Important Library Stuff

Are comics real books? YES! FanFest is our annual celebration of our manga, graphic novel, and anime collections. Come share our fandom through cosplay, crafts, workshops, gaming, and more! Librarians Maddy Barnes and Andreea Whitley tell you all about what you can look forward to at the event at Bull Run Library on Saturday, July 18 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. See all the events: bit.ly/PWPLFanFest...

Summer Scares starts TOMORROW! Learn all about the thrills and chills awaiting you this July at the library as we chat with Summer Scares spokesperson and  New York Times Bestselling author Jennifer McMahon, as well as librarians Jeanine Hines and Matt McCleland. 

Summer Reading kicks off on June 15 at PWPL! Kristen and Ginger share how you can make a dino-sized impact in your summer with free prizes and programs for all ages. It's a walk in the park. And thankfully not the Jurassic one. Learn more and register beginning Monday, June 15 at pwcva.gov/SummerReading.

Library materials delivered through the mail?! Learn about the Books by Mail program from PWPL's Community Outreach Services librarian Keri Gould. This free service is for residents of Prince William County and the City of Manassas who are physically unable to visit the library due to a temporary or permanent disability or impairment. Learn more or apply for the program on our website.

Later this month is National Library Week (April 19–25) and this year's theme is "Find Your Joy." Emily travelled around the county to interview some of our amazing library staff who wanted to share what their library joy is – and some tips for you to find yours too! Guests in order of appearance: Michelle, Nichole, Caylin, Erika, Kirk, Lena, Tressie, Rosanne, Rebecca, Kristen, Clea...

Cut! Librarians Claire Olson and Sarah Parker share their (often strong) opinions on books being adapted for the screen while mentioning all the resources the library offers for film lovers.

46 adults in our community have earned their high school diplomas through Prince William Public Libraries' Career Online High School program. Learn from graduate David Rose (class of 2025) and Lena Gonzalez Berrios, Manassas City Library manager and COHS committee member, about what earning a diploma means for the students, their families, and the whole community.

Winter Reading starts on January 1! Get a head start on tips (and many, many book recs) for summiting the challenge from Kristen Burnham and Amanda Thompson on this month's episode.

Cheers and bon appétit! Discover cooking, baking, and mixology resources at the library with Dumfries Library's Kelly Goff and Central Library's Wendy Weldon.

Are you ready to take your reading to the next level? Prince William Public Libraries invites students in grades K–12 to “Level Up Your Reading,” a gamified reading challenge to track minutes, earn prizes, and work your way toward a grand prize drawing! Learn all about it from librarians Kristen Burnham and Heather Wallace.  Thank you to our Level Up sponsors, Amazon and individual donors. 

With our Summer Reading program theme, Color Our World, we've embraced the arts this year! But did you know there are always opportunities to create and appreciate art in our libraries? Joining your host, Emily Bickers, is Manassas City Library manager Lena Gonzalez Berrios, Central Library librarian Rachel Rivero, and our special guest: muralist Nick Zimbro. We discuss how to get creative in...

Summer Scares is back and hungry for more at PWPL this month! Hear from 2025’s Summer Scares Spokesperson and #1 New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake after chatting with librarians Matt and Rosanne about all things horror at PWPL this month.

Get ready to fill your TBR with book recommendations for all ages from Kristen and Ginger as we discuss this year's Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. Thank you to Amazon for being our Naming Sponsor for our third consecutive summer and thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Bricks & Minifigs Woodbridge, who donated a gift card for a free LEGO minifigure to everyone who completes Summer...

Books can take you on a journey without leaving your chair, but they also make great companions for road trips! Learn about all the resources PWPL has to make your summer road trips entertaining, what our Mobile Library is up to with Outreach Library Technician Christina Trotter, and also how Prince William County’s Department of Transportation supports your travels by car, bike, and foot with Sen...

U.S. Passport Services have returned to select libraries at PWPL! Hear all about it from Julia and Natalie. Check out our website and travel.state.gov  to download forms, double check your documentation and needed payments, and to make an appointment.

Stuck in a reading rut? Or just want to branch out and discover something new? Hear how Kirk and Shannon pick the books they read and learn about all the resources the library has to help you discover your next favorite read.

Our special guest this epsiode is Jennifer Patterson, who became Prince William Public Libraries’ Director in September of last year. From what she envisions for the future of PWPL to her favorite snack – with a lot of book discussion in between – learn all about Jennifer!

Special guest alert! King Avalanche, the yeti mascot of our Winter Reading program, has dropped in to share what's in store for everyone this year. Sign up now in any library or through pwcva.gov/library.

Are a small business owner or looking to become one? Learn about all the free resources Prince William County has to offer small businesses and nonprofits with Kathy from MAGIC (PWPL's Management and Government Information Center) and Clarice from the Department of Economic Development.

The Friends of the Library play a critical role in making Prince William Public Libraries fun and vibrant with fun programs and inviting spaces! Learn all about what they do and how you can get involved in this month's episode featuring Carol from the Chinn Park Friends group and Erika from our Financial Services Division. Make sure to celebrate National Friends of the Library Week with us la...

Greer and Joanna discuss all the ways the library supports exercising both the mind and body for older adults in this month's episode.

From digital resources to in-person spaces and materials, Prince William Public Libraries is here to support students of all ages as they head back to school ! Learn all about what we have to offer with librarians Amanda and Elizabeth.

For the first time ever, PWPL is celebrating the national Summer Scares program from the Horror Writers Association! Join as we chat about all things horror with librarians Matt and Rosanne. Midway through, we are joined by special guest and 2024 Summer Scares spokesperson, author Clay McLeod Chapman! Ask questions to Clay McLeod Chapman yourself when he visits Haymarket Gainesville Library this S...

Adventure Begins at Your Library is the theme of this year's Summer Reading Program , which lasts from June 10 – August 11. Learn all about the program from Kristen and Greer and get tips for becoming a finisher and earning a free book.

Learn all about our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, story times, and get tips for developing pre-reading skills with your preschooler from library staff members Amanda and Rosanne. Listen till the end to hear directly from 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten participants Max (age 5) and Cora (age 8)! Learn more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten  and see the schedule for upcoming story tim...