CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL

COHS News: August 2026

Tech Help



Tech Help: Haymarket Gainesville

Select Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.

Register for a one-on-one session to get basic technology help. Registration required.


Tech Clinic: Potomac

Select Thursdays, 2:00 p.m.

Stop by for a drop-in tech tutoring session to receive one-on-one computer and device help from a librarian.

Reminders


Chinn Park ASC Library is open Monday–Friday, from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.


We're making progress on Chinn Park Library's renovation, and are excited to share we'll reopen in January 2027.


Learn more and sign up to stay updated on the renovation at pwcworks.pwcva.gov/chinn-park-library-renovation.

Save the Dates


Annual COHS Graduation Ceremony: Montclair

Saturday, November 7, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Visit the PWPL Career Online High School website for more information. If you have any questions, contact cohs@pwcgov.org.

Coming Soon!


Prince William Public Libraries' new Online Catalog will make searching for library content even better.

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”

– Pele


Summer Reading is for Everyone!

PWPL’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing! People of all ages—even adults—can participate in the summer fun. Read for 500 minutes to get a free book to keep and be entered into a grand prize drawing. Visit pwcva.gov/summerreading for more information.

Virginia Primary Election, August 4

Additional early voting locations for the Virginia Primary Election (August 4) open Saturday, July 25, through Saturday, August 1. Please visit the PWC Office of Elections’ Early Voting webpage for locations and operating hours.

Need a Cool, Quiet Place to Study?

The following PWPL libraries offer study rooms that can be reserved online:

  • Bull Run
  • Central
  • Dumfries
  • Haymarket Gainesville
  • Manassas City
  • Montclair
  • Potomac


Please visit PWPL’s Room Reservation webpage to check availability and make a reservation.

Upcoming Programs

Lawyer in the Library With the Prince William County Bar Association

Central: Saturday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Bull Run: Saturday, August 8, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

Potomac: Tuesday, August 18, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Meet with an attorney for a free, 20-minute meeting to receive legal information. Walk-ins welcome. Central and Potomac: Registration required.


Health Insurance Assistance With Legal Services of Northern Virginia

Central: Select Mondays, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

August 3, 17

Potomac: Select Wednesdays, 5:00–7:30 p.m.

August 5, 19

Legal Services of Northern Virginia will help people apply for Virginia Medicaid and Marketplace Health Insurance.


Prince William County Resource Table: Bull Run

Monday, August 10, 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Learn about the convenient, free services offered to county residents by the PWC Circuit Court from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and by the PWC Community Services Department from 4:00–6:00 p.m.


Mobile Market: Fresh Food

Potomac: Monday, August 10, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Central: Thursday, August 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m.

In collaboration with Capital Area Food Bank, Potomac Library will host a food market for those in need. Fresh produce will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your own bags.

For more information on these and other programs, please visit our Events Calendar.

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