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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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Diversity Book Club featuring author Vinod Busjeet - "Silent Winds, Dry Seas" by Vinod Busjeet
Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Join us online for a discussion of Vinod Busjeet's 2021 coming-of-age novel set on the island of Mauritius with the featured guest.
Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a relaxing session led by David Kosar with Yoga in Daily Life! We will learn methods, practices, and techniques to help guide through yogic philosophy
Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism - with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo
Thu, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a captivating conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg.Register
The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius - with David Epstein
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!Register
Balcony Solar in Alexandria and Arlington
Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
EcoAmbassadors will explain recent Virginia legislation that has approved balcony solar panels and how you can take advantage of this new energy option. Register
Literary Virginia Book Group - Paper Girl by Beth Macy
Wed, Oct 14, 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.Register
Ghosts in the Archives - Archives Month
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join us for this spooky but informative virtual event about the relationship between archives, history and ghost stories.Register
Great Books Foundation Discussion Group - Counterparts, a Great Books Foundation collection
Thu, Oct 15, 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