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Feature of the Month - Adults
Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15
Honor diverse voices and rich cultural traditions through resources and recommendations from the library.
Lunch & Learn: Fredericksburg After the Dinos
Oct 6th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Join local naturalist and historian Jon Bachman as he explores the mystery fossils have revealed.
Lunch & Learn: Combating Loneliness
Oct 13th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General recently declared loneliness a national epidemic, and he released a report outlining major health…
Lunch & Learn: The Veil Thins - Autumnal Holidays
Oct 27th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Join CRRL staff as they discuss some of the many ways people around the world celebrate this spooky time of year!
Lunch & Learn: Traffic Safety Post Covid and More
Nov 3rd | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event
Presented by Drive Smart Virginia.
For Foodies
From cake decorating to Spanish cooking, take a course on our Universal Class database.
Browse our food and baking eMagazines on Magzter.
A Sample of Ice Cream's Tasty History
From Persia to Paris to submarines, from chilled drinks to soft serve to Choco Tacos, ice cream has a cool and delicious history.
The Thrill of the Grill
As summer finds us spending more time outdoors, relaxing evenings seem to be the perfect time for cooking a succulent dinner on the grill.
Book Corner: Become a World Traveler Through Books
Here are some travel memoirs and novels to fuel your own armchair escapes.
For English Language Learners
Browse English Language Learner programs at the library, including a book group.
Resources, class information, and more for ELL students.
English Language Basics for Beginners, part of a series
Oct 4th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Learn basic English in an active learning class for beginners.
Virtual & Hybrid English Conversation Groups
Various Dates & Times
Online, Porter, & Fredericksburg
Practice your English in a relaxed atmosphere. No sign up required.
English Language Learning for New Americans
CRRL's ELL (English Language Learners) Answers page connects people to helpful books, websites, videos, classes, and conversation groups.
For Creators
Take an arts & crafts course on Universal Class with your library card.
Visit an art show or exhibit at our local branches. Apply to have your work shown as well.
Create a Self-Caricature
Oct 18th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presented by local artist Andrea Clement. Create your own caricature, a funny self-portrait with exaggerated features.
Bullet Journaling
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come journal with us! Learn to bullet journal or bullet journal with other enthusiasts. Some supplies provided.
Pop Culture Trivia and Craft: Fantasy
Nov 4th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Test your pop culture knowledge with a family-friendly trivia contest. All ages.
For Writers
Writing-related resources for your writing needs.
Join a writing group or attend a local author signing.
Three Years of COVID Pandemic Emergency Reading
Some helped me process the events going on around me...others provided hope, inspiration, and guidance at times when I direly needed them.
Bullet Journaling
Oct 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come journal with us! Learn to bullet journal or bullet journal with other enthusiasts. Some supplies provided.
Rappahannock Writers' Conference: Friday Night Workshops
Nov 3rd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
An evening of pre-conference hands-on workshops. Workshop presenters Chandra Gore, James Noll, Rick Pullen, and Elizabeth Spencer Spragins.
For Small Business Owners
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship covers all major areas of starting and operating a business: financing, management, marketing, human resources, and more. Use with your library card.
Sign up for the Economic Development eNewsletter. Comes out quarterly with services and events for the business community.
Consumer Reports
Product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Remote access unavailable - ask a staff member for in-branch access.
Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative
Free, self-paced module (equivalent of 3 college credits) to learn how to start a business.
Gale Onefile: News
Search a collection of more than 1,000 newspapers, translate articles into 11 different languages, and create email alerts.
For Job Seekers
Are you looking for a job? Let us provide you the resources to explore careers, designing a résumé, and even going to an interview.
Create a resume, browse job resources, get interview tips, and chat with JobNow coaches. Live coaches are available every day from 2-11pm. You must have a library card.
Successful Switching: How to Change Your Job
Put CRRL’s collection and digital resources to work for you in your job search.
Choices in Online Education
Check this post for local community and four-year colleges offering online options and resources for financial help.
My Librarian: Resources for Deaf Adults
A list of helpful websites for Deaf adults in our community. Similar state and community resources may exist in other localities.
