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WRL Writers' Club: Should You Publish an Audio Version of Your Book?
2025-12-15 06:30 (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 06:30 | 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.

Edgehill Craft Show
2023-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Edgehill Clubhouse, 700 Cockletown Road, Yorktown, VA, 23692, United States
Edgehill Community Craft Show
Dozens of vendors with handmade items. Get a start on your holiday shopping and shop local!
Baked goods and lunch items available.

Queens Lake Community Association Arts & Crafts Show
2023-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Queens Lake Clubhouse, 234 E. Queens Drive, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
14th annual arts & crafts show featuring local artists and makers. Free parking, free admission; concessions available.

Sewing Saturday: Sew An Apron
2023-11-04 09:30 - 12:00 | Abram Frink Jr. Community Center, 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Sew an apron so you can do your holiday cooking in style! 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 are required. Please call 757.741.3323 to register.

Beginning Excel
2023-11-04 10:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
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.

Makerspace: Glowforge 101
2023-11-04 11:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.

Rollicking Roundup
2023-11-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Dream Catchers, 10120 Fire Tower Rd., Toano, VA, 23168, United States
Rollicking Roundup is a family-friendly fundraiser, hosted by and benefitting Dream Catchers. Tickets to the event include dinner from Mission BBQ, one drink ticket for a Virginia Beer Company beer (must be over 21), and s’mores, plus access to cowboy-themed fun and games (including a mechanical bull, lasso lessons, and lawn games), music, and barn visits. For an extra donation, guests can also ride a therapy horse or enter for a chance to win one of our themed gift baskets!

Williamsburg Regional Library's Dewey Decibel Concert Series: Charm City Junction
2023-11-04 19:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
From dance-inducing Old Time rhythms and foot-stomping Irish melodies to hard-driving Bluegrass, Baltimore-based acoustic roots quartet Charm City Junction creates a fresh soundscape that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats wondering where they’ll go next. The band is comprised of four of the most talented and promising young musicians in the country: Patrick McAvinue on fiddle, Brad Kolodner on clawhammer banjo, Sean McComiskey on button accordion and Alex Lacquement on upright bass.
Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4) This pricing is made possible by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Click here for information on purchasing concert tickets or call 757.741.3370.
