The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring unexpected waves of sadness and loneliness for those grieving. Join us for a reflective exploration of the challenges of navigating grief during the holidays and finding meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones. Using practical tools, discussion, and moments of...

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

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 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 suggested book list.

In this talk, Jack Green, doctoral student in history at William & Mary, will tell the story of how a seventeenth-century art dealer helped convince the English to send a voyage in search of a West African "El Dorado." Learn how this failed treasure hunt and the trans-Saharan gold trade connects with the later rise...

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. Nov. 6: The King and I (1956) G A British governess (Deborah Kerr) moves to 19th-century Siam to educate the King’s (Yul Brynner) children in this lush musical. Walter...

The Ford's Colony Dance Band is happy to be performing at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater again on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:30! Our show will be a Tribute to Veterans who served over the years. We will be playing music from the World War I era through the Afghanistan era, focusing on the...

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 up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program.