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Welcome to "Important Library Stuff," the podcast where we dish the inside scoop on all the stuff that happens at Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) – and trust us, it's a lot of stuff. We've got 12 branches strewn across Prince William County and the City of Manassas, so you know there's bound to be some intriguing goings-on. We're your one-stop shop for all the PWPL news that's fit to broadcast. 

  1. The Snowy Days of Winter Reading

    DEC 2

    The Snowy Days of Winter Reading

    Winter Reading starts on January 1! Get a head start on tips (and many, many book recs) for summiting the challenge from Kristen Burnham and Amanda Thompson on this month's episode.

    21 min
  2. Salt, Fat, Acid, Libraries

    NOV 4

    Salt, Fat, Acid, Libraries

    Cheers and bon appétit! Discover cooking, baking, and mixology resources at the library with Dumfries Library's Kelly Goff and Central Library's Wendy Weldon.

    33 min
  3. The Level Up Your Reading Games

    SEP 2

    The Level Up Your Reading Games

    Are you ready to take your reading to the next level? Prince William Public Libraries invites students in grades K–12 to “Level Up Your Reading,” a gamified reading challenge to track minutes, earn prizes, and work your way toward a grand prize drawing! Learn all about it from librarians Kristen Burnham and Heather Wallace.  Thank you to our Level Up sponsors, Amazon and individual donors.

    19 min
  4. The Picture of Art in the Library

    AUG 5

    The Picture of Art in the Library

    With our Summer Reading program theme, Color Our World, we've embraced the arts this year! But did you know there are always opportunities to create and appreciate art in our libraries? Joining your host, Emily Bickers, is Manassas City Library manager Lena Gonzalez Berrios, Central Library librarian Rachel Rivero, and our special guest: muralist Nick Zimbro. We discuss how to get creative in the library and Nick's 150-foot mural that he just completed on the side of Central Library.

    34 min
  5. Summer Scares to Tell in the Dark

    JUL 1

    Summer Scares to Tell in the Dark

    Summer Scares is back and hungry for more at PWPL this month! Hear from 2025’s Summer Scares Spokesperson and #1 New York Times best-selling author Kendare Blake after chatting with librarians Matt and Rosanne about all things horror at PWPL this month.

    38 min
  6. Summer Reading of Green Gables

    JUN 3

    Summer Reading of Green Gables

    Get ready to fill your TBR with book recommendations for all ages from Kristen and Ginger as we discuss this year's Summer Reading Program: Color Our World. Thank you to Amazon for being our Naming Sponsor for our third consecutive summer and thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Bricks & Minifigs Woodbridge, who donated a gift card for a free LEGO minifigure to everyone who completes Summer Reading. See all sponsors and sign up starting June 16 at pwcva.gov/summerreading.

    24 min
  7. 84, Charing Cross Road Trip

    MAY 6

    84, Charing Cross Road Trip

    Books can take you on a journey without leaving your chair, but they also make great companions for road trips! Learn about all the resources PWPL has to make your summer road trips entertaining, what our Mobile Library is up to with Outreach Library Technician Christina Trotter, and also how Prince William County’s Department of Transportation supports your travels by car, bike, and foot with Senior Communications Analyst Gretchen Johnson.

    16 min
  8. Oh, The Places You'll Go! (With a Passport)

    APR 1

    Oh, The Places You'll Go! (With a Passport)

    U.S. Passport Services have returned to select libraries at PWPL! Hear all about it from Julia and Natalie. Check out our website and travel.state.gov to download forms, double check your documentation and needed payments, and to make an appointment.

    14 min
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Welcome to "Important Library Stuff," the podcast where we dish the inside scoop on all the stuff that happens at Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) – and trust us, it's a lot of stuff. We've got 12 branches strewn across Prince William County and the City of Manassas, so you know there's bound to be some intriguing goings-on. We're your one-stop shop for all the PWPL news that's fit to broadcast. 

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  • Creator
    Prince William Public Libraries
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Prince William Public Libraries
  • Show Website
    Important Library Stuff