MAKERSPACES Embroidery Club

Adults Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

June 14, July 12, August 9 Join the Embroidery Club in the makespace for a morning of SEWcializing. Bring a project to work on or learn using a makerspace starter kit. Staff will also offer a needlework project, challenge, or stitch tutorial. This season, we will be working on Sashiko stitching patterns. Registration required.

Bull Run Ukulele Players Grades 11–12/Adults Select Fridays, 1:00 p.m.

June 7, 21 July 5, 19 August 2, 16 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 five ukuleles for use if you do not have one. Registration required.

Cricut 101 Grades 11–12/Adults Thursday, July 11, 11:00 a.m.

Learn the basics of using the Cricut machine and the Design Space software at our Cricut 101 class.

We have a range of project kits ready for you to learn different ways to make on this amazing machine. Registration required. One project per registration.

Yarn On Grades 11–12/Adults Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20 Join other fiber enthusiasts as we unravel a few balls of yarn and start a project. Don't let being a beginner stop you! There are plenty of yarn crafters to help you on your journey of learning.

Registration requested.

Embroidery Machine 101 Grades 11–12/Adults Thursday, August 22, 11:00 a.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to use the embroidery machine but don't know where to start? Sign up for this absolute beginner class and walk away with a completed project and new ideas. Registration required.

Art Night Grades 11–12/Adults Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 11, July 9, August 13 All skill levels are welcome at this fun, low-key night out with art. Try some new mediums, materials, and skills as you follow along with the guided project. Registration required.

June: Portraits July: Landscapes August: Still Life

Worldwide Knit in Public Day Grades 11–12/Adults Saturday, June 8, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Let’s celebrate International Knit in Public Day together! Bring your own project if you are already working on something or take a lesson from experienced knitters if you are new to needles and yarn. Registration required.

*Glowforge 101 Adults Saturday, June 1 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Learn how to use the Glowforge. We have introductory projects to show you! Don’t worry if you miss a spot in the class – make an appointment and we’ll help you make one of our projects. Registration required.

Sewing 101 Grades 11–12/Adults Saturday, July 25, 11:00 a.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to sew but don't know where to start? Sign up for this absolute beginner sewing class and we'll have you knowing 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.

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MAKERSPACES Hold Me Back! Beaded Hair Combs Young Adults/Adults Wednesday, July 17, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Drop into Studio 8601 and decorate a French side comb. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques and take home a stunning beaded hair piece. First come, first seated, and all materials will be provided.

Create a Personal Painting Canvas–A Glowforge Drop-In Program Young Adults/Adults Saturday, August 3, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Choose from a selection of images and use the Studio 8601 Glowforge to score an outline on a 5x5 canvas to paint at home.

Make a Marbled Jewelry Dish Picture Pins–Personalized Photo Pins Young Adults/Adults Saturday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Bring a favorite photo or image to Central Library’s makerspace on our Open Studio Saturday to make a pin or magnet with our new 2.25” button maker! Your photo or image should be about two inches wide. All other materials will be provided while supplies last. Limit two pieces per patron.

Adults Wednesday, August 14, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Use colored polymer clay to fashion a small dish for your favorite trinkets. After baking, we’ll gild the edges with gold or silver paint for a one-of-a-kind memento or gift. First come, first seated, and all materials will be provided.

Easy-Sew Fabric Bookmarks Adults Thursday, June 13, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Don’t dog-ear those book pages, but don’t lose your place! In this easy beginning-sewer program, you can make a clever corner bookmark out of fun, unique fabrics. First come, first seated, and all materials will be provided.

A Rainbow of Possibility Grades 6–12 Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m.

Choose your colors to craft your own rainbow you can take wherever you roam. It’s “knot” difficult to do! Join us in Studio 8601 for this prismatic experience. Registration required.

Five-Alarm Fiber Arts Clinic Adults Select Thursdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 27 July 11, 25 August 8, 22 Do you need help with a sewing, knitting, or crochet project? Have you always wanted to learn to knit, crochet, or sew? Email libcemakerspace@pwcgov.org to make an appointment with our fiber arts expert for oneon-one help or instruction.

Creative Corner Art Series–How to Assemble an Art Canvas Grades 6–12 Monday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

Learn new crafting techniques and walk away with art that will brighten your summer.

Registration required.

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Summer 2024

*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. *Adventurers’ Book Club: Manassas City Ages 8–12 Select Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.

June 25, July 16 Join this adventure-packed book club as we read and discuss “Minecraft Volume 1” and “Wings of Fire: The Graphic Novel (The Dragonet Prophecy).” The discussion will be followed with an activity related to the book.

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

June 5, July 5, August 7 Do you like suspenseful plot-driven novels full of twists and turns and dark, engrossing details? Join the book group devoted entirely to page-turning tension.

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

June 11, July 9, August 13 This hybrid book group meets to discuss titles from popular literature.

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

June 12, July 17, August 21 The Central Reads book discussion group meets to discuss titles selected from contemporary and historical fiction.

Occasionally, a nonfiction work will be selected.

African American Book Group: Potomac Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.

This book club is dedicated to reading books by and about the African American experience.

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

June 6, August 1 Books and beer pair perfectly in this beer book club hosted by Great Mane Brewery and Prince William Public Libraries. If you like to read and discuss books, especially over a cold pint of beer with friends, this club for you. For more information, contact jhines2@pwcgov.org or visit the brewery Facebook events page.

@ Cedar Run Brewery Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 12, July 10, August 14 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.

June 13, July 11, August 8 Join us for fun discussions and wonderful brews at Doug’s Deli & Taproom, 9366 Main Street, Manassas, VA.

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

June 11, July 9, August 13 Books on Tap meets at Brew Republic Bierwerks, 15201 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge, VA. Email jrader@pwcgov.org or call 703792-8330 for more information.

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

June 27, July 25, August 22 Join us as we enjoy delicious craft beer and discuss contemporary and classic fiction titles. For more information, please contact jhendrix@pwcgov.org or visit the Brewery’s Facebook events page.

