Chinn Park Library to close beginning November 18 for three-week renovation to support staff with innovative design. READ MORE.
All Prince William County Libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Friday November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Dale City, Dumfries, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, and Nokesville Libraries are also closed Saturday, November 30.
Download the PWPL app: Search "Prince William Public Library" in the App Store or Google Play. READ MORE.
Prince William Public Libraries is introducing automatic renewal beginning July 1, 2024. READ MORE.
Chinn Park Library to close beginning November 18 for three-week renovation to support staff with innovative design. READ MORE.
All Prince William County Libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Friday November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Dale City, Dumfries, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, and Nokesville Libraries are also closed Saturday, November 30.
Download the PWPL app: Search "Prince William Public Library" in the App Store or Google Play. READ MORE.
Prince William Public Libraries is introducing automatic renewal beginning July 1, 2024. READ MORE.
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Students in Transition
We have several useful resources for students transitioning to a new school or work environment. This short video will highlight a few of those resources. For more information or assistance, please call one of our branches or email [email protected].Research Help
Group or individual basic library research training is available upon request for students. Please contact the Children's Department of the nearest full-service library at least one month in advance and ask to speak with the Youth Services Supervisor.Book Sales
Are you looking for an affordable way to stock your classroom library? Check out a library book sale!
Library Cards
Teachers may download copies of the
Library User Agreement form to distribute to their classes. To be processed, these forms must be filled out legibly and completely, and the teacher must verify the information. The name of the school or organization and the teacher’s name must be clearly labeled on each application. Applications for children under the age of 18 must have a parent's or legal guardian's signature in addition to the parent’s or legal guardian's name clearly printed in the appropriate spot. Processing time for library card applications is a minimum of two weeks.
PWPL does not currently have an Educator Library Card, but our standard account holder is permitted to check out up to 100 books at one time, and books can be checked out for three weeks.
Most of the Digital Library Resources mentioned below require a 14-digit library card and/or a 12-digit digital card number to access. You will be prompted to enter your library card number when clicking on each site.
Recommended Digital Library Resources
ACCESS VIDEO ON DEMAND JUST FOR KIDS: Thousands of Educational Videos for Kids, from PBS, Jim Henson & Company, Reading Rainbow, and more! Use the “Browse Standards” link to search by Virginia Standards of Learning and supplement the curriculum!
EARLY WORLD OF LEARNING: Aimed at pre-readers and emerging readers. Interactive storybooks, games, and videos to help learn phonetics and more.
FIND IT VIRGINIA: A collection of databases, including Fact Monster, Time for Kids, and America’s Library (Library of Congress), that provides access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books and encyclopedias.
GALE IN CONTEXT: Elementary: This database is for students in grades K – 5. It features a developmentally appropriate graphic interface with easy-to-use subject access to topics like sports, people, arts, science, and more.
PRONUNCIATOR: An online language-learning resource that is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more! Patrons who speak a language other than English can select from nearly 50 different languages as their “base” language.
ROCKET LANGUAGES: A language-learning product featuring lessons in over a dozen languages, as well as an ESL component.
SCHOLASTIC GO!: Several different Scholastic online resources into one cross-referenced site. Encyclopedia articles, educational videos, science fair projects, and more.
TODAY'S SCIENCE: Science news written especially for students. Updated weekly and containing thousands of links to a 15-year back-file, Today's Science explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology.
TUMBLEBOOKLIBRARY: Over 1,100 titles for grades K – 6, and includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French.
THE WORLD ALMANAC FOR KIDS ONLINE: Presents resources for homework, reports, and projects in a fun format while encouraging online research skills from a trusted source. Includes teacher resources such as lesson plans, graphic organizers, and printable handouts. Must use a valid email address to create account.
ACCESS VIDEO ON DEMAND: Tens of thousands of educational videos, including content from PBS, the BBC, National Geographic, and many other content providers. Use the “Browse Standards” link to search by Virginia Standards of Learning and supplement the curriculum!
FIND IT VIRGINIA: A collection of databases that provides access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books such as encyclopedias. Databases include Encyclopedia.com, Biography.com, Presidents of the United States, and more.
ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES: This database explores hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY: Use the “School Center” to access test prep for high school and college entrance exams and find skill-building resources for middle school academic success. Access homework help for math, reading, writing, social studies, and more! Must have a valid email address to register.
NOVELIST K-8 PLUS: A readers' advisory resource for fiction, nonfiction, and audiobooks, aimed at elementary and middle school students.
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS IN CONTEXT: A dynamic online library of current event topics, presenting the facts as well as the arguments to understand all sides of the story.
PRONUNCIATOR: An online language-learning resource that is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more! Patrons who speak a language other than English can select from nearly 50 different languages as their “base” language.
ROCKET LANGUAGES: A language-learning product featuring lessons in over a dozen languages, as well as an ESL component.
GALE PRESENTS: PETERSON'S TEST PREP: Math and English educational tutorials and GED test prep, plus practice tests and e-books for different careers and vocations including real estate, cosmetology/barber licensing, and Microsoft tutorials. Access homework help for math, reading, and writing. Must have valid email address to create account.
TODAY'S SCIENCE: Science news written especially for students. Updated weekly and containing thousands of links to a 15-year back-file, Today's Science explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology.
ACCESS VIDEO ON DEMAND: Tens of thousands of educational videos, including content from PBS, the BBC, National Geographic, and many other content providers. Use the “Browse Standards” link to search by Virginia Standards of Learning and supplement the curriculum!
FIND IT VIRGINIA: A collection of databases that provides access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books such as encyclopedias. Databases include Teens Health, World Fact Book, Occupational Network Online, EDSITEment, and more.
ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES: This database explores hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY: Use the “School Center” to access test prep for high school and college entrance exams and find skill-building resources for high school academic success. Access homework help for math, reading, writing, social studies, and more!
LINKEDIN LEARNING: A Learning portal that provides hundreds of videos for personal and professional development, including computer skills training, web development, and music and video editing.
NOVELIST PLUS: A readers' advisory resource for fiction, non-fiction, and audiobooks.
OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS IN CONTEXT: A dynamic online library of current event topics, presenting the facts as well as the arguments to understand all sides of the story.
PRONUNCIATOR: An online language-learning resource that is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with personalized courses, movies, music, and more! Patrons who speak a language other than English can select from nearly 50 different languages as their “base” language.
ROCKET LANGUAGES: A language-learning product featuring lessons in over a dozen languages, as well as an ESL component.
GALE PRESENTS: PETERSON'S TEST PREP: Math and English educational tutorials and GED test prep, plus practice tests and e-books for different careers and vocations including real estate, cosmetology/barber licensing, and Microsoft tutorials. Access homework help for math, reading, and writing. Must have valid email address to create account.
TODAY'S SCIENCE: Science news written especially for students updated weekly and containing thousands of links to a 15-year back-file.
UNIVERSAL CLASS: A lifelong learning site with thousands of instructional videos on different vocational, career, personal finance, and self-improvement topics. Must have valid email address to create account.