Author and retired U.S. Air Force veteran Les Carroll will talk about his experiences during his tours of Afghanistan and the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base and how they led to crafting his novel, This Troubled Ground.
Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call (757) 741–3300, option 2 to register.
We’d like to hear from library users 55-plus! What would you like the library to do to support your needs and interests? Please join us for an informal conversation about senior-focused programs and services.
Local author Susan Woodward will discuss the research involved and the decisions made in transcribing her WWII officer father’s taped memoirs that ultimately led to the creation of her book.
Join us for a hands-on learning experience where you’ll write your own picture book. Please bring an 8×11 pad of paper, sharpened pencils, and color crayons. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. https://www.wrl.org/children/next-chapter-book-club/ To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.
Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call (757) 741-3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.
Fellow Citizens hark to the meeting of the County Committee of Safety and join us in a debate over the County Resolves and the 1774 Articles of Association. In 1774 to citizens of Virginia were divided between those who wished to stay loyal to the King of England and those who wished to rebel against...
Each month will be a meet up and a discussion of a particular topic with staff from Hampton Roads Perinatal Center. July 9: Healthy Nutrition During Pregnancy August 13: Maternal Mental Health Support Group September 10: Lactation and Breastfeeding Support Group/Education October 8: Childbirth Education November 12: Maternal Mental Health Support Group December 10: Lactation...
If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...
How does your book group work? Does your book group work? Join Readers’ Services librarian Andrew Smith to talk about ways to read together, how to make the most of your time, and how other book groups run their discussions. Space is limited, so call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. November’s theme: Pretty Good “B” Movies Nov. 14: Identity Unknown (1945) NR A WWII soldier emerges from a bombed building in France with amnesia and four dog tags from the soldiers killed alongside him. Back...