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).

Teasing the Silent Woman from the Shadows of History, Presented by Barbara Vines Little, CG

Explore ways in which historical records can help us discover the life stories of women ancestors.

Sunday, November 1, 2:00 p.m.

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

*Writers’ Groups

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

Memoirs Writers

Tuesday, November 2
10:15 a.m.–12:00 noon

Writers of Children's Lit

Tuesdays, November 10 & 24
7:00 p.m.

Writers of Adult Lit

Saturdays, November 14 & 28
2:00 p.m.

New members are always welcome.

*English Conversation Club

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

Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:00 p.m. and
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24
10:00 a.m.

No registration required.

New members 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, November 3, 10, 17, 24
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.

No registration required. Todos bienvenidos.

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, November 5 & 19
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

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

What Do You Really Want to Do with Your Life?

A Careers Program for Teens and Adults. Are you in a rut or feeling stifled in your current career? Are you a young adult wondering about your future? This workshop will help you focus on lifetime goals, the motivation for your choice of career, and the strategies that should be considered based on the chosen goals.

Saturday, November 7, 10:30 a.m.

Please call 703-792-4530 to register.

Genealogy 101 Presented by RELIC's Beverly Veness

Explore basic techniques and resources for tracking ancestors.

Tuesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.

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

Brown Bag Travel Club: Eastern Europe

Patty Gulledge will show photographs of her travels and read from the journals she kept while in Eastern Europe. Bring a brown bag lunch.

Thursday, November 19, 12:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 29.

Romance in the Afternoon Club

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Please join us to discuss Sara Gruen’s romantic page turner, Water for Elephants. Gruen’s bestselling novel is an enticing blend of history, adventure, mystery, memoir, and love story which is revealed as the nonagenarian Jacob Jankowski recounts the wild and wonderful years he spent during the Great Depression with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. The novel is Sara Gruen at her best with old fashioned storytelling that is both well researched and compelling. Who hasn’t wanted to run away and join the circus, if only for an afternoon? Please feel free to bring your lunch.

Monday, November 16, 1:00 p.m.

No registration required. New members always welcome.

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 is required 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.

CANCELLED

School's Out! Movie Time?

Join us for an action-filled animated film about a canine TV star’s crosscountry trek. (PG, 96 minutes long)

Tuesday, November 3, 2:30 p.m.

For all ages.

No registration required.

Call for more information.

Pottery Painting YA Family Craft

Come “paint” unglazed pottery items suitable for gifts. The Claytime Café staff will take your masterpieces back to their kilns for firing, and return them in time for the holidays. This fun program is free, but a $10 deposit is required to reserve each group's space. The deposit will be returned to participants at the end of the program or if the registration is cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the program.

Saturday, November 14
1:00-3:00 p.m.

For grades 6-12 and their families (no one under 8 years please.)

Sign-up begins November 1.