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The Colonial Republic of Pirates
Perspectives of a Revolution VA250 Virtual Series
Wednesday, June 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm
As England, France and Spain contested Europe and the New World, a legion of men and women expert in sailing cut off the powers from their Caribbean holdings.
Blackbeard, Calico Jack, Anne Bonny, Mary Read and a cast of thousands established the first Democratic Republic in the New World, reveling in their freedom and ability to wage warfare as professional thieves.
Presenter is historian and journalist, Ed Moore of the Maritime Museum in Newport News.
AGE GROUP: | Grades 11 - 12 | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Genealogy and Local History |
TAGS: | History |
Central Library
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.
