Events

Join author and educator E. B. Fletcher for a dog-themed storytime featuring a very special guest: her dog, and star of her books, Lincoln McCarthy! Located in the Youth Services room

Join us for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about life in other people’s shoes. For ages 13+. Located in the Schell room

Join us for a lesson in Swing followed by dancing at Alewerks' in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. Light appetizers and prize for best costume... or come as you are! Beginners, advanced, couples, singles.... all are welcome!

Join us for this new program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others. Some basics are provided for those without a project. No registration required.

Get to know this burgeoning technology and learn practical uses for home and business. No registration required.

We encounter ancient sculptures thousands of years after they were created and can readily imagine the complete form of these statues, despite missing parts and broken bits. But it is much harder to imagine something we hardly ever glimpse — color! Ancient statues were painted, often with bright, gaudy pigments. This lecture explores the color...

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. October 31, 2:00-3:40: Senior Moment (2021) A retired NASA test pilot (William Shatner) loses his driver’s license and is forced to take...

If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...

One of the greatest living American writers, and author of multiple bestsellers, sits down to talk about his latest book, The Last Chairlift, which he has said would be his last. Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new book group to hear from bestselling authors...

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...

Watch a live recording of the #1 grandparent podcast, The Grand Life! Hosts (and grandparents) Emily and Mike Morgan will record a live episode, reviewing topics like family estrangement, aging well, understanding boundaries, and handling conflict. Meet Emily and Mike, learn easy ways to listen to podcasts on your mobile phone or tablet, and bring...

A group from Liverpool compete in the 1965 céilí music competition in Ireland. R, 1h, 30m. The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2023 through May 2024 (except November). The Celtic Film Series is supported by the Cardinal John O’Connor Division of The Ancient...