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Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

Back by popular demand! Learn how to make a rope basket. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s...

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

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...

Drop in and enjoy a casual afternoon of problem-solving and camaraderie! Share your passion for puzzles and connect with other adults in a relaxed setting. For ages 18+.

Now in its 21st 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...

WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first Thursday of the month to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required, see https://www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/

ELL Book Group is a discussion group for advanced English Language Learners. The group will meet the first Friday of every month from January to May to read and discuss...

Join music educators from the Early Childhood Music School for an interactive morning of singing, moving, instrument playing, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Space is limited; pick...

Take the challenge and bike the Barrett’s Ferry Bridge! Starting location is mile marker 0 of the Virginia Capital Trail and includes various lengths of 15, 25 and 50 mile...

Back by popular demand! Learn how to make a rope basket. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s...

Hop into spring with butterflies! Create a magical butterfly and watch it flutter its wings.

Join us for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled with...

Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the...

Join us for an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens...

Experience international tales while celebrating the art of kite making and flying at the Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (100 Marclay Drive). Embark on a journey around the globe with engaging...

Play a variety of Nintendo Switch games on the big screen, including MarioKart 8, Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recommended for ages 9+.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

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...

See a real firetruck up close and learn about fire safety in the Safety House, presented by the Williamsburg Fire Department.

In April, we’ll be discussing Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. A real estate open house turns into a hostage situation when a bumbling bank robber runs in. Over the course...

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...

Take an escape room challenge based on Gary Paulsen’s classic survival story, Hatchet. Sessions start at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Pick up a ticket at the Youth...

Natural Readers meets at the Freedom Park Interpretive Center the second Friday of every month. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as we will be walking one of...

Learn about how sunflower plants help wildlife and take home seeds to grow your own! Recommended for ages 7-12.

Lego Builders -come and show off your Lego building skills in WRL’s Lego Build Tournament. The completion will start at 11:00 AM. Enjoy other interactive activities between 10AM-1:00PM.

Learn to make ice cream by hand and make a couple flavors to try! For ages 13-18.

Join us for our youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read, craft, and play games around...

We’d like to hear from library users age 55-plus! Please join us for an introduction to a new computer class series from AARP called “Senior Planet” and share your ideas...

Join us for an opportunity to explore experiences and feelings through creative writing in a relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the...

The CIAO Italian Film Festival presents Seven Beauties (Pasqualino Settebellezze). Giancarlo Giannini plays Pasqualino, a small-time crook with delusions of grandeur, trying to provide for and protect his seven sisters...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Now in its 21st 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...

Real People/Real Stories explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is Big Chief Elizabeth by Giles Milton. In 1587, Queen Elizabeth sent...

Living Room Conversations connects people within communities and across differences through dialogue to build trust and understanding. Join us every month to discuss timely topics in an intimate setting with...

Enjoy an opening reception for the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center Member Show.

Why should kids have all the fun? Join us at Alewerks on Friday, April 18, from 6-9 PM for an Easter Egg Hunt that’s fun for all ages! Kids and...

FREE but please register for this program. Learn about the fascinating world of insect-plant interactions that drive the biodiversity of our landscapes. Dr. Shawn T. Dash will lead you to...

Calling all kite fliers and spectators of all ages! Please join us for Kite Day. Get ready to enjoy kite demonstrations, competitions, arts & crafts, and so much more. Families...

Join us at Alewerk on Saturday, April 19, from 2-6, as we proudly participate in the Cheers to Independence Trail. This special event commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation...

Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the election of a new Pope. He soon finds himself beset by politics, secrets, rumors, and a potentially threatening conspiracy. Stanley Tucci...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

April 22: My Name is Alfred Hitchcock (2022) NR A fictional Alfred Hitchcock explains his cinematic techniques in this documentary, richly illustrated with clips from his 50-year career. 2hrs Watch...

Don’t be grossed out by creepy crawlies! Instead, become a junior entomologist and discover insect anatomy, adaptations, and the benefits of bugs. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at...

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation,...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Now in its 21st 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...

Race to victory in a Mario Kart tournament. 1st place wins a prize! For ages 9-18. No registration required.

Get ready for watching the Kentucky Derby on May 3 by making your own fascinator to wear! For ages 10 through adult. Space is limited, register at (757) 741-3300, option...

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Join us on Friday, April 25, from 6-9 PM as the incredible Felicia Hoyos takes the stage for an evening of live music, great beer, and good vibes! Her soulful...

The 2025 Honor Box Plant Sale opens Saturday, April 26th and runs through May 8th. The Garden will be closed all day on Friday, May 9th for the Master Gardeners...

See drones in action, ask questions, and maybe try your hand at flying a drone yourself at this all-ages event! Presented by the Center for Geospatial Analysis at the College...

The beauty and history of Gloucester County abound in its rivers and exquisite shoreline homes. Historic Garden Week in Gloucester, presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews, includes...

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

Join as the Williamsburg Garden Club opens 6 homes and gardens on Burns Lane and Indian Springs Road as well as 7 properties and gardens in Colonial Williamsburg for their...