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Prince
William
Public
Library
System
Events
Calendar of
Volume 27, Number 4
Haymarket
Gainesville
Community Library's
Interior Develops
www.pwcgov.org/library
April 2015
The construction of interior walls has begun
on the new Haymarket Gainesville Community
Library. For more on the progress of the new
libraries see pages 10 and 11.
Photo courtesy of E.E. Reed
www.pwcgov.org/library
Library Mission Statement
The Prince William Public Library System supports the County vision of
“A Community of Choice” through exceptional service, providing lifelong
enrichment across both traditional and virtual environments.
Library Information
Library Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will be Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Administrative Support Center’s Trustees Room.
Note: The Trustees Room is located in the lower level of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
Library Foundation Meeting
The next meeting of the Library Foundation Board of Directors will be Monday, April 13, at
6:30 p.m. in the Library’s Administrative Support Center Conference Room.
Renewals of library materials:
Renewal Line: 703-792-4885
Web Renewal: librarycatalog.pwcgov.org
Electronic Newsletters
• MAGIC Newsline, an electronic newsletter with information on the latest news, trends,
and tips for business, management and government.
• What's New in RELIC, a listing of new materials and programs offered by the Ruth E.
Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) that features the latest acquisitions in genealogy
and local history.
• Visit our website to view or subscribe to any of the available electronic newsletters,
including your favorite branch: www.pwcgov.org/library.
Volunteering
Volunteers are needed. Call 703-792-6100 for more information.
Library Closings
All libraries will be closed Sunday, April 5 for the Easter holiday. Additionally, all
neighborhood libraries will be closed on Saturday, April 4 for the holiday weekend.
Day by Day Guide
to Weekly Storytimes
For attendance policies and specific dates, see
individual Library's pages.
Mondays:
Spanish Circle Time–Bull Run Regional,
11:00 a.m.
Mishmash–Potomac Community, 2:00 p.m.
Bedtime Storyhour–Chinn Park Regional,
7:15 p.m.
Tuesdays:
Toddler Time–Bull Run Regional, 10:30 a.m.,
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday Tales–Chinn Park Regional, 10:30 a.m.
Book Babies–Potomac Community, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Storytimes–Independent Hill
Neighborhood, 10:30 a.m.
Music & Motion–(alternating Tuesdays) Central
Community, 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays:
Wednesday Wonders–Chinn Park Regional,
10:30 a.m.
Magic Carpet Time–Potomac Community,
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Storytime–Dale City
Neighborhood, 10:30 a.m.
Muncha Buncha Books–Central Community,
10:45 a.m.
Library Baby!–Dale City Neighborhood, 3:00 p.m.
Family Fun (alternating Wednesdays)–Central
Community, 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays:
Locations
Contents
Book Clubs
Bull Run Regional Library...................................... 4
Central Community Library.................................. 8
Chinn Park Regional Library................................. 6
Dale City Neighborhood Library........................ 12
Dumfries Neighborhood Library........................ 12
Gainesville Neighborhood Library..................... 12
Haymarket Gainesville Community Library.... 10
Independent Hill Neighborhood Library.......... 12
Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library..................... 12
Montclair Community Library.............................11
Nokesville Neighborhood Library...................... 12
Potomac Community Library................................ 9
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4th Friday Book Discussion.................... 12
African-American Book Discussion...... 10
Brit Lit Book Club ...................................... 7
Bull Run BookTalkers................................ 5
Central Reads Book Club........................... 8
Chinn Park Chats: ...................................... 7
Historical Fiction Book Discussion....... 10
Latino Reads.............................................. 10
Monday Page Turners ............................... 5
Mystery Book Club..................................... 8
Nokesville Book Discussion...................12
NOVA Novel Book Club............................ 7
Random Reads Book Club........................ 5
Science Fiction Book Discussion.............. 8
Third Thursday Thrillers ......................... 10
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may be taking photos or
video for marketing
purposes, including
possible posting on the
Internet and to our social
media sites. Please notify a
staff member if you do not want your
image to be published.
Event Calendar
Preschool Pals–Bull Run Regional, 10:30 a.m.,
11:15 a.m.
Muncha Buncha Books–Central Community,
10:45 a.m.
Thursday Storytime (alternating Thursdays)–
Lake Ridge Neighborhood, 10:30 a.m.
Miss Glenna's Storytime–Nokesville
Neighborhood, 10:30 a.m.
Bedtime Stories–Potomac Community, 6:30 p.m.
Fridays:
Friday Family Storytime–Bull Run Regional,
10:45 a.m.
Saturdays:
Saturday Stories–Bull Run Regional, 11:00 a.m.
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April 2015
11th Annual “Love My Library” Campaign
At the beginning of National Library Week, the 11th
annual Love My Library campaign kicks off and
runs for four weeks, from Sunday, April 12th
through Mother’s Day, May 10th.
As in other years, this event is an
opportunity to show that you love
your library by donating items
for the Prince William Public
Library System (PWPLS)’s
collections. Our generous
patrons have given thousands
of dollars for wonderful books,
DVDs and CDs over the past
decade. And like in previous
years, you still have the option
to donate online or in-person.
This year library lovers have
the opportunity to select a book, CD or
DVD using the library’s Amazon.com wish list, which can
be found at http://amzn.com/w/1SPH0GNNZFGPC or by going
to Amazon.com and clicking on “Find a Wish List” and typing in
“Prince William Public Library”. This is a curated list of the mostneeded items for the library system. Donors simply order what they
Volunteer at
Your Library
It’s raining volunteers all over
the library system thanks to our
Volunteer
Program
Coordinator,
Belinda
Tyson. The
library
depends on
volunteers to
supplement
and extend
Belinda Tyson
paid staff’s
Volunteer
Coordinator
ability to
deliver
services, and to strengthen
our relationship with the
community. At any one time,
more than two-thirds of our staff
are volunteers. The citizens who
step up from the communities
to make up this large volunteer
staff give two or more hours per
week. Applications are now
being accepted for volunteer
positions at the new Haymarket
Gainesville and Montclair
Libraries. If you are interested
in additional information
about volunteer positions at our
new libraries, please email us
at LibraryVolunteerOffice@
pwcgov.org.
