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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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Preserving the Seasons: The Art of Canning, Jamming and More - with Holly Capelle, Expert Home Preserver and Cook
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Connect with your food like never before by diving into the art of preserving with this comprehensive guide to canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, pickling, and more!Register
Diversity Book Club - "Memory Piece" by Lisa Ko
Mon, Aug 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Join us online for a discussion of Lisa Ko's 2024 coming-of-age novel.
How to Stand Out in Today’s Job Market - Without Checking Every Box
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn how to stand out in a competitive job market even when you do not meet every requirement on the job posting. Register
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - A Free, Six-Week Asynchronous Course Taken on Your Schedule
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Virtual
Gain foundational knowledge of how AI works, how it will affect the workforce, and its ethical implications. (Enrollment is for a start on this date, but lessons are asynchronous over six weeks)Register
Ink & Intrigue: Burke's Mystery Book Club - "Mastering the Art of French Murder" by Colleen Cambridge
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of Colleen Cambridge's first novel in her "An American in Paris" mystery series, starring Julia Child's best friend, Tabitha Knight. Register
Literary Virginia Book Group - A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
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. Second Wednesdays of the month.Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!Register
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - Counterparts, a Great Books Foundation collection
Thu, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are currently discussing selections from "Counterparts", a Great Books Foundation collection. 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:  May 2026