Join other teens to battle over the puzzle table. Bring a group of friends or join a group when you arrive. 300-piece puzzles. No registration required, for ages 13-18.
Join Flute Frenzy for their final concert of the season! Explore local history through sound and examine the connection between the world we see and the world we hear. The program will feature audio visual presentations, exciting works by local composers (of the past and present), movie themes, a solo Concertino, and a lot more!...
Learn how to sew in a zipper. The project of the day is a lined zipper pouch. Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations required: call 757.741.3300, option 2.
For the Love of Mars surveys the red planet’s place in the human imagination, beginning with ancient astrologers and skywatchers and ending in our present moment of exploration and virtual engagement. Watch a virtual presentation with Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras and around...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. June 4: The Taste of Things (2023) (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant) PG-13 In 19th-century France, a long-simmering romance develops between an...
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de...
Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Tuesday night with Nadia Koz. It's free to participate, and free to watch! If you're looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music,...
Come out and design your own D&D character to print out. For ages 13-18, no registration required.
Join us for weekly relaxed conversation to practice and improve your English skills. Newcomers always welcome. For ages 16+.
Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...
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...
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 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. June’s Theme: Wild Weddings June 6: The Philadelphia Story (1940) NR Katharine Hepburn plays a snooty socialite whose second wedding plans go awry when her first husband (Cary Grant) shows up on the eve of...
All-Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.
Join the Williamsburg Regional Library Bookmobile team for an all ages storytime at the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport. While you’re there, you can see planes take off and land right outside!
Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
Players of all levels are invited to join a casual group to roll the dice in the popular game of strategy and luck. WRL will have a couple of boards on hand, but if you have one, bring your own backgammon board.
Join us on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center for a day of play with our Bookmobile! Every Saturday is a new adventure! POP-N-PLAY: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, classic arcade and dancing games, Nintendo switch, and other fun activities will be featured. Special thanks to Friends of...
Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
Ages 13 through adult are invited to join this guided acrylic paint program with instructor Charleen Widener, formerly of Art Unplugged, to create their own interpretation of a shared design to take home! No experience needed. Register at 757.741.3300, option 2.
Kairos Eight25 is a monthly support group to provide Christ-centered hope to women who are experiencing the loss and loneliness of infertility and miscarriage. Women will walk alongside each other on this journey to provide confidential listening, regular prayer, hopeful messages, and a library of resources. We meet the second Monday of each month at...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. June 11: The Stones and Brian Jones (2023) NR Nick Broomfield’s documentary takes you back to the early days of the Rolling...
Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Tuesday night with Nadia Koz. It's free to participate, and free to watch! If you're looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music,...
As part of a residency at the Muscarelle, the world-renowned Greek artist and iconographer Dr. George Kordis will present a public lecture entitled “Byzantine Painting in the Contemporary Arts World.” Dr. George Kordis artistically renders biblical themes and persons of Christianity in his icons through a sensitive balance of rhythm and light, conveying a radiant...
Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...
Join us for weekly relaxed conversation to practice and improve your English skills. Newcomers always welcome. For ages 16+.
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. June’s Theme: Wild Weddings June 13: The Best Man (1999) R A group of college friends reunite for a wedding only to discover that one of them has written a book revealing their previous exploits...
Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.
Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels. March 14: “Sandman, Volume 1” by Neil Gaiman. We will be reading the first volume of Sandman, an epic fantasy series that was recently...
Race to victory in a Mario Kart tournament. 1st place wins a prize! For ages 9-18. No registration required.
Experience unique foamy fun with a foam cannon that shoots out bubbles up to 6 feet high! Explore the science of bubbles that you can bounce and roll in your hand. Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible.
Join Gina Bundy, formerly of UnitedHealthcare, to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. Call 757.741.3300 and choose Option 2.
Have you ever wanted to write a children’s picture book? Learn how author Leslie Eva Tayloe did it. Her books include I’m Fishing with Pop-Pop Today (Austin Macauley Publishers, 2022), Save the Trees (Brandylane Publishers, April 2024) and Eduardo’s Attic Door (Doodle and Peck Publishing, Winter 2024).