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

June 26, July 17, August 21 Join us at Sinistral Brewing Company in Manassas for books and brews! Sinistral Brewing Company is located at 9419 Main St., Manassas, VA 20110.

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

Saturday Sleuthing Club: Montclair Select Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

June 29, July 27, August 24 Join fellow true crime fanatics for a monthly book club where we’ll read and talk about the latest in true crime.

*Chinn Park Chats: Chinn Park

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

June 17, August 19 This group reads titles from popular literature.

Bring your lunch and join us! We will not meet in July.

Second Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

June 13, July 11, August 8 We read an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction, including bestsellers, literary fiction, award winners, classics, and multicultural works. If you are interested in joining this book group, contact mkitiyakara@pwcgov.org.

*Once Upon a Crime: Montclair

*Science Fiction Book Discussion Group: Central

ELL Book Club: Virtual

Third Saturdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 15, July 20, August 17 The Science Fiction discussion group meets to share impressions of a classic or new speculative fiction title. As the titles vary, so do the discussions. Join us to debate whether the science would fly or if the editor took a nap.

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Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

June 17, July 15, August 19 Attention all sleuths! Join us for a mystery book discussion. There will be a bit of mystery, murder, and mayhem. For selections, visit the Online Events Calendar on pwcva.gov/library.

Third Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

June 20, July 18, August 15 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. Registration required.

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Never Too Old Book Club: Virtual Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 20, July 18, August 15 This is a young adult (YA) book club for adults–because you're never too old to enjoy YA! Join us each month virtually as we discuss a different YA book.

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

June 24, July 29, August 26 It’s all about location! We will read a variety of genres, but the setting will be in the British Isles. New members are always welcome.

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

June 24, July 22, August 26 We meet to discuss and compare 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 email mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

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BOOK CLUBS

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

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

June 24, July 29, August 26 Join us “lakeside” as we meet at restaurants in Tackett’s Mill to chat about an eclectic assortment of titles this summer. Whether you love graphic novels, historical fiction, or tales of lighthearted fantasy, we offer something for everyone! Chat with a staff member for further details.

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

June 24, July 29, August 26 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, visit pwcva.gov/library or contact mmccleland@pwcgov.org.

Cup of Cozy Mysteries @ Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee Fourth Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

June 25, July 23, August 27 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.

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

June 25, July 30, August 27 This book group reads and discusses a variety of current and contemporary bestsellers. If you are interested in joining this book group, contact sparker2@pwcgov.org.

Historical (Fiction) Book Discussion: Potomac Select Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

July 17, August 21 Historical (Fiction) book discussion group reads mainly historical fiction with the occasional historical nonfiction book.

Discussion Groups Podcast Discussion Group: Virtual

Literacy Volunteers of America Prince William County

Last Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 27, July 25, August 29 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

BOOK SALES Friends of Montclair Library Book Sale

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

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Thursday, May 30, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Members Only Preview Sale Friday, May 31, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

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

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ADULTS

Special and Ongoing Events

Summer Mocktails: Virtual Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.

Kick off summer with a fun, virtual mixology session! Whether you mix and sip along with the group online or watch the class for a later event, we welcome newcomers. You will receive an ingredients list and instructions by email ahead of the program. Registration required.

Baby Massage for Parents: Central Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Learn baby massage techniques, benefits, and best practices by following a demonstration on a doll and practicing with your baby or doll. Please bring a small blanket to place on the floor. You'll also receive a free baby massage guide to keep. Registration required.

Growing Green with Master Gardeners Potomac: Saturday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m.

Montclair: Wednesday, July 17, 1:00 p.m.

Chinn Park: Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m.

Create your own sustainable vegetable source! Learn vegetable gardening tips and talk with Master Gardeners.

Registration required.

Seals on Wheels Dumfries: Saturday, June 15 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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

Central: Saturday, August 17 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Seals on Wheels is a fully mobile service center that makes the Circuit Court Clerk's Office services more accessible and convenient to residents.

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Central Monday, June 17, 1:30–6:30 p.m.

Give the gift of life by donating blood at your library. Please register online at www.redcross.org and search by zip code 20110 or contact 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule your life-saving donation.

American Journeys Multimedia Concert –Aspen Black, the Singing Cowgirl: Montclair Thursday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.

Join singing cowgirl Aspen Black for a fun interactive hour of music.

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Writers’ Corner

Writers’ Room: Montclair

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

July 10, August 14 Join a monthly forum and share your work with fellow writers. Receive and contribute constructive criticism. Try writing with fun prompts and in new genres and styles.

Registration required.

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

June 18, July 16, August 20 Discuss how to develop storylines, create characters 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 sparker2@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

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Prompts, Poems, and a Book of Pockets: Haymarket Gainesville

Young/Adults Saturday, June 15 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Enjoy fun and thoughtful prompts from the instructor to encourage playful word and phrase use. We will also get crafty and make a book of pockets. Each pocket will have a special card or tag, and we will write poems based on the words we gather. Registration required.

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ADULTS

Special and Ongoing Events

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

The Doc Conrad Emsemble: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, July 20, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Spend a warm summer afternoon listening to cool jazz standards, Latin, and pop songs played for you by local favorite, The Doc Conrad Ensemble!

Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks: Virtual Sunday, August 4, All Day Join Heather at youtube.com/PrinceWilliamPublicLibraries as they make a lovely libation that's meant to be enjoyed in the beauty of spring's flowers.

String Therapy Band: Bull Run Saturday, August 17, 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a performance by the String Therapy Band, a multi-generational group of musicians that performs a mix of folk, country, Americana, pop, and spiritual tunes.

Lifelong Learning Financial Planning for Retirement: Chinn Park Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the retirement funds rollover into qualified and nonqualified plans, related tax benefits, and implications. Also, plan for market volatility and tax considerations, RMDs per the IRS guidelines, healthcare expense outlook, and estate planning. Registration required.

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

June 10, July 8, August 12 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!

AARP Strategies to Help Enhance Your Job Search Workshop: Potomac Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.

Discover how to network effectively, hone your interviewing skills, and search and apply for jobs online. You can get a profile photo taken to use on social media and in your job search, so come dressed for success.

