Make a snappy wristlet key fob or dog leash. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. For ages 13+. Reservations required. Please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Four residents of Coopers Chase, a retirement village in Kent, England, compete with the police to solve a murder in this debut novel by British TV celebrity Richard Osman. The Thursday Murder Club began with a group of septuagenarians working on cold...
Craft a festive fall wreath adorned with pinecone pieces! For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call (757) 741–3300, option 2 to register.
Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...
Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...
Between the late eighteenth and late nineteenth centuries, white perceptions of Native Americans’ relationship to landscapes of antiquity changed dramatically, from the acknowledgment of Native stewardship of indigenous sites to academic arguments for legislation to protect “ruins” from Native vandals. This shift reflected a growing skepticism of full indigenous membership in the nation that reverberates...
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. 7: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) NR Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) investigate when the heir to an isolated estate in the moors...
WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first Thursday of the month to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required.
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.