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Virtual Events & Videos

While the Library has returned to normal operating status, some events may remain virtual. Below is a collection of virtual events and activities.

Virtual Events
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Wed, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, join us for a virtual book talk with historian Dr. Kathleen DuVal on her prize-winning book, “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.”Register

Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, join us as journalist and author Joseph Lee chats with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land. Register

Thu, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Issued in 1775 by Virginia’s last royal governor, the infamous proclamation spurred debate about his declaration of freedom for the enslaved & indentured servants willing to fight for the British.Register

Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Please join us to help celebrate Native American Heritage Month by discussing these two stories: "Blue Winds Dancing" by Thomas S. Whitecloud, "Night at the Chrysalis" by Tiffany Morris.Register

Fri, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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A special meeting of the Alexandria Library Board.

Mon, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 7:55pm
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and discuss "Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World" by Craig FosterRegister

Mon, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Please join us for an online discussion of Tracy Kidder's powerful story of Dr. Jim O'Connell.

Wed, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Join us to discuss online Elizabeth Ironside's 1995 historical mystery. Register

Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Join Library of Virginia for a virtual volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future.Register

Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Library of Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction. Register

Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will discuss the latest tools available to assist in your job search.Register

Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we chat with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters about her books The Berry Pickers and Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. Register

Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Charles Duhigg presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Register

Wed, Nov 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual talk on the digital resource “Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America” presented by Robert K. Nelson, the project’s director. Register

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Do you love to read romance novels? Want to talk about them with other romance enthusiasts? Join us on the last Wednesday of the month! Click on the event title for more details. Register

Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will provide tips and advice on how to bring your best self to the interview.Register

Thu, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join participants from Alexandria & our Sister City, Dundee, Scotland for a virtual discussion of two short stories, "The Telegram" & "Mother and Son," by Scottish author and poet Iain Crichton Smith.Register

Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler". Click on the event title for more info! Register


 

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ONLINE RESOURCES


• Checkout an eBook or eAudiobook from Overdrive/Libby. Just getting started? Use the eBook Guide.

Read a magazine using Overdrive, a free service that offers full digital copies of your favorite magazines to view on a computer or mobile device.

Search databases for articles and information for you or your students.

• Use Heritage Quest from home to work on that genealogy project you've been putting off.

• Expand your music collection by downloading music from Freegal. You can also stream up to 3 hours of music each day.

• Ask a librarian a question via email or request a Book Match if you need some suggestions on what to read.

• Learn a new language with Mango or Transparent Languages.

Take an online class to learn something new!

• You can build your resume and get career help with Peterson's Career Prep.

• Grow your Google skills with Grow with Google classes online.

• Use the Gardening and Horticulture database to get information for planting your garden.

• Cook up some new recipes from the AtoZ World Food database.

• Kids need something to do? Check out this list of free, online resources curated by our Youth Services Librarians.

Download the Library's mobile app to stay up-to-date with us.

• Have questions about any of the digital services? Email the Digital Services Librarian.

 

Last Updated:  April 2021