Registration required.

AARP Workshop: Haymarket Gainesville Thursday, June 20, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Learn how to master the online job search, effectively network, and ace the interview. Registration required.

Financial Planning for College Students: Chinn Park Monday, August 12, 11:00 a.m.

Prepare for the future! Learn the basics of government grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, related payment terms, options, and implications. Finally, discover the importance of budgeting and building credit while in college. Registration required.

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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.

Introduction to Finding Grants: Chinn Park Thursday, June 13, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

In this live webinar, Candid staff will show how to find and identify potential funders and make the first approach. Registration required.

Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing: Chinn Park Tuesday, July 30, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

In this live webinar, Candid staff will discuss the dos and don'ts of writing and submitting a proposal to a foundation and the basic elements of writing a grant proposal. Registration required.

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ADULTS

Lifelong Learning

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

June 3, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12 Improve your English speaking and listening skills while learning about important health topics.

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

June 3, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12 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 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 the club! This is an opportunity to practice and improve your speaking skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

Supported by library volunteers. First come, first served until capacity is reached.

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.

June 5, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 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.

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

June 6, 13, 20, 27 August 22, 29 Practice and improve your English-speaking skills in a fun and friendly virtual environment.

To benefit from these meetings, you need basic knowledge of the English language. For more information, contact mdobrev@pwcgov.org.

Registration required.

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

June 7, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9 Join us for the opportunity to practice English in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Spanish Conversation Club: Bull Run Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.

Practice Spanish in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 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.

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

June 13, July 11, August 8 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.

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

June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28 Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where speakers of all languages are welcome. First come, first served until capacity is reached unless otherwise stated.

Escritura básica de cuentos en español (Basic Hispanic Short Story Composition): Bull Run First Mondays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

June 3, July 1, August 5 Descubre los orígenes de los cuentos con punto de vista hispano y aprende los conceptos básicos para escribir tus propios cuentos en español a través de breves ejercicios de lectura y divertidas actividades de escritura. Este programa se presentará en español, se requiere fluidez avanzada.

Discover the origins of short stories from a Hispanic point of view and learn the basics to write your own short stories in Spanish through short reading exercises and fun writing activities.

This program will be presented in Spanish; advanced fluency is required.

ASL Conversation Circle: Independent Hill

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, 1:00–2:00 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 are bringing your device).

Registration required. Please register for only one appointment at a time.

Young Adults/Adults Second and Fourth Saturdays 12:00 p.m.

June 8, 22, July 13, 27, August 10, 24 Come practice ASL at Independent Hill Library with our certified trainer.

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ADULTS Arts and Crafts

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening Manassas City: Saturday, June 15, 11:00 a.m.

Bull Run: Saturday, June 22, All Day Lake Ridge: Saturday, June 29, 11:00 a.m.

Montclair: Tuesday, July 2, 5:00 p.m.

Dale City: Saturday, July 13, 11:00 a.m.

Independent Hill: Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.

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

Central: Tuesday, July 23, 5:00 p.m.

Haymarket Gainesville: Saturday, August 3, 11:00 a.m.

Design your own gardening sign and enjoy a demo of our mobile laser engraver.

Registration required.

*Pour Art–A Workshop by Anna Gatling: Chinn Park Saturday, June 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to do pour art but didn't know how to start? Learn how to create unique pour art paintings. No experience is necessary, and supplies are included. For more information, contact bfancsali@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Crafts to Go!: Haymarket Gainesville First Mondays, All Day June 3, July 1, August 5 Swing by and pick up a bag full of fun! Our Crafts to Go bags will include supplies and instructions while supplies last.

Chinn Park Quilting: Chinn Park Young Adults/Adults Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

July 9, August 13 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.

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

July 9, August 13 Work on your favorite hobby and enjoy the company of other crafters. Bring your current project. All crafters and skill levels are welcome.

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

June 13, July 11, August 8 Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or a beginner, join us to share the craft of crossstitch. Basic supplies will be provided for beginners.

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*Quilling Art: Montclair Ages 16 and Up Monday, June 17, 5:00 p.m.

Learn the art of quilling while creating a paper craft to take home.

All supplies provided. Registration required.

Crafters’ Corner: Montclair

Basket Weaving 102: French Randed Basket: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, August 17, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

In this more advanced class, we will use colorful scraps of reed to make a pretty basket using the French Randing technique. Materials and equipment will be provided. Registration required.

Bad Art Night: Chinn Park

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20 Mix and mingle with fellow crafters while working on your current project.

Crafters of all varieties and skill levels are welcome!

Select Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

June 24, July 15, August 19 Create art in a supportive, low-stakes environment. We will provide basic supplies, but feel free to bring your own. For more information, email ttruong@pwcgov.org.

Registration is required.

Crochet and Coffee: Nokesville

DIY Soap Making: Chinn Park

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

June 12, July 17, August 21 Stop by Nokesville Library and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea while crocheting, or if you practice a different handicraft, feel free to bring supplies.

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

June 20, July 18, August 15 Artists of all skill levels meet monthly to experiment with watercolors and share techniques. Registration required.

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

We're going back to the beginning to learn the most basic of baskets, a simple one that starts out square and ends up round! Materials and equipment are provided. Registration required.

Explore Your Library

Saturday, June 29, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Join us as we make glycerin and pour soap!

Please call 703-792-4800 or email sparker2@pwcgov.org for more details.

Registration required.

Splatter Paint Room: Chinn Park Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.

Decorate pottery made in the Splatter Paint studio. Pick up your finished pieces from the library two weeks later. Registration required.

Crafty Corner: Haymarket Gainesville Third Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

July 17, August 21 Join us for crafting and chatting. Bring a project to work on or play with our yarn and needles!

We'll have yarn scraps, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and books for inspiration.

Throwback Craftday: Quilled Ornaments: Haymarket Gainesville Saturday, August 10, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Celebrate summer with beautiful quilled sun and star ornaments. Materials will be provided.

Registration required.

