Travel the world with Rita Cohen of Arts for Learning in this multilingual musical program.

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Reflections in a Dragon’s Eye by Bradley Harper Sgt. William Mankiller and his rookie partner, Det. Maria Esperanza Ruiz, work a frustrating case involving missing women in Baltimore, with scant evidence to go on. Mankiller and Ruiz’s only lead is a washed-up, drunk ex-boxer who once went toe-to-toe with...

Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles by Gary Krist. This entertaining combination of city history and biography explores how three remarkable people—civil engineer...

Take your word processing to the cloud! Learn the basics of navigating Google Docs—similar to Microsoft Word, but completely web-based and free to use with a Gmail account. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

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...

Light up your evening with glow-in-the-dark stories and a craft. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...

It’s the most widespread of table games, documented back to the 17th century, but with ancestors going back thousands of years. Bill Pow, former president of the Northern Virginia Backgammon Club and American Backgammon Tournament competitor, will share his knowledge of this game of skill, strategy, and luck.