Adult Programming

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Friday, August 21st, 2020 
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join us for a screening of a recent PBS interview with journalist and non-fiction author Elaine Weiss, followed by a discussion of her book The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote. 100 years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was finally ratified, giving women the vote. Join FOSL and the Front Royal Women's Resource Center as we journey back with Weiss to explore the final campaign of their crusade. Please note, if it is not possible to have an in-person event due to social distancing requirements, this event will take place online as a Zoom discussion. Contact the Reference Department for more information and assistance in joining the zoom discussion at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.

"A nonfiction political thriller…Weiss zeroes in on the final campaign of the suffrage movement." - Bustle.com

"Riveting… Weiss provides a multidimensional account of the political crusade… The result is a vivid work of American history." - The National Book Review

Register for this event online.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

"Poetry writing is a wonderful adventure, allowing writers to indulge in wild loops of imagination and satisfy some of their deepest yearnings." – Rita Dove

Join poet and educator Connie Stadler for a six week poetry workshop. Emphasis will be placed on developing creative strategies to better appreciate ‘the history of the human heart’. Key poetic elements will be applied to guide short in-class writing sessions. In-home follow-ups will center on honing work through the skills of revision. Each workshop member will need a notebook in order to trace the growth of their unique artistic voice. The instructor will be available for guidance and there will also be ample opportunity for sharing work. This will be an online class using the Zoom platform. Access to the internet is required. If you use your smart phone you will need to download the Zoom app. Contact the reference department at 540.635.3153 ext. 105 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance in setting up Zoom on your computer or mobile device.

Registration is limited to 10 participants. Register for this event online.

Saturday, September 12th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will share people and pet photographs taken by group members. We will review key points of composition and other techniques. Using a free editing tool, suggestions for enhancing photos will be demonstrated. Register for this event online.

Saturday, September 26th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will exchange the best locations for enjoying autumn in the valley and share techniques for capturing the beauty of Autumn in the valley and mountains. Photographers of all levels using any type of cameras are welcome to join us. Register for this event online.

Thursday, October 8th, 2020 
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

We're a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

New members of all ages are always welcome to the library's book club! This month's book is The Overstory by Richard Powers. This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is accessible as a website or as an app you can download to your phone. If you need help setting up Zoom on your device, please call the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.

Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Join us for our adult book club discussion time! This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is accessible as a website or as an app you can download to your phone. If you need help setting up Zoom on your device, please call the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 ext. 105. Register for this event online.

Thursday, November 12th, 2020 
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

We're a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. Register for this event online.

Saturday, November 21st, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will share photographs taken by group members that tell their stories of giving thanks. Emphasis will be placed on techniques to enhance the stories within the photos. We will review key points of composition and other techniques. Using a free editing tool, suggestions for enhancing photos will be demonstrated. Register for this event online.

Saturday, December 5th, 2020 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

Come explore the world of photography and beyond. Our photography group meets virtually, every other week, using Zoom technology. This interactive forum is facilitated by local photographer, Sharon Fisher. During this session, we will explore techniques for capturing the winter holidays through photography. In addition, suggestions for creating photography-based gifts and crafts will be provided. Photographers of all levels using any type of cameras are welcome to join us. Register for this event online.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

New members of all ages are always welcome to the library's book club! This month's book is Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This program will take place over Zoom. You will need to provide an email as well as a device that has Zoom on it. Zoom is accessible as a website or as an app you can download to your phone. If you need help setting up Zoom on your device, please call the Adult Reference desk at 540.635.3153 ext. 105.

Thursday, January 14th, 2021 
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
 REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

We're a supportive, non-judgmental group of writers who meet and share our mutual love of writing and to help each other get better at it! Join us for a special Zoom discussion session. Register for this event online.