Summer 2024

ADULTS

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Gaming

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: Virtual

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: One-Shot: Montclair

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

June 4, July 2, August 6 Group 2: Third Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 20, July 18, August 15 Play D&D with us! Whether you are new to role-playing games or a veteran looking for a new campaign, we would love for you to join us virtually! For more information, contact MMcCleland@pwcgov.org. Please register for only one event, Group 1 or Group 2. Group 1 is suited to newer players, while Group 2 is our longrunning active campaign. Registration required. A waitlist is available if the event is full.

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

For one day and one day only, play a special Dungeons & Dragons one-shot at Montclair Library! Players of all skill levels are welcome.

Registration required.

Taverns & TTRPGs @ Great Mane Brewery Third Fridays, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

June 21, July 19, August 16 Join us for Taverns & TTRPGs at Great Mane Brewery in Haymarket, VA. Dice and character sheets will be provided. Game is TBD. For more information, contact bmiller@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Genealogy and Local History

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

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

*History and a Book Group

RELIC Local History Group Tour

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20 History and a Book Group discusses historical fiction and nonfiction books and the historical events and time periods associated with the stories. If you are interested in joining this book group, contact mkitiyakara@pwcgov.org.

Third Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

June 21, July 19, August 16 The Local History Travel Group takes learning outside the library by visiting local historical sites, including historical battlefields, homes, gardens, parks, and museums.

It works like a book group, but instead of reading, you visit the site for that month and meet at the library to discuss it the next month.

Attend the meetings in person or virtually on Webex. For more information, email mkitiyakara@pwcgov.org. Registration required.

Genealogy 101: Starting Your Journey Saturday, July 20, 1:00 p.m.

Summer get-togethers with family are the perfect time to collect photos and stories, but how do you organize them? Darlene Hunter, RELIC Genealogist, will help you organize your collected family information and show you what to do next to add new facts to your story. Registration required.

‡ Registration Required

In Person SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS Adults

Books on Tap @ Great Mane Brewery

Bull Run Mountains Lecture Series: The History of the Area Between Mother Leather Coat Mountain and the Carter Tract on Bull Run Mountain Saturday, August 24, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Join Patrick O'Neill, archeologist and historian, as he presents an overview of the area between Mother Leather Coat Mountain and the Carter Tract on Bull Run Mountain.

He'll discuss First Peoples, colonial landowners, the enslaved and postbellum Black community, the Civil War, and the preservation of community efforts by the Virginia Outdoor Foundation.

Books on Tap @ Doug’s Deli & Taproom

Second Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 13, July 11, August 8

Books On Tap @ Sinistral Brewing Company

Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 6, August 1

Select Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 26, July 17, August 21

Books on Tap @ Brew Republic Bierwerks

‡Taverns & TTRPGs @ Great Mane Brewery

Books on Tap @ Cedar Run Brewery

Books on Tap @ Tucked Away Brewing Company

Second Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 11, July 9, August 13

Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 12, July 10, August 14

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Third Fridays, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

June 21, July 19, August 16 Fourth Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 27, July 25, August 22

Virtual SYSTEM-WIDE PROGRAMS Kids & Families

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

June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5

Young Adults

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens Grades 9–12 First and Fourth Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

June 6, 27, July 25, August 1, 22

Horror Trivia Night @ Great Mane Brewery

Adults

‡ELL Book Club

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

June 4, July 2, August 6 Group 2: Third Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 20, July 18, August 15

Third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 20, July 18, August 15

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

‡Virtual English Conversation Group

Select Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

June 6, 13, 20, 27, August 22, 29

‡Summer Mocktails

Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.

‡ELL Reading Passages

Second Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

June 13, July 11, August 8

Third Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

June 20, July 18, August 15

Never Too Old Book Club

‡Books Alive

Fourth Mondays, 6:00 p.m.

June 24, July 22, August 26

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

June 24, July 29, August 26

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

June 27, July 25, August 29

Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.

Summer 2024

Explore Your Library

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Quick Flip! Events by Branch Bookish Beverages and Dastardly Drinks

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Baby Story Time

‡Bull Run Ukulele Players

Sunday, August 4, All Day

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

Select Fridays, 1:00 p.m.

June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16

All Ages Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run Library

Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

‡Yarn On

Find the Treasure Story Time

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

Toddler Time

Kids & Families

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20

All Ages Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

LEGO® Club

Pigeon Appreciation Day

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

July 2, 30

‡Art Night

Mobile STEM Lab

Grades K–5 Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 p.m.

‡Sewing 101

Crafternoon: Glowing Campfires

‡Cricut 101

Ident-a-Child

All Ages Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Friday, June 14, 1:00 p.m.

The Life of an Aluminum Can Ages 3–6 Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Bull Run Maker Faire & Friends Craft Market

All Ages/Families Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Crafternoon: Flashlight Hunting

Grades K–5 Tuesday, July 23, 4:30 p.m.

Reading to Dogs

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

June 12, July 17

GIVE Tutoring

Guitar Sing-Along

Grades K–6 Select Sundays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Creepy Crawly Critters

‡Escape with Pippa Park

All Ages Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Water Wonders

All Ages Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Bobby G. Pets

Grades K–5 Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Tape Town!

Ages 2–6 Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Past and Present with the Marine Museum Grades K–5 Monday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

Beowulf T. Wonderbunny

All Ages Tuesday, July 16, 2:00 p.m.

Ferrets and Friends–Rainforest

Grades K–5 Saturday, July 20, 2:00 p.m.

Wildlife Center

All Ages Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 p.m.

Young Adults

Grades 6–8 Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 p.m.

Maker Mondays: Crafting with Pride Monday, June 17, 5:00 p.m.

Maker Mondays: Mini Moss Walls Monday, July 1, 5:00 p.m.

Maker Mondays: Creative Tarot Monday, July 15, 5:00 p.m.

Maker Mondays: Faux Insect Taxidermy Monday, July 29, 5:00 p.m.

Financial Planning for College

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, June 1, 2:00 p.m.

Adults

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening Saturday, June 22, All Day

Bull Run BookTalkers: InPerson and Virtual

Second Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.

June 11, July 9, August 13

Random Reads

Third Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

June 17, August 19

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project

Miller’s Thrillers

Find the Treasure Story Time

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.

