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. This month's read: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt Three lonely creatures - two human, one giant Pacific octopus - form relationships that help them cope with loss and...
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
The Jubilee Dixieland Band is composed of seven talented musicians dedicated to keeping alive the famous traditional jazz music that began in the New Orleans area in the late 1800s. This bright, free-expression, happy style of music is an American original, yet is celebrated by people around the world. Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4)...
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. Dec. 11: The Christmas Bunny (2010) PG A lonely foster child facing another Christmas with a new family finds her life changed when she finds an injured rabbit and...
Are you interested in movement and embodied expression? Are you interested in hearing people’s stories? The Department of Theatre & Performance at William & Mary is conducting research on how physical movement can enhance listening and connection to climate migrants’ stories. Participants will be compensated with a $15 Target gift card. We are looking for...
The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2025 through May 2026. The Celtic Film Series is supported by the Cardinal John O’Connor Division of The Ancient Order of Hibernians. Sing Street (2016) PG-13 In 1980s-era Dublin, a young teenager struggling with family and school...
This workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs. Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use these strategies with any loved one. You’ll have some fun in this workshop – it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families....
Braver Angels, a national grassroots organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, invites all interested members of the community to this free workshop on how to communicate better in the face of political differences. The Family & Politics workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs....
Old Time, Early Bluegrass, Folk, Camp Meeting, and Gospel Music Unique harmonies, captivating arrangements, and a rollicking good time! Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4) This pricing is made possible by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. Purchase tickets online or call (757) 741-3370 for information. Please note: Online ticket sales end at 6:00...
An introductory workshop on Positive Parenting, based on open, engaging, and effective communication. Positive Parenting educators believe that though there is no manual to be a parent, the right tools and approach can greatly benefit parents on their journey.
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Dec. 15: Across the River and Into the Trees (2022) At the end of WWII, an American Army Colonel (Liev Schreiber), stricken with a terminal disease, decides to spend a few days in Venice. While there...