Join us to discuss A Knife in the Fog by Bradley Harper. September 1888. A twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Conan Doyle practices medicine by day and writes at night. His first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, although gaining critical and popular success, has only netted him twenty-five pounds. Embittered by the experience, he vows never...
Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
When you gaze at a painting in a museum you’re witnessing the artistry of paint on canvas, but what is paint, really? Chemists want to better understand the fundamental interactions between the key ingredients in paint: pigment and binder. In this talk, Lyndi Kiple, master’s student in Chemistry, will explain her research into the molecular...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Take the next step in your Word knowledge with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited; please register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Williamsburg Regional Library's teen volunteer group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at alternating locations to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required; for more information, visit wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/ October 6, Williamsburg Library *new member orientation* October 20, James City County Library *new member orientation* November...
The W&M Ewell Concert Series and Dewey Decibel Concert Series present composer, cellist and vocalist Dawn Avery. Avery, professor of music at Montgomery College in Maryland, has spent years honing her musical talents, collaborating and performing in all genres of music. Her compositions span from orchestral to chamber. She has worked with artists from Luciano...
Discover Virginia through the lens of the Stuart monarchy, whose royal foothold impacted and influenced early America and shaped the struggles and determination of those who lived in the colony in the 17th and 18th centuries. This two-fold special exhibition presented at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown spans the centuries and...
Discover Virginia through the lens of the Stuart monarchy, whose royal foothold impacted and influenced early America and shaped the struggles and determination of those who lived in the colony in the 17th and 18th centuries. This two-fold special exhibition presented at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown spans the centuries and...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music...
Visit our Farm Stand for fresh produce Saturdays 9 - 11 through October! Would you like to volunteer on the farm? Join us for volunteer days Tuesdays 5:30 - 7 pm and Saturdays 8 - 10 am or 10 - 12 pm. (November to March volunteer hours are Tuesdays 4-5:30 and Saturdays 9 - 11.) Learn...
13th annual event of local artists, makers and authors including photography, paintings, needlecrafts, jewelry, gifts, seasonal decor, baked goods and stone engraving. Concessions available. Free parking, free admission.
On the first Sunday in November, step back in history as the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival commemorates America’s First Thanksgiving with a historic celebration reminiscent of Colonial Virginia. This annual tradition dates back to December 4, 1619 when Captain John Woodlief and his crew of 35 men landed on the shores of the James River at...
See high-tech machines in action, including 3D printers and the Glowforge laser cutter, or get crafty with a Cricut demo and seasonal cardmaking. Kids will learn all about simple machines with the Children’s Museum of Richmond, and explore the physics of a DIY paper rocket launch. Discover all the WRL Makerspace has to offer at...
Learning to read is an exciting time, and Williamsburg Regional Library is here to celebrate it! Join other emerging readers to read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on an awesome early reader book. Participants will get a copy of this month’s book to keep. We offer two sessions, one at 2 p.m....
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Stay after storytime at the Williamsburg Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Toddler Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
Stay after storytime at the James City County Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Join us at the Williamsburg Library to learn the basics of Tinkercad and design your own 3D keychain. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 13+. Participants encouraged to create a free Tinkercad account at tinkercad.com prior to program.
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Now in its 19th year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. November’s theme: It’s a Miracle! November 3, 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Miracle at Midnight (1998) Sam Waterston and Mia Farrow star in this true story of...
Fold3 is Ancestry’s resource for U.S. military records from the American Revolution to WWII, including Civil War pensions and service records, plus city directories and other records of interest to family historians. We’ll show you how to log in for free with your WRL library card and explore what you might find about your military...
Join us for an exciting weekend of beer and history at Ales through the Ages! Beer is likely the oldest beverage invented by man. It has long been valued for its nutritional content and its mental effects. Beer played important social and economic roles in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. The Greeks and Romans help spread...
Chief Justice John Marshall served 34-years on the U.S. Supreme Court (1801-1835) and during his illustrious tenure in America’s Early Republic, Marshall asserted the power and authority of the federal judiciary. Marshall developed his legal legacy through his vast precedent-setting, including the concept of judicial review shaped during Marbury v. Madison (1803). Not all of...
The Ford's Colony Dance Band salutes the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II with a re-creation of the Benny Goodman weekly radio show, with news reports from the front lines. Free admission, no tickets required.
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music...
Kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs an upbeat and interactive program for the entire family. Chris’ music is completely live and original, with a sound that is an acoustic blend of folk and pop. The show starts at 11 a.m.! Join us anytime...
A VCE Master Gardener will give a talk focused on Christmas Cactus, Amaryllis, and Paperwhites. The presentation will include how to propagate, care for, and maintain your plants for long-term use – not just one and done for the holidays. If time permits, we will discuss other holiday plants such as Norfolk pine, cyclamens and...
The Wren Masters Baroque Ensemble will present the program, "Baroque Brilliance," featuring music by virtuoso composer/performers of the eighteenth century including works by Telemann, Marin Marais, Buxtehude, and J.S Bach. Based in Williamsburg, the Wren Masters specialize in historical performance of 17th and 18th century music played on harpsichord, recorder, baroque violin, and viola da...
Whether you are officially participating in National Novel Writing Month or just want an afternoon to explore a story idea, join us for writing prompts and exercises to get your creativity going in a relaxed group. Set a writing goal and win a prize for meeting it! No grading, no homework, all for fun! For...
Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Road, will offer a GriefShare seminar on Surviving The Holidays. The program will meet from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the church Hospitality Center. This is a a one-time support group to help those who have lost a love one learn to navigate the holiday season. There is...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for...
Stay after storytime at the Williamsburg Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Toddler Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
Coming up on retirement? Unsure of what you need to know about Social Security and Medicare? You’ve paid into this system your entire working life. Now it’s time to figure out how to file, what benefits you can expect to receive, and much more! Attend this informative presentation with a Social Security public affairs specialist...
Library learners will discover something new twice a month from this series of enrichment programs for children in grades K-5. Explore a new topic every first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required; please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to sign up beginning October 1. November 2: Magnets with the...
Learn the basics of metal stamping and leave with a finished bracelet! For ages 13+. Spots are limited so call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300 option 2 to register.
Drop in at the James City County Library for board games and video games including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8, plus Dungeons and Dragons. For ages 9-12.
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Now in its 19th year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. November’s theme: It’s a Miracle! November 3, 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Miracle at Midnight (1998) Sam Waterston and Mia Farrow star in this true story of...
Real People/Real Stories, a Williamsburg Regional Library book group, meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss Hitler’s Holy Relics by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick. Five relics designed for a coronation disappear in the chaos of post-war Berlin, and...
Join other teens in the WRL Makerspace on select days. Come prepared with a project or make a sticker using our Cricut machines! Ages 13-18 only. September 23, 4:30-6 p.m. October 28, 4:30-6 p.m. November 18, 4:30-6 p.m. December 30, 4:30-6 p.m. Note: Ages 13 through adult are always welcome at regular Makerspace hours –...
Experience Bach’s transcendent celebration of faith, performed by a superb orchestra and chorus of 60 performers, praised for their “emotional intensity... and virtuoso accuracy” (Opera News). Join us on Friday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road in Williamsburg. Tickets can be purchased through the Virginia Arts Festival at...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music...
20th Annual Governor's Land 5K Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. This is the fastest 5K on the Peninsula. The event is part of the Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix events. A one-mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 am and the 5K at 9:00 am. Cost: See registration at www.runsignup.com
Williamsburg’s highly anticipated holiday benefit event for homeless pets. Warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee at the refreshment stand (weather permitting). Come inside to shop for hand-crafted gift and stocking stuffers for pets and people. Gourmet soups (online order only), baked goods, themed baskets, fabric creations, pet boutique, holiday decorations, jewelry, scarves, books,...
Come say hello with a regal curtsy or a reptilian roar (or both) and celebrate DINOvember in style! Join Williamsburg Regional Library for a tea party fit for the king of the dinosaurs, with tea, snacks, crafts, and activities that are equal parts classic and Jurassic. Registration is required; call 757.741.3300, option 4 to sign...
Whether you are officially participating in National Novel Writing Month or just want an afternoon to explore a story idea, join us for writing prompts and exercises to get your creativity going in a relaxed group. Set a writing goal and win a prize for meeting it! No grading, no homework, all for fun! For...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for...
Stay after storytime at the Williamsburg Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
Toddler Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Stay after storytime at the James City County Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music...
Whether you are officially participating in National Novel Writing Month or just want an afternoon to explore a story idea, join us for writing prompts and exercises to get your creativity going in a relaxed group. Set a writing goal and win a prize for meeting it! No grading, no homework, all for fun! For...
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Stay after storytime at the Williamsburg Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
Toddler Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Stay after storytime at the James City County Library or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...
Calling all 2nd to 5th graders! Do you want to know how to find good books to enjoy at the library? Interested in learning about library resources that can help you with school? Ever wondered what the difference is between fiction and nonfiction? Then join us to explore all kinds of library resources and how...
Pray with the Saint Bede Youth Choir, Saint Dunstan Ringers, and Saint Cecilia Choir in this beautiful candlelit service of choral music, Scripture readings, and traditional congregational hymns of the season. In this hectic and chaotic time of year, set aside this hour to immerse yourself in the music of the season and prepare your...
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Now in its 19th year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. December’s theme: Fallen Stars December 1: Broadcast News (1987) Holly Hunter plays a workaholic TV producer whose preference for hard news is threatened by...
Now in its 19th year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. December’s theme: Fallen Stars December 1: Broadcast News (1987) Holly Hunter plays a workaholic TV producer whose preference for hard news is threatened by...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music...
The 61st Annual Colonial Christmas Homes Tour is Back! Two Weekends, December 3rd and 10th. Two Distinctive Tours, each featuring this year's "Designer in Residence House" - the Nelson-Galt House, which is the oldest dwelling in the Historic Area dating back to 1695, and rounded out with 2 additional and different Private Residences in the...
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2 to sign up.
Get your holidays on track with this annual tradition as the Ford’s Colony Model Railroad Club returns with their elaborate operating layouts. Marvel at the detailed settings, the intricate track planning, and the details that make each one unique. These layouts can be viewed at the Stryker Center on both Saturday, December 3 from 10...
Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in at the Williamsburg Library to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required.
Cantori Choral Ensemble will present its 2022 Christmas concerts on Sunday, December 4 at 5:00 PM At Walnut Hills Baptist Church, 1014 Jamestown Road in Williamsburg, and on Sunday, December 11 at 7:00 PM at Abingdon Episcopal Church, George Washington Highway, White Marsh. The 14-member ensemble will sing familiar carols of the season, both unaccompanied...