ADULT EVENTS

Sip & Spell Adult Spelling Bee

Dates: September 15, October 20, November 17, and December 15 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Locati on: Nansemond Brewing Stati on Join the Suff olk Public Library and Nansemond Brewing Stati on for a fun-fi lled adult spelling bee! There will be something for everyone to enjoy from learning new words to enjoying some spelling fl ubs. Parti cipate on your own or bring your friends and spell as a team. Upcoming themes include Fungus Among Us, Spooky October, Indigenous Hampton Roads, and Winter Cheer.

Community Clothing Swap

Date: November 19 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM Ages: All Cost: Free Locati on: Morgan Memorial Library Clear out your closet and pick out new-to-you clothing for the whole family. Bring your own bag for the clothing swap and learn about additi onal community resources accessible year-round. Donati ons can be dropped off November 14-18 at our Morgan Memorial and North Suff olk locati ons.

Suff olk Discovers

Dates: September 13, October 11, and November 1 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Locati on: Online and North Suff olk Library Interested in learning more about the world and history? Suff olk Discovers meets every month to discuss a new theme that explores the cultures and backgrounds of people in our communiti es. Registrati on required to att end virtually. Registered parti cipants will provide their email address to receive a link to the Zoom meeti ng at least 15 minutes before the program begins. The event will be recorded and shared aft er the event on Suff olk Public Library’s YouTube channel. Upcoming classes are African American and Lati nx History of the United States, Black and Indigenous Communiti es of the Great Dismal Swamp, and Two-Spirits and Contemporary Indigenous Cultures.

Get Creati ve

Dates: September 12, October 3, November 7, 9, and December 5 Time: 6:00 - 7:45 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Locati ons: North Suff olk & Morgan Memorial Library Join us at the library and Get Creati ve! Each month we explore new mediums and try our hand at creati ng art or a craft . All materials are provided. Registrati on required. Upcoming themes include Live Model, Shadow Box Art, Mixed Media, and Clay Sculpti ng.

Genealogy Meetup

Dates: September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Locati on: Morgan Memorial Library Interested in exploring your family’s history and other genealogical projects? Stop by to learn and share helpful ti ps to aid in your discoveries. Genealogy Meetup is led by LaSandra Adams, Family History/Genealogy & Cataloging Librarian at Suff olk Public Library. She has a Master of Library Science and has worked in the Library for over 20 years.

First-Time Homebuyer’s Workshop

Date: October 6 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Locati on: Morgan Memorial Library Looking for a home for the fi rst ti me or planning a move? We have local realtors and loan offi cers ready with advice to help you save thousands in the process by applying for grants! Open to all fi rst-ti me home buyers. No registrati on required to att end in-person. Registrati on required to att end virtually. Registered parti cipants will provide their email address to receive a link to the Zoom meeti ng at least 15 minutes before the program begins.

Hot Wings, Hot Takes

Date: September 30 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Ages: Adult Cost: Free Locati on: Buff alo Wild Wings Inspired by the popular Hot Ones show, you and your friends will be eati ng wings at an increasing level of spice, all while making your argument for some of culture’s most popular, age-old questi ons. Is water wet? Is Star Wars or Star Trek the superior Sci-Fi franchise? Did Rose really have room on that door for her and Jack? You decide! Ranch may be necessary. Registrati on required.