All Ages Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Survival Scenarios

Ages 8–12 Friday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.

Master Gardeners

Ages 3–6 Thursday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Story Time

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

Family Story Time

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

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First Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

June 5, July 3, August 7

English Conversation Club

Spanish Conversation Club

Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.

Escritura básica de cuentos en Español (Basic Hispanic Short Story Composition) First Mondays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

June 3, July 1, August 5

String Therapy Band

Saturday, August 17, 1:00 p.m.

MAKERSPACE

‡Embroidery Club

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

June 14, July 12, August 9

Select Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 11, July 9, August 13

*‡Glowforge 101

Saturday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 25, 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 11, 11:00 a.m.

‡Embroidery Machine 101 Thursday, August 22, 11:00 a.m.

‡Worldwide Knit in Public Day

Saturday, June 8, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Central Library Kids & Families

Summer Kickoff with My Pet Alpaca

All Ages/Families Monday, June 10 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Sing Books with Emily

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, June 18, 2:00 p.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages Friday, June 21, 1:00 p.m.

Model Railroad: Northern VA NTRACK Club

All Ages Saturday, June 22, All Day

Hawaiiana

All Ages Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

Past and Present with the Marine Museum

Grades K–5 Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Ident-a-Child

All Ages Monday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.

Water Wonders

All Ages Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

Sidewalk Chalk Day

All Ages/Families Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.

Beowulf T. Wonderbunny All Ages Wednesday, July 17, 2:00 p.m.

Clown School

Grades K–5 Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.

Master Gardeners

Ages 3–6 Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project

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

Harp Performance

All Ages Saturday, July 27, 1:00 p.m.

Explore Your Library

Wildlife Center

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

June 12, July 3, 17, 31, August 7

Me Gusta Spanish

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

June 26, July 10, August 14

Preschool Story Time

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 20, August 1

Family Story Time

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

July 27, August 24

Music and Motion

Ages 3–6 Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 13, August 8

Bedtime Story Time

All Ages/Families Monday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.

*‡Little Makers Art Workshop Ages 3–12 Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

June 17, July 15, August 5

Reading to Dogs

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

June 12, July 10, August 7

‡Tween Hour of Code Crossover Event Ages 8–12 Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 p.m.

LEGO® Club

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 11, July 23, August 6

Young Adults

TAG Makers–Summer Edition Select Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.

June 11, July 16, August 13

‡A Rainbow of Possibility Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m.

‡ Registration Required

*English Conversation

Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

June 3, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12

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

June 12, July 17, August 21

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

June 15, July 20, August 17

Busy Hands Social Club

Second Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

July 9, August 13

MAKERSPACE

Picture Pins–Personalized Photo Pins

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Easy-Sew Fabric Bookmarks

Adults Thursday, June 13, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

‡A Rainbow of Possibility–A Macrame Project Grades 6–12 Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m.

‡Five-Alarm Fiber Arts Clinic Adults Select Thursdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 27, July 11, 25, August 8, 22

Hold Me Back! Beaded Hair Combs

Young Adults/Adults Wednesday, July 17, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

Adults Tuesday, July 23, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Create a Personal Painting Canvas–A Glowforge Drop-In Program

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, August 3 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Make a Marbled Jewelry Dish

Adults Wednesday, August 14, 5:00–6:30 p.m.

RELIC

*History and a Book Group Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20

‡Escape with Pippa Park

‡Genealogy 101–Starting Your Journey

Summer Scares: Three Sentence Horror Story

‡RELIC Local History Group Tour

Grades 6–8 Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 p.m.

Grades 9–12 July 1–31

Adults

American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, June 17, 1:30–6:30 p.m.

Baby Massage for Parents

Tuesday, August 13 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

*Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

July 1–31

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

Tuesday, July 23, 5:00 p.m.

Seals on Wheels

Saturday, August 17 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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

Third Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

June 21, July 19, August 16

‡Bull Run Mountains Lecture Series–The History of the Area Between Mother Leather Coat Mountain and the Carter Tract on Bull Run Mountain

Saturday, August 24 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Chinn Park Library Kids & Families

Dinosaurs with Dinoman All Ages Monday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.

Bobby G. Pets

Grades K–5 Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.

Summer 2024

‡ Registration Required

Ident-a-Child

All Ages Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Past and Present with the Marine Museum

Grades K–5 Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.

Sing Books with Emily

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, June 25, 2:00 p.m.

*Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon and Friends All Ages Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Hawaiiana

All Ages Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Guitar Sing-Along

All Ages Friday, June 28, 2:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Story Time

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

June 12, July 3, 24

*Spanish Circle Time/El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

Clown School

Grades K–5 Monday, July 8, 2:00 p.m

The Life of an Aluminum Can Ages 3–6 Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

*Take and Make Craft Kits All Ages Mondays, All Day

*Kind Kids Yoga

Ages 1–5 with Caregiver Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

June 14, July 12, August 9

June 10–September 15

‡Escape with Pippa Park Grades 6–8 Monday, June 17, 1:00 p.m.

*Game On

Select Tuesdays, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16

*‡Laser Tag

Thursday, June 13, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

*Taylor Swift Party

Talewise: Science Heroes– Adventures of the Lost Treasure Grades K–5 Thursday, July 25, 2:00 p.m

Creepy Crawly Critters All Ages Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.

National Night Out Police Story Time

Young Adults

Young Adults/Adults Select Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

June 8, July 13, August 17

‡Bad Art Night

All Ages Select Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

June 21, July 5

Beowulf T. Wonderbunny

All Ages Wednesday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.

Chinn Park Quilting

Saturday, June 1, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Music and Motion

‡Stipple Art

Bugman

Adventure Begins I Spy

‡DIY Soap Making

All Ages Friday, July 12, 1:00 p.m.

All Ages Monday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.

*‡Pour Art: A Workshop by Anna Gatling

All Ages Mondays/Lunes, 11:00 a.m.

June 24, July 22

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Young Adults Spooky Summer! *Creative Arts Contest Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

Monday, June 24, 2:00 p.m.

Grades 3–12 Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.

