Library Specials Teen Read Week

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Prince William Public Library System
www.pwcgov.org/library
Volume 24, Number 10
Library Specials
Month
*Hispanic-American
Bilingual Puppet Show, The Malachite
Palace..................................................... 6
Sounds of a Symphony Percussion
Ensemble............................................... 5
Spooky Cupcakes................................ 9
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Contents
October 2012
Bull Run Regional Library................. 2
Central Community Library............. 5
Chinn Park Regional Library............ 7
Dale City
Neighborhood Library...................... 11
Dumfries
Gainesville
Independent Hill
Lake Ridge
Nokesville
Potomac Community Library........... 9
General Information
Electronic Newsletters ...................... 12
Library Board Meeting...................... 12
Library Closings................................. 12
Library Foundation Meeting............ 12
Renewals of library materials:.......... 12
Volunteering....................................... 12
Booksales
The Friends of
Central and Bull Run Libraries ........ 3
The Friends of the
Chinn Park Regional Library ............ 7
Teen Read Week
Arts Showcase
*Creative
A Teen Read Week Event...................... 7
Teen Read Week
After Hours Mystery............................. 2
Teen Read Week Book Bingo............... 7
Teens Vote for Favorite Author
on Election Day...................................... 7
What Would You Do if the Earth
Stopped Spinning... .............................. 2
Book Clubs
African-American Book Discussion
Group ................................................. 10
Brit Lit Book Club ............................... 8
Bull Run BookTalkers......................... 3
Central Reads Book Club.................... 5
Chinn Park Chats: A Monday
Afternoon Book Discussion Club..... 8
Historical Book Discussion Group.10
Mystery Book Club.............................. 5
Nokesville Book Discussion............ 11
NOVA Novel Book Club..................... 8
Random Reads Book Club................. 3
Science Fiction Book Discussion....... 5
Third Thursday Thrillers Book
Discussion ......................................... 10
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* Funded by The Friends of Central and Bull Run Libraries.
Bull Run Regional Library
8051 Ashton Avenue
Manassas, VA 20109
703-792-4500
703-792-4524 (TTY)
Monday–Thursday 10–9
Friday & Saturday 10–5
Sunday 12–5 (September–June)
Kids
Because space is limited, admission to
many children's programs is by token,
unless otherwise noted. Free tokens
may be picked up 30 minutes before
program start time. Attendees must be
present in the library to receive a token.
We ask that you make every effort to be
on time to minimize disruptions, and
that strollers be left outside the program
room to maximize space for children to
participate in program activities.
Spanish Circle Time
El Circulo de Cuentos en
Español
Las Ranas | Frogs
Mondays, October 1, 15, 22, 29
11:00 a.m.
An hour of stories and songs in Spanish.
Cuentos y canciones en español.
Drop-in; for all ages. Para todas las
edades.
Tales for Twos and Threes
Tuesdays, 10:30 & 11:00 a.m.
October 2 We Dig Dinosaurs
October 9 The Firefighter is our
Friend
October 16 Sly Foxes & Wily Wolves
October 23 My Toolbox
October 30 Pumpkin, pumpkin
Ages 2–3 with a caregiver.
Free admission tokens will be given
out during the 30 minutes before each
storytime session.
Wonderful Ones
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30 & 11:00 a.m.
A weekly story time just right for
12-24 month olds with a caregiver!
out 30 minutes before each session of
storytime.
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Young Adults
Preschool Pals
Thursdays, 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
October 4 We Dig Dinosaurs
October 11 The Firefighter is our
Friend
October 18 Sly Foxes & Wily Wolves
October 25 My Toolbox
Ages 3 & 4 with a caregiver.
out during the 30 minutes before each
storytime session. Limited to three and
four year olds and their caregivers.
Saturday Stories
Saturdays, October 6, 20, 27, 11:00 a.m.
Drop in storytime for all ages.
Laptime Tales
Fridays, October 12, 26, 10:30 a.m.
Babies 6–8 months with an adult.
Offered twice each month. Space is
limited. Free admission tokens available 30
minutes before program begins.
Movin' & Groovin'
Saturday, October 13, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 2–6 with an adult.
Get movin' with this fun, high energy,
program for your child and you! Shake,
wiggle, move and groove while singing,
dancing and playing with rhythm sticks,
scarves, and more! Free admission tokens
available 30 minutes before program starts.
