RELIC News: January 2024

EXPLORE RELIC

January 2024

The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC) for Genealogy and Local History

Start your historical journey here. RELIC's email newsletter highlights upcoming free events and happenings. Genealogy and local Virginia history are our specialties as a service provided by Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL). You can always find more about us on RELIC's webpage.

RELIC service is available:

In-person at Central Library, by email at relic2@pwcgov.org, and by phone at 703-792-8380.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Due to a staff shortage, RELIC is not always staffed during the above hours. However, the room is available, and service desk staff or substitutes can often help. Please call ahead for staffed hours if you need RELIC staff to be present.

Ask the Tree Doctor

If you wish to make an appointment with Darlene Hunter, RELIC Tree Hunter, please email relic2@pwcgov.org or call 703–792–8380.

RELIC INSIDER

MEET MARY KITIYAKARA, RELIC'S NEW SUPERVISOR

Mary comes to RELIC from Chinn Park Library, where she was a Programming Librarian.

Her particular loves are history and archives – a perfect match for RELIC. Mary was an intern for the National Archives – Military Records and interned at the Vine Deloria, Jr. Library, associated with the National Museum of the American Indian. Mary has experience working in special libraries, archives, and public libraries.

RELIC will benefit greatly from her enthusiasm and expertise. Come visit us and meet her.

DIGITAL LIBRARY FEATURE

Find It Virginia

Find It Virginia is a carefully curated selection of authoritative databases, online learning products, and other digital content for Virginians of all ages.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Please check out these programs that may be of interest at our other branches.

Genealogy with Gregg – Virginia Research: Library of Virginia Resources: Bull Run

Adults

Wednesday, January 17, 1:00 p.m.

Uncover a new topic every month to help with your genealogical search. This month, Gregg will introduce resources available through the Library of Virginia.

January 2024 - pwcva.gov/library

Download our Explore magazine, or grab one at your nearest library, to learn more about our upcoming programs.

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