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.Join us for a local perspective of the war with historian,retired PWC teacher, and author Jim Bish. The presentaton will focus on Prince William County and its leaders from June and July 1774.
During those months Virginians made it known that they were not willing to accept any restrictions of their rights and liberties. Virginians were subjects of the British Empire and all were freeborn Englishmen protected by the English constitution. During the summer of 1774 Virginia’s freeholders displayed a pure form of democracy while giving direction to their county representatives for the upcoming Virginia Convention. This massive show of unity declared a protection of those rights or else. This democratic action was Virginia’s first step to declaring independence two years later and in doing so, the county freeholders unified for the upcoming struggle with a clarity of purpose and resolve.
AGE GROUP: | Grades 11 - 12 | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Genealogy and Local History |
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.