PAWS to Read
Did you know that reluctant or struggling
readers who read to dogs feel more relaxed
when they read, enjoy reading more and
can become better readers? Kids of all
reading abilities are invited to read to
registered therapy dogs at the library!
Bring your own book or use one of ours!
Ages 6–10. Drop in.
Pokémon, etc Day
Pokémon is back! Be a part of it! Bring
your cards or your DS. Bring any game
that is rated no higher than 'E'. Come to
trade or to play.
Grades 1–12.
Pick up free entry tokens beginning 1/2
hour before the program.
Event Calendar
For middle and high school students.
It Came From the Library Quiz
Sunday, October 14, 1:00 p.m.
During Teen Read Week, October 14-20,
stop by the Bull Run information desk and
answer a brief quiz then receive a surprise
treat for participating.
Teen Read Week
Murder in the Library
Friday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.
Teen Read Week celebrates reading for the
fun of it. Join us for a live action mystery
that will bring to life a favorite mystery
book like those of Markus Zusak or Sara
Shepard. You may be assigned a character
profile, or you might help solve the mystery.
Grades 6–12.
Registration, online, for this program
begins October 8 and is REQUIRED for
participation.
What Would You Do if the Earth
Stopped Spinning...
Saturday, October 20, 2:00 p.m.
...but the school bus came anyway? Pick up
your free copy of The Age of Miracles by
Karen Thompson Walker beginning in
September, and join our discussion of this
chilling science fiction book about two teens
during a world wide disruption of life as we
know it.
Grades 6–12 and their adult guests.
SOS Brigade: Anime Club
Saturday, October 27, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
SOS stands for "Save the library by
Overloading it with fun on Saturdays!"
Join other anime & manga fans to watch
some great anime, cosplay, share art & fan
fiction, and talk about the series you love!
Ages 10 & up. Drop in, no registration.
Vote for Books 2012
Nominations are in! Voting begins
September 4, and ends November 6.
Visit the Vote for Books website and
make your choice. Or visit Bull Run
Library to mark a paper ballot.
www.voteforbooks.com/
October 2012
Bull Run Regional Library continued
Adult
All programs are free but registration is requested and
begins three weeks prior to the program date unless
otherwise noted. Registration is in person, by phone or
online at www.pwcgov.org/library for select programs.
The Genealogy Doctor Is In
“Genealogy Doctor”
Accepting Appointments for Research Help
Schedule a 30-minute session with RELIC’s Don Wilson
to discuss and analyze an historical or genealogical
problem that has stumped you. Daytimes and evenings
are possible.
For a free appointment contact RELIC at
703-792-4540 or email [email protected].
Bull Run BookTalkers
The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m.
Read the book and join the discussion.
No registration is required.
DAR / SAR Membership: Eligibility
and Requirements
Thursday, October 11, 11:00 a.m.
Have you ever wondered if you qualify for
membership in the Daughters or Sons of the
American Revolution societies? Learn about
eligibility and requirements for joining these groups from Marie Vayer,
veteran genealogist and Registrar of The Prince William Resolves Chapter
(Please note that you do not need an appointment to visit
RELIC. Staff is available to help with your genealogy and local of the DAR.
history research whenever the library is open.)
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC
at 703-792-4540, [email protected] or online.
English Conversation Club
Subscribe to What's New in RELIC.
Mondays, October 1, 15, 22, 29, 6:00 p.m.
Random Reads Book Club
Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00 a.m.
The
Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
This is an opportunity for new speakers of English
to practice their speaking skills in a fun and friendly
Monday, October 15, 1:00 p.m.
environment.
Read the book and join the discussion. Feel free
to bring your lunch. No registration required.
No registration required.
New members always welcome. The Friends of
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*Writers’ Groups
Central and Bull
Run Libraries
Book Sale
Neabsco Mills Ironworks: Archaeology
and History
Memoirs Writers
Tuesday, October 2
Friday & Saturday
Justin Patton, RPA, Prince William County
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
October 12 & 13
Archaeologist, will summarize archaeological
Writers of Children’s
and historical investigations conducted on the
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Literature
historic area known as Neabsco Mills Ironworks or the Tayloe Ironworks
Sunday,
October
14
Tuesdays, October 9 & 23, 7:00
which was located in the Woodbridge, VA area.
12:00
noon–4:00
p.m.
p.m.
