Discover the amazing wildlife that helps our community every day! Learn from VLM’s animal ambassadors all about their important roles in our ecosystem, and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
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...
Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...
This presentation, given by Renate Yarborough Sanders, focuses on the lives and circumstances of Free People of Color in Virginia and North Carolina, laws enacted to control them, and record types for researching this population. Renate Yarborough Sanders is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs:...
July 13: Join us as we discuss the webcomic turned book “Nimona” by ND Stevenson. Copies available for physical checkout and digitally via https://wrl.overdrive.com/. August 10: For August we will be delving into the webcomic “Lackadaisy” which can be read online at https://lackadaisy.com/comic.php?comicid=1. September 14: September’s title is another webcomic titled “Ava’s Demon” which can...
Come and meet miniature farm animals, plus horse rides for the first 50 children. Children of all ages are welcome. Plus, more science activities and crafts will be available between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. This...
Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....
Hear from the bestselling author of Death of Wolverine and The Oracle Year. Join library staff to view in the Teen Room at James City County Library or register and view virtually at libraryc.org/wrl These live events have interactive Q&A so viewers can ask questions directly to the author. All previous events are available for...
Sample a variety of new treats and desserts. Learn about new treats and healthy dessert options. Ages 9+, no registration required, first come first served.
Make a summery, decorative wreath with a variety of materials. All you need to bring is your creativity! For all ages. Registration required. Call 757.741.3300, option 4 to register.
Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. For ages 13+. Crafting Your Story With POV (Point of View): How To See Through...
Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in to read a story to trained therapy dogs. No registration required.