Perfect Match July 1–12

Saturday, June 29, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Select Mondays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

June 24, July 15, August 19

*Chinn Park Chats

Second Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

June 13, July 11, August 8

*NOVA Novels

Last Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 25, July 30, August 27

‡Writing Fan Fiction: In-Person and Virtual Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

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

Dumfries Library Kids & Families

Master Gardeners

Grades K–5 Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.

‡Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing Tuesday, July 30, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Kids & Families

All Ages Monday, June 10, 2:00 p.m.

Water Wonders

Beowulf T. Wonderbunny

All Ages Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

Creepy Crawly Critters All Ages Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages Wednesday, August 7, 1:00 p.m.

‡Zumbini

Guitar Sing-Along

Family Story Time

Ferrets and Friends–What’s in My Backyard?

All Ages Friday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.

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

Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.

Creepy Crawly Critters

Crafternoon

Master Gardeners

Financial Planning for College Students

All Ages Tuesday, July 30, 4:30 p.m.

Grades K–5 Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Water Wonders

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

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project All Ages Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

Find the Treasure Story Time Ages 3–6 Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.

‡Stroller Strides

Ages 6–24 Months Select Mondays, 10:00 a.m.

June 17, July 1, 8, 22, August 5

Summer 2024

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

Monday, August 12, 11:00 a.m.

*English Conversation Class

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

June 5, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14

*Spanish Conversation

Wednesdays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28

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

June 3, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12

All Ages/Families Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Wildlife Center

Community STEAM Day

National Night Out Police Story Time

STEAM Take and Makes

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

All Ages Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages/Families Monday, June 10, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families June 3–8, July 1–6, August 5–10

Reading to Dogs

All Ages Friday, August 9, 11:00 a.m.

Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

June 17, July 15, August 19

‡Zumbini

LEGO® Club

Ages 6–36 Months Select Saturdays,10:30 a.m.

June 15, July 6, August 3

LEGO® Club

Ages 6 and Up Saturday, June 1, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Reading to Dogs

All Ages Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Explore Your Library

Summer Solstice Bubblepaloozalle

All Ages/Families Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

Master Gardeners

All Ages Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

Adults

‡Growing Green with Master Gardeners

All Ages Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Ident-a-Child

‡Financial Planning for

Wildlife Center

Creepy Crawly Critters

Bobby G. Pets

All Ages Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 6, 2:00 p.m.

All Ages Friday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages/Families Friday, June 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Guitar Sing-Along

Ages 6–36 Months Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 29, July 20, August 10

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

Bar C Ranch Barnyard Petting Zoo

Guitar Sing-Along

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.

‡Splatter Paint Room

All Ages Tuesday, June 11, 2:00 p.m.

Sing Books with Emily

All Ages Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5 Monday, July 29, 2:00 p.m.

Kids & Families

Dinosaurs with Dinoman

‡Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Grades K–5 Monday, June 24, 11:00 a.m.

Teen Oreo Taste Test

Retirement

Haymarket Gainesville Library

Past and Present with the Marine Museum

National Night Out Police Story Time

Dinosaurs with Dinoman

Wednesday, July 31, 2:00 p.m.

Adults

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

Thursday, June 13, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

*‡Teen Cupcake Challenge Toilet Paper Olympics

Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

MAGIC

‡Introduction to Finding Grants

Dale City Library

Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 p.m.

Marine Museum

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

‡Splatter Paint Room Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.

All Ages June 10–August 10

Ages 5–12 Fourth Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.

June 22, July 27, August 24

Adults

Seals on Wheels

Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

All Ages/Families Wednesday, June 26

All Ages Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5 Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5 Saturday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Find the Treasure Story Time

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m.

Art Attack! Summer Fun

All Ages Saturday, July 6 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Water Wonders

All Ages Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Ferrets and Friends–Around the World Grades K–5 Monday, July 8, 2:00 p.m.

Halloween in July Story Trail– Summer Scares Program

All Ages/Families Thursday, July 11, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Aspen Black, the Singing Cowgirl All Ages Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.

Beowulf T. Wonderbunny All Ages Monday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.

The Life of an Aluminum Can Ages 3–6 Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Bugman

All Ages Wednesday, July 24, 5:30 p.m.

Wildlife Center

All Ages Tuesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages Friday, July 26, 1:00 p.m.

Ident-a-Child

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

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Quick Flip! Events by Branch National Night Out Police Story Time

Oh, the Horror! Game Night– Summer Scares Program

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project

Adults

All Ages Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

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

Model Railroad: Northern VA NTRACK Club

All Ages Saturday, August 24, All Day

‡Zumbini

Ages 6–36 Months Select Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 22, July 13, July 27

Family Story Time

All Ages/Families Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.

July 3, 17, 24, 31

Pajama Story Time

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

June 12, July 10, August 7

Spanish Story Time/ El Circulo de Cuentos en Español

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

June 12, July 10, August 7

Pokémon Club

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

June 10, 24, July 8, 22

Stoller Strides with Fit4Mom

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

June 21, July 26

Two-Sentence Horror Book Review–Summer Scares Program Ages 8–11 July 1–31

‡Haunted “Terror”ium– Summer Scares Program Ages 8 and Up Monday, July 1, 6:00 p.m.

Reading to Dogs

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

July 6, August 3

School Bus Visit

Ages 3–6 Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

Young Adults

‡Escape with Pippa Park Grades 6–8 Friday, June 21, 1:00 p.m.

Perfect Match July 1–15

Bunny Cuddle

Monday, July 1, 4:00 p.m.

Two-Sentence Horror Book Review–Summer Scares Program July 1–31

Play All Together–Ukulele Adventure with Aspen Black Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m.

‡Splatter Paint Room

Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 p.m.

‡Sewing Craft for Teens

Tuesday, August 6, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

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Young Adults/Adults Monday, July 15, 6:00 p.m.

‡Prompts, Poems, and a Book of Pockets Young Adults/Adults Saturday, June 15, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

‡Growing Green with Master Gardeners Saturday, July 13, 1:00 p.m.

