• Inspired Color: Painter Alma Woodsey Thomas

    Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, HENRICO, VA, United States

    In this featured Summer Reading event, we will briefly survey the life, achievements, and key paintings of Alma Woodsey Thomas, the first Black woman to have her work added to the White House Collection of Art. Then, participants will design and use acrylic paints on canvas to create their own small paintings inspired by Thomas' […]

    Free
  • Meet an Illustrator!

    Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, HENRICO, VA, United States

    Meet bestselling and winning local illustrator Shannon Wright. Wright’s illustration work includes Twins by Varian Johnson and Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes by Traci N. Todd. We will discuss what it’s like to be an illustrator and then get to see some drawing in action! Sponsored by the Friends of HCPL.

    Free
  • Meet an Illustrator!

    Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, HENRICO, VA, United States

    Meet bestselling and winning local illustrator Shannon Wright. Wright’s illustration work includes Twins by Varian Johnson and Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes by Traci N. Todd. We will discuss what it’s like to be an illustrator and then get to see some drawing in action! Sponsored by the Friends of HCPL.

    Free
  • Art for All Abilities

    Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, HENRICO, VA, United States

    Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to explore hands-on art projects in this workshop led by Art on Wheels. Spots are limited and registration is necessary for all participants, including a required caregiver. Art materials and instruction will be provided. For more information about this program, contact Kimberly Bridges at […]

    Free
  • Community Authors Expo

    Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, HENRICO, VA, United States

    Celebrate local talent by meeting some of the authors who have participated in the Henrico Community Authors Showcase. Join us as we gather to explore their wide-ranging work and talk books. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of HCPL.

    Free
  • Frankenstein, or the Modern Epimetheus – Staged Reading

    Fairfield Area Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, HENRICO, VA, United States

    The Watermelon Otter Players will present a staged reading of a new play: Frankenstein, or the Modern Epimetheus by Lisa Carter In a re-telling of Mary Shelley’s classic, Victor Frankenstein creates and abandons a woman. Disfigured and alone in the world, she must learn to navigate a society that teaches women their value is in […]

    Free