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Can't find a good book? Try Gnod or What's Next for adult series information or Juvenile Series and Sequels for books in sequence for kids. More Readers Advisory is available at Mid-Continent Public Library. Search for downloadable ebooks and eaudio books with the Overdrive search. Keep track of your books through a free World Cat account.

 

 

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This website is now available in 52 languages.  To translate, click on the "Translation Tool" on the Sidebar and select your language.

 

Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday - 10:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Friday-Saturday - 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday - noon-5:00 p.m. (mid Sept-1st Sun in June)

Bull Run Library Book Sales

• Friday & Saturday - 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday - 12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m.
• April 9-11

Come early for the best selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s materials.

 

The Prince William Public Library System is proud to offer a new service: Wowbrary! This new, free e-mail alert service showcases the newest titles purchased by the Library System each week. Find out about the latest bestsellers, DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks all from the comfort of your home or office! Whenever you spot something of interest, just click on the “borrow” button to place a request for the title right away.

Every Wednesday you will receive an e-mail with the Library System’s latest acquisitions. Wowbrary is totally free and does not require a library card, however, to place a title on request, you will need a library card barcode number. Library cards are free as well—just stop by your local library to get a card!

To learn more about Wowbrary, and other library services, visit your local library or visit us on the web.

 

 

The 8thAnnual SOUNDS OF A SYMPHONY

The PWSO Percussion Ensemble Sunday, February 21, 2:00 p.m. Potomac Community Library 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge 703-494-8126	The PWSO Woodwind Ensemble Sunday, March 7, 2:00 p.m. Chinn Park Regional Library 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge 703-792-4800
The PWSO String Ensemble Sunday, March 14, 2:00 p.m. Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas 703-792-4500	The PWSO Brass Ensemble Sunday, April 25, 2:00 p.m. Central Community Library 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas 703-361-8211

Light refreshments will be served. Registration in person or by phone begins at the hosting library one month before the concert date.

Funding for this series is being provided by The Friends of the Library.

 

National Library Week Celebration with Mr. Don

 Mr. Don will present a family program of silly, interactive songs.

• Wednesday, April 21, 10:30 a.m.
•  For all ages.

Free tickets may be picked up, in person, beginning April 14.

Sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.

 

DESIGN-A-BOOKMARK CONTEST

Would you like to see your Artwork in Books all over Prince William County?

Rules:

• Entrants must be age 18 or over

• Design must be based on the theme: Random Acts of Reading Start @Your Library

• Dimensions of 2 ¾" x 8 ½"

• Entries must consist of original drawings and photographs, and may not include images from other sources.

• Prose from other sources may be included with attribution.

• Both color and B & W designs will be considered.

Entries will be judged upon originality, creativity, and adherence to the theme, Random Acts of Reading Start @ Your Library. One winning design and two runners-up will be posted on the library’s website. The winning bookmark will be published for distribution throughout the library system and the artist will receive a $50 gift certificate to a local bookseller.

Deadline:

Entries will be accepted at all full service branches and must be submitted no later than 9:00 p.m. on March 31, 2010. The winner will be announced on April 12, 2010.

Contact any Prince William Public Library for more information:

Bull Run Regional Library - 703-792-4530 (TTY) 703-792-4524

Central Community Library - 703-361-8211 (TTY) 703-361-7572

Chinn Park Regional Library - 703-792-4800 (TTY) 703-792-4876

Potomac Community Library - 703-494-8126 (TTY) 703-494-8129

 

Prince William Reads: A Reading Program for Adults

Prince William Reads Prince William Public Library System's popular adult program will be held again during February and March 2010. Prince William Reads provides adults a chance to win weekly prizes for just kicking back and reading or listening to library books.

Beginning February 1, 2010, participants 18 years of age or older may read or listen to any adult fiction or nonfiction titles of their choice. Participants then simply fill out entry forms for each title and drop them in a box located at the Information Desk of any of the full service libraries:

• Bull Run Regional Library,
• Central Community Library,
• Chinn Park Regional Library or
• Potomac Community Library.

Each Monday during the duration of the contest, a prize-winning entry will be selected by random drawing at each Library. In addition, four grand prize winners will be drawn on March 31, 2010. An individual may win only one weekly prize, but should continue to enter in order to qualify for the grand prize drawing.

Winners' names will be posted in the Library where their names were drawn.

