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Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. July’s Theme: You Asked For It (Patron Requests) July 18: Written on the Wind (1956) NR Douglas Sirk directed this gloriously lurid soap opera about an unhappy Texas oil family and their debauched personal lives....

Today armed conflicts are ongoing around the world. At times it may seem that there are no rules in war. Fortunately, there are rules in war, and they can make a difference. Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict. It will address topics...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the Stryker Center beginning 30 minutes before the program.

Join local artist Lynn Trott to learn how to make a small bowl from clay using African paddling techniques. All materials provided. Bowls will be fired and glazed for later pick-up. Registration required. Call 757-741-3300, option 2. For ages 18+.

Celebrate the end of the week with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required. Special activities include: June 21 – The Henna Lady and pizza June 28 – Smash tournament and friendship bracelets July 5 – Showing of the movie...

The dinner table, with the entree and sides, indicates a meal is going to happen — but it is also the perfect place for an oral history. Find out how your kitchen can be the perfect studio to record an oral history.

Experience unique foamy fun with a foam cannon that shoots out bubbles up to 6 feet high! Explore the science of bubbles that you can bounce and roll in your hand. Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible.

Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....

Create your very own monogram that you will iron on a tote bag to take home! Learn the basics of how to make beautiful and creative iron–on designs in Cricut Design Space and the use of the library Makerspace’s heat press. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to...

Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. For ages 13+. From First Draft to Masterpiece: Enhancing Your Novel With Peer Feedback Do...