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 like AI, retirement savings, and notary programs? Through CRRL's Lunch & Learn, opens a new window videos! Friday every week, a new informational video, usually less than 30 minutes long, will be 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 in upcoming Lunch & Learns!
(Note: there will be no Lunch & Learn sessions on May 1 and May 22.)
March 6 is the debut of “The Leedstown Resolves.”, opens a new window Presented by Jon Bachman as part of the VA250, opens a new window celebration, this session will explain the history of early organized protests of the Stamp Act in Westmoreland County.
The March 13 episode showcases “Getting Started in Cosplay.”, opens a new window Learn how to choose materials and design a costume from the experienced cosplay judge, Bucky in time to get geared up for CRRL-Con,, opens a new window to be held at Howell Branch on Saturday, April 18.
March 20 sees the premiere of “Your Financial Future: Basics of Retirement Savings.”, opens a new window Financial specialist Katherine Burns explains the basics of financial planning, with an emphasis on retirement savings, common account types, and methods to sustain financial stability.
On March 27, watch “STEP VA Musical Performance Overview.”, opens a new window Learn about STEP VA’s musical theater programs for children with sensory disabilities and its upcoming production of Shrek The Musical JR., opens a new window
April 3 brings “Meet the USS Potomac NCC 2051.”, opens a new window Learn about the Premiere Northern Virginia Chapter, opens a new window of STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc., and what you can do to get involved. Presented by Capt. Catherine Weeks in honor of First Contact Day, opens a new window.
The April 10 episode focuses on “Rappahannock Education Farm.”, opens a new window Board Chair Rich LaRochelle will explain how REF, opens a new window uses sustainable farming practices and its missions of donating crops to the area food bank, while providing agricultural education and creating a space for community inclusion.
Watch “The History of Haiku,", opens a new window starting April 17. During National Poetry Month, explore the structure of Japanese haiku, and learn how to write your own!
April 24 is the premiere of “Fun & Weird AI Prompts.”, opens a new window See the many ways you can utilize AI through unusual and fun prompts to stimulate your creativity.
“The Queens of Crime: Women Writers of the Golden Age of Mystery”, opens a new window will be in the spotlight, starting May 8. Dive into a discussion about popular female authors from the 1920s and 1930s, such as Agatha Christie, opens a new window and Ngaio Marsh., opens a new window Presented by facilitators for the Library's writers’ groups., opens a new window
May 15 brings a preview of the Library's “41st Annual Music on the Steps.”, opens a new window Music on the Steps is a concert series,, opens a new window held free of charge at Fredericksburg Branch, opens a new window on Monday evenings in the summertime and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library., opens a new window
On or after May 29, watch “Notary 101 for Customers.”, opens a new window The Library’s notary services, opens a new window by appointment will be explained.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library presents Lunch & Learn videos on a wide variety of topics throughout the year. All Lunch & Learn videos are designed to be compact in size, but packed with information. Dive into new topics, 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.
