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 In Oceans Deep: Courage, Innovation, and Adventure Beneath the Waves by Bill Streever The history of underwater exploration and innovation is related in this compelling true-life tale of...

An opening reception for a special exhibition showcasing some of the finest Black artists from the Hampton Roads Area curated by artist Willis Potter will be held from 5-7 pm. Special musical performance by acoustic blues duo Jackie & Resa. Free admission.

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...

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. For ages 13+. Brainstorming Plot Problems: Turning Stuck Scenes into Story Gold Feeling uninspired or stuck on a particular scene? Unsure...

Have you ever wanted to write a children’s picture book? Learn how author Leslie Eva Tayloe did it. Her books include I’m Fishing with Pop-Pop Today (Austin Macauley Publishers, 2022), Save the Trees (Brandylane Publishers, April 2024) and Eduardo’s Attic Door (Doodle and Peck Publishing, Winter 2024).

Join Gina Bundy, formerly of UnitedHealthcare, to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. Call 757.741.3300 and choose Option 2.

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...

All-Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.

Join us for weekly relaxed conversation to practice and improve your English skills. Newcomers always welcome. For ages 16+.

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their partners who provide care for those with those challenges. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators. What happens at the café? Each Café will offer its guests the chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments and getting to know others in the...

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...

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. For ages 13+. Mastering Character Dialogue in Your Novel Do you struggle with making dialogue sound natural? Do you find it...