WRL’s Spring Festival

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

Celebrate springtime with the library! A fun-filled, educational festival. Come listen to live music, do a craft or two, and learn from local organizations about gardening, the importance of pollinators, and more. Check out the new Seed Library and take something home to plant!

Free

Italian Film Festival: “Big Deal on Madonna Street (I Soliti Ignoti)” (1958)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

The CIAO Italian Film Festival presents this Italian farce about a motley quintet of inept small-time thieves attempting the burglary of a local pawn shop. NR, 1 hour 46 minutes CIAO is a social club for all who love Italy and Italian culture. For more information, our website is: ciaoclub.club

Free

Cinema @ Scotland Street: “Emily the Criminal” (2022)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

A young woman, in need of money, becomes involved in a fraudulent credit card scheme. But when the criminality escalates, she finds herself trapped amongst very dangerous people. The film stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, and Bernardo Badillo. R 1hr 37min The Cinema @ Scotland Street series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films....

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Art House Café Film Series from Williamsburg Regional Library

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. April 4 – No film this week. April 11, 2:00-4:10 p.m.: A Man Called Otto (2022) A grouchy old man (Tom Hanks)...

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Turning Pages: A Contemporary Book Group

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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. Turning Pages meets the third Tuesday of every month. Join us in-person or on Zoom for this month’s discussion of The Island of Missing Trees, by Elif Shafak. The divided...

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Homeschool Enrichment

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

Library learners will discover something new from this series of enrichment programs for kids in grades K-5 with a new topic every first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required; please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to sign up.

Free

Homeschool Enrichment: Wild Adaptations with Virginia Living Museum

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

Uncover how wild animals survive through hands-on activities that demonstrate their physical and behavioral adaptations. Registration is required; please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to sign up beginning March 1st.

Free

SCORE Workshop: How to Start a Non-Profit Organization

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Starting and running a non-profit organization requires more applications and approvals than a conventional business. How long will it take? Attend this workshop and you will learn… * How to properly register your non-profit with the county, state, and federal governments * What it costs to file the paperwork * What your organization bylaws must...

Free

Makerspace: Rope Basket

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Sew your own decorative rope basket made from rope and fabric strips. Supplies provided, including sewing machine. Bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged. For ages 13+. Registration required, please call 757.741.3300 option 2.

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WRL’S Throwback Thursday Film Series

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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. April’s theme: The Roman Empire April 6, 2:00-5:15 p.m.: Cleopatra (1963) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison star in this opulent epic about Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and...

Free

Real People/Real Stories: A Nonfiction Book Group

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss Checkmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World by Giles Milton. The first big battle of the Cold War erupted over who would...

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