The Doc Conrad Ensemble

Saturday, July 20, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

‡Basket Weaving 101–Square to Round Basket Saturday, June 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

*Summer Scares! with Clay McLeod Chapman Young Adults/Adults Saturday, July 6, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

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

‡Basket Weaving 102: French Randing Basket

Saturday, August 17 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

‡Throwback Craftday–Quilled Ornaments Saturday, August 10, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Crafty Corner

Third Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

July 17, August 21

*Funded by The Friends of the Library Young Adults

Knightly Knits and Crafty Crochets

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

June 1, 8, 15, 22 August 3, 10, 17, 24

ASL Conversation Circle

Young Adults/Adults Second and Fourth Saturdays, 12:00 p.m.

Adults

Dinosaurs with Dinoman

All Ages Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

Ident-a-Child

All Ages Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.

Aspen Black, the Singing Cowgirl Find the Treasure Story Time Beowulf T. Wonderbunny

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

Ferrets and Friends–Around the World

Independent Hill Library Kids & Families

Age 6–36 Months Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

Grades K–5 Thursday, June 27, 11:00 a.m.

*Sing Books with Emily Ages 3–6 Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.

Creepy Crawly Critters All Ages Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.

*Beowulf T. Wonderbunny All Ages Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Water Wonders

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

Find the Treasure Story Time Ages 3–6 Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.

Reading to Dogs

Grades K–5 Select Mondays, 4:30 p.m.

June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 12

Adults

Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

Select Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

June 24, July 29, August 26

Manassas City Library Kids & Families

Hawaiiana

‡Zumbini

Master Gardeners

Grades 6–8 Tuesday, June 25, 1:00 p.m.

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Grades K–5 Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

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

*Dinosaurs with Dinoman

‡3D Printer Design– Personalized Name Keychain

*Creepy Crawly Critters

AARP Workshop

Thursday, June 20, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Young Adults

‡Escape with Pippa Park

Past and Present with the Marine Museum

English Conversation

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

Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

‡Escape with Pippa Park

All Ages/Families July 26–August 9

Lake Ridge Library

Kids & Families

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

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

AIM Fitness Friday Bingo

Saturday, June 29, 11:00 a.m.

All Ages Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

‡HG Tech Help

*‡Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

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

June 15, July 13, August 17

The Lake Ridge Readers Book Club

Crafts to Go

First Mondays June 3, July 1, August 5

Reading to Dogs

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

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

Water Wonders

‡ Registration Required

All Ages Friday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Freedom Museum Trunk Show with B-25 Bomber

All Ages Saturday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Model Railroad: Northern VA NTRACK Club

All Ages Saturday, July 20, All Day

*Wildlife Center

All Ages Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

*‡Tween Hour of Code Crossover Event Ages 8–12 Tuesday, July 30, 2:00 p.m.

Grades 9–12 Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m.

June 12, July 10, 24, August 7

Grades 6–8 Tuesday, June 18, 1:00 p.m.

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

*Teen Advisory Group–Take Action! Kickoff Party Wednesday, August 21, 4:30 p.m.

Adults

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

Saturday, June 15, 11:00 a.m.

Montclair Library Kids & Families

Dinosaurs with Dinoman

All Ages Wednesday, June 12, 2:00 p.m.

*Summer Reading Kickoff Extravaganza All Ages/Families Saturday, June 15 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Water Wonders

All Ages Monday, June 17, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Creepy Crawly Critters All Ages Friday, July 5, 10:30 a.m.

Past and Present with the Marine Museum Grades K–5 Friday, July 12, 2:00 p.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project

*Toddler Story Time

Find the Treasure Story Time

All Ages Saturday, June 29, 11:00 a.m.

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

*La Hora del Cuento en Español

All Ages Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.

*Bugman

All Ages Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Tuesday, July 30, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 18–36 Months Viernes, 11:00 a.m. junio 28, julio 26, agosto 23 Fridays, 11:00 a.m.

June 28, July 26, August 23

National Night Out Police Story Time

Family Story Time @ the Manassas Museum

National Night Out Police Story Time

Baby and Toddler Story and Play

Construction Club

*Café Bébé

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project

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

Ages 6–36 Months Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 6, July 11, August 8

Seasonal Take and Makes for Kids

Grades K–5 Select Fridays June 21, July 19, August 16

Summer Scavenger Hunt All Ages July 1–13

Ages 3–6 Wednesday, June 5, 11:00 a.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages Saturday, August 3, 11:00 a.m.

All Ages Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m.

*Reading to Dogs

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

June 18, July 16

*‡Adventurers’ Book Club

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

June 12, 26, July 10, August 7

Young Adults

Ages 10 and Up Second Mondays, 3:00 p.m.

June 10, July 8, August 12

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

June 4, July 2, August 6

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

June 15, July 20, August 17

Ages 8–12 Select Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m.

June 25, July 16

*‡Splatter Paint Room

Summer Story Time

Movement Mondays for Families

Tuesday, June 11, 3:00 p.m.

Explore Your Library

Summer 2024

‡ Registration Required

*Saturday STEAM Stations Grades K–5 with Caregiver Select Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.

June 29, July 27

Reading to Dogs

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

June 5, July 10, August 7

Building Buddies

*Funded by The Friends of the Library

*Stitcher’s Circle

Second Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

June 13, July 11, August 8

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

June 20, July 18, August 15

‡Writers’ Room

Second Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

July 10, August 14

Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

June 25, July 23

Perfect Match July 1–12

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

July 17, August 14 Group B: Select Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

July 9, August 6

*‡Quilling Art

Ages 16 and Up Monday, June 17, 5:00 p.m.

Adults

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening Tuesday, July 2, 5:00 p.m.

American Journeys Multimedia Concert with Aspen Black Thursday, July 11, 2:00 p.m.

‡Growing Green with Master Gardeners Wednesday, July 17, 1:00 p.m.

Crafters’ Corner

Third Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m.

June 18, July 16, August 20

‡Dungeons & Dragons for Adults: One-Shot Saturday, July 20, 11:00 a.m.

‡Escape the Mummy’s Curse– The Mummy-Inspired Escape Room Young Adults/Adults Friday, August 9, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.

