Spice is Nice: Thyme spice and recipe kit take home

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Pick up a Spice is Nice Kit to try cooking with Thyme. Recipes feature Potato & Egg bake, Blueberry-Thyme yogurt cake, Carrot Lemon-Thyme Soup, Blueberry-Thyme Chicken Thighs, and Chicken Thyme Penne Salad Kits are free and available while supplies last.

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20 Years of Dragon-Riding in YA Fantasy with International Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini – Virtual Author Event

Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are ... Read More

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Adult Take & Make Craft program – black and white plant pots

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Paint your own custom terra cotta pot These snazzy pots would be at home anywhere. We provide all the supplies and instructions. You'll be surprised by the easy trick to those cool stripes. Pick up your craft kit bag while supplies last. 1 per adult customer, please.

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On Retelling Greek Classics: An Exploration of the Modern Epics with Madeline Miller – Virtual Author Program

You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. In The Song of Achilles, Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who ... Read More

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Be Ready for the Solar Eclipse presented by the Charlottesville Astronomy Club

Main Library 146A Madison Road, Orange, VA, United States

Join us at the Main Library for an informative and timely program on how to get the best from the upcoming Solar Eclipse Seating is limited due our meeting room capacity Each of the first 50 attendees will receive 2 pairs of solar eclipse viewing glasses provided through a grant from StarNet. Interested in learning more about the rare Solar Eclipse occurring in the United States on April 8th?  Larry ... Read More

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The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson, Virtual Event

Virtual

Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons everyone to the table for a fresh look at some of the people, ingredients, events, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat. Johnson, curator and project ... Read More

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From Murder to Atonement–Confronting My Son’s Killer with Diane Foley & Colum McCann

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Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness. Diane Foley is the mother of Jim, a freelance journalist captured and beheaded by ISIS in 2014, an image ... Read More

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Take & Make Adult Craft Program Spring Butterfly Garland

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Pick up a craft kit to make your own custom butterfly garland Welcome spring with this festive decoration. Instructions and all supplies provided, except scissors. The beautiful Japanese origami paper included varies by kit. Kits are free to adult customers, 1 per person, please.

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Event Series Take & Make

Take & Make Butterfly Garland

Gordonsville Library 319 N. Main Street, Gordonsville, VA, United States +2 more

Starting April 15th and while supplies last, pick up your kit and create your own butterfly garland. The origami paper and chenille stem colors will vary in each kit. Mix and Match them to express yourself! Kits are free and limited to 1 per adult.

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