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would like the library to own, and if desired, they can ask that
the library be notified as to the donor’s name at the time of
ordering. If a donor would like a special “Love
My Library” bookplate affixed to the item
or if the material is to be in honor of, or
in memory of, someone, they can so
specify by sending an email as per
the instructions found on the
Amazon site.
Donors also have the option of
visiting any of the 10 libraries to
donate funds. These funds will be
used to purchase item for the library’s
collection. All libraries have copies of the
donor form, and purchased items will be
given a special Love My Library bookplate.
Library staff members will select what the library
most needs, using the preferences listed on the form.
In addition, in-person donors will receive a small thank
you gift as an acknowledgement of their generosity.
PWPLS looks forward to seeing how much you love your library. Stop
by from April 12th through May 10th to do exactly that – show your
love. And you can always visit pwcgov.org/library.
April is National Poetry Month
There are a variety of activities taking
place for National Poetry Month at Prince
William Public Libraries.
A Poem
in Your
Pocket
Sunday, March 29, 2:00 p.m.
Poetry Writing Workshop
with PWC Poet Laureate
Robert Scott at the Chinn
Park Regional Library
Take advantage of this opportunity to
learn from one of the best, then submit
your poetry to the 10,000 Poems Project.
Thursday, April 30
Celebrate National“Poem in
Your Pocket” Day
Receive a special Poem in Your Pocket
Day bookmark from the Check Out or
Information Desks at any one of our four
full service branches. Carry it with you
and share it with others throughout the
day.
April 30, 12:30 p.m.
Bull Run Regional Library’s
North of 50 Lunch ‘n’ Learn
group, a Forum for Seasoned
Adults
Over 50
Learn to write poetry and meet new
people! Bring your lunch and the library
will provide beverages and desserts.
Registration is requested for this free
program and begins March 26th, 2015.
Please call (703) 792-4530.
Event Calendar
Around the Yellow House
By PWC Poet Laureate Zan Hailey
The train passes—a heavy
heart—beating down the tracks.
A U-turning rickety pick-up,
matte black finish—brings dogs
to a bark across the block.
Afternoon planes fly—streaking contrails
that connect cumulonimbus clouds.
And a letter from an uncensored inmate
was left in my mailbox while I was out
walking a fuchsia petaled path,
where wild Dogwoods fade pink
with the gold of magnolias,
leaving a perfume alley trail.
A squirrel bats its tail like a duster
on a bookshelf—take in the day.
Open it slow—pocketknife blade
soundly tearing a slit—Dear Wonderful.
©2014 Zan Hailey
Chasing Ginsberg
By PWC Poet Laureate Robert Scott
A four-year-old girl practices diving
Into the deep end of the swimming pool.
She wears inflatable water wings
That possess all the confident certainty
Of a soap bubble,
But she throws herself fearlessly, repeatedly
Into eight feet of imminent disaster
With only a seventy-year-old grandfather to catch her.
It’s slack tide;
The wind dies.
A squadron of mosquitoes, like Luftwaffe,
Emerge from the estuary in attack formation.
They’re gathering blood for the swamp.
I want to stay,
Bear witness to her bold fearlessness,
But the Wehrmacht drives me off.
Such extemporaneous acts of courage are rare,
Hard to come by;
Someone should savor them.
National “Poem in Your Pocket” Day
April 30, 2015
www.pwcgov.org/library
10,000 Poems Project
In celebration of National
Poetry Month and support of
PWC's Poets Laureate, Robert
Scott and Zan Hailey, all four
full service branches will be
collection points for the 10,000
Poems project. All poets and
would-be poets from our
community are encouraged to
submit poems for inclusion in
this exhibit. Bring your poem
to the Information Desk at any
one of our full service branches
during the month of April.
Poems may be any length and
written in any language. The
10,000 Poems project is a twoyear undertaking to create a
permanent exhibit celebrating
the collective poetic voice
of Prince William County,
Manassas and Manassas Park.
Upon submitting a poem, the
poet agrees to allow it to be put
on public display. Any poem
submitted to the 10,000 Poems
project through PWPLS or the
PWC Poetry website signifies
your agreement that the poem
may be posted for public
viewing at our libraries, on our
websites, in our newsletters,
and ultimately on the World
Wide Web.
April 2015
Bull Run Regional Library
8051 Ashton Avenue
Manassas, VA 20109
703-792-4500
703-792-4524 (TTY)
www.pwcgov.org/library
Monday–Thursday 10–9
Friday, Saturday 10–5
Sunday 12–5 (Closed Memorial Day–Labor
Day)
Kids
Time
Chan
ge!
Because space is limited, admission to many
children's programs is by token, unless
otherwise noted. Free tokens may be picked
up 30 minutes before program start time.
Attendees must be present in the library to
receive a token. We ask that you make every
effort to be on time to minimize disruptions,
and that strollers be left outside the program
room to maximize space for children to
participate in program activities.
Spanish Circle Time
El Circulo de Cuentos en
Español
Mondays, April 6 and 13,
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Mondays, April 20 and 27, 11:00 a.m.
Spanish Circle Time / El Circulo de Cuentos
en Español is a special storytime featuring
stories & songs in Spanish, presented by Ms.
Roxana. La señora Roxana presentara cuentos
y canciones en español.
All ages. Para todas las edades.
Free admission tokens available 30 minutes
before storytime begins.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Ages 18 months–3 years old with a
caregiver.
FREE admission tokens given out
during the 30 minutes before each
storytime session begins. Space is
limited.
Preschool Pals
Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30,
10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Ages 3–4 with a caregiver.
Free admission tokens given out during the 30
minutes before each storytime session.
