Important Library Stuff

Have you ever wanted to join a book club? Hear from library book club hosts Jeanine and Sunny what they're all about then find one (or two...or three) that speaks to you on our website:  Library Book Clubs . 

It's almost Earth Day! From turning plastic bags into benches to adding gardens and story trails to our green spaces, discover some of the initiatives PWPL has taken on to move towards a sustainable future with Robin and Branddon from our Environmental Work Group.

Summer Reading may be a bit farther off, but it would not be possible without our teen volunteers! Applications open April 22. Learn all about what it takes to be a teen summer reading volunteer (and the benefits that come with it) from teen volunteer guests Hamere and Savannah and PWPL staff members Kat and Rosanne. 

Celebrate manga, comics, and graphic novels at PWPL's first ever Lit Con! Running April 1 - May 4, see all the exciting programs on our website and listen now to hear about highlights from two of the librarians running it!

PWPL provides free aids to ensure patrons can use our materials and services easily and comprehensively. Listen now to learn more and then visit our Assistive Services (pwcva.gov) webpage.

Dogs in the library?! Find out why these licensed therapy dogs are there any how they can help improve childhood literacy as part of our Reading to Dogs programs. Featuring special guests from Manassas Therapy Dogs! See the schedule of upcoming Reading to Dogs programs at PWPL here: https://bit.ly/48Ca0GW.

Are you an English Language Learner (ELL)? Discover how PWPL can help you on your path to fluency with free tools and resources, as well as recurring ELL programs.

From D&D to video games, did you know your library is a gamer's paradise? 

There are so many ways for young adults to use their library! Learn all about it from two teens from Central's TAG and the librarian technician who runs Manassas City Library's TAG! NOTE: As of October 2024, YA Book Boxes are no longer available.

Are you yeti for winter? Make the cold days cozier by signing up for the Winter Reading Program at PWPL now through January 31. Sign up now. Kristen's books: The Book of Sirach  "Frostblood" by Elly Blake "Keeper of the Lost Cities" by Shannon Messenger

What's better than free library resources? Free library resources you can access from anywhere, at any time. Discover what awaits you at on PWPL's Digital Library. Visit pwcva.gov/digitallibrary to try the resources mentioned.

It's our first podcast episode! It's about our makerspaces! Learn all about Hive 8051 at Bull Run Library and Studio 8601 at Central Library from the maker librarians who lead them.