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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
Mystery Book Club - "21 Immortals" by Rozlan Mohd Noor
Wed, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Zoom
Celebrate AAPI (Asian American & Pacific islander) Month by joining us for a discussion of the first book in Rozlan Mohd Noor's Inspector Mislan Latif series. Register
Let's Talk Books - "The Music Shop" by Rachel Joyce
Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Please join Let's Talk Books to read and virtually discuss "The Music Shop" by Rachel Joyce.Register
Handcraft Tuesday - Evening Edition
Tue, May 14, 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
Burke Book Club - "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Wed, May 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Zoom
Celebrate AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) Month by joining us for a discussion of of Kawaguchi's beautiful and moving story exploring the age-old question. Register
Introduction to Finding Grants - Presented by Candid
Thu, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual via Zoom
You can access Candid's databases for free at all Alexandria Library locations. This virtual class will teach you how to look for funders with Candid's Foundation Directory database.Register
Great Books Discussion Group  - The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler, a Great Books Anthology
Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom
Join us on Zoom the third Thursday of each month! We are discussing selections from The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler, a Great Books Foundation Anthology.  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 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