• Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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...

    Free
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    Preschool Storytime at the James City County Library

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

    Free
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    WRL’s Throwback Thursday Film Series

    Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Now in its 20th 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 Theatre. January’s theme: Based on a True Story January 5, 2:00-4:15 p.m.: Quiz Show (1994) Ralph Fiennes plays suspected game show cheater Charles Van Doren...

    Free
  • DATE CHANGE – Make Your Own Dry Erase Calendar

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    **Please note, this event is NOT taking place on January 6** Start the new year off right by creating your own dry erase calendar to help keep you on track. All materials provided, but you may bring your own paint sample chips if you wish (you will need 35 total, make sure they are the...

    Free
  • WRL Teen Advisory Group (at JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Williamsburg Regional Library's teen volunteer group meets to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. For more information, visit wrl.org/teens.

    Free
  • Make Your Own Dry Erase Calendar

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Start the new year off right by creating your own dry erase calendar to help keep you on track. All materials provided, but you may bring your own paint sample chips if you wish (you will need 35 total, make sure they are the individual ones instead of a strip). Registration required; call Williamsburg Regional...

    Free
  • Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild

    King of Glory Lutheran Church 4897 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Colonial Piecemakers Quilt Guild (CPQG) will host guest speaker Norene Skiles who will discuss how to print your own fabric design and quilt labels. If you love to quilt, are interested in the history of quilting, or want to get started in a great hobby we welcome you to join us Jan. 7 at 9:30...

    Free
  • Sewing Class: English Paper Piecing

    Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a quilt making technique that has experienced a renaissance and is wildly popular. Learn this technique and make a “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” quilt block to create a coaster, potholder, or begin making your own quilt. This is a hand sewing technique. No prior sewing experience needed. Ages: teens-adult. Supplies are...

    Free
  • Saturdays @ Frink/Maker Saturday: “Snow” Drop-in and Make-n-Take

    Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join us for a fun spin on “Snow.” Drop-in and Make-n-Take your own Snowperson or Jumbo Snowflake. We will have all the supplies! No registration is required!

    Free
  • Beanbag Book Club (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Learning to read is an exciting time, and we’re here to celebrate it! Join other emerging readers at the James City County Library to read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on an awesome early reader book. Participants will get a copy of the month’s book to keep. We offer two sessions, one...

    Free
  • Misinformation Escape Room

    Online Online

    Join Williamsburg Regional Library to take an objective and fun look at the way online sources manipulate information and images to influence your opinion. The story: The government wants to add to the water supply a substance used by the elite to make them smarter. You have one hour to navigate a maze of problems...

    Free
  • Gwen Parker of AARP speaks on mental health at NARFE’s January 10 luncheon

    Colonial Heritage Club 6500 Arthur Hills Dr., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Gwen Parker of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) kicks off the 2023 luncheon series of the Williamsburg chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association with a presentation on the Six Pillars of Brain Health. The Tuesday, January 10, event begins with a social get-together at 11:00 a.m. followed by...

    $21.00