Important Library Stuff

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 …

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 a…

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, wha…

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 documentati…

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 discove…

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 sn…

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/lib…

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Learn about all the free resources Prince William County has to offer small businesses and nonprofits with Kathy from MAGIC (PWPL's Management and …

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 invol…

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 wi…

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 t…

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…

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 ti…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…