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This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Love is in the air at your local library, that is, in the form of literature! Gather around at The Space @ Centre Branch for a dreamy afternoon time traveling through romance in literature, past and present.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Booked for the Weekend

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Read and Roam

11:00am–1:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to dip your toes into a genre, but had no clue where to start? Look no longer! We will discuss and explain what a different genre is, and some authors you can check out each month!

 

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Booked for the Weekend

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Read and Roam

11:00am–1:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to dip your toes into a genre, but had no clue where to start? Look no longer! We will discuss and explain what a different genre is, and some authors you can check out each month!

 

March - True Crime

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Games, Guest Speaker or Performance, Other, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

This National Poetry Month, let’s hear it for the ladies! We’ll walk through pages of poetesses past and present with extra vibrant readings and discussion. || 18+ 

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This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Booked for the Weekend

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Read and Roam

11:00am–1:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to dip your toes into a genre, but had no clue where to start? Look no longer! We will discuss and explain what a different genre is, and some authors you can check out each month!

 

March - True Crime

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Water Dressed in Brown: The Importance of Place in Writing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join local author Dan O'Hare for a conversation about his novel, Water Dressed in Brown, and the importance of place in writing.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Speed Date a Book

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 18+
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Visit the new Lewis R. Riley Branch for a fast-paced book discovery program. Participants will rotate through themed book stations, spending 5–10 minutes exploring different genres and categories they may not usually choose.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Booked for the Weekend

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Read and Roam

11:00am–1:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to dip your toes into a genre, but had no clue where to start? Look no longer! We will discuss and explain what a different genre is, and some authors you can check out each month!

 

March - True Crime

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!