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Lunch & Learn: National Coming Out Day

Oct 11th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Learn how to support the LGBTQ+ people in your life who are making the choice to come out.
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Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Prevention

Oct 18th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Learn more about this health condition and your options.
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Lunch & Learn: Doulas

Oct 25th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Presented by the Rappahannock Area Health District. Learn how women between the ages of 15-40 can get doula services covered by Medicaid…

For Foodies

From cake decorating to Spanish cooking, take a course on our Universal Class database.

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Browse our food and baking eMagazines on Magzter.

For Cooks, Bakers, & Those Who Love Food

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Living with a Food Allergies & More

Check out these helpful books that offer recipes and alternative methods of eating to avoid any food that may not like you.
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National Farmers' Market Week: August 4-10

Read one of these books for all ages celebrating farmers, farm-to-table inspired dishes, and farmers' markets everywhere.
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My Librarian: Armchair Cooking

I love, love, love browsing cookbooks. I may never make any of the recipes in these, but I've spent quality time salivating over the photos!
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For English Language Learners

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Browse English Language Learner programs at the library, including a book group.

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Resources, class information, and more for ELL students.

Browse These English Language Resources

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English Language Basics for Beginners, part of a series

Oct 9th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Fredericksburg Branch
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Learn basic English in an active learning class for beginners.
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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.
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CRRL Picks: For English Language Learners and Teachers

These materials from our collection can help ELL studies.

For Creators

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Take an arts & crafts course on Universal Class with your library card.

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Visit an art show or exhibit at our local branches. Apply to have your work shown as well.

Browse for Art Classes, Blogs, and More

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Make a Wreath

Jan 18th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Salem Church Branch
Create a grapevine wreath, or bring your own wreath base. While supplies last.
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Build-a-Plushie Demonstration: Making Adorable Crafts

Dec 7th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
IdeaSpace
Learn how to make simple plush characters using IdeaSpace's embroidery machine.
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Book Corner: Embrace Creativity with Arts & Crafts Books

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just beginning to dabble, here are some books that will help inspire your own creative journey.

For Writers

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Writing-related resources for your writing needs.

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Join a writing group or attend a local author signing.

For Those Who Write

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Author Visit June Smalls

Oct 18th | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Porter Branch
Drop in for conversation and a book signing with nationally published children's author June Smalls.
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Visions of Middle-earth: The Life of J.R.R. Tolkien

Tolkien’s service in World War I and his time at Oxford left deep marks on his tales of Middle-earth.
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Native Rights and Culture in Fiction with Mona Susan Power

Nov 20th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls.

For Small Business Owners

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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.

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Sign up for the Economic Development eNewsletter. Comes out quarterly with services and events for the business community.

Find a Resource That Helps Your Small Business Thrive

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Foundation Directory Online Professional

Helps other nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, and fellowships.
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Consumer Reports

Product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Remote access unavailable - ask a staff member for in-branch access.
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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

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Are you looking for a job? Let us provide you the resources to explore careers, designing a résumé, and even going to an interview.

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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.

Have Us Help You Find the Job You Seek

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Paying for College

These resources - online and at the library - will help you find money and support so that you can attend college.
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My Librarian: Setting Goals and Plans for the New Year

Books and resources to help you set the goals you want to achieve.
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Successful Switching: How to Change Your Job

Put CRRL’s collection and digital resources to work for you in your job search.
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