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Independent Hill Neighborhood Library
To Reopen Monday, March 15th
Reopening Ceremony Scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
Monday, March 15th
The Independent Hill Neighborhood Library, located in George Hellwig Park, 14418 Bristow Road, Manassas, will reopen on Monday, March 15th at 10:00 a.m.. Join us at 10:00 a.m. that day for the reopening ceremony, light refreshments, and other activities.
The Library will resume its regular hours of operation (Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) that week. Independent Hill is closed on Fridays and Sundays.
The neighborhood library was closed due to smoke damage after an early morning electrical fire in December. |
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 Library Foundation
Distinguished Author
Luncheon and Fundraiser
Tuesday, March 16th, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Old Hickory Country Club
Woodbridge
Advance tickets: $35.00 per person
At the door: $40.00 per person
Also available: Tables of 8 seats for $245.
The Prince William Public Library System Foundation is sponsoring a luncheon and fundraiser with distinguished author, Michael Gelb. Mr. Gelb, author of the international best seller, How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci and his upcoming new book, Wine Drinking For Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices (release date: March 9th), will be speaking at 11:30 a.m.. A buffet lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m., following Mr. Gelb's talk.
For advance reservations and tickets, please contact: Barbara Tomes, 703-792-6158, or e-mail Barbara: BTomes@pwcgov.org.
Library Board of Trustees
March Meeting Rescheduled
The March meeting of the Library Board of Trustees has been rescheduled. The March meeting will take place on Monday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Trustees Room of the Library Administrative Support Center, 13083 Chinn Park Drive, Prince William. The Administrative Support Center is located in the lower level of the Chinn Park Regional Library. All Library Board meetings are open to the public.
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 Love My Library 2010 Campaign Begins!
Campaign Ends April 17th
The Library System's annual Love My Library Campaign has begun! This is the 6th year for the Campaign. Branches and neighborhood libraries display heart-themed cards with titles of books, music CDs, audiobooks and DVDs that the Library System could use in its collection.
Library users simply select and complete one of the displayed cards, then give the card and either cash or check to the Circulation staff. In return, donors receive a reusable Love My Library bag that features art work by local architect and artist, Paul Econa. A special Love My Library book plate with the honoree and donor's names will be placed in the item selected. Items maybe donated in honor of or in memory of any individual or group.
In our 2009 Campaign, 769 items were donated, which represented $7,417 worth of materials. The Campaign began on Valentine's Day (February 14th) and ends on the last day of National Library Week (April 17th).
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Tax Forms and Information for 2009!
Tax season has arrived! For information on Federal and State tax forms and tax information, consult our updated tax bookmark! Our 2009 version includes the latest information, telephone numbers to order forms, and web sites to assist you in this annual task!
Library branches have limited Federal tax forms available for pick-up. The Commonwealth of Virginia, however, no longer supplies tax forms to libraries, so Virginia tax forms must be ordered by phone or printed from the appropriate web site. For more information, read or print our tax bookmark today!
In addition, there are quite a few Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locations in our area which you can access through our Need Help With Your Taxes bookmark. |
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Alden Phelps Presents:Barnyard Bard
A highly interactive program to spark imaginations with a special blend of
music and games filled with farmyard fun.
For families.
Two Locations!
Saturday, March 20, 2:00 p.m.
Chinn Park Regional Library
Drop in; no tickets required.
Shepard Animal Program: Backyard Animal Petting Zoo!
Pet the baby animals from the
Bar C Ranch!
For more information
Thursday, April 1st from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chinn Park Regional Library
Tickets for timed intervals available
beginning Thursday, March 25.
For all ages |
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 Prince William Reads: A Reading Program for Adults!
Prince William Reads is Prince William Public Library System's popular adult program will be held again during February and March 2010. Prince William Reads provides adults a chance to win weekly prizes for just kicking back and reading or listening to library books.
Beginning February 1, 2010, participants 18 years of age or
older may read or listen to any adult fiction or nonfiction titles
of their choice. Participants then simply fill out an Entry Form
for each title and drop them in a box located at the Information Desk of any of the full service libraries:
Bull Run Regional Library
Chinn Park Regional Library
Central Community Library
Potomac Community Library
Each Monday during the duration of the contest, a prize-winning entry will be selected by random drawing at each Library. In addition, four grand prize winners will be drawn on March 31, 2010. 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.
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Would you like to see your Artwork in Books all over Prince William County?
Prince William Public Library System Announces DESIGN-A-BOOKMARK CONTEST March 1-31
Rules: Entrants must be age 18 or over and the Design must be based on the Theme: Random Acts of Reading Start @Your Library
Dimensions of 2 ¾" x 8 ½" Entries must consist of original
drawings and photographs, and may not include images from
other sources. Prose from other sources may be included with attribution. Both color and B & W designs will be considered.
Entries: will be judged upon originality, creativity, and adherence to the theme, Random Acts of Reading Start @ Your Library. One winning design and two runners-up will be posted on the library’s
website. The winning bookmark will be published for distribution
throughout the library system and the artist will receive a $50 gift
certificate to a local bookseller.
Deadline: Entries will be accepted at all full service branches and must be submitted no later than 9:00 p.m.
on March 31, 2010.
Bull Run Regional Library
Chinn Park Regional Library
Central Community Library
Potomac Community Library
Winner: The winner will be announced on April 12, 2010.
Contact: Any Prince William Public Library for more information.
Click here for rules and more information. |
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 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.
Bull Run Regional Library
Registration begins February 18.
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Teen Photo Workshops, 1&2
Get ready for Bull Run's annual photo contest by coming
to the library after hours and learning the basics of taking
good pictures. An expert will show you how to take
advantage of the basic functions of a camera and the best
way to frame the picture you would like to show the world.
Whether you enter our contest or not, these techniques
will help you in all aspects of photography, whether you
are taking pictures of a family gathering or an exotic
travel destination.
For Middle and High School Students!
Friday, March 12 & 19, 7:00–8:30pm
Please register beginning March 1
at Bull Run Regional Library |
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An Afternoon with the Cat in the Hat
“Read Across America” celebrates the birthday of
Dr.Seuss, and so does the Potomac Library, with a visit from
one of Dr. Seuss’s most infamous characters.
Join some special guests as they read their favorite Seuss books and share some silly Seussian snacks. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can capture The Cat in the Hat live and in person!
Saturday, March 13, 2:00 p.m.
Please pick up free tickets for this program
beginning February 27, at Potomac Community Library
A ticket will be required for each child participating; a person may pick up no more than 5 tickets. Limit 100 persons. |
 Meet Musher Karen Land
and her sled dog Borage
Meet Iditarod dog musher and her Alaskan husky at Central Community Library. Spend an afternoon with Iditarod dog musher Karen Land and her Alaskan husky. Learn about the Alaskan Iditarod Sled Dog Race and meet Borage, a sled dog, who was a member of Land's team. Land will discuss sled dog racing and what led her to participate in the sport's most grueling race.
For ages 4 and up.
Sunday, March 21, 2:00 p.m.
Central Community Library
Registration, in person or by phone, begins March 1 |
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 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.
Bull Run Regional Library
Registration begins March 6
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