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.Teens! Do you dream of becoming an entrepreneur? Is Shark Tank your favorite show? Are you ready to turn a great idea into a reality?
Join Prince William Public Libraries’ MAGIC and the Central Library makerspace for The Teen Entrepreneur! This four-session program will take your brilliant notion and help you turn it into a marketable product. In the final session a panel will award cash prizes for the best products—$300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place! Registration required.
Session One: Introduction to the Makerspace--Wednesday, November 6, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Session one will introduce participants to Studio 8601—a makerspace with the equipment and staff assistance needed to imagine, develop and produce home goods, personalized items and visionary inventions. Get a tour and see demonstrations of our Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut vinyl cutters, the sublimation process and our 3D printers. Registration and attendance required for all four sessions.
Session Two: Prototype Drafting--Wednesday, November 13, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Session two of our Teen Entrepreneur Program is all about turning your vision into reality! Get an introduction to basic 3D design, Cricut Design Space software and the design applications for our Glowforge and sublimation printer. Makerspace staff will be available to guide you through the design process, assist with machine operation and troubleshoot. Registration and attendance required for all four sessions.
Session Three: Business Plan Production--Wednesday, December 4, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Session three is where we get down to “business”. MAGIC will give you a basic introduction to business plans and the resources that the library has to help you build yours. Business plans are like maps, they are a guide through how to start, grow, and manage your business. Get your ideas off on the right foot by building a good plan! Registration and attendance required for all four sessions.
Session Four: Present Your Product--Wednesday, December 11, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Teen Entrepreneurs will present their prototype and their business plan to a panel of judges. The judges will convene and decide who had the best plan and prototype and prizes will be awarded: $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place! Registration and attendance required for all four sessions.
Central Library provides a full complement of library services: reference services, books and materials for children, young adults, and adults in print and digital formats; 3 catalog stations, 1 AWE Learning Station for preschool-1st grade, 2 Children's computers, and 9 Adult computers ; Wi-Fi; faxing, scanning, copying, and more.
NEW SERVICES
Central's Makerspace Studio 8601 offers dynamic programming and educational experiences, including Cricut vinyl cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, coding toys like Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, and a Whisper Room.
Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) is a special collection devoted to genealogy and local history with a focus on Virginia and Prince William County. RELIC is open for walk-ins, reference service, and by phone 703-792-8380, and email at relic2@pwcgov.org Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U.S. Passport Services are offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
SPACE
Central Library now has more open space for programming and general enjoyment of the library. It offers a strategically designed layout that allows for a better flow, as well as more study and conference rooms for patrons, including:
• Redesigned Children's Area
• Community Room booking for our civic organizations
• One Quiet Study Room
• Two Small Individual Study/Conference Rooms for up to four people
COMFORT
Central's bathrooms have been renovated and expanded and made ADA Compliant.
New, inviting seating is available, both in the study rooms and open-space areas.
Prince William Public Library Mission Statement:
Bringing people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
