Children

Registration is required and begins one week prior to program date.
Only registrations in person will be accepted on the first day. If there is still room in the program, registration will be accepted by phone starting on the second day. Tickets must be picked up in person for all ticketed programs.
Stunt Bike Show with X Games Medalist
Matt Wilhelm, two-time National Champion, X Games medalist, and number one flatland rider in the U.S., will perform in the Library’s parking lot. Watch him perform and hear what he has to say about turning dreams into reality.
No reservations are needed. However, if it is raining, limited tickets will be given out at 10:00 a.m. the day of the program
- For students entering grades 1 and up
- Wednesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Journey Through Our Solar System with Rob Cork
Take a trip from tiny Mercury to the red planet Mars, and beyond the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn for an overview of what we’ve learned about our neighbors. This program includes the latest updates on current solar system exploration and missions that are coming up.
- For adults and school-aged children
- Thursday, June 26, 7:00 p.m.
Registration by phone begins June 5
Crafty Critters
Come for hands-on insect information with Karrie Cox from the Prince William County Environmental Services Division. She is bringing live bugs, including a Giant Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, to the Library.
- For all ages
- Monday, June 30, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Free timed tickets may be picked up in person beginning June 23
Preschool Yoga Adventures with Sharon Bishop
Children will listen to a story and learn yoga poses as they go from one adventure to another. Please bring a mat or towel.
- For ages 3–5 with a parent
- Monday, June 23, 2:30 p.m.
Free tickets may be picked up in person beginning June 16
Ancient Voices-Native American Animal Legends
Why are some animals venomous? Why do some have naked tails? Experience some of the stories and myths Native Americans use to better understand their world and to teach others about living in harmony with nature.
- Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.
- For students entering 1st grade and older
Free tickets may be picked up, in person, beginning July 2
Operation Read More! Magic Books and Secret Codes
Presented by James Wand, Spy Magician
Using secret codes, invisible writing and a cool spy book, audience members help James Wand, Spy Magician, solve the mystery! It is hilarious fun mixed with magic for an unforgettable experience.
- Monday, July 14, 2:30 p.m.
- For students entering 1st grade and older
Free tickets may be picked up, in person beginning July 7
Dinosaur!
How do scientists know that dinosaurs ever roamed the Earth? Puppets, fossils, and highly visible, interactive props show students how rocks, bones, and tracks help scientists search for answers about everyone's favorite extinct animal
- Wednesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.
- For students entering kindergarten and up. Please no younger children
Free tickets may be picked up, in person, beginning July 9
Old McDonald's Farm
Performed by Bob Brown Puppets
Join a barnyard of marionette puppets for good, old-fashioned, down-home fun.
- Monday July 21, 10:30 a.m.
- For all ages
Free tickets may be picked up, in person, beginning July 14
Hodgepodge
- Thursdays, 4:00 p.m
- For students in grades K–5
- June 19 Catch the Reading Bug!
- June 26 Just Buggy
Story Times
Afternoon Storytime
- Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
- For ages 3–6
- June 18 All Aboard
- June 25 Party Time
- July 2 Night Lights
- July 9 Backyard Safari
- July 16 Bee-utiful or Bug-ly
- July 23 Flights of Fancy
- July 30 Croaks, Clicks and Chirps
- August 6 Along the Shore
- August 13 Reading is a Picnic
Toddlertime
- Tuesdays, 10:30 or 11:00 a.m.
- For ages 2-3 with a parent or guardian
- June 17 All Aboard
- June 24 Party Time
- July 1 Night Lights
- July 8 Backyard Safari
- July 15 Bee-utiful or Bug-ly
- July 22 Flights of Fancy
- July 29 Croaks, Clicks and Chirps
- August 5 Along the Shore
- August 12 Reading is a Picnic
Preschool Storytime
- Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
- For ages 4–6
- June 19 All Aboard
- June 26 Party Time
- July 3 Night Lights
- July 10 Backyard Safari
- July 17 Bee-utiful or Bug-ly
- July 24 Flights of Fancy
- July 31 Croaks, Clicks and Chirps
- August 7 Along the Shore
- August 14 Reading is a Picnic
Saturday Storytime
Drop in, no registration required
- July 12 Backyard Safari
- July 19 Bee-utiful or Bug-ly
- July 26 Flights of Fancy
- August 2 Croaks, Clicks and Chirps
- August 9 Along the Shore
- August 16 Reading is a Picnic
Evening Storytime
Drop in, no registration required
- July 7 Going Buggy
- July 14 Cool Cats and Hot Dogs
- July 21 Ribbity Fribbet!
- August 4 Just One More (bedtime story)
- August 11 A Day at the Beach