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Celebrate Bull Run Library’s Birthday with Cody and Bj!
- Kids will rock at this lively, interactive musical show
- For all ages
- Wednesday, June 25, 2:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Come early for the best selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s materials.
Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Summer Quest 2008
Catch the Reading Bug at Bull Run Library with this year’s Summer Quest Summer Reading Program, for children from infants through entering grade five.
- Register in person at any Prince William Public Library beginning June 16 to receive your special Catch the Reading Bug reading log to keep track of all the great books you read or have read to you.
- Then, start reading to earn great incentives at 5, 15, and 25 books.
- In addition, once you’re registered, each week you come to the library you’ll get a Coupon of the Week just for coming to the library whether you have read zero or 25 books. The coupons are for food or fun at local restaurants, parks, museums, sporting events and more.
- Readers will also want to check out all the great free programs at the library this summer like puppet shows, movies, story times, music, crafts and more.
Summer Quest for Middle and High school students
In the Wild Reads: Metamorphosis Summer Reading program, students entering grades 6–12 can earn incentives while they relax and read this summer.
- Registration is now open at www.pwcgov.org/library/teens or you may register at the library.
- You may begin logging in your books on June 18 as you read for rewards at 3, 6, and 9 books.
- You can even add a short review for each book read.
- Then, stop at the desk on your next library visit to pick up your coupon for food or fun and an entry in the End-of-Summer drawing for great prizes.
- Dozens of prizes will be awarded and one lucky reader from each library will receive a $100 gift certificate!
- Plus, we’ll have special drawings throughout the summer for students who have read a minimum of three books!
- Wild Reads: Metamorphosis ends August 29.
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
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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 - 649 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!
Seen on the Web
- If you are looking to relocate, or research a location, check out Sperling's Best Places.
- What is your library worth? The State Library and Archives of Florida has a an online calculator for the value of your library usage.
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