Family Friday Storytime
Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 10:45 a.m.
All ages with a caregiver.
Drop-in.
Saturday Stories
Chess for Kids
Sing Books with Emily
Tuesdays, April 14 and 28, 6:00, 7:00 p.m.
Learn to play chess in an informal
setting. Master the moves while using
your imagination, logic, critical thinking,
reasoning and concentration skills.
Ages 4–13.
Space is limited. Registration begins 2
weeks before program date. Please register
for 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., but not for both.
Pokémon Etc. Day
Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.
Join the musical fun with Miss Emily, a
professional vocalist, as she shares favorite
children's songs that have been transformed
into picture books, for a program sure to
delight children and adults too!
All ages with an adult.
FREE admission tokens available at the
Information Desk 30 minutes before
program begins.
Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m.
Bring your handhelds and/or your cards
for any game rated 'E'. Come to play and
trade and enjoy the company.
Grades one and up. Admission is limited.
Please pick up your free admission token
beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mutt-i-grees
Wednesday, April 1, 10:00 a.m.
Come make dog
biscuits for the
Prince William
County Animal
Shelter. We will also
have a small furry
visitor.
All ages.
No registration. (Dog
biscuit ingredients are
flour, milk, garlic powder,
eggs and chicken stock).
PAWS to Read
Pizza Party &
Kids Financial
Literacy
Saturday, April 4, 1:00 p.m.
Join us for pizza, fun and games as
we focus on money topics.
Ages 8-14.
Registration begins 2 weeks
before program date.
$
Laptime Tales
Wednesdays, April
8 and 22, 10:30 a.m.
Through music, play,
and sharing books we will learn
about the early literacy skills
children need to develop as
readers.
Ages 6–18 months with an adult.
Registration online, by phone or
in person begins 1 week before
program date. No older siblings,
please.
Saturday, April 18
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Practice reading aloud while you make
a new friend by reading to a therapy
dog at the library. Bring your own book
or use one of ours! This is a program for
young readers to practice their skills with a
friendly and non-critical listener.
Readers ages 5–11.
Drop in anytime between 11:45 a.m. and
1:00 p.m. to sign up for a 15 minute time
slot at the program room door.
Young Adult
For middle and high school students.
Research Help One-on-One
Free, 30 minute session with your own private
librarian to help you get started on your research
project. We'll help you find the information you need
from our shelves or our electronic resources.
Call 703-792-4863 to set up an appointment.
SOS Brigade Anime Club
Saturday, April 25, 2:00 p.m.
Join other fans to watch some great anime, cosplay,
share fan art & fiction, and talk about the series you
love! Cosplay welcome
Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:00 a.m.
30 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and stories.
All ages. Drop-in.
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*Funded by The Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.
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April 2015
Bull Run Regional Library continued
Adults
All programs are free but registration is requested and begins three weeks prior to the program date
unless otherwise noted. Registration is in person, by phone or online for select programs.
English as a Second
Language (ESL)
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
6:30 p.m.
Fridays, April 3, 10, and 24
10:00 a.m.
English Class. Contact Literacy
Volunteers at 703-670-5702 for
information.
*English Conversation Club
Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27
6:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
10:00 a.m.
This is an opportunity for new speakers
of English to practice their speaking
skills in a fun and friendly environment.
No registration required.
New members always welcome.
for Fun!
*Spanish
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch and chat with new
friends in Spanish. We’ll supply coffee
and dessert! A native Spanish speaker
will be available for help.
No registration required. Todos
bienvenidos.
AARP Tax Aide
Mondays, April 6 and 13, 10:00
a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, April 2 and 9, 12:00 noon–
8:00 p.m.
Trained volunteers will assist the
elderly and low-to-moderate income
taxpayers with their basic federal and
Virginia tax forms on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Scrabble Club
Friday, April 10, 1:00 p.m.
Inaugural meeting! We'll supply the
game boards and a dictionary. You
bring your own words!
No registration.
*Writers of Adult
Literature
Saturdays, April 11 and 25,
2:00 p.m.
This group meets to share
their writing and offer
encouragement and
constructive criticism.
No registration
required. New
members are always
welcome.
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Second Tuesday Memoir Writers
Tuesday, April 14, 10:15 a.m.
New monthly Memoirs group forming. Class
instruction will be provided by writing coach for
first three sessions. It's your life and you know the
story. Now learn how you can share or preserve it!
No registration.
Charlie Chan Mystery Festival
Thursday, April 16, 7:00 p.m.
Charlie Chan in Shanghai (starring Warner
Oland). Plus silent film The Mystery of the
Leaping Fish.
Thursday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.
Charlie Chan and the Shanghai Cobra Plus a
strange short subject in the Speaking of Animals
series, Pet Problems.
Your Library for Dummies (and
others with questions)
Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.
Find out what you can do from our website,
including electronic resources, ebooks and
downloadable magazines. See an overview of what
is available and work one-on-one to help access it.
Please bring your laptops and/or e-gadgets!
No registration required.
Monday Page Turners
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
by Beth Hoffman
Monday, April 6, 1:00 p.m.
A funny and moving story
of 12-year old CeeCee, who
is relegated to the care of an
eccentric great-aunt after her
mentally unbalanced mother’s
accidental death.
Drop-in, no registration is
required.
North of 50–Poetry Writing 101
Thursday, April 30
12:30 p.m.
Come learn how to write a poem and take a poem
home to share with others to celebrate National
Poetry Month and Poem in a Pocket Day.
Registration is requested for this free program
and begins March 26.
The American Invasion
of Canada During the
Revolutionary War
Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Military historian Ron Mayer will describe
this unusual campaign of the American
Revolution which included Virginia’s Daniel
Morgan and his Riflemen.
Specific Steps You Can Take
to Apply DNA Test Results to
Your Genealogy
Thursday, April 16, 11:00 a.m.
