FOSTERING A LOVE FOR READING IN PRINCE WILLIAM COMMUNITY
Join us in helping Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) excel in its mission of bringing people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
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PWPL does not use the Prince William County budget for non-operational costs such as programs and program materials. These are funded by corporate and community sponsorships and grants. This approach saves the taxpayers money and offers opportunities for building and strengthening community relations.
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PWPL serves more than 500,000 people in Prince William County and the City of Manassas in Virginia. With 12 libraries, a Mobile Library, a comprehensive Digital Library, and a rich history of educational programs and community outreach services, PWPL is the hub connecting residents to the power of information.
PWPL offers all services, programs, and materials at no cost and, consequently, serves underserved children and families, including those facing financial, cultural, and language challenges.
HELP US SUPPORT THESE PROGRAMS AND MORE
This program helps children ages 0 - 5 develop the important pre-reading skills that provide a solid reading foundation – a key to school and learning success.
With Level Up Your Reading challenge, readers in grades K – 12 bring their reading to the next level. The more they read, the more points they earn. The program loosely utilizes a video game structure and theme, and presents reading as a fun activity.
PWPL provides a variety of key services and programs that meet the unique needs of young adults. Through Teen Advisory Groups, PWPL even includes teens in developing library spaces and programs for their age group.
Engaging, hands-on STEM programs instill curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and provide children and young adults with the building blocks needed to succeed in further education.
Sensory materials allow librarians to offer programs inclusive to those with neurological differences such as Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autistic Spectrum, and others.
Inspired by the importance and success of Summer Reading, this program brings a reading challenge to get passionate readers through the cold winter months and encourages casual readers to stay warm and read a good book.
This national initiative encourages children and young adults to read during summer break to prevent the “summer slide” and maintain – and even increase – their reading skills during the summer.
Public libraries are important partners in community-based health literacy efforts. PWPL advances health literacy in its community through proving access to internet, resources, and educational programs for all ages.
This month-long program, held in April each year, celebrates comics, graphic novels, manga, and more. Research has proven the effectiveness of visual narrative and the language of comics in engaging reluctant readers, developing verbal and visual literacy, and accelerating critical thinking.
Online high school diploma and career certification program gives adults a chance to improve their education, advance in their career, and better the life of their families.
Help PWPL enhance its commitment to sustainability, providing opportunities for staff and the community to collaborate to make positive change. Thanks to grants and sponsorships, PWPL now has Central Green, six pollinator gardens, composters, and many hands-on environmental programs throughout the year for all ages to raise awareness of the environment and sustainability.
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IMPACT STORIES
"Growing up... access to engaging stories from the local library helped me envision a future for myself.
When I immigrated to the United States with my mother in 2007, I struggled with feelings of inadequacy to my peers. To navigate the English language, I submerged myself in books. Through reading, I picked up on cultural cues and the colloquialisms of the classroom.
Today, my Dad is enrolled in Gale Career Online High School, a program facilitated by the PWPL. The library has supported my educational journey and now provides free, quality resources for members of my family and community to advance as confident, equipped adults in our society.
- Hosaena, the winner of the 2021 Writing Contest for Young Adults
“It's hard to go back to school for adults like me who came from different backgrounds and cultures and decided to work hard to support families here and back home. My daughter encouraged me to apply. I want to learn more about the auto industry that can benefit me later in my career."
- Tadele, Career Online High School graduate
"My 18-month-old grandson lived with us for six months and so enjoyed the library's programs, books, and puzzles.
- library patron
"We always appreciate the summer reading experience. It’s wonderful that so many people received prizes!! What a great way to encourage reading! Thank you so much!!"
- 2024 Summer Reading participant