Important Library Stuff

Special guest alert! King Avalanche, the yeti mascot of our Winter Reading program, has dropped in to share what's in store for everyone this year. Sign up now in any library or through pwcva.gov/library.

Are a small business owner or looking to become one?

Learn about all the free resources Prince William County has to offer small businesses and nonprofits with Kathy from MAGIC (PWPL's Management and Government Information Center) and Clarice from the Department of Economic Development.

The Friends of the Library play a critical role in making Prince William Public Libraries fun and vibrant with fun programs and inviting spaces! Learn all about what they do and how you can get involved in this month's episode featuring Carol from the Chinn Park Friends group and Erika from our Financial Services Division.

Make sure to celebrate National Friends of the Library Week with us later this month, October 20-26. 

Greer and Joanna discuss all the ways the library supports exercising both the mind and body for older adults in this month's episode.

From digital resources to in-person spaces and materials, Prince William Public Libraries is here to support students of all ages as they head back to school! Learn all about what we have to offer with librarians Amanda and Elizabeth.

For the first time ever, PWPL is celebrating the national Summer Scares program from the Horror Writers Association! Join as we chat about all things horror with librarians Matt and Rosanne. Midway through, we are joined by special guest and 2024 Summer Scares spokesperson, author Clay McLeod Chapman! Ask questions to Clay McLeod Chapman yourself when he visits Haymarket Gainesville Library this Saturday, July 6, at 6 p.m. 

Adventure Begins at Your Library is the theme of this year's Summer Reading Program, which lasts from June 10 – August 11. Learn all about the program from Kristen and Greer and get tips for becoming a finisher and earning a free book.

Learn all about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, story times, and get tips for developing pre-reading skills with your preschooler from library staff members Amanda and Rosanne. Listen till the end to hear directly from 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten participants Max (age 5) and Cora (age 8)!

Learn more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and see the schedule for upcoming story times.

Have you ever wanted to join a book club? Hear from library book club hosts Jeanine and Sunny what they're all about then find one (or two...or three) that speaks to you on our website: Library Book Clubs. 

It's almost Earth Day! From turning plastic bags into benches to adding gardens and story trails to our green spaces, discover some of the initiatives PWPL has taken on to move towards a sustainable future with Robin and Branddon from our Environmental Work Group.