Come share on the square! Enjoy the summer weather with music and snacks on the plaza outside the Williamsburg Library. Learn about our Summer Reading Road Trip reading program, including how to share the titles you’ve been reading to earn prizes.
Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. For ages 13+. Brainstorming Plot Problems: Turning Stuck Scenes into Story Gold Feeling uninspired or stuck on a particular scene? Unsure...
Have a snack, make a craft, or just hang out with friends, weekly before Nintendo Switch Gaming. For ages 9-12.
Have a smashing good time playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more on the big screen in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. For ages 9-18. No registration required for open play, but you must register by calling 757-741-3300 option 4 to compete in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament on August 5.
The Cinema @ Scotland Street series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Free admission. The Teachers’ Lounge (2023) PG-13 Good intentions go horribly awry when a young teacher tries to help one of her students accused of theft. This tense German drama was directed...
Presented by Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Mackenzie Eckenrode, this presentation will walk you through how the Social Security Administration protects you from fraud, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Click this link to participate: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82110919827?pwd=dWtwMEsvd05tYkhPS2EwejAzdmpGdz09 Meeting ID: 821 1091 9827 Passcode: 786003
This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.
Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.
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...
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. June’s Theme: Wild Weddings June 20: High Society (1956) NR This musical remake of The Philadelphia Story, about a man seeking to quash his ex-wife’s wedding plans, stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and...
This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after storytime, for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. https://www.wrl.org/give/
Ever wanted to learn how to use a serger? You’re in luck! Learn serger basics while you create a simple headband. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.
What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents, it’s a great time for you to share your best moves with your little ones as well.
Join us for thrilling adventures in the world of cooking, science, and math. Young chefs will learn the basics of cooking as they prepare real recipes. By encouraging them to cook, they will develop skills in math, science, language, and motor development in a fun and interactive way. Come join us for a deliciously educational...
I spy an exciting storytime and craft! Listen to stories of sneaky spies and write your own secret message in invisible ink. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. This year’s themes: June 22: Spies June 29: Monsters July 6: Glow in the...
Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.
Enjoy a free film at your local library with this coming-of-age story about a teen boy finding himself, and if he’s lucky, a touch of romance. Starring Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, and Josh Duhamel. 2018, PG-13. 1 hour 50 minutes Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykHeGtN4m94
Have a snack, make a craft, play games, or just hang out with friends. Every week has something new: board games, video games, crafts, and more. For ages 9-12.
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 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening with a variety of fun activities to play along with the movie. June 24: Treasure Planet (2002) 1hr 35min July 22: The Little Mermaid August 19: The Incredibles (2004) 1hr 55min
This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.
Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.
Want to learn more about creating your own Cricut designs? Join us as we take a more in-depth look at navigating the Design Space software. For ages 13+, no registration required.
Come sing along with Peter McCory as he presents an energetic and engaging show for all ages, with familiar songs little ones will love, music from folk traditions around the world, and his very own creations. Dancing and silliness are welcome! !! Space is limited at the James City County Library; pick up a ticket...
Come sing along with Peter McCory as he presents an energetic and engaging show for all ages, with familiar songs little ones will love, music from folk traditions around the world, and his very own creations. Dancing and silliness are welcome! This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg...
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. June’s Theme: Wild Weddings June 27: The In-Laws (1979) PG When the mild-mannered father of the bride meets the decidedly strange father of the groom, the wedding plans go right out the window as the...
Learn how to open and create dynamic, visually interesting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after storytime, for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. https://www.wrl.org/give/
Celebrate the end of the week with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required.
Take the next step in your Word knowledge with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Join us for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about life in other people’s shoes. For ages 13+.
Join us for this program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others. Some basics are provided for those without a project. No registration required.
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 to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required.
Learn how to become a Dungeon Master for Dungeons & Dragons! We will walk you through what you need to know to plan and execute an awesome campaign. If you have a D&D 5th Edition Player’s Guide and/or your own set of dice, you are welcome to bring them.