NOVA Prism Center

NOVA Prism Center The NoVA Prism Center is a community center and private library for the Northern VA LGBTQ+ community.

NoVA Prism Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, EIN 92-2161431. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with to offer this Q***r Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl ...
05/31/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with to offer this Q***r Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books in Reston TOMORROW, June 1st at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The Shabti by Megaera C. Lorenz!

Sometimes, you need more than a couple hours to set up and play your favorite games. Ever wanted to learn a lengthy boar...
05/30/2026

Sometimes, you need more than a couple hours to set up and play your favorite games. Ever wanted to learn a lengthy board game, play a proper miniatures wargame, or run a one-shot TTRPG? Well, Longer Gaymer Bonding Time (LGBT) is your chance! Join us on June 20th from 12-10pm for gaming and camaraderie in a sort of 1-day mini convention. Bring your own games or try out a new game from someone else!

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY, June 6th!---Come hang out and write with new friends at our all-ages, all-s...
05/30/2026

Our next Cozy Writers' Workshop is SATURDAY, June 6th!
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Come hang out and write with new friends at our all-ages, all-skill level cozy writers' workshop! Whether you're working on poetry, fanfiction, your novel, or your homework, all are welcome for our monthly Saturday afternoon write-in at NoVA Prism Center!

What's going on at NoVA Prism Center? Here's our June at a glance!Center Hours:Mondays: open 5-9 pmThursdays: coworking ...
05/28/2026

What's going on at NoVA Prism Center? Here's our June at a glance!

Center Hours:
Mondays: open 5-9 pm
Thursdays: coworking 12-5 pm, open 5-9 pm
Saturdays: open 12-4 pm

June 1: Maker Monday
June 6: Cozy Writer's Workshop
June 16: Tabletop Tuesday
June 20: Longer Gaymer Bonding Time
June 21: Arts & Crafts w/ NoVA Furs
June 22: Q***r Lit Book Club @ Scrawl Books

Get some sparkles for the summer AND support NoVA Prism Center? Yes, please. Jewelry store Kendra Scott is generously o...
05/28/2026

Get some sparkles for the summer AND support NoVA Prism Center? Yes, please. Jewelry store Kendra Scott is generously offering 20% of their sales amount directly to NoVA Prism Center during a special shopping event!

Take advantage of three ways to shop:

- In the store: Kendra Scott Fairfax, Mosaic District on June 5th from 3 to 5 pm. See some friendly faces from NPC spaces at the event.
- Online: shop online at Kendra Scott on June 5th and 6th using code GIVEBACK-LSYRP.
- By phone: Place a phone order, ask questions or get shopping suggestons at 571-253-7355. Don't forget to mention NoVA Prism Center!

Start your Pride season with some generosity towards NoVA Prism Center’s space, resources and programs 🌈

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Q***r Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the cre...
05/26/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Scrawl Books to offer this Q***r Lit Book Club! Join Daniel and the crew at Scrawl Books in Reston on Monday, June 1st at 7PM to discuss the queerest books we can find. This month's selection is The Shabti by Megaera C. Lorenz!

Maker Monday is on the 1st Monday of the month, June 1st!Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Are you itching to start a projec...
05/25/2026

Maker Monday is on the 1st Monday of the month, June 1st!

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Are you itching to start a project or pick one back up? If you've got a creative project you're working on, if you want to make use of our crafting and art supplies, or if you're looking for help or advice on a new craft, come on out to Maker Mondays and create in community! If there's a specific craft you'd like help with, do let us know in advance so we can try to make sure we've got an experienced volunteer available.

We will be closed on May 25th for Memorial Day. As a reminder, NoVA Prism Center closes for all federal holidays, so tha...
05/24/2026

We will be closed on May 25th for Memorial Day. As a reminder, NoVA Prism Center closes for all federal holidays, so that our volunteer team can rest and spend time with family and friends! We will resume regular open hours on Thursday at 12 pm!

It's that time again-- we're announcing our annual Call for Submissions! The Lantern is an annually published literary m...
05/20/2026

It's that time again-- we're announcing our annual Call for Submissions! The Lantern is an annually published literary magazine featuring LGBTQ+ creators from around Northern Virginia and the greater DC metro area. As always, we're especially interested in pieces that share your experiences as a LGBTQ+ person in the DMV! Accepted submissions include written works (800 words max), visual art, music, and short film. We will continue accepting submissions until July 31st, and will notify accepted contributors by August 31. For more information, check out our submission form at the link below!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

For your convenience, the submission form link is https://forms.gle/dr159gQms11PbZ796

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TOMORROW, May 19th! Come unplug for an eveni...
05/18/2026

Do you love board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs? Tabletop Tuesday is TOMORROW, May 19th! Come unplug for an evening and hang out with your fellow gaymers with NoVA Prism Center at our headquarters in McLean, VA! Tabletop Tuesdays is a regular all-ages event on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. If you'd like to run a one-shot of a TTRPG, please reach out-- especially if you've got any queer-focused indies on your shelf!

Address

1340 Old Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA
22101

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15714859308

Website

https://bsky.app/profile/novaprismcenter.bsky.social

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