To reserve a seat for this free program, contact RELIC at 703-792-4540,
(Bag Day)
Writers of Adult Literature
[email protected] or online. Subscribe to "What's New" in RELIC.
Saturdays, October 8 & 22,
2:00 p.m.
North of 50 — Lunch and Learn — Gifts for
October Spookathon in CinemaScope
These groups meet to
the Holidays
share their writing and
See true CinemaScope films on a huge 16-foot
Thursday,
October 25
offer encouragement and
screen!
English as a Second
12:30 p.m.
constructive criticism.
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Language (ESL) class
See how easy it is to
October4
Dracula,
Prince
of
Darkness
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
New members are always
make lotions and
(1966)
Fridays, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
welcome.
soaps as holiday gifts.
with Christopher Lee.
Literacy
Volunteers of
Registration
by
phone
October11Curse of the Fly (1965)
Spanish for Fun!
America/Prince
William
or
online
begins
The third film in the original Fly
Tuesdays
are
offering
a
free
program
September
25.
series.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
to
adults
who
want
to learn
(1964)
October18Masque of the Red Death
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
how
to
speak,
read,
and
Creative
Vincent Price at his evil best!
write
English.
Couponing
Bring your lunch and
October25The Fog (1980)
chat with new friends
Workshop
Call 703-670-5702 for more
with Jamie Lee Curtis and
in Spanish. We’ll supply
Adrienne Barbeau.
Saturday, October 27 information.
coffee and dessert! A
10:00
a.m.
All movies start at 7:00 p.m. in the Community
native Spanish speaker
Room. No registration required!
will be available for help.
A free two-hour presentation by Saving Nation
Ambassador Laura Harders covering three main
No registration required. Refreshments, film notes, trivia quizzes, prizes
topics: Realistic Couponing, Strategic Shopping, and
and original memorabilia from each film.
Todos bienvenidos.
Meal Planning Made Simple. Drop in.
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Event Calendar
October 2012
Central Community Library
8601 Mathis Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
703-361-8211
703-361-7572 (TTY)
Displays
Book Display
Reel Books
(Books made into and about movies)
Space is limited and registration is
required.
A $10.00 deposit is required to reserve
a space in class. This deposit will be
returned at the end of class, or if the
reservation is canceled at least 48 hours
prior to class. Register at the library or by
calling 703-361-8211.
Boogie Woogie BowWows - The
Wizard of Oz or How Tucker and
Sam Saved the Day
Internet 101: Getting Around the
Web for Beginners
Kids
Music and Motion
Tuesdays, October 2. 16, 30, 10:45 a.m.
Music and Motion is a chance for you and
your child to shake, wiggle, move and
groove while you’re both singing, dancing,
and playing with rhythm sticks, scarves,
and more! This program is held every two
weeks.
Ages 2–6, with an adult.
Drop in; no registration required.
The Second Annual
Janice Eisenhart
Memorial Program,
The Wizard of Oz
told from a dog’s
point of view. See
Tucker, a long
Muncha Buncha Books
haired dachshund;
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.
Sam, a standard
October
3 & 4 Busy, Busy
poodle; and their
October 10 & 11 The Littles
owners, Joan and
October 17 & 18 Royal Reads
Lynn in a multi-media extravaganza you
October 24 & 25 Storybook Wolves won’t want to miss! The action includes
October
31 Animal Tales
Tucker and Dorothy braving a tornado,
following the yellow brick road, dancing
Muncha Buncha Books is a weekly
with the scarecrow, and triumphing over
storytime for children ages 2–6
the Wicked Witch of the West.
accompanied by an adult. This fall the
focus is on “Stories Every Child Should
Ages 4 and up accompanied by their
Know”.
caregivers.
If your child wishes to do the craft, please Free tickets are required and will be
pick up a craft stick from the Information available beginning October 6
Desk before each program. Craft sticks are
limited to the first 24 children.
Drop in, no registration required.
*Shenanigans
Thursdays, 4:30 –5:30 p.m.
(Held every two weeks)
October4
Zebra Money Bank
October18
Marvelous Masks
Grades K–5.
Registration is required and may be done
online or by phone.
Wednesday, October 3, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
This program introduces the World Wide
Web; shows how to maneuver on a Web
page and other basic information about
the Internet.
Registration begins September 19.
Word Processing: Part 1
and
In this two part class learn how to format
text and paragraphs; add, delete and
move text; open and save documents,
and other helpful tasks.
Registration for both parts begins
October 3.
