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Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for the fifth annual Investing in Rural America Conference! As a regional Reserve Bank, the Richmond Fed has a mission to strengthen the economy and our communities. That's why we're committed to understanding the challenges facing our smaller towns and rural areas and sharing what works to address these challenges. This year’s conference theme is Building and Sustaining Momentum. This two-day conference will bring rural stakeholders together to learn, collaborate, share ideas and network with one another. We will also explore how to leverage community assets and create space for residents and communities to thrive. We anticipate this event will sell out, so make sure to secure your spot today! Interested in learning more about this conference series? Check out our conference content from previous years. Registration Fee: $50 Together, we can build momentum toward a brighter future in our small towns and rural communities. Hear from Natalie Hodges, a 2023 attendee of the Investing in Rural America Conference, about why she encourages you to attend and get inspired! Who Should Attend: Policymakers, community representatives, business executives, nonprofit leaders, investors, workforce development professionals Deadline for Registration: May 6, 2024 CHECK THE AGENDA AND REGISTER […]

Learning Beyond the Classroom is now open for Winter and spring 2024! Please note that February has only 4 days due to President's Day. If GCPS announces a delay, closure, or virtual day due to weather, LBTC will be canceled.

Welcome to Story Time @ Kitzmiller Library! The Story Time is geared for children ages 3-5. Please join us as we look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities. Disclaimers: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

Please join Accident Library on Tuesday mornings beginning at 11:00 AM for a fun-filled hour of stories and crafts designed to foster a love of reading for young children ages 2 and up. Disclaimers: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

Introducing a special partnership with Dove Center and Shoofly Java: Coffee, Tea & Trauma Recovery Join the Dove Center at Shoofly Java to enjoy coffee, tea, and trauma recovery tips. Afterward, we will head to Jitterbug Movement Studio for a session of healing yoga. This is a time for participants to relax and learn, and will not require deep sharing about trauma history. It is a safe, judgment-free setting to begin or continue your healing. Schedule: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Meet at Shoofly for coffee, tea, snacks, and meaningful conversation, and tips for recovering from trauma. This will include a mindfulness exercise. 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Break/Questions 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Meet at Jitterbug Movement Studio for a Healing Yoga Session with @aylabellefit These sessions are at no cost to participants. They are made possible by a grant through the Dove Center, to provide trauma-informed healing opportunities. REGISTER HERE

Young Readers' Book Club is a book discussion group for children in grades 6 and up. Programs are held on the third Tuesday of every month September through November and January through May. Members will be provided with books that they will read and discuss with the group. Meetings include activities and snacks. Registration is required. If interested, please contact Julie Iden at julie@relib.net or 301-334-3996 x 0104. Disclaimer: The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.