Register 10 Seats Remaining
Meet a ranger on Saturday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. at Parking Lot D on Prince William Forest Park's Scenic Drive for a two-hour hike.
Explore the unique mining history and the historic communities of the park as you tour the remains of the Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine on this two-mile guided hike. See the foundations of old mine buildings and cross a historic bridge over Quantico Creek! It is recommended to bring water and bug spray and wear comfortable hiking shoes on this mostly shaded forest hike.
AGE GROUP: | Grades 6 - 12 | Grades 11 - 12 | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Health | Genealogy and Local History |
TAGS: | Young Adults | Trails | Nature Hike | History | Adults |
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.