Jim Bartlett has been a genealogist since
1974; he administers the Bartlett Surname
Genealogy Project. This program will
describe the specific steps you can take to
successfully use your DNA test results to
learn more about not only your surname,
but about all of your ancestral lines. No
knowledge of biology is required. This is a
repeat of the March 17, 2015 program.
Proving Patriot Service for Sar/
Dar Membership: Focus on Tax
Lists
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
Barry Schwoerer, Registrar, Col. William
Grayson Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons
of the American Revolution will describe
the ongoing SAR project to identify taxes
enacted to support the War. Evidence of
payment proves patriot service. Members of
the Elizabeth McIntosh Hammill Chapter
of the DAR will also be available to answer
questions about all types of qualifying acts.
To register for these free programs, contact
RELIC @ (703) 792-4540 or email relic2@
pwcgov.org.
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Thursday, April 30
Celebrate "National Poem in
Your Pocket Day" at any one of
our four full-service branches.
Receive a special Poem in Your
Pocket Day bookmark when you
check out your items.
All ages, families
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April 2015
*Funded by The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
Chinn Park Regional Library Spanish Circle Time / El Circulo de
13065 Chinn Park Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-792-4800
703-792-4876 (TTY)
www.pwcgov.org/library
Monday–Thursday 10–9
Friday, Saturday 10–5
Sunday 12–5 (Closed Memorial Day–Labor
Day)
Kids
All programs are drop-in; no registration or
tickets required unless noted.
Story Times
Beginning with Books
Bedtime Storyhour: Stories,
Songs & Fingerplays
Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 7:15 p.m.
Wear your pajamas and bring your
favorite bedtime stuffed animals!
Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
Tuesday Tales
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21,
and 28, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
Wednesday
Wonders
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15,
22, and 29, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
Baby Signs: Sign, Say,
and Play
Monday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.
Join Noelle Snodgrass, an Independent
certified Instructor, for an interactive
program.
Ages 6–24 months with a caregiver.
Space is limited. Online registration
begins one week in advance.
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Second Saturday
Storyhour, Craft: Pirates
Ahoy!
Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m.
A safe, supportive, fun and interactive program for
children with varying learning styles and abilities.
All ages with caregivers.
Drop-in.
Thursdays, April 2 and 16, 4:00 p.m.
PAL (People Animals Love)
provides early readers and kids who
just love to read the opportunity to
read to registered therapy dogs in
a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your
own book or use one of ours.
Ages 6–10.
Reading to Rover–
Sunday Edition
Sunday, April 12, 1:00 p.m.
Multicultural Book Club
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.
Join our monthly book club in which children read a
book appropriate for their age. The Multicultural Book
Club promotes reading comprehension and incorporates
strategies to improve reading and reading fluency.
Reading opens the door to a child’s future.
Free, drop-in. No tickets or registration necessary.
Ages 3 and up with a parent.
*Baby Animal Petting Zoo
Friday Flicks
Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24
10:30 a.m.
Join us for quality movies based
on books. Each week’s films have a
different theme. Parents and their
children, daycare providers and
daycare centers with their children
are all invited to attend.
Ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Drop-in.
Dog Tales
Reading to Rover
Inclusive Storytime
Mondays, April 6 and 20, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Babies 12–36 months and a caregiver.
Online registration begins one week prior to
each program. No siblings, please.
Monday, April 13, 12:00 noon
Pack a lunch and picnic while listening to
terrific tales.
Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
Thursday, April 9, 11:00 a.m.
Stories and songs in Spanish with Ms Roxana. Cuentos
y canciones en español presentados por la Señora
Roxana.
Ages 2 and up with a caregiver. Para las edades de 2
años en adelante.
Free, drop-in.
Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for stories and a craft.
Ages 2–6 with a caregiver.
Stories, songs, and activities. Our story
hours are designed to support the prereading skills every child needs to become a
good reader.
Lunch Bunch: Ribbit Ribbit
Cuentos en Español
Saturdays with Sophie
Saturday, April 25, 2:00 p.m.
Early readers and kids who
just love to read can read to a
registered therapy dog in a relaxed
atmosphere. Bring your own book
or use one of ours.
Ages 6–10.
Special Events
Kindergarten Prep
Wednesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pet the baby animals
from the Bar C
Ranch. The chicks
will be cheeping, the
ducks quacking, the
lambs bleating, the
bunnies hopping,
and children of all
ages will be petting
the animals, as the
Bar C Ranch brings
its petting zoo.
Free, drop-in.
Thursday, April 16, 7:00 p.m.
Ideas for your preschooler to become excited
about school and successfully transition to
kindergarten.
Free, drop-in program.
Meet Mary Quattlebaum, author
of Pirate vs. Pirate
Saturday, April 25, 11:00 a.m.
El sabado 25 abril de las 11 de la manana
Join us for stories in Spanish and English and
a craft.
Acompanenos y desfrute de: Cuento en español
e Ingles y artesanias
For children ages 2 and up with a caregiver
para ninos de 2 anos 0 mayores y su
acompanante.
A free, drop-in program; no tickets required.
Gratis No se necesita boletos o registrarse.
*The Jenny Foxworth Talking to the Author Program
Sunday, April 12, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Meet Mary Quattlebaum, author of Pirate vs.
Pirate, Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods,
and many other books, plus the winners of our
Bookmark Contest.
All ages, families
Drop-in; no tickets required. Book sale and
signing following the program.
Event Calendar
Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros
Stories in English & Spanish/
Cuentos en Español y Ingles
April 2015
*Funded by The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
Chinn Park Regional Library continued
Adults
Meet the Author at
CPRL–
Skype with Lisa See
*CPRL Chess Club
Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 6:00 p.m.
If you enjoy playing chess and would like to play and improve your skills, we invite you
to attend the CPRL Chess Club for adults.
Free drop-in. New members are always welcome! Refreshments are provided.
China Dolls by Lisa See
Needles and Hooks Club
Tuesdays, April 7 and 21, 7:00 p.m.