Preschool Coloring Contest
Tortoise and the Hare
October 1–31
Ages 2–5.
Pick up a coloring sheet each month from
the Information Desk. One winner each
month will be chosen by random drawing
from all entries submitted.
Benders Trivia Contest
*Mind
Harvest Moon
October 1–31
Grades K–5.
Pick up contest form at the Information
Desk. The first entry drawn with the most
correct answers will win a new book.
Dreamtime Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
October10Harvest Moon
October24 Falling Asleep
A relaxing blend of stories, songs, and
fingerplays designed for children ages 2-6
accompanied by an adult. PJs, slippers, and
bedtime animals are welcome.
Drop in, no registration required.
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Computer Connection @
Central
Event Calendar
October 2012
Adults
*Science Fiction Book Discussion
*Speaking of Spanish!
Healer by F. Paul Wilson
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18, & 25
12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
Whatever your level of fluency, come hone your
conversation skills by chatting with others who are
practicing their Spanish. Drop into Central Library’s
Community Room any Thursday afternoon, bring your
lunch, and hable español!
Healer is the stunning conclusion of the
LaNague Federation Trilogy. The Outworld
Imperium began as a rebellion by colonials
seeking independence. Two centuries later
it is a bloated bureaucratic "business" - a
business that produces nothing. Its income
is not derived from a free exchange for goods
or services, but from taxation. It's a business
that never shows a profit, is always in the
red, and continually borrows to make up
staggering deficits. Peter LaNague's unique
revolution sets out to topple the entrenched Outworld Imperium as well
as fundamentally altering every Outworlder's concept of government.
To accomplish this he must ally himself with a madman, trust the
word of the last of Sol System's robber barons, make incisive use of the
consummate warriors from the planet Flint, confound at every turn the
omnipresent forces of the Imperium, and, every now and then, make
it rain money. Those are the easy parts. LaNague's greatest challenge is
to see his plan through to successful completion without becoming the
very enemy he has vowed to destroy.
*Mystery Book Club
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
Wulf Grimoire is a world
wanderer and an opportunist
who can kill without
remorse and disappear like
smoke. He's chosen Martin
Munch, boy genius, as his
new business partner, and
he's chosen the Barrens of
Trenton, New Jersey, as his
new playground. It's up to
Plum and Diesel, an über
bounty hunter with special
skills when it comes to
tracking men and pleasing
women, to hunt down
Munch and Grimoire.
No registration required. New members are welcome.
of a Symphony Percussion
*Sounds
Ensemble
*Central Reads Book Club
Faith by Jennifer Haigh
Wednesday, October 17, 1:00 p.m.
When her older brother
Art--a Catholic priest and
the popular pastor of a large
suburban parish--finds
himself at the center of a
scandal, Sheila McGann,
estranged from her family
for years, returns to Boston,
ready to fight for him and his
reputation.
But what she discovers is
more complicated than she
imagined. Her strict Irish
mother is living in a state
of denial and her younger brother Mike has already
convicted his brother in his heart. But most disturbing of
all is Art himself, who refuses to answer her questions or
defend himself. Faith is a suspenseful tale of one woman’s
quest for the truth, as the scandal forces long-buried
secrets to surface.    
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The Prince William Symphony Orchestra's
percussion ensemble will perform selections and
discuss the various instrumental voices of the
percussion section.
Registration, encouraged but not required, begins
on October 1, in person, by phone, or online (www.
pwcgov.org/library/events).
Event Calendar
Your attendance at programs
sponsored by the Prince
William Public Library may be
digitally recorded through
photographs or video
recordings. These images may be
posted on our website, in our
newsletter, by local newspapers
or ultimately on the World Wide
Web. If you do not wish your image
to be published, please notify a member of the
library staff before the program.
October 2012
Chinn Park Regional Library
* Funded by The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
13065 Chinn Park Drive
Prince William, VA 22192
703-792-4800
703-792-4876 (TTY)
Sunday 12–5
(September–June)
Special Events
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record
Thursday, October 4, 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Join in breaking the world record for the
most children reading the same book on the
same day, Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad,
and other activities.
All ages.
Kids
All programs are drop in; no registration or tickets required unless noted.
Story Times
Bedtime Storyhour
Stories, songs, and activities.
Mondays, 7:15 p.m.
