On this episode of the Potomac Local Podcast, we're talking about our local libraries.
Last year, 2022, was a busy year for libraries in Prince William County and Manassas Park.
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Prince William County will end a program that allowed residents to get free coronavirus test kits at area libraries.
The final day to get a free test kit is Saturday, January 14, 2023.
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A public meeting will be held Thursday, November 9, at the existing senior center, 13850 Church Hill Drive, just off Prince William Parkway, at 1 p.m. It's one of two meetings the government has held to solicit feedback about the new center.
So far, the county has not released conceptual drawings of a new center, said where it could be built, or what amenities it would include. All of that is expected to be unveiled at a Board of County Supervisors meeting in December.
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Brendon Hannafin is the new development director for the Fairfax County Park Authority.
He will oversee the development and master planning for new parks and facilities in Virginia's largest jurisdiction.
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More on what the newly rennovated library will contain:We're excited to announce that Bull Run Library will be reopening Monday, September 12!
Here are a few recent photos as we wrap up the renovation, including the lobby, Quiet Study Room, and the new Makerspace. We look forward to seeing you on September 12. #pwplibraries pic.twitter.com/ZGatnUX00R -- Prince William Public Library (@PrinceWmLibrary) August 3, 2022
New Makerspace: The state-of-the-art Makerspace will include new technology and craft tools and equipment. A Digital Media Lab will offer a digital graphic design studio suite, animation studio, green screen, video and audio editing equipment, and more. Laptops and iPads will be integrated to provide a holistic maker experience. There will also be a Cricut, sewing machine, 3D printer, and more for residents to learn and express their creativity. The space will be open daily and will have a dedicated Maker Library on-site to help answer questions and provide technical support. There will also be opportunities to learn in both group and individual settings. Additional Study Room: A new quiet study room will be added for a total of two reservable meeting rooms available to the public. Updated Children and Young Adult Areas; New Dedicated Tween Area: These inviting, versatile spaces will be perfect for homework, homeschooling, tutoring, and book clubs. The designated areas will also be used for STEAM and craft programs. Open Floorplan: The Information Desk that is currently in the middle of the library will be removed, allowing for a more open floorplan and natural flow to allow patrons the opportunity to explore all the library will have to offer. Staff will still be available to assist patrons at a single Service Desk. New Furniture: Café seating will be placed in the lobby, giving patrons more options to comfortably enjoy reading, learning, and socializing.
It's been open less than a decade, and its air heating and air-conditioning systems failed.
Now Prince William County officials are scrambling for a fix at the Haymarket-Gainesville Library, where things have been heading up this summer, literally.
Library patrons have been complaining about the temperature inside the library for about a year. The system hasn't worked properly since March 2021.
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The Fresh Prince, known today as Will Smith, and DJ Jazzy Jeff summed up the perfect summer day in their 1991 smash Summertime: "Pop in my CD and let me run a rhyme, and put your car on cruise and lay back 'cause this is summertime."
Prince William County residents have until the start of summer to get the last remaining CDs at public libraries. By June 30, 2022, the library system will phase out all music CDs and books on tape in favor of streaming services.
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Another library in Prince William County will get a makeover.
Bull Run Regional Library will close for six months on Monday, December 13. The renovation will include a new digital media studio equipped for video production, an updated children's section, a new study room, and new furniture.
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With less than a year under its belt, the Manassas City library branch, the newest of the 12 Prince William County Public Libraries, is the system's least-visited full-service library.
The Manassas City Public Library opened in February and held its grand opening celebration in June. The library is located at 10104 Dumfries Road, next to the Wellington Plaza Giant Food store.
Last month, 1,900 people visited the library, which was down from a recent three-month high of nearly 2,300 people in July, according to the library system statistics. The number of registered library cardholders at the city library increased to just over 16,100 in September, up 117 since July.
