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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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Edgar Allan Poe: A Life - Virtual Book Talk with Richard Kopley
Wed, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a virtual book talk with author Richard Kopley on his new biography, “Edgar Allan Poe: A Life,” the most comprehensive critical biography of Poe yet produced.Register
Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom - Sacred Indigenous Teachings with Asha Frost
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine.Register
Literary Virginia Book Group - Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
Wed, Nov 04, 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
Monthly Meditation - A free ONLINE meditation class open to all levels
Wed, Nov 04, 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
From Resume to LinkedIn - Crafting a Winning Personal Brand
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Certified Federal Career Coach and Job Search Trainer, Latoyah Saunders will explain the importance of developing a personal brand that stands out on your resume and online.Register
A City on Mars: Science & Absurdities of Space Settlement - with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars.Register
How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth & Greed - with Veteran WSJ Reporter and Financial Expert Paul Vigna
Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as he he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? 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