The Friends of the Library are generously funding the prizes for this program.

Contact any Prince William Public Library for more information.

 

Free Genealogy Software to Organize Your Research

• Thursday, March 11, 2010, 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. (Repeat)

A demonstration by RELIC staff and volunteers.

Please call 703-792-4540 or email relic2@pwcgov.org to register for this free program.

 

Photo Workshops, 1&2

• Friday, March 12 & 19, 7:00–8:30pm

Get ready for Bull Run's annual photo contest by coming to the library after hours and learning the basics of taking good pictures. An expert will show you how to take advantage of the basic functions of a camera and the best way to frame the picture you would like to show the world. Whether you enter our contest or not, these techniques will help you in all aspects of photography, whether you are taking pictures of a family gathering or an exotic travel destination.

Please register beginning March 1

 

Annual Teen Photography Contest

• Entry forms and rules become available March 22.
• Deadline is April 23 at 4:00 p.m.

Look for the rules and entry form for the Bull Run Teen Photography contest in the library, in your schools, and on the library website. Enter your spring break photos to be judged by experts, to be displayed in our library, and possibly to win a $25 or $50 prize.

 

Writers' Fair

• Saturday, March 27, 2:00 p.m.

Bull Run has invited writers' groups from around the area to introduce themselves at this Writers' Fair! These groups run the gamut from children's lit to genealogy to memoirs. If you enjoy writing and would like to meet other authors, this is the place for you!

Registration begins March 6

 

Identity Theft Prevention

Wednesday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.

Identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in the US today. Lynne Whitaker of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., will describe the steps you can take to minimize your chances of having your identity stolen, or what to do if it should happen to you, at this free program.

Registration begins March 10

 

Hawaiian Dance Part II

• Saturday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.

Didn't get enough of a workout at the first program in January? Janette will be back to teach us some more moves. Space is limited. 

 

There's No Place Like Holmes Film Festival 

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.

April 7 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as Holmes and Watson, withIda Lupino. Also, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in a short subject.	April 14 The Hound of the Baskervilles Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee star in a lively version of the famous Holmes classic. Plus, Daffy Duck as Sherlock and Porky Pig as Watson in Deduce, You Say.
April 21 The Scarlet Claw Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce star in what most critics and fans consider the best of all the Holmes films as they hunt the Canadian marshes for a legendary creature. Plus, The Three Stooges as Shivering Sherlocks.	April 28 Viewers' Choice (House of Fear OR Without a Clue) Title to be decided by popular vote during the first three films. We will see either House of Fear with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce OR an amusing more modern Holmes satire, Without a Clue, starring Michael Caine. Plus, the short subject The Celebrated Archives of Sherlock Holmes.

 

Back Safety for Backpackers and Students

• Saturday, April 10, 10:30 a.m.

Backpacks are incredibly handy. But they can strain muscles and joints and cause back pain if they are too heavy or worn incorrectly. In honor of National Backpack Safety month, a local chiropractor will offer tips on choosing and wearing packs to prevent injury.

 

Social Security Online

• Saturday, April 24, 10:30 a.m.

There is so much you can do on Social Security's website! File for retirement, calculate your benefits, and more! An SSA representative will show you how easy it is.

 

Wowbrary

Prince William Library now offers Wowbrary which is a free subscription to email or RSS notifications of the Library's newest acquisitions.  The subscriber can choose from up to 31 topics including DVD's and receive email notifications on new additions.  Or the subscriber can elect RSS notifications and will not even have to provide email account information.  For information about RSS, scroll down to the bottom of this page for a short video provided by CommonCraft. Common Craft also offers videos on other subjects such as Twitter, Phishing, Blogging, and Investing. 

  

Sign Up for Free Email Reminders!

Prince William Libraries offer a free email reminder system.  Sign up for Email Notifications and receive notices 3 days prior to the due date.  Then you can either return the item on time or renew it. 

 

Overdrive

Prince William Library has started adding MP3 titles to the collection of eaudiobooks. This format can be played on an IPOD. Fairfax and Loudoun also offer MP3 titles. Check Overdrive for information on compatible devices.

 

Libraries with Wiki's

Loudoun Library Wiki offers information on all of the county library branches and local information. Beautifully done, through PBworks of course.

 

Virginia History

Check out a new website dedicated to Prince William County history.

 

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