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Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation Donation!
 The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation donated $1,000 to the Prince William Public Library System for the purchase of books and other media to help educate the community on breast cancer. Brenda Bryant, the Prince William affiliate chapter coordinator, presented the check to Library Director, Richard W. Murphy.
The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) was founded in 1991 and is a non-profit organization committed to the eradication of breast cancer through education and advocacy. All 10 libraries will receive books and other materials on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and management. The Library System would like to thank the Foundation for its generous donation for our collection and our community. |
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Veterans Day Closings
All branches and neighborhood libraries of the Prince William Public Library System will be closed Wednesday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. All libraries will reopen on Thursday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m..
Electronic resources and the library catalog are available even when the Library System is closed.
 Dr.Seuss Winner in Chinn Park Regional Library Election
Kids vote, too! Children of all ages cast their ballot for their favorite author at the Chinn Park Regional Library on Election Day and Dr. Seuss, the creator of The Cat and the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and many, many more children’s classics carried the day. Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series came in a second. |
Congratulations to the
2009 Creative Arts Contest Winners!
To view the winning entries, click here.
Grand Prize Winner
Katy S. - 'The Working Horse'
Middle School Winners
Crayon, Marker, Pen, Pencil, Pastels & Chalk
Abby F. - 'Hand Illusion'
Mixed Media
Nancy T. - 'The Dotted Tree'
Oils, Watercolors, & Acrylics
Christina F. - 'A French Cafe'
Photography
Nyasha S. - 'The Hands of Time'
Sculpture
Cambria V. - 'Sea Chase'
Poetry
Zahar M. - Legends
High School Winners
Crayon & Markers
Victoria L. - 'Bleek World'
Construction and Cut Paper
Angelica K. - 'Swans'
Mixed Media
Kipras S. - 'Mirror'
Oils, Watercolors & Acrylics
Caitlin B. - 'Great Goose'
Pen Pencil, Pastels & Chalk
Kamille J. - 'The Eyes of an Artist'
Photography
Franklin V. - '4th of July Sunset'
Sculpture
Magan E. - 'Flaming Hot Cheetos'
Poetry
Brittany W.- What's Left to Live For?
Short Story
Jennifer H. - Stained Freedom |
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 Create Special Cards Workshop
Are you looking for a creative and economical way to tell friendsand family how much you care? Join us for a demonstration of how to make novel birthday, thank you and seasonal cards.
Then you will have an opportunity to make your own cards
using stamps, paper, and exciting embellishments.
Please register early as space is limited for this adult program.
Saturday, November 7, 2:00 p.m.
Chinn Park Regional Library
Registration begins October 24. |
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 2nd Annual Potomac Book of Records Event
Celebrate the anniversary of the Guinness Book of World Records by participating in library-based contests to create the Potomac Library Book of Records and a Wall of Fame in the Children’s Department. The afternoon promises to be fun for the whole family as we learn about records and record breakers, take part in games, and maybe even attempt some records of our own.
This program has been CANCELLED.
We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the story by C.S. Lewis
Presented by Kaleidoscope Theatre Company by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Illinois.
Start "Lucky Reader Week" by seeing this children’s classic brought to life.
For students in grades K–8 and adults.
Sunday, November 8, 3:00 p.m.
Central Community Library
Pick up FREE tickets beginning November 1. |
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Avoid Identity Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend
Join us as representatives from the Belvoir Federal Credit Unionshare the latest information about identity theft. Discover ways to protect your good name and prevent identity theft from happening to you.
Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 p.m.
Chinn Park Regional Library
Registration required. |
 Young Adults Mind Travelers Book Club
Life is Funny by E.R. Frank
Middle school students are invited to embark on a reading adventure when the book club meets at Central Library on the second Thursday of each month. Ms. Paulette Garner, an 8th grade language arts teacher at Parkside Middle School will guide the discussions. New members are always welcome! Come and be a part of this adventure!
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 p.m.
Central Community Library
For students in grades 6–8. |
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 The Prince William Model Railroad Club Show
A modular layout of model trains will runthroughout the weekend as club members demonstrate the latest technology & answer your questions.
Saturday, November 14 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chinn Park Regional Library
Sunday, November 15 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. |
Cell Phone Charms Craft
Don’t let your phone be unadorned! Make a charm from beads.Space is limited and registration is required. A $10 deposit isrequired to reserve a space. This deposit will be returned at the end of the program or if the registration is cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the program.
Saturday, November 21, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Run Regional Library
Registration begins October 31. |
 Celebrate American Indian
Heritage Month
with Mama Mary Sunbeam
Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month at the Potomac Library. Join us for Cherokee drumming, songs, history and storytelling with Mama Mary Sunbeam. Mama Mary has a rich background in Native American history and customs, and this interactive program is designed to help families enjoy learning about, and participating in, Native American customs and stories.
For all ages.
Saturday, November 21, 2:00 p.m
Potomac Community Library
Free tickets for this program
will be available beginning November 7.
Each person attending must have a ticket. Limit 100. |
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 Back by popular demand:
Jazz The Music of America Series.
Jazz, like the country where it was born, keeps changing with the times and the people. Join us for some spirited jazz concerts performed by local musicians.
Sunday, November 8, 2:00
Dixieland Jazz featuring Seth Kibel’s Dixieland Quartet
Potomac Community Library,
Dixieland is one of the earliest and best loved jazz styles. In Dixieland brass bands meet French Quadrilles, ragtime and blues. So join us for an exciting musical afternoon to hear favorites from the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans.
Light refreshments will be served after each concert.
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 and by the Music Performance Fund. The performances have been arranged through the offices of the DC Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 161-710, and are funded in part, by the Recording Industry through the Music Performance Fund. The sales of compact discs and cassettes generate funds that make these free concerts possible. |
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