October 1 Hispanic Happenings
October 15 Dozens of Dinosaurs
October22Bats and Spiders
October29Halloween Happening
Ages 2 & up with a caregiver.
Tuesday Tales
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
October2Latin American
Laughter
October9Merry Monsters
October16Bats and Spiders
October23Plenty of Pumpkins
October30 Parade of Costumes
Wednesday Wonders
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
October 3 A Little Monkey
October
October
October
Business
10 Out of this World
17 Fall Into a Great Story
24 Millions & Millions
of Cats
31 Monster Mash
October
Friday Flicks
Quality movies based on books.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
October5Doggone It!
October12Just Monkeying Around
October 19 Monsters All Around
October 26 A Spooktacularly Good
Time
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Second Saturday Storyhour &
Craft: Merry Monsters
Beginning with Books
Mondays, October 15 & 29, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Babies 12–24 months and a caregiver.
Registration, online begins one week
before program. No siblings, please.
Lunch Bunch
Monday, October 15, 12:00 noon
Pack a lunch & picnic while listening
to great stories. This month's theme:
Pumpkin Patch.
Dog Tales
Read to Rover
Wednesday, October 11, 4:00 p.m.
PAL (People Animals Love) provides
early readers and kids who just love
to read, the opportunity to read to
registered therapy dogs in a relaxed
atmosphere. Bring your own book or
use one of ours.
Ages 6–10.
Saturdays with Sophie
Early readers and kids who just love to
read can read to a registered therapy
dog in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring
your own book or use one of ours.
Each reader may read for a 10 minute
time period.
Ages 6–10.
Event Calendar
Month
*Hispanic-American
Bilingual Puppet Show, The
Malachite Palace
Wit's End Puppets present
the story of a princess and a
little bird in this captivating
shadow puppet fairy-tale.
Adapted from the book by
Alma Flor Ada and performed
in Spanish & English.
Ages 3 and up with a caregiver.
National Costume Swap Day
Swap a children's Halloween Costume that
you no longer want for one that is "new" to
your child.
All ages.
Vote for Your Favorite Children's
Author on Election Day
Monday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.
Children can cast their
ballot for their favorite
author. Pick up a ballot at
the Information Desk &
receive a special sticker &
bookmark or vote online
at pwcgov.org/library/kids
All ages.
Parade of Costumes
Tuesday, October 30
10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Come in costume for Halloween stories,
songs, and a parade throughout the library.
Drop in; no tickets required.
October 2012
* Funded by The Friends of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
Chinn Park Regional Library continued
Young Adult
Family
Afternoon Anime Family Craft Night:
Silly Spiders
For middle & high school students.
Are you an anime fan, mad about manga, or just a Japan-phile?
Join us for a great anime movie and some Japanese treats!
Free, drop in program.
Café Chinn
Tuesday, October 16, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Hang out, read, play games, or "just chill" at our afterschool cafe.
Free, drop in program.
Teen Read Week
October 14–20
Teen Read Week Book Bingo
Saturday, October 15 – Saturday, October 22
Pick up the Teen Read Week Library Challenge, answer
seven easy questions, turn your answers in to a librarian
at the Information Desk, and receive a prize.
Arts Showcase
*Creative
A Teen Read Week Event
October 25, 7:00 p.m.
Each child may make one craft.
For families. Drop in; no registration required.
The Friends of the
Chinn Park Regional Library
Book Sale
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 21 (bag sale)
12:00 noon–4:00 p.m.
Fill a brown paper grocery bag full of used books and pay only
$3.00 for the whole bag of books!
All ages. Drop in.
Happy 21st Birthday to Us!
Friday, October 26, 1:00 p.m.
The Chinn Park Regional Library celebrates 21 years of service!
Enjoy some Birthday cake in the lobby, while it lasts!
All ages. Drop in.
Meet the talented winning artists and writers from local
middle and high school, as they read or display their
award-winning work! Light refreshments.
Drop in.
Teens Vote for Favorite Author
on Election Day
Middle and high school students can vote for their
favorite author. Pick up a ballot at the Information Desk
or vote online at pwcgov.org/library/teens.
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Event Calendar
October 2012
Chinn Park Regional Library continued
Adult
Park Chats: A Monday
*Chinn
Afternoon Book Discussion Club
Needles and Hooks Club
Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
If you like to make crafts with a needle or hook, join us
on the first Tuesday of the month and have fun sharing
your craft and meeting others who also enjoy needlework.
