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WRL Writers' Club: Should You Publish an Audio Version of Your Book?
2025-12-15 08:09 (America/New_York) | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
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. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. For ages 13+.
This month’s topic:
Have you ever wondered if your story deserves to be heard as well as read? Are you unsure if investing in an audiobook is worth it?
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn:
Why audiobooks are transforming the publishing world
The top-selling genres and what that means for your book
How professional narrators elevate your story
The audiobook production process for both author and narrator
How much it costs to create an audiobook
This free Williamsburg Regional Library workshop is presented by professional narrators Elizabeth Wiley and Jess Moran. Elizabeth is an award-winning narrator with a decade of experience in a wide range of audiobook genres and is a Professor Emerita of the College of William & Mary where she taught Acting, Voice & Speech, Dialects, Physical Theatre, and Shakespeare Performance. Jess has professional training in the Shenandoah Conservatory and has produced numerous narrations for a variety of books, growing her reputation in character development.
The workshop is led by Brian Forrester, the author of two young adult novels and an award-winning copywriter for a Williamsburg marketing agency. His newly released book is Color The Sky With Song.

Paranormal Investigations in Museums and Historic Sites (JCCL)
2025-12-15 08:09 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you watched ghost hunters on TV shows? Have you wondered how people investigate the paranormal? If you love museums and history you will love this unique public lecture.
Conservator and museum consultant David Harvey will explore the ground where the paranormal and museums meet. What is the paranormal? How do you research what is going on? How are investigations done? There is a growing demand for paranormal investigations and programs at museums and historic sites. Museums and historic sites need policies, what are the pros-and-cons to these activities?
David Harvey lives in Los Angeles. He has a long career in history and conservation. David worked at Colonial Williamsburg for 20 years. Then he went on to be the head of objects conservation at the University of Denver, and then as the senior conservator of objects and architecture for a private firm in Los Angeles. He has been the principal conservator and museum consultant for his own business since 2008. He develops and teaches online courses for museum and conservation professionals around the world. David has also been a paranormal researcher and consultant for 20 years, and has investigated iconic historic sites such as The Queen Mary, Alcatraz, Preston Castle, The Stanley Hotel, Columbia State Historic Park, and has done over 60 residential cases.

Williamsburg Womens Chorus
2023-08-08 - 2023-09-08 | VA
Hi Ladies, do you love to sing and wished you belong to a singing group? Look no further the Williamsburg Womens Chorus (WWC) would love to have you join us. We have our first rehearsal on Tuesday September 5 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
Please contact Beckie Davy @ bdavy@brutonparish.org. We would love to have you join us!
The next WWC concert will be at the following venue:
Sunday November 12 at 4:00 pm
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church
215 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA

Computer Class: Beginning Word (JCCL)
2023-09-07 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
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. Register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

WRL's Teen Advisory Group
2023-09-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
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. Visit www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/ for more information.

Life, Love, Family, and Food: An Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich
2023-09-07 19:00 | Online, Online
Lidia will preview and talk about her newest cookbook Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made With Love For All Occasions: A Cookbook. In this inviting, deeply personal new cookbook, she shares the dishes she cooks for those she loves the most. This is the first book Lidia has written since the death of her mother, Nonna, who was beloved not only by Lidia’s family but also by millions of cookbook and TV fans.
Register and view virtually at libraryc.org/wrl
These live events have interactive Q&A so viewers can ask questions directly to the author. All previous events are available for viewing on demand at libraryc.org/wrl.
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
