Many people find that modern life offers a lot to learn, but very little time in which to learn it. How can you learn about important topics, such as local history, gardening, and setting goals? Through our Lunch & Learn, opens a new window videos! Almost every Friday, a new informational video, usually less than 30 minutes long, is posted to the library's YouTube, opens a new window, Facebook, opens a new window, and website., opens a new window Read on to learn about some of the interesting topics to be discussed in upcoming Lunch & Learns!
History is frequently explored in Lunch & Learn videos. Starting on December 5, you can watch "Aquia Freestone Quarrying in the Fredericksburg Region." Presented by Jon Bachman, as part of the VA250 American Revolution commemoration., opens a new window The talk explains how Aquia freestone was a part of life in Stafford County for two centuries. December 12 brings "Celebrating Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy." Learn about Jane Austen’s life and literary works in celebration of her 250th birthday anniversary in December!
Lunch & Learn videos also offer looks at many of the important groups and businesses in our community. On December 19, you can "Meet the Friends of the Library." Learn from the president and vice president of CRRL's Friends of the Library group how you can get involved and how you can help the library system out!
Some Lunch & Learn videos explore ways you might improve your life. January 9 brings "From Dreams to Reality with Life Coaching." It explores how you can use systems of goals, accountability, and planning to achieve your dreams. Starting January 16, you can watch "Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution!" This talk explains why most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by January 16--and why you may want to do so, too.
January 23 is the debut of "Understanding End-of-Life Doula Care." Presented by Sheila Miller, a trained volunteer of INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association), it details the role of an end-of-life doula in providing support for people in the final stages of life.
January 30 sees the premiere of "CASA: Court-Appointed Special Advocates." Presented by Edie Evans, Executive Director of Rappahannock CASA, it explores CASA’s role in training advocates for children who have been abused or neglected.
February 6 is the debut of "Legal Information vs. Legal Advice." Learn the difference between legal research and legal advice and the kinds of requests CRRL’s Law Specialist can help you with.
On or after February 13, watch "Unsung Figures in African American History." In honor of African American History Month,, opens a new window the presenters explore individuals whose significant and multifaceted contributions have often been overlooked.
February 20 brings "Spring Seed Planting." This talk will detail how to get an early start on planting flowers and vegetables in your garden.
On February 27, you can watch a presentation from "Friends of the Rappahannock." Learn from presenter Nancy Hahn Stalik how Friends of the Rappahannock works to promote a clean and beautiful river environment.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library will present additional Lunch & Learn videos on a wide variety of topics throughout the year. All sessions are designed to be compact in size, but packed with information. Discover new information and learn about what’s going on in the community during your lunch break with the library. Learn more at librarypoint.org/lunch-learn., opens a new window