Join us on the first and third Tuesdays of the month and have fun sharing your needle or
hook craft and meeting others who also enjoy needlework.
Free, drop-in. New members are always welcome! Refreshments provided. For adults.
Young Adult
For middle and high school
students.
Teen Trivia: Poetry
Month
Think back to the good old
days and try to remember
these Mother Goose
character
Test your knowledge and win
two free movie tickets. The
winner will be the first entry
drawn with the most correct
answers.
*Afternoon Anime
Tuesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.
Catch up on some anime,
enjoy some snacks, and hang
out with other anime and
manga otakus.
Free, drop-in.
Be a Summer Quest
Volunteer!
If you are 13 years old or have
completed the 7th grade, the
Library needs your help!
Pick up an application form
at the Library or download
one from the Library’s
website at: www.pwcgov.org/
library.
Family
*Craft Night: Frog
Slap Bracelet
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
It's colorful,easy to assemble
creation that kids will love
slapping these bracelets over
and over again.
Families.
Drop-in; no registration
required. Limit 30 children.
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*Spanish Charlas
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Practice Spanish conversation skills in a
friendly, relaxed setting. Fluent Spanish
speakers are also welcome to offer help and
support.
Drop-in. ¡Hablemos en español!
*English Chatter Club
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 7:00–8:30 p.m.
All new speakers of English are welcome to join
us for some friendly conversation where they
can practice and improve their speaking skills.
This program is made possible through the
support of The Literacy Volunteers of America.
Free, drop-in, for teens and adults.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Thursdays, April 2 and 9, Fridays, April 3 and 10,
Tuesdays, April 7 and 14, 11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Free tax help for taxpayers with low- and
middle-income, with special attention to
those ages
60 and older.
Advanced
reservations
will not be
assistance
available.
Numbers
will be given out beginning at 10:00 a.m. on
Thursday and Friday. No one will be allowed
into the library before it opens.
Tax help is on a first come, first served basis.
Please see the PWPLS Online Calendar of
Events or the www.AARP.org/taxaide
website to find out what important documents
you will need to bring with you.
tax
*eReader One-on-One Help
Monday, April 20, 7:00 p.m.
This program provides individual help with
downloading eBooks and audiobooks from
PWPLS OverDrive to your eReader device.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
Those who are registered will be served
first.
Event Calendar
Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
The NOVA Novels Book Club will
skype author Lisa See and discuss
her latest book China Dolls. In
1938, Ruby, Helen and Grace, three girls from
very different backgrounds, find themselves
competing at the same audition for showgirl roles
at San Francisco’s exclusive “Oriental” nightclub,
the Forbidden City.
Drop-in; no registration required. Light
refreshments.
The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional
Library Book Sale
Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.
(Bag Sale for all ages! Fill a brown paper grocery bag full
of used books and pay only $3.00 for the whole bag of
books!)
*Chinn Park Chats:
A Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Club
Above All Things by Tanis Rideout
Monday, April 13, 1:00 p.m.
Famous mountain climber Prof. George
Mallory tried to reach the summit of
Everest twice, but failed. He promised his
wife Ruth that he would never try again.
Then, in 1924 Mallory tried for a third
time.
Drop-in; no registration required. Light
refreshments.
Lit Book Club
*Brit
The Secret Place by Tana French
Monday, April 27. 1:00 p.m.
The caption on a photo of a murdered
boy says: I KNOW WHO KILLED
HIM. Detective Stephen Moran receives
this photo from sixteen-year-old Holly
Mackey. Stephan joins forces with
Detective Antoinette Conway to find out
who and why.
Drop-in; no registration required. Light
refreshments.
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
Thursday, April 30
Celebrate "National Poem in Your Pocket
Day" at any one of our four full-service
branches. Receive a special Poem in
Your Pocket Day bookmark when
you check out your items.
All ages, families.
April 2015
Central Community Library
8601 Mathis Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
703-792-8360
703-361-7572 (TTY)
www.pwcgov.org/library
Monday–Thursday 10–9
Friday, Saturday 10–5
Sunday 12–5 (Closed Memorial Day–Labor Day)
Kids
Muncha Buncha Books
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 10:45 a.m.
Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10:45 a.m.
Do April showers have you looking for things
to do? Look no further! Spring has sprung,
but the fun has just begun. We’ll be sharing
stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. A craft
or short film will conclude each session. Craft
sticks are limited to the first 24 children.
Ages 2–6, accompanied by an adult.
Drop-in; no registration required.
Family Fun
Wednesdays, April 1, 15, and 29, 6:30 p.m.
Hear some stories about weather, both winter
and spring. Both nights include a variety of
stories, songs, fingerplays, and a simple craft.
All Ages.
Drop-in; no registration required.
Music & Motion
Tuesdays, April 7 and 21, 10:45 a.m.
Spring brings with it another chance to get
up and dance! Shimmy in the spring and
experience all the fun that Music & Motion
brings! Each session offers a variety of music,
dancing, and other movement activities you’re
sure to enjoy!
Ages 2–6, with an adult.
Drop-in; no registration required.
*Shenanigans
Thursdays, April 9 and 23, 4:30 p.m.
Let’s celebrate spring! In our first program,
we will be helping things grow by creating
a miniature garden in a Mason jar. In our
second program, we will make a glowing
firefly in a bottle.
Grades K–5.
Registration is required and may be done in
person, by phone, or online.
Itsy Bitsy Books
Tuesday, April 14, 11:00 a.m.
A pre-reading program created for babies 12–
24 months old and their caregivers. Because
this program is designed as an interactive
lapsit program, we request that older siblings
not attend.
Ages 12–24 months.
Drop-in; no registration required.
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*Funded by The Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.
*Mind Benders Contest: Rebus
Roundup
April 1–30
Pick up contest form at the Information Desk. The
first entry drawn with the most correct answers
will win a new book.
Grades K–5.
*Preschool Coloring
Contest: Bunnies and
Blooms
April 1–30
Pick up a coloring sheet each
month from the Information
Desk. One winner
will be chosen by
random drawing
from all entries
submitted.
