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Buy a book through WorldCat and select Prince William Public Library as a library to support. A portion of the cost goes to support Prince William Public Library at no extra cost to you! For an explanation of how this program works visit OCLC Information
Can't find a good book? Try Gnod or What's Next for series information.
Search for downloadable ebooks and eaudio books with the Overdrive search.
Keep track of your books through a free World Cat account.

Local Library Info

Be a Summer Quest Volunteer!

If you are 12 years old or going into the 7th grade, the library needs your help! Pick up a Summer Quest volunteer application at the Information Desk, or apply online.

Inspiration Across the Nation

Submit your creative expressions to The Library Of Congress. Your work may be selected to become part of an online mosaic and a part of the library's permanent collection.

  • Deadline for submission is 31 May 2008
  • Electronic submissions only

Virginia History

Check out a new website dedicated to Prince William County history.

Children's Book Week

  • May 12-18, 2008
Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been celebrated nationally in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs, private homes-any place where there are children and books. Educators, librarians, booksellers, and families have celebrated children's books and the love of reading with storytelling, parties, author and illustrator appearances, and other book related events.
In celebration of the written word and the introduction of new ideas, authors and the world of reading to young people the Prince William Library System is recognizing Children's Book Week with special events throughout the library system.
Uncle Pete will entertain the young audience with interactive music at Bull Run Regional Library.

Food in Fiction and Film—a series of movies and munchies for adults

  • The secret’s in the sauce - Thursday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.
  • This sweet shop is open on Sundays - Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments pertinent to the movies will be served.
Please call Information Desk for film titles and to register.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

  • Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 4, 12:00 noon–4:30 p.m.
Come early for the best selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s materials.

eAudiobooks

Residents of Northern Virginia are eligible for library cards from all of the local jurisdictions including Prince William, Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, and others. This is a great benefit for the residents who can use library resources where they live, work, and shop. A bigger advantage is in using eResources. A big area that is growing quickly is downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks. A quick check of a few of the local libraries revealed varying collections:

  • Prince William - 633 titles
  • Arlington - 636 titles including some in Spanish
  • Alexandria - 596 titles
  • Loudoun - 828 titles
  • Fairfax -3063 titles (yes, that's three thousand)
  • District of Columbia- 200 audio titles, 62 Spanish audio books, 200 music downloads, 559 video downloads

Fairfax Reads

Fairfax County Library has a link to a blogspot blog that lists the most circulated books during the previous week. The reader can read and write reviews of the posted books at the All Fairfax Reads blog. The reader can even put the book on reserve. Congrats to Fairfax for using Library 2.0 concepts!

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