Due to early voting, the Haymarket Gainesville community room is closed for reservations from September 19 – November 2.
Prince William Public Libraries is introducing automatic renewal beginning July 1, 2024. READ MORE.
Download the PWPL app: Search "Prince William Public Library" in the App Store or Google Play. READ MORE.

Due to early voting, the Haymarket Gainesville community room is closed for reservations from September 19 – November 2.
Prince William Public Libraries is introducing automatic renewal beginning July 1, 2024. READ MORE.
Download the PWPL app: Search "Prince William Public Library" in the App Store or Google Play. READ MORE.

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From curated book boxes to Teen Advisory Groups (TAGs), there are so many ways for young adults to use their library! Also critically, there are snacks (so many snacks). Learn all about it from two teens from Central's TAG and the librarian technician who runs Manassas City Library's TAG on the "Howl’s Moving YA Book Boxes" podcast episode.

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Poetry Contest

Grades 9 – 12
September 15 – October 15

Prince William Public Libraries invites poets in grades 9 – 12 to share their unique perspectives, stories, and experiences in verse during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Express yourself in English, Spanish, or a blend of the many languages represented in Latin America. All types of poetry are welcome.

The winner will receive $100, with an honorable mention being awarded $50!

Competition Rules:
- Entries will be judged on creativity, technique, emotional impact, and relevance to the theme of Hispanic and Latine culture and identity.
· Poetry must be submitted to [email protected] or by clicking the submit button below.
· Competitors may only submit one entry.
· Winners will be announced on November 1, 2024.
· Participants must be in high school and be residents of Prince William County or the City of Manassas.
· Deadline: Tuesday, October 15.

This program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the nation in 2024 and 2025, directed by Library of America and funded with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

YA Book Box

The Young Adult Book Box is designed for ages 12 to 18.

Complete the form below to reserve your YA Book Box to include one library book to borrow for three weeks and treats to keep. You will receive a confirmation email within three business days after submitting the form to pick up your Book Box. The Book Box will be checked out to you for three weeks. Please return the library book and box to the library when you’re done.