Ages 2–5.
National Poem
in Your Pocket
Day
Thursday, April 30
Celebrate "National
Poem in Your Pocket
Day" at any one of
our four full-service
branches. Receive
a special Poem in
Your Pocket Day
bookmark when
you check out
your items.
All ages, families
Adults
*Mystery Book Club
The Cat, the Vagabond, and the
Victim by Leann Sweeney
Monday, April 13, 7:00 p.m.
Cat quilter Jillian Hart agrees to foster
orange tabby Clyde after his owner is
found dead. Jillian then learns the elderly
man was murdered, only to have Clyde
escape and find yet another body.
New members are always welcome; no
registration required.
*Science Fiction Book
Discussion
The Children of Men by P.D. James
Saturday, April 18, 2:30 p.m.
The year is 2021, and the human race is
–quite literally–coming to an end. Since
1995 no babies have been born, because
in that year all males unexpectedly
became infertile. Great Britain is ruled
by a dictator, and the population is
inexorably growing older. Theodore
Faron, watches in growing despair as
society gradually crumbles around
him, giving way to strange faiths and
cruelties.
New members welcome; no registration
required.
*Central Reads Book Club
A Star For Mrs. Blake
by April Smith
Wednesday, April 22, 1:00 p.m.
Set in the 1930s about five American
women—Gold Star Mothers— who travel
to France to visit the graves of their WWI
sons: a pilgrimage that will change their
lives in unforeseeable and indelible ways.
New members always welcome; no
registration required.
Event Calendar
Adults
Computer
Connection
@Central
Space is limited and registration
is required. A $10 deposit is
required to reserve a space
in class. The deposit will be
returned at the end of class, or
if the reservation is cancelled at
least 48 hours prior to class.
Un depósito de $ 10 se requiere,
y se devolverá al final de la clase.
Register at Central Library’s
Information Desk or call 703792-8360.
Computer Basics
Wednesday, April 8, 10:00 a.m.
This class offers an introduction
to personal computers in the
library. Instruction includes
basic computer definitions,
how to use a mouse, and
introduction to the keyboard.
Registration begins on March
25. No online registration.
Computación Básica
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.
Esta clase ofrece una
introducción a los
computadores personales en la
biblioteca. Aprenda a cómo usar
el “mouse” y teclado, además
de definiciones de computación
básica. El registro es necesario,
y comienza el 25 de marzo a las
10:00 a.m.
Internet 101:
Moviéndose en la red
para principiantes
Wednesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.
Este programa lo introducirá
al mundo de la red, a cómo
moverse entre páginas web, y
otra información básica acerca
de la Internet. El registro es
necesario, y comienza el 01 de
abril a las 10:00 AM.
Creando una Cuenta
de Correo Electrónico
Wednesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m.
Esta clase proporcionará
instrucciones para la elección
de un proveedor de correo
electrónico, y para configurar
y utilizar una cuenta de correo
electrónico gratuito. El registro
es necesario, y comienza el 08
de marzo a las 10:00 AM.
April 2015
*Funded by The Friends of Potomac Library
Potomac Community Library
SNACS by 5®
Bedtime Stories
2201 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-792-8330
703-494-8129 (TTY)
www.pwcgov.org/library
Monday–Thursday 10–9
Friday, Saturday 10–5
Sunday 12–5 (Closed Memorial Day–Labor
Day)
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30
a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Children can use their senses when
playing SNACS by 5®, a card game to
learn their SNACS: shapes, numbers,
alphabet, colors, and sounds. We will
demonstrate how to play the game, and
check children's skill status for subject
and color set placement. All games are
available to check out.
Ages 3–6 with
parent or caregiver.
Drop-in; no
registration
necessary.
Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:30 p.m.
Get ready for bed, and come to the library for a
before-bed treat of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Drop-in; no registration required.
Kids
Ticket, pass and registration policy: An individual
may request no more than five tickets for
any program. Daycare and school groups are
encouraged to call the Children’s Department to
schedule a visit.
Books with
Buddies
*Preschool Coloring Contest:
Thursdays, April 2, 16, and 30, 4:30 p.m.
Dogs make great listeners! Children who
Ages 2–5.
read to dogs are shown to improve their
reading skills. "Books With Buddies"
Mind Bender Contest: Rebus
gives kids the chance to read to registered
Roundup
therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental
Grades K–5.
environment. Bring your own book or
April 1–30
use one of ours.
Pick up a contest form at Potomac Library (or
Ages 6–10.
print it from our Kids' page) and enter to win a
prize. Return your entry by closing time on the last Drop-in; first come, first served. Sign up
day of the month. Our winners will be drawn from in 10 minute increments.
the entries received.
Totally Terrific Thursdays!
Bunnies and Blooms
*
Watch for our Pop-Up Makerspace!
We supply the "stuff" and you supply the
imagination. You never know when our makerspace
will be available. Visit the Children’s Department
whenever you visit Potomac to check it out.
Mishmash
Mondays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2:00 p.m.
Music & Motion on April 20.
Stories, songs, fingerplays and activities especially
for preschoolers.
Ages 2–5.
Drop-in; no registration required.
Book Babies
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30 a.m.
Babies need books, too! Join us for stories, songs
and play. Limited to 10 infants and their caregivers.
Ages 6–24 months.
Register online, in person, or by phone beginning
one week prior to each program.
Magic Carpet Time
Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:30 a.m.
Music & Motion on April 8.
Special: April 1, Puppetopia
Presents "Brer Rabbit and Friends."
Stories, songs, fingerplays,
and activities especially for
preschoolers.
Ages 2–5.
Drop-in; no registration
required.
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*
Thursdays, April 9 and 23, 4:30 p.m.
Crafts and activities. All children must
be accompanied by an adult helper.
Younger siblings are welcome.
Ages 4 and up. Pick up a free, required
pass beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Limit 24 crafters.
