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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
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Wordsmith and Wonder: An Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Register
The Stories, Science, and History of Trees - with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming
Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a tour through the secret world of trees as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.Register
Making History with Library of Virginia
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Join Library of Virginia for a virtual volunteer session to learn how you can help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future.Register
Literary Virginia Book Group - An American Story by Kwame Alexander
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—this month it's 2024 Children's Virginia Literary Award winner Kwame Alexander's picture book An American Story. Meets virtually.Register
Advancing Stormwater Management - What to Do to Protect Water Quality and Mitigate Flooding 
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join staff from Alexandria City's Stormwater Management Division to learn what you can do to protect and improve water quality and mitigate flooding. Registration Required. Register
Rescheduled
Ca$h in on Decluttering
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Friday, April 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom
Do you have treasures to appraise or clothes and toys to sell? Clean out your closets, attic, and garage to find things to sell easily.
Ca$h in on Decluttering
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you have treasures to appraise or clothes and toys to sell? Clean out your closets, attic, and garage to find things to sell easily. Register
Let's Talk Books - "James" by Percival Everett
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Please join us to read and discuss this year's fiction choice for All Alexandria Reads, "James" by Percival Everett. Register
Diversity Book Club - "Dreamers of the Day" by Mary Doria Russell
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Join us for an online discussion of Maria Doria Russell's 2008 novel.
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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 Rocket 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