Spend your Memorial Day with good beer, great company, and live music at Alewerks. Join us on Monday, May 26, as The Kingsmill Band brings the holiday vibes to the...
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...
May 27: Noble (2014) PG-13 The inspiring true story of Christina Noble, who overcame an abusive childhood in Ireland to find a new life saving homeless children in Vietnam. Deirdre...
Learn how to access digital newspapers for free with your WRL library card. This class will focus on the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. You can use...
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+.
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where experts break down the essentials of financial, legal, and...
This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration...
Looking for something fun to do? Head to the L.A.B. for BINGO! It’s free to play, family-friendly, and packed with good vibes. Gather your friends, sip on your favorite Alewerks...
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 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...
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 in the fun for Flute Frenzy's final concert of the 24'-25' season! Sing along with classic hits made famous by the Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Disney Films, Journey, Ben E....
Join us for a musical treasure hunt filled with laughs, magic, and life-sized puppets — all with a powerful message about kindness, respect, and standing up against bullying. 📍 Location:...
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...
SafeTALK is a 4 hour LivingWorks workshop that teaches participants to be more alert to people thinking about suicide and better able to connect them to suicide intervention resources. Participants...
This 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 film....
Paige Fraasch and Laura Dow host an interactive workshop on finances and physical movement. Particularly geared to women, this Wealth & Health workshop provides commonsense tips to help audience members...
Phil Audibert will share his experiences as an award-winning documentary filmmaker, from writing to staging to marketing. Phil Audibert and his wife Susie operate as a team, relying on her...
This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete...
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...
This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration...
Presented by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. Let’s make applying for jobs simple! At this event, there will be in-person resume assistance, computers set up for you to use to...
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially...
Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power...
Come hang out, make new friends, and dive into your favorite Switch or board games with other teens— no registration required, for ages 13-18.
Race to victory in a Mario Kart tournament. 1st place wins a prize! For ages 9-18. No registration required.
Spend the morning working on your UFO- UnFinished (sewing) Object. Sewing class leaders are available to provide support. Don’t forget to bring your project and required supplies! Bring your own...
The Williamsburg A Cappella Singers are fast becoming known for their entertaining repertoire and performances. They are holding open rehearsals for singers interested in singing and performing a cappella music....
This 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 film....
Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later. Please register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14649839
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.
This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete...
Learn and practice the classic game of chess every Wednesday. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
New to Williamsburg or just looking to start your garden? Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will be your guide on starting a garden from scratch, including tips on planning landscaping and...
Come take a virtual museum tour! This lecture will allow visitors to visit a museum and take a self-guided tour of rooms, galleries, and specific areas, as well as explore...
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. The Quiller Memorandum (1966)...
Learn how to open and create dynamic, visually interesting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Please register if interested at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14498751
Meeting at the visitor center in Freedom Park, second Friday of every month at 10 am. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as we will be walking one...
Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s embroidery machine! Spots are limited for this hands-on class. Registration required at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14496109. For ages 13+.
Join us for first day fun with music and snacks, and learn more about Summer Reading including “title sharing” – talking about what you’ve been reading while we color our...
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...
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. June...
This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Nosferatu (2024) Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård star in...
Join the Master Naturalists to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and what plants are needed to host and feed them. Seeds will be provided to start your...
This 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 film....
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. June is a free read...
Let your little explorers move like their favorite animals! They'll hop, slither, and stomp while exploring fun rhythms and animal movements all while building coordination and creativity. This program is...
This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete...
Learn and practice the classic game of chess every Wednesday. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
Looking for a unique way to unwind? Join us at the L.A.B. for Jukebox Bingo—a lively twist on traditional bingo that’s all about the music! Dance along to your favorite...
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after Puppet Storytime for children's games, activities, and snacks. Weather...
Set in Antebellum America, an enslaved man finds that his continued relationship with the white children that he grew up with are stronger than his desire to live a simple...
Defy Gravity and become Popular by attending the WRL’s screening of the sing-along version of the film, Wicked, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The musical numbers will be subtitled with...
Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening with a variety of fun activities to play along with the movie. This month, we'll watch The Wild Robot (2024, rated PG,...
Colonial CASA is a nonprofit which supports volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children and mentor youth ages 10-18. Learn more about the organization and how you can volunteer to...
Join a special community guest for a reading from WRL's Stand Up For Yourself and Others! special collection. Enjoy a story and activity inspired by this anti-bullying collection. This community...
This 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 film....
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. Space...
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more.
Learn and practice the classic game of chess every Wednesday. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time! June 26: Rainbow Gnome Houses July 3: Pet Rocks July 10: Beaded Necklaces July 17:...
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. The Spy Who Came...
Dungeons & Dragons players of all experience levels are invited to drop in to play and learn this classic tabletop roleplaying game. For ages 9-18.
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after Puppet Storytime for children's games, activities, and snacks. Weather...
Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club will demonstrate the field operation of a radio station communicating globally for 24 hour at Little Creek Reservoir Park.
Join us for a whirlwind trip to songs, puppets, and stories from around the globe. We acknowledge and thank the Newport News Arts Commission, the Virginia Arts Commission, and the...
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...
Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services...
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll work on Sewing, Painting, leather stamping and more! Bring your creativity...
Learn about taking care of pets and other animals with this local organization which strives to connect animals to their forever homes. Recommended for ages 5+. Space is limited; pick...
The remarkable Chris and Neal are back with more adrenaline-pumping music, magic, and comedy. They’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a stunning and extravagant performance that...
The remarkable Chris and Neal are back with more adrenaline-pumping music, magic, and comedy. They’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a stunning and extravagant performance that...
Fellowship in a Ring is 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...
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time! July 3: Pet Rocks July 10: Beaded Necklaces July 17: Flapping Birds & Butterflies July...
Stock up, show support, and sip local! Get ready for your 4th of July celebrations the right way—by running to Alewerks for National Independent Beer Run Day! We’re celebrating all...
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. Theme: 80th Anniversary of...
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially...
Enjoy French language songs and stories at this special storytime! Recommended for babies and toddlers. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before the program to...
Come listen to stories and make a craft on a different theme every week. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before...
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 the Master Gardeners to learn about growing your own vegetable garden. This community highlight for Food Week is recommended for ages 7-12. Space is limited; pick up a ticket...