School's Out Special: Paper
Minecraft Mania
Monday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.
Build your favorite Minecraft characters and
components out of paper for your own take-home
version.
Grades K– 5. Pick up a free pass starting at 10:30
a.m. the day of the program; limit 40 crafters.
National Library Week Special:
Reading Jamboree
Saturday, April 18, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate National Library Week with our
community at this lively festival that’s all about
books and libraries! You’ll be surprised and
delighted at this gathering of local partners and
library lovers who will be reading stories and
hosting fun activities.
All ages.
Drop-in; no registration needed.
National Poem in Your
Pocket Day
Thursday, April 30
Celebrate "National Poem in Your Pocket
Day" at any one of our four full-service
branches. Receive a special Poem
in Your Pocket Day bookmark
when you check out your
items.
All ages, families
Adults
No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Potomac Chess Club
Sundays, April 12, 19, and 26
12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.
Play and improve your skills at the new Potomac
Chess Club.
Adults and teens ages 13 and up.
Free; drop-in.
English Discussion Group
Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 12:30–2:00 p.m.
An opportunity to practice English in a friendly
and relaxed atmosphere. Bag lunches welcome.
eReader one-on-one
Tuesday, April 14, 3:30 p.m.
Get individual help with downloading e-books and
audiobooks from PWPLS OverDrive to your e-reader
device.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Those
registered will be served first.
Buying your first
(or new) house
Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Have you ever dreamed of owning
your own home? Or have you
wanted to own another house but it
has been a long time since you went
through the process? This program
is for you.
Mastering the Juggling
Act in the Age of
Overwhelm
Saturday, April 25, 1:00 p.m.
In today's age of connectivity and
staying busy, we are all wearing
many hats. With the constant
juggling act, mastering effective
skills for managing activities and
investment of time will keep you
feeling more in control.
Potomac Adult programs continued next page.
Event Calendar
April 2015
Potomac Community Library continued
Adults
African-American Book
Discussion Group
Murder at Cape Three Points
by Kwei Quartey
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
At Cape Three Points on the beautiful
Ghanaian coast, a canoe washes up at an
oil rig site with the bodies of a prominent,
wealthy, middle-aged married couple, who
have obviously been murdered. Featuring
Accra, Ghana, homicide detective Darko
Dawson in a complex plot, that takes place
in the author's native country.
No registration required.
Latino Reads
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia
Alvarez (Dominican Republic)
Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
November 25, 1960, three beautiful sisters
have been found near their wrecked Jeep at
the bottom of a 150-foot cliff on the north
coast of the Dominican Republic. The
official state newspaper reports their deaths
as accidental, not mentioning a fourth sister
lives, nor explaining they were leading
opponents of Gen. Rafael Leonidas Trujillo’s
dictatorship. It doesn’t have to. Everybody
knows of Las Mariposas—“The Butterflies.”
Drop-in; no registration required.
Historical Fiction Book
Discussion Group
The Blood of Flowers (17th Century Persia)
by Anita Amirrezvani
Wednesday, April 15, 1:00 p.m.
After her father dies without leaving
her with a dowry, a seventeenth-century
Persian teen becomes a servant to her
wealthy rug designer uncle in the court of
Shah Abbas the Great, where her weaving
talents prove both a blessing and a curse.
New participants and bag lunches are
always welcome.
Follow the progress of our two new libraries! For the next few months, we
will bring you progress reports, information on what to expect in the new
branches when they open, and other related news.
Haymarket Gainesville
Community Library
14870 Lightner Road
Haymarket, VA 20169
www.pwcgov.org/library
Opening Late 2015
Construction Progress
Report
The future Haymarket Gainesville Community Library will consist of a
21,665 square foot one story library. Parking has been provided for 100
staff and patron vehicles, with priority spaces reserved for hybrid vehicles,
carpooling, and handicapped
visitors. Another focal part of
the site is The Bushy Park House,
a historic farm house dating back
to the late 1600s, which will be
preserved and restored by Prince
William County.
The library is built out of a steel
frame which sits on a concrete
slab on grade. The exterior walls
will be clad in a red colored
brick, selected to complement the
surrounding neighborhood. The
main form of the library is a long rectangular space topped by a barrel vault
roof. A circular form extends off the south side of the library and will house
the children’s reading area. The library will be book ended by two tall stone
features which echo the chimneys built at The Bushy Park House. The roof
pops up above the main spine of the building and tall clerestory windows
let a lot of natural light into the main stack and reading area. The underside
of the roof will be clad in natural wood providing a warm and inviting
space on the interior. Large areas of glass offer views to the surrounding
neighborhood and permit natural light into the building interior.
The building is scheduled to open in the fall of 2015. Currently, the majority
of the steel frame, wood deck and exterior sheathing has been completed.
The contractor is currently working on waterproofing and constructing the
roof of the library.
Third Thursday Thrillers
Book Discussion
The Crossing Places
by Elly Griffiths.
Thursday, April 16, 7:00 p.m.
Archeologist, Dr. Ruth Galloway, lives
happily alone in a remote area near the
marshland in Norfolk, England. When a
child’s bones are discovered on a nearby
beach, Detective Chief Inspector Harry
Nelson calls upon Galloway for assistance
drawing Ruth into the investigation. This is
the debut novel of the Ruth Galloway series
and provides a captivating new crime series.
New participants are always welcome; no
registration required.
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photos courtesy E.E. Reed
Event Calendar
April 2015
When the new libraries open, they will take their place in the
Calender of Events line up, to highlight events and programs that
will be happening in the respective branch.
Montclair Community Library
5049 Waterway Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
www.pwcgov.org/library
Opening Late 2015
Library Interiors to Reflect Environment
Many of you are excitedly
watching the construction
of the new Montclair and
Haymarket Gainesville
Community Libraries. If
you are unable to drive
past the construction sites,
you can manage a virtual
tour by visiting the library
web site and checking out
the new photos that are
constantly being uploaded.
