loading…loading…Spend your lunch hour drawing directly from the real things—dinosaur bones, old textiles, whatever's actually in the cases. Good for anyone who wants to see how artists actually look at objects, not just scroll past them.
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Thu, Dec 31
National Archives (Lectures/Panels)
A final look at how Americans have turned to games and sport across the centuries—whether you're curious about the historical through-lines or just want to see what objects tell us about ourselves.
Wed, Aug 19
Burke Centre Library — Burke Centre Conference Room
Adults learning English gather in a small group to practice speaking with volunteer instructors, mixing casual conversation with grammar help. Good for anyone wanting to actually use the language rather than just study it.
English Language LearningWed, Aug 19
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Kids and adults get close to llamas, donkeys, and mini cows here—the kind of afternoon that makes you remember why you liked animals in the first place.
Wed, Sep 2
Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room
Job seekers get straightforward feedback on resumes and search strategies from library staff who actually know what employers are looking for.
Community ResourcesSat, Sep 5
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library — Meeting Room
Bring a clean tote you're ready to pass along and leave with one someone else brought. It's a practical way to refresh your bag collection while meeting neighbors across generations.
Thu, Aug 20
Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room
Elementary schoolers gather to construct something tangible, whether that's with blocks, wood, or whatever materials the library's dreamed up this month—the kind of afternoon where kids actually leave with something they made.
Kids Activities