All programs are free but registration is requested and begins three weeks prior to the program date unless otherwise noted.

To register, or for further information, please visit Bull Run Regional Library at 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, Virginia, or call
703-792-4530 (TTY 703-792-4524).

Design-A-Bookmark Contest

Would you like to see your artwork in books all over Prince William County? Prince William Public Library System announces a Design-A-Bookmark contest!

March 1-31

Entrants must be age 18 or over.

Click here for more information and rules.

*English Conversation Club

This is an opportunity for new speakers of English to practice their speaking skills in a fun and friendly environment.

Mondays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6:00 p.m. and
Tuesdays
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
10:00 a.m.

No registration required.

New members always welcome.

*Writers’ Groups

These groups meet to share their writing and offer encouragement and constructive criticism.

Memoirs Writers

Monday, March 2
10:15 a.m.–12:00 noon

Writers of Children's Lit

Tuesdays, March 9 & 23, 7:00 p.m.

Writers of Adult Lit

Saturdays, March 13 & 27, 2:00 p.m.

New members are always welcome.

*Spanish for Fun!

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.

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

No registration required. Todos bienvenidos.

Free Genealogy Software to Organize Your Research

A demonstration by RELIC staff and volunteers.

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

Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or e-mail to register for this free program.

Network Marketing: One Woman's Journey

Have you considered network marketing as a means of supplementing your income? There seem to be so many companies that employ this marketing strategy, but how do you decide which will be right for you? Join Neema Nene as she describes her journey into the world of network marketing, exploring the evaluation tools and avoiding the pitfalls.

Thursday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.

Registration begins February 18.

Random Reads Book Club

Tribute by Nora Roberts

If you've never read a romantic suspense by Ms. Roberts or if she is one of your favorite authors, you'll want to read or revisit this cast of carefully nuanced characters playing out this cleverly ordered plot. Get caught up in the storyline as former child star, Cilla McGowan, returns to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to restore her deceased grandmother's neglected farm and finally finds out if her grandmother did indeed succumb to suicide or meet with murder. As Cilla tears down walls and finds the proverbial skeleton in the closet, this subtle suspense and sexy romance builds into a novel of danger and desire. Don't miss it.

Monday, March 15, 1:00 p.m.

No registration required. New members always welcome.

You are welcome to bring your lunch.

The Genealogy Doctor Is In

Schedule a private, 30–minute visit with RELIC’s Don Wilson to discus and analyze an historical or genealogical problem that has stumped you or to jumpstart your research.

Thursdays, March 18
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 or e-mail to register for this free program.

Please note that you do not need an appointment to visit RELIC.

Income Tax Talk

Learn about changes in tax laws that may affect you as well as the top ten mistakes made by taxpayers as expert tax preparer Dan Roberts brings you tips on preparing your taxes.

Thursday, March 18, 7:00 p.m.

Registration begins February 25.

Brown Bag Travel Club: Birthplace Special

Make a top ten list of the things to see in the state or foreign country of your birth. Clue in the others.

Thursday, March 25, 12:30 p.m.

Bring a brown bag lunch. Registration begins March 4.

Writers' Fair

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!

Saturday, March 27, 2:00 p.m.

Registration begins March 6.

Identity Theft Prevention

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.

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

Registration begins March 10.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

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

Friday and Saturday
March 5 and 6
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 7
12:00 noon–4:30 p.m.

PWSO Strings Ensemble

A string quartet consists of two violins, a viola, and a cello, and was first developed in the mid-18th century. Since that time the string quartet has become the most common chamber music medium, and music for them has been written by most composers of stature. Enjoy this free live concert experience while learning about the instrumental voices that make up a modern symphony orchestra. Ask us about more concerts at our other branches!

Sunday, March 14, 2:00 p.m.

Registration begins February 14.