When gold fever reaches Chile, Joaquin
For adults and teens.
Andieta bolts for San Francisco leaving
Drop in; no registration.
his pregnant 16 year old girlfriend Eliza
Sommers behind. Eliza follows Joaquin to
English Chatter Club
California. Will she find him?
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Ghosts of Virginia
All new speakers of English are welcome to join us for
some friendly conversation where they can practice and
improve their speaking skills. Fluent English speakers
Join us for some hair-raising, some
are also welcome to help lead the conversations. This
humorous, and all true ghost tales told by noted Virginia author and
program is also made possible through the support of
paranormal authority L.B. Taylor.
The Literacy Volunteers of America.
The author has written 23 books and numerous magazine articles about
Drop in; no registration.
VA ghosts, Civil War ghosts and the ghosts of Prince William County.
Taylor will be available for book-signing.
Spanish Charlas
Drop in.
1:00–2:30 p.m. and 7:00–8:30 p.m
This is an opportunity for those with a basic knowledge
of Spanish to practice their conversation skills in a
friendly, relaxed setting. Fluent Spanish speakers are also
welcome to offer help and support.
Drop in. ¡Hablemos en español!
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Second Thursday Children's Lit Writers Group
Thursday, October 11, 6:30 p.m.
This writing group will meet on the 2nd Thursday of every
month to share their writing and offer encouragement
and constructive criticism. New members are welcome!
This Way Out: The Power to Change
Psychotherapist Diane Light blends psychology and
spirituality to offer a new model for change through
Personality Integration Therapy that can lead to greater
empowerment and awareness.
Light's 2011 self-help book, This Way Out: The Power to
Change received a Kirkus star for "books of remarkable
merit."
Drop in.
Learn to Create Hand-made Cards!
Learn to make a handmade card for that special
someone! Materials will be provided.
Registration, in person, by phone or online, is required.
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*Brit Lit Book Club
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
We will read a variety of genres, but the
setting will be in Great Britain - England,
Wales, Scotland or Ireland.
If you are an Anglophile, this is the book
club for you! Feel free to bring your lunch;
light refreshments are provided.
*NOVA Novel Book Club
Farishta by Pat McArdle
Meet the Author @ CPRL - Pat McArdle
will attend the NOVA Novels Book Group
meeting to discuss her novel, Farishta, which
won the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel
Award Grand Prize for General Fiction.
The author will also discuss her time
as a Foreign Service Officer in northern
Afghanistan and her global activism in
promoting renewable energy and sustainable
building practices.
Drop in; no registration required.  
Event Calendar
October 2012
* Funded by The Friends of Potomac Library.
Potomac Community Library
2201 Opitz Boulevard
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-494-8126
703-494-8129 (TTY)
Family
Displays
Glass Display
Collectable Tins
(Unusual and attractive tin containers
from the collection of Mary Pappano)
Kids
Ticket, pass and registration policy: An
individual may request no more than
five tickets for any program. Daycare and
school groups are encouraged to call the
Children’s Department to schedule a visit.
Mishmash
Spooky Cupcakes
*
Magic Carpet Time
Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.
October11Stampin' Up, with
Anthrea Mitchell
October25Halloween Craft
Crafts or activities for ages 4 and up. All
children must be accompanied by an adult
helper; younger siblings are welcome.
Please pick up a free craft pass beginning
at 4:00 p.m. the day of the program. A pass
is required for each child making a craft.
Limit 24 crafters.
Bedtime Stories
Mondays, 2:00 p.m.
Join Shannyn Snyder for an evening of
October 1 In the City
demonstration and hands-on creation, as
October 15 Music & Motion
we decorate some fun-to-make-and-eat
(new program!)
treats.
October 22 At the Zoo
Grades K–6 and their parents.
October 29 Happy Haunted
Halloween
Please register in person, by phone or
(includes trick-or-treat)
online beginning October 1; each child
Storytime, crafts or activities especially for must be registered. Limit 24 children.
preschool children ages 2–5 years old.
Spooky "Magic by Geo"
Drop in; no registration is required.
Saturday, October 27, 2:00 & 3:30 p.m.
Book Babies
Join us for a celebration of Halloween with
double-the-spooky-fun featuring "Magic
Tuesdays, October 9 & 23, 10:30 a.m.
by Geo". Geo will present two identical
Babies need books, too!
shows at 2:00 & 3:30 p.m. Refreshments
Stories, songs and play.
served between shows.
