Larry Walsh is a US Army veteran, family man, and author of two #1 Amazon New Release memoirs. After thirty years of working in the pharmaceutical industry, Walsh needed a change; he wanted a change. So in 2018, he set out on a 3,120-mile bike ride from California to Florida. A wise man once said,...
Join a park ranger from the Virginia State Parks system to learn what it’s like to work for the Department of Conservation and Recreation to conserve, protect, and enjoy natural resources. For ages 9-18.
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de...
Launching Your Author Website Does the thought of building your website give you the heebie-jeebies? It can seem daunting, but take a deep breath. We’ve got you. In this practical workshop, you’ll crack the online code by learning how to: Choose the right website platform Clarify your message to reach your ideal readers Craft a...
All-Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.
Join Williamsburg Police personnel for an afternoon of education and show and tell with some of the equipment. Personnel from the department will discuss careers as first responders and provide hands-on activities for participants. For ages 9-18.
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 Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld by T.J. English. In the early 20th century, jazz music was being formulated by brilliant musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll...
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...
Join us for an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens & adults, or tweens & families. Register by August 7 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org
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.
Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels. March 14: “Sandman, Volume 1” by Neil Gaiman. We will be reading the first volume of Sandman, an epic fantasy series that was recently...
Join a team from Index AR Solutions for an afternoon of education and hands-on activities. Staff will discuss digital education tools and each participant will be given an opportunity to explore an augmented reality application and eBooks used for apprenticeship training at a major US electric utility company. Participants will be awarded a professional certificate of completion. Ages...