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.The Local History Tour Group takes learning outside the library by visiting local historical sites throughout Prince William County, nearby counties, and Washington, DC.
It works like a book group, but instead of reading, you will visit the location on your own, and the next month, we will meet to discuss the site. Sometimes we will have organized tours of the locations, and speakers that will expand on the history of the sites throughout the year. Please register to be notified of the dates, times, and locations of the group tours. The meetings take place monthly at Central Library, on third Fridays. For more information, email LibRELIC@pwcgov.org.
If you are not able to join in person, please let us know, and we can send you a Webex link the day of the meeting.
Locations to visit:
February- (attend one or both)
Lucasville School
10516 Godwin Dr, Manassas, VA 20112
Open House: There will be an open house event on 2/1 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
You can also arrange a tour for another day by calling (703) 365-7895.
February 8
Brentsville Black History Month Tours
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; $5 per person, children under six free.
Stop by Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre for a day of special tours focused on the stories of the county’s African American residents with a focus on the era from 1822 to 1893. Brentsville was the site of tragedy and joy for the county’s African American community. Hear some of the stories from the area about the enslaved people in central Prince William County, free blacks, African American Civil War veterans, the joy of emancipation, lingering legacy of Reconstruction, and the beginning of the Jim Crow era. Tours are approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895.
March
Guided tour TBD.
You can visit the Park on your own as well, click on the link for more information. Please visit the Julie J. Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve and the Neabsco Boardwalk.
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.