Friends of Montclair Library Book Sale

Thursday, May 30 5:00–7:00 p.m.: Members Only Preview Sale Friday, May 31 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.: Book Sale

‡Montclair Library Summer Garden Club

All Ages Select Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

July 25, August 1, 8

Movement Monday

Second Mondays, 1:30 p.m.

June 10, July 8, August 12

*Once Upon a Crime

Third Mondays, 2:00 p.m.

June 17, July 15, August 19

Saturday Sleuthing Club Fourth Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.

June 29, July 27, August 24

Summer 2024

Creepy Crawly Critters

Kids & Families

Puzzling with Purpose

Grades K–5 Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.

Dinosaurs with Dinoman

*Teen Tie-Dye Tuesdays

Potomac Library

All Ages Tuesday, June 11, 10:30 a.m.

Young Adults

Grades 6–8 Monday, June 24, 1:00 p.m.

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

Kids & Families

Nokesville Library

Master Gardeners

Sing Books with Emily

*Dinosaurs with Dinoman

Water Wonders

Past and Present with the Marine Museum

Ages 3–6 Tuesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

All Ages Monday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.

Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Ferrets and Friends–Rainforest Grades K–5 Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

Find the Treasure Story Time Ages 3–6 Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages Friday, July 5, 11:00 a.m.

Ident-a-Child

All Ages Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project

All Ages Thursday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.

National Night Out Police Story Time All Ages Friday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.

Take and Make Crafts All Ages Ongoing

Toddler Sensory Play

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

June 20, July 18, August 15

Reading to Dogs

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

June 1, July 6, August 3

Summer Crafts for Kids

Grades K–5 Select Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.

June 25, July 23, August 27

LEGO® Club

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

June 26, July 24, August 28

Young Adults

Summer Scares–Monster “Terror”ium Saturday, July 27, 11:00 a.m.

Adults

Crochet and Coffee

Third Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.

June 12, July 17, August 21

National Night Out Police Story Time

Fourth Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.

June 25, July 23, August 27

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

June 1, 22, July 6, 27, August 3, 24

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

June 11, July 9, August 6

‡Escape with Pippa Park

Cup of Cozy Mysteries @ Vita Nova Creatives & Coffee

Quick Flip! Events by Branch

All Ages Thursday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.

Grades K–5 Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.

*Rock Painting

All Ages/Families Monday, June 24, 2:00 p.m.

*Rock & Rhyme with Mr. Jon and Friends All Ages Wednesday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.

*Guitar Sing-Along

All Ages Thursday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.

*Summer Scares–Get Ready for a Spooky Summer!

Ages 8 and Up July 1–30

Find the Treasure Story Time

All Ages Friday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.

Mobile STEM Lab

All Ages Saturday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.

Family Story Time

Ages 2–6 Select Mondays, 10:30 a.m.

June 10, 17, 24, July 15, August 5

*Baby Play Time Extravaganza Ages 6–24 Months Select Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

June 6, July 11, August 1

*STEAM Stories–Robots

Grades K–5 Wednesday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.

*STEAM Stories–Build a Compass Grades K–5 Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.

Young Adults

Which PWC Park is Your Favorite and Why? Young Adults/Adults June 1–29

*Human Battleship

Wednesday, July 31, 4:00 p.m.

*‡DIY Dry Erase Board

Young Adults/Adults Saturday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

Adults

‡Growing Green with Master Gardeners Saturday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.

Seals on Wheels

Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m.

‡Cutting (Laser) Edge Gardening

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

English Conversation Group

Select Fridays, 12:30–2:00 p.m.

June 7, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9

African American Book Group Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.

Historical (Fiction) Book Discussion

Select Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

July 17, August 21

Brit Lit Book Club

Last Mondays, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

June 24, July 29, August 26

‡Potomac Tech Help

‡Escape with Pippa Park

Mondays, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Perfect Match

‡AARP Strategies to Help Enhance Your Job Search Workshop

Grades 6–8 Friday, June 14, 1:00 p.m.

July 1–12

*Retro Recess

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

Tuesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.

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

Musical Petting Zoo with the Onyx Project All Ages Monday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.

*Sing Books with Emily Ages 3–6 Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

*Paint, Family, Paint!

Grades K–5 Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

*Live-Action Oregon Trail

CHROMEBOOKS Now Available

Ages 8 and Up Friday, July 12, 2:30 p.m.

Water Wonders

All Ages Monday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.

Ident-a-Child

All Ages Wednesday, July 24. 10:30 a.m.

*Talewise: Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure Grades K–5 Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.

*Wildlife Center

All Ages Thursday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.

*Ferrets and Friends–What’s in My Backyard?

Grades K–5 Monday, July 29, 10:30 a.m.

*Make a Mess Day

Ages 3–6 Friday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.

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

*Oreo Taste Test

All Ages/Families Saturday, August 3, 3:00 p.m.

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Library Locations and Hours Off-Site Book Drops Virginia Gateway Shopping Center: 7400 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville James McCoart Admin Building: 1 County Complex, Woodbridge Manassas Commuter Rail Station: 9431 West Street, Manassas Please note: Books are picked up from the book drops once a week. Please allow at least one week for them to be checked in.

Bull Run Library

8051 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA 20109 703-792-4500 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Chinn Park Library

13065 Chinn Park Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-792-4800 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday: 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Dumfries Library

18115 Triangle Shopping Plaza Dumfries, VA 22026 703-792-5678 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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

Independent Hill Library

14418 Bristow Road Manassas, VA 20112 703-792-5668 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Manassas City Library

10104 Dumfries Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-792-8820 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Nokesville Library

12993 Fitzwater Drive Nokesville, VA 20181 703-792-5665 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Central Library

8601 Mathis Avenue Manassas, VA 20110 703-792-8360 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Dale City Library

4249 Dale Boulevard Dale City, VA 22193 703-792-5670 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Haymarket Gainesville Library

14870 Lightner Road Haymarket, VA 20169 703-792-8700 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Lake Ridge Library

2239 Old Bridge Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-792-5675 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup available by request only

Montclair Library

5049 Waterway Drive Dumfries, VA 22025 703-792-8740 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Potomac Library

2201 Opitz Boulevard Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-792-8330 Monday–Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday Closed Curbside Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

pwcva.gov/library