October 2019
One-on-One Tech Help
One-on-One Tech Help Appointments available 1pm-2:30pm Point Branch August 1, September 5 & 19, October 3 & 17 Questions about Microsoft Word, issues with email, a new smartphone and don't know where to start? Register for 30 minutes of individual tech help! *Wednesday evening appointments available beginning in September! Call 804.693.2998 for more information.
Find out more »Walking Dead Night
Walking Dead Night Thursday, October 17, 6-8pm, Main Library Registration opens October 3 Inspired by the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Make a craft. Go on a scavenger hunt. Dress as your favorite character (optional). Space is limited. Adults 18+. Call 804.693.2998 for more information.
Find out more »Mystery Lock-In
Mystery Lock-In Friday, October 18, 5-10pm, Main Library Registration opens October 4 Let's solve the case! Snacks, crafts, games and as always fun! Grades 6-12. Call 804.693.2998 for more information.
Find out more »WWI and WWII: Profiles of Honor Scanning Project
WWI & WWII Profiles of Honor Scanning Project Saturday, October 19, 11am-4pm, Main Library Bring documents, letters and photos to be scanned and preserved by the WWI/WWII Commemorative Commission and made accessible in the LibraryofVirginia archives. Call 804.693.2998 for more information.
Find out more »8th Annual Gala
Join us for a fun filled evening of dinner and dancing as we are “Takin’ It To The Streets” with our Graffiti themed affair. There will be exciting Live & Silent Auction items to tempt and entice, interactive artwork to encourage your own inner artist and a Gourmet dinner to engage the senses! Tickets are $100pp or $800 for a table of eight. Here’s a sneak peak of some of the fabulous live auction items available!! Vacation Week at the…
Find out more »Rosewell’s 28th Annual BBQ, Oyster Roast and Craft Beer Festival
Please join us on Sunday, October 20, 2019 for our Annual BBQ, Oyster Roast and Craft Beer Festival from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Featuring music by Whiskey Rebellion, all you can eat BBQ provided by Scoot's and oysters donated by Jamestowne Investments. Includes two tickets for a craft beer tasting with the Gloucester Brewing Company for adults 21 and over. A fun event for the whole family! Come see an archaeological dig conducted by the Fairfield Foundation on the…
Find out more »Taste of Virginia at Rosewell Ruins
Outdoor food tasting with vendors from the local area presenting their best Virginia food offerings. Live Music under the tent with wine. Food and Beverage offerings. Tours of the Ruins offered.
Find out more »Let’s Move in Libraries – Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Let's Move in Libraries Wellness Series: Tai Chi Exercise Your Brain, Exercise Your Body, Get FIT at the Library! Mondays 2-2:45pm, Main Library August 19, September 9, 16 & 23, October 7, 21 & 28 Registration opens August 12 Learn the techniques. Enjoy the benefits. Instruction provided by Jack Fuller. Adults 18+. Call 804.693.2998 for more information.
Find out more »Gallery Talk with Andrée Tullier and Nancy McCarra
Andrée will present a short talk about her journey as an artists as well as her inspiration. She will discuss the road she traveled leading her to figurative and portrait work. The presentation will include a display of her past work, current work and work-in-progress. Nancy will share a brief history of her artistic education and training and her pursuit as a profession artist. There will be a digital display of her works along with several of her recent paintings.…
Find out more »Family Trees
Family Trees Tuesdays 1-5pm August 6 & 20, September 10 & 24, October 1 & 22 Thursdays 1-5pm August 8 & 22, September 12 & 26, October 3 & 24 Discover family history! A representative from the Gloucester Genealogical Association offers one-on-one help to ensure accurate, complete and well-documented research. FREE. No registration required. All ages. Call 804.693.2998 for more information.
Find out more »Book Clubs – Day
Book Clubs Day 4th Tuesdays - 2pm, Main Library August 27, September 24, October 22 Call 804.693.2998 for more information. Everyone welcome!
Find out more »After Hours Lecture at VIMS – Cytobots in the Bay: How technology is keeping Virginians safe
Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when algae in the water grow excessively and produce toxins and other harmful effects on the environment and people. Algal species capable of producing HABs have increased in abundance in the Chesapeake Bay during the last decade, causing concern among resource managers, industry members, health officials, and the public. Dr. Juliette Smith, faculty member at VIMS, is using an autonomous, underwater instrument called an Imaging FlowCytobot in the York River to address those concerns.…
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