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BULL RUN, CENTRAL, CHINN PARK, HAYMARKET GAINESVILLE, MANASSAS CITY, MONTCLAIR, POTOMAC:
OPEN
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (BR and CP ONLY):
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
CURBSIDE PICKUP
Available by request only.
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DALE CITY, DUMFRIES, INDEPENDENT HILL,
LAKE RIDGE, NOKESVILLE:
OPEN
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.
CURBSIDE PICKUP
Available by request only.
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All other libraries are closed Sunday. |
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Enjoy Our Outdoor Spaces This Summer |
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We’re committed to enhancing our library spaces, both inside and outside. In addition to two new Makerspaces at Bull Run and Central Libraries, a Gaming Room at Montclair Library, and a Teen Area at Chinn Park Library, we also want you to enjoy the outdoors and nature surrounding our buildings.
Pollinator gardens have been planted at six Prince William Public Libraries' branches: Bull Run, Central, Haymarket Gainesville, Independent Hill, Montclair, and Nokesville Library. Funded by a ChangeX grant, these gardens are a wonderful place to relax amongst butterflies and bees and enjoy special programs.
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If you want to spend an afternoon relaxing in one of our pollinator gardens, you can still connect to our public Wi-Fi. Whether you want to download a new e-book to your tablet or still need to answer a few pesky work emails, you can do just that. There are benches for you to sit and relax at Central, Haymarket, and Montclair, and pavilions with seating at Independent Hill and Nokesville.
When it’s time to stretch and move a bit, check out a story trail. The story trail behind Independent Hill Library has a new story every season around the one-mile loop. The story trail was completed last year in collaboration with Prince William County Parks and Keep Prince William Beautiful through funding provided by Sentara. Eagle Scouts installed the posts along the trail. We’re also excited to share that Chinn Park Library now has a story trail among a paved path, perfect for young readers. It now features a story of an acorn, teaching young readers about the circles of life in nature.
Speaking of story trails, stop by Central Green, located at Central Library. Central Green was designed as a multi-purpose outdoor area for hands-on environmental education, programming, and relaxation. The fenced-in space includes a windmill, solar lights, a weather station, and a story trail that pairs literacy with exercise and promotes overall well-being. Check Central Library’s program schedule for outdoor activities at Central Green.
Prince William Public Libraries can also help you enjoy nature beyond our buildings. Check out an “I Love Virginia State Parks” Backpack – inside, you’ll find a free parking pass that you can use at any Virginia State Park and guides about insects, flowers, and animal tracks. There’s also a magnifying glass and net for children to use and explore.
Learn more about our library spaces at pwcva.gov/library or visit any of our libraries this summer.
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Prince William Public Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading program is centered around kindness, friendship, and unity with the theme, “All Together Now.”
From June 20 – August 20, come into any of our 12 libraries to participate.
There’s so much to see and do during this year’s Summer Reading program! To learn more and plan your personalized program schedule, visit pwcva.gov/library. |
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Ages 3 – 6
Potomac: Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.
Lake Ridge: Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 p.m.
Bull Run: Thursday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.
Nokesville: Thursday, July 20, 2:00 p.m.
Central: Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.
Dale City: Tuesday, July 25, 2:00 p.m.
Dumfries: Thursday, July 27, 10:30 a.m.
Independent Hill: Thursday, July 27, 2:00 p.m.
Haymarket Gainesville: Friday, July 28, 10:30 a.m.
Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time of songs that have been made into picture books or sing-along posters. Emily's singing is accompanied by sing-along instrumental tracks, one of Emily's ukuleles, or other silly instruments.
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All Ages
Central: Thursday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.
Lake Ridge: Saturday, July 8, 10:30 a.m.
Dale City: Saturday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.
Independent Hill: Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.
Chinn Park: Wednesday, July 26, 2:00 p.m.
Nokesville: Thursday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.
Potomac: Wednesday, August 9, 2:00 p.m.
Get up close and personal with adorable, cuddly creatures from My Pet Alpaca and learn about their unique personalities and traits.
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All Ages
Bull Run: Monday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Central: Tuesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Potomac: Monday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.
Dumfries: Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.
Chinn Park: Wednesday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.
Dale City: Monday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.
Lake Ridge: Tuesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.
Nokesville: Wednesday, August 9, 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.
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Grades 6 – 12
July 1 – 15
Don't judge a book by its cover! See if love is truly blind and choose your book date by its genre and opening line. Each wrapped book has a book review form inside.
After reading the book, complete the book review form and turn it in by August 1 to enter to win a $25 gift card.
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Adults
Bull Run: Saturday, July 8, 1:00 p.m.
Chinn Park: Saturday, July 29, 1:00 p.m.
Meet and greet local preschool and early childhood education administrators. Explore school calendars and educational resources and learn about the options available to you and your little ones this year.
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Adults
Multiple Dates and Times
Whatever genre you’re interested in, we have a book club for you!
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