Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! Freedom Flyers of Tuskegee: The Tuskegee Airmen tells the story of the African-American men who broke the military color barrier and became fighter pilots in World War II. Registration is required and begins July 22.
Through the Wormhole explores the deepest mysteries of existence: What happened before the beginning of time? What are we made of? Are we alone? Registration begins Aug. 19.
Community activism often starts at the grass roots level. It takes just one person to lead the way. Learn the story of Alice Tregay, a Chicago based community activist, through the documentary "Alice's Ordinary People." Hear from other local community activists and join discussions that will show how easy it can be to become involved or lead the way.
When Worlds Collide: The Untold Story of the Americas after Columbus focuses on the time when the "old world" encountered the "new world" through the voyages of Columbus. Registration begins Oct.21.
Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! Planet Yoga examines the lure of Eastern philosophy for Western seekers. It tells the fascinating story of this ancient discipline and western civilization's quest and hunger for spiritual renewal. Registration begins Nov. 18.
Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs: TheHistory of Western Cinema recounts the history of the B-Western from its heyday to its demise in the 1950's. Come watch how the American West thrilled audiences throughout the ages.
Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! This documentary, Alice's Ordinary People, features the story about civil rights activist, Alice Tregay, and how she dedicated her life to educating neighbors and fellow Chicago citizens in civic responsibility. Her influence touched many important leaders. Registration begins Jan 20.
CCPL hosts a screening of the short film "Local Flowers, Local Farmers: A Growing American Movement" and the award-winning documentary "A Blooming Business."
"Local Flowers, Local Farmers" focuses on the growth of the local cut flower movement. "A Blooming Business" depicts the lives of Kenyans imprisoned by the global flower industry.
Lisa Ziegler, a cut flower gardener from Newport News, will participate in a Q & A after the films are shown.
How to Cook Your Life. Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! Join Zen chef Edward Brown as he offers tips on cooking and the art of meditation. Registration begins Feb. 17.
Traditional old-time songs
and tunes from all over the Southeast, with an emphasis on the old Virginia
repertoire. Fiddle, banjo, guitar, harmonica, and plenty of singing!
Learn how to document, market, exhibit and
sell your art in a professional manner. The instructor will cover
everything from writing an artist's statement to how to approach galleries.
Lunch will be provided. Registration begins March 24.
Cool It. Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! "Cool It" will give you food for thought regarding your established beliefs on the topic of global warming. Registration begins March 24.
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! This film sheds light on Wikileaks and the founder, Julian Assange, and his controversial website which made for one of the largest security breaches in U.S. history. Registration begins April 21.
Stories We Tell. Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! Stories We Tell is the moving story of director Sarah Polley's family--and the secrets they kept from her. Registration begins May 19.
Learn how
to conduct, verify, and organize your genealogical research using Ancestry
Library Edition and a variety of free online tools. Find out how to dig through
birth, death, marriage, census, military, and other records to document your
family history.
Grizzly Man. Enjoy a documentary and free pizza! See Werner Herzog's masterpiece about a man who spent 13 summers living among the Alaskan grizzlies. Registration begins June 23.