Ages 6–24 months.
All ages.
Please register online, in person or by
Please pick up a free ticket at the
phone, beginning one week before each
Information Desk, for the show time
session. Limited to 10 infants and their
of your choice, beginning October 13.
caregivers.
Limit 100/show.
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
October3In the City
October10Fire! Fire! (featuring a visit
from the OWL station #14
firefighters)
October 17 At the Zoo
October 24 Music & Motion
(new program!)
October 31 Happy Haunted
*Family Craft Time:
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Get ready for bed, and come to the library
for a before-bed treat of stories, songs
and fingerplays. PJs, blankets and stuffed
animals are optional.
All ages.
Bender Contest:
*Mind
Harvest Moon
October 1–31
Pick up a Mind Bender Contest form
at the Potomac Library (or print it
from our Kids' page) and enter to win
a $10.00 gift certificate from 2nd and
Charles Bookstore. Complete the form
and return it to the entry box in the
Children's Department by 9:00 p.m. on
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31. Our winner will
(includes trick-or-treat)
Stories, songs and fingerplays especially for be drawn from all the correct entries.
Grades K–5.
preschool children ages 2–5 years old.
Drop in; no registration is required.
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October 2012
Potomac Community Library continued
* Funded by The Friends of Potomac Library.
Adult
Third Thursday Thrillers Book Discussion
A Bad Day for Sorry by Sophie Littlefield
No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Mystery Theme Contest
October 1-31
Guess the theme encompassed in the covers of books on the
display table. Correct answers are entered in a drawing for a $10
gift certificate to S&W used books.
English Discussion Group
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 12:30–2:00 p.m.
Potomac Community Library has an English Discussion Group
which meets in our Community Room. This is not a class but
an opportunity to practice English in a friendly and relaxed
atmosphere. Join others from all over the world as you sharpen
your English skills.
Historical Book Discussion Group
The Other Queen by Philippa
Gregory
Medicare Program
This is a new book discussion group
centered on Historical Fiction. The first
selection is The Other Queen by Philippa
Gregory. It is a tale inspired by the story
of Mary, Queen of Scots, in a work that
follows the doomed monarch's long
imprisonment in the household of the
Earl of Shrewsbury and his spying wife,
Bess. Bag lunches are welcome.
Saturday, October 20, 2;00 p.m.
Informational Program on
understanding Medicare.
Registration recommended.
Boomer on the Go:
Career Tune-Up!
Sunday, October 21, 2;00 p.m.
Are you a baby-boomer thinking
about career change? Are you
over 50 and looking for relevant
job searching information? Do
you want to keep your edge on
today’s faster, technology-based
workplace?
Outstanding career expert,
Gloria Barner, MPS (Virginia
Employment Commission) will
present a free workshop to explore
career options for boomers seeking
a career change, a new job, or a
volunteer opportunity.
Space is limited; therefore
registration is required.
Registration begins October 7 for
this free program.
African-American Book
Discussion Group
Homemade Love
by J. California Cooper
This is the second book of short stories
by J. California Cooper, all with a
happy ending. Life, love, and other
awkward moments are featured in
Cooper’s inimitably upbeat style. You’ll
laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll grow. If this
author is new to you, come and hear the
encomiums from some of her readers.
New people are always welcome, and no
Paying for College
This is the debut in the Stella Hardesty series, a widow and
survivor of domestic violence, who owns a
sewing shop. As a side activity Stella solves
problems and metes out justice on behalf
of battered women. This is her way of
giving back after a life with Ollie, her own
abuser. She disposed of Ollie years ago and
has managed to keep it a secret from the
ever watchful eyes of Sheriff Goat Jones.
Stella is helping Chrissy Shaw with her
abusive ex-husband, Roy Dean Shaw, who
had disappeared with their child. Trying
to find Roy Dean and the baby leads Stella
and Chrissy right to Roy Dean's mob boss.
This book won the Anthony Award and
RT Book Award for Best First Mystery and
was shortlisted for many other awards.
New participants are always welcome, and no registration is required.
Common Sense College Planning Parents and/or students who
attend this workshop will learn:
• The ten most important factors in college admissions (in order);
• The role of course selection in preparing students for college;
• Information about college admissions testing;
• Strategies for obtaining the best college letters of recommendation;
• Other specific tactics that will prepare students in grades 7–11 for
college;
**The session will wrap up with an extended Q&A.
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Marketing Yourself 101
Wednesday, October 31.
