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Talking to the Author Bookmark Contest
Dec 29 2011

​January 3rd – March 5th

Design a bookmark around the theme: Super! Super! Super Books! The bookmark contest form is available for download online and also at the Information Desk of Chinn Park Regional Library.
First place winners (one for each grade K through 5) receive a gift certificate. The Grand Prize Winner will receive an autographed copy of a recent book by children's author Marc Nobleman author of Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman, Green Berets in Action, & How to Do a Belly Flop.

Prizes will be awarded Sunday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m.

The 10th Annual Sounds of a Symphony
Jan 13 2012

Enjoy a live concert experience while learning about different instrumental voices that make up the modern symphony.  The Prince William Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players will perform selections to spotlight various orchestral sections in this entertaining and educational free series.
 
The PWSO Woodwinds Ensemble
Sunday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.
 
The PWSO Brass Ensemble
Sunday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.
 
The PWSO Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.
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The PWSO Strings Ensemble
Sunday, April 29, 2:00 p.m.
 
Light refreshments will be served.
Registration in person or by phone begins at the hosting library one month before the concert date.

Prince William Reads
Jan 13 2012

​February 1 – March 31

Prince William Reads provides adults a chance to win weekly prizes just for kicking back and reading or listening to library books.
Beginning February 1, 2012, participants 18 years of age or older may read or listen to any adult fiction or nonfiction titles of their choice. Participants then fill out entry forms for each title and drop them in a box located at the Information Desks at any of the full service libraries: Bull Run Regional Library, Central Community Library, Chinn Park Regional Library, or Potomac Community Library.  Forms are also available online.
Each Monday during the duration of the contest, a prize-winning entry will be selected by random drawing at each Branch. In addition, four grand prize winners will be drawn on March 31, 2012. 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.

2012 Book & Media Winners
Jan 30 2012

​The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) celebrated the best in adult reading and reference at the Midwinter Book and Media Awards on Sunday evening in Dallas.

Check out the winners here:
 

 Upcoming Events

 

  • AARP Tax Guide

    Mondays, February 6, 13 and 27, 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. at Bull Run Regional Library: IRS certified volunteers will provide free tax counseling and preparation services to seniors and low–to moderate–income taxpayers. Every Monday, February 6 through April 16 (closed Monday, February 20). No [...]
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  • African Folktales Presented by Bright Star Children’s Theatre

    Tuesday, February 21, 7:00 p.m. at Central Community Library: A live theatrical presentation celebrating the art of African storytelling with stories filled with a variety of clever animals, imaginative costumes, and lots of audience participation! Families with children ages 3–12. Pick up FREE [...]
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  • African-American Stories: Presented by the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Phi Kappa Zeta Chapter

    Saturday, February 18, 2pm at Potomac Community Library: Enjoy stories presented in celebration of Black History Month. All ages. Drop in; no registration required.Read More

  • Prince Among Slaves: The Cultural Legacy of Enslaved Africans with 20000 Dialogues Facilitator Taalibah Hassan

    Saturday, February 11, 2:00 p.m. at Chinn Park Regional Library: The Chinn Park Regional Library presents the award winning PBS documentary, Prince Among Slaves: The Cultural Legacy of Enslaved Africans. The documentary will be followed by a group discussion, led by 20,000 Dialogues facilitator [...]
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