The external facades become
clearer to all as walls are
constructed and roofing
takes place, but what about
the insides? Currently,
finishing touches are being
made to the interior designs
of both these buildings;
designs around two wonderful themes.
Both new Community Libraries will reflect the nature of their
locations. Montclair Community Library embraces the theme of
the lake with water, blue skies, birds, creatures, and plants found in
that habitat. Think frogs, turtles, fish, and boats. Soothing greens
and blues throughout the facility with some bold, bright splash’s of
color in the teen area. Haymarket Gainesville will echo the fields and
pastures so abundant in the area. The colors will focus on the vision of
harvest, with red and rust hues, warm textured tans, and rich autumn
golds. And of course touches of blue to reflect the sky. Reflections of horse
country and farms will add fun and depth to the design.
The colors and themes will enhance the pleasant user experience to be
discovered at the new branches! There will be plenty of tables and chairs for study and computer work,
several small meeting/tutor rooms, quiet study rooms, and large community rooms in addition to the
books, DVDs, CDs, recorded books, puzzles and friendly helpful staff!
image for illustrative purposes only
Sing, Dance, and Move
as you Read to the Rhythm
for Summer Quest 2015.
Details coming soon to your local Prince William
Public Library System branch.
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Event Calendar
April 2015
Neighborhood Libraries
Dale City Neighborhood
Library
Dumfries Neighborhood
Library
Independent Hill
Neighborhood Library
4249 Dale Boulevard
Dale City, VA 22193
703-792-5670
Monday–Thursday10–7
Saturday, Friday
10–2
SundayClosed
18007 Dumfries Shopping Plaza
Dumfries, VA 22026
703-792-5678
Monday–Thursday10–7
Saturday, Friday
10–2
SundayClosed
14418 Bristow Road
Manassas, VA 20112
703-792-5668
Monday–Thursday10–7
Saturday10–2
Friday, Sunday
Closed
Coloring Contest
Call for program information.
April 1–30
Pick up a coloring sheet each month and
return your entry anytime during the month
to be displayed on our display board. One
winner each month will be chosen by random
drawing from all entries submitted. Two
groups: ages 2–5 and 6–12.
Wednesday Storytime
Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, and activities.
Ages 2–5. Drop-in.
Library Baby!
Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29
3:00 p.m.
We sing! We play! We read!
Stories, songs and finger plays
for moms and babies.
Ages 0–2. Drop-in.
Lego® Club
Thursday, April 2 and 16,
4:30–6:00 p.m.
If you're a great Lego® builder, or a first timer,
this is the place for you. The library will
provide the Legos®, while the kids provide
the imagination! All materials must stay at
the library, so bring a camera to capture your
adventures. Please leave your Legos® at home.
We don't want you to lose your favorite pieces.
Ages 5 and older. Registration required.
Limited space.
Doggie Tales
Saturday, April 11, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Kids of ALL reading abilities are invited to
read to registered therapy dogs at the library.
Bring your own book or use one of ours!
Drop-in.
4th Friday Book Discussion
Group
Friday, April 24, 12:00 noon.
Meet at Padrino’s Pizza in the Center Plaza
Shopping Center behind the library. Call for
the book information and to reserve a copy.
No registration required.
Gotta Catch em All–
Pokémon Day!
Saturday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.
Bring your cards and Pokémon
DS games to play, trade and earn points
towards badges. No reservation required.
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Gainesville
Neighborhood Library
4603 James Madison Highway
Haymarket, VA 20169
703-792-5660
Monday–Thursday10–7
Friday, Saturday
10–2
SundayClosed
Book In A Jar Challenge
Correctly identify the book that is now in
a jar. First drawn correct entry wins the
challenge.
Teen Trivia Challenge
Answer the trivia questions correctly and
win the challenge.
Name that Book Challenge
Test your literary knowledge and
computer skills to correctly identify
the paragraph/passage from a
book. First drawn entry correctly
identifying the paragraph/passage from a
book wins the challenge.
Reading with Rover
Saturday, April 4, 11:00 a.m.
Practice reading aloud while you make a
new friend by reading to a therapy dog at
the library. Bring your own book or use one
of ours! This is a program for young readers
to practice their skills with a friendly and
non critical listener.
For readers age 5–11. Drop-in.
Story Time with Miss Bette:
Frogs & Turtles
Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 a.m.
Come join the fun with Miss Bette as we
read stories, sing, and do a craft
Drop-in; no registration required for
preschoolers and parent or caregiver.
Tuesday Storytimes
Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 0–5. Drop-in.
Lake Ridge Neighborhood
Library
Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center
2239 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192-3007
703-792-5675
Monday – Thursday
10–7
Friday, Saturday
10–2
SundayClosed
Thursday Storytime
Thursday, April 9 and 23, 10:30 a.m.
Garden stories and animals in the zoo!
Ages 0–5. Drop-in.
Nokesville Neighborhood
Library
12993 Fitzwater Drive
Nokesville, VA 20181
703-792-5665
Monday – Thursday
10–7
Saturday10–2
Friday, Sunday
Closed
Book In A Jar Challenge
Correctly identify the book that is now in
a jar. First drawn correct entry wins the
challenge.
Teen Trivia Challenge
Answer the trivia questions correctly and
win the challenge.
Name that Book Challenge
Test your literary knowledge and computer
skills to correctly identify the paragraph/
passage from a book. First drawn entry
correctly identifying the paragraph/passage
from a book wins the challenge.
Miss Glenna's Storytime
Craft Corner
Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 21, 4:30 p.m.
Come join the
fun and create
a craft to take
home.
Grades K–5.
No registration is
required.
Ruff Readers
Event Calendar
Saturday, April 11, 10:30.
Kids of all reading abilities are invited to
read to registered therapy dogs at the library.
Bring your own book or use one of ours!
Nokesville Book Discussion
Monday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.
Meets at the Nokesville Church of the
Brethren.
April 2015