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Do you know that marketing
your personal brand is an
essential core competency
for a successful career? Are
you aware that in order to be
successful, it’s critical to set
yourself apart?
On Wednesday, October 31,
at 6:30 p.m., an outstanding
career expert, Gloria Barner,
MPS (Virginia Employment
Commission) will present a
workshop on smart personal
branding for success.
• Join us and discover how
to market your talents,
accomplishments and
values.
• Learn how to empower
yourself by redefining what
you have to offer, what you
want and how to ask for it.
Space is limited; therefore
Registration begins October 7
for this free program.
October 2012
Neighborhood Libraries
Dale City
Neighborhood Library
Gainesville
Lake Ridge
4249 Dale Boulevard
Dale City, VA 22193
703-792-5670
4603 James Madison Highway
Haymarket, VA 20169
703-792-5660
Monday–Thursday10–7
Saturday & Friday
10–2
SundayClosed
Saturday10–2
Friday1–5
SundayClosed
Tackett’s Mill Shopping Center
2239 Old Bridge Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192- 3007
703-792-5675
Monday – Thursday
10–7
Friday, Saturday
10–2
SundayClosed
Wednesday Storytime
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
10:30 a.m.
Call for program information
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
October11Squirrel Tales
October25Ghosts and Goblins and
Doggie Tales
Saturday, October 20
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Doggie Tales is a reading program
sponsored by the Prince William Public
Library System and Therapy Dog
International where children come and
read to a few canine friends. Come by and
read to a dog or just drop in for a visit.
Ages 4–11. No sign up required.
Gotta Catch em All – Pokémon
Day!
Saturday, October 27, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your cards and Pokémon DS games
to play, trade and earn points towards
badges.
All ages. No reservation required.
Ghoulies, too
Nokesville
Independent Hill
14418 Bristow Road
Manassas, VA 20112
703-792-5668
Saturday10–2
Friday & Sunday
Closed
Tuesday Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
October 2 Alligators & Crocodiles
October 9 Let's Go to the Zoo
October16Pumpkins
October23Fall
October 30 Happy Halloween
Dumfries
18007 Dumfries Shopping Plaza
Dumfries, VA 22026
703-792-5678
12993 Fitzwater Drive
Nokesville, VA 20181
703-792-5665
Monday – Thursday
10–7
Saturday10–2
Friday & Sunday
Closed
Story time with Miss Glenna
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
October4Fantastic Friends
October11Autumn Colors
October18Fun on the Farm
October25A Harvest of Halloween
Fun
Drop in.
Nokesville Book Discussion
Meets at the Nokesville Church of the
Brethren.
Wednesday Storytime
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17 24, 31
10:30 a.m.
Saturday & Friday
10–2
SundayClosed
Word Basics
Friday, October 19, 8:00 a.m.
Computer Class on Microsoft word basics.
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Event Calendar
October 2012
Wild Reads Winners
Library Information
Nook Winners
Library Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Library Board of
Trustees will be Thursday, October 25 at
6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Support
Center’s Trustees Room.
Note: The Trustees Room is located in the
lower level of the Chinn Park Regional Library.
Library Foundation Meeting
The next meeting of the Library Foundation
Board of Directors will be Tuesday, October
9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Support
Center’s Trustees Room.
Emon K.
John T.
$100 Gift Certificate Winner
Renewals of library materials:
Renewal Line: 703-792-4885
Web Renewal: librarycatalog.pwcgov.org
Electronic Newsletters
• Off The Shelf, an email newsletter of
timely library-related topics.
• MAGIC Newsline, an electronic
newsletter with information on the
latest news, trends, and tips for business,
management and government.
• What's New in RELIC, a listing
of new materials and programs offered
by the Ruth E. Lloyd Information
Center (RELIC) that features the latest
acquisitions in genealogy and local
history.
• Visit our website to get a list of all the
available electronic newsletters:
www.pwcgov.org/library.
Chiamaka O.
Library Closings
All Prince William Public Libraries are closed
Monday, October 8 for Columbus Day. In
addition, all Neighborhood Libraries are
closed Saturday, October 6.
October
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1
2
3
4
7
8
Closed
14
15
9
10
11
6
NLs
Closed
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
23
29
30
31
5
30
Volunteering
Volunteers are needed.
Call 703-792-6100 for more information.
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