American Revolution Genealogy (WL)
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
October is Family History month! Join the James City County America 250 Committee to discover whether your family was involved in the founding of the United States. The committee will share how to begin a genealogy search and verify if one of your ancestors has been recognized for their service during the Revolution. This event is offered in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.

Night Of the Living Museum
2024-10-26 17:30 - 20:30 | The Virginia Living Muesum, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 2360, Newport, New, 2360, United States
Family-friendly Halloween fun awaits! Come dressed in your Halloween best and explore the Museum after dark. Discover fun and games (and treats!) throughout the Museum’s galleries and Conservation Lawn. Enjoy a spooky dance party and spectacular animal encounters Take in the Fright Lights Laser Show in the Planetarium (all access pass required). Explore the outdoor boardwalk, and Dinosaur Discovery Trail after dark. And, don’t miss our fan favorite “Not the Mythbusters Science Show”, back by popular demand in the Amphitheater!

Nighttime Witches Market
2024-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for a spellbinding evening at the Nighttime Witches Market! Stroll through our enchanting artisan market, where you can have your fortune told by a tarot reader. Be captivated by the mystical tunes of S and A Entertainment, creating the perfect eerie atmosphere.
And don’t forget to dress your best—our costume contest promises a wickedly fun time, with prizes for the most frightfully creative looks.
Whether you’re here for the haunts, the crafts, or just a bit of Halloween magic, it’s going to be a ghoulishly good time for all!

Sit and Stitch (JCCL)
2024-10-27 13:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for this 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.

Williamsburg A Cappella Singers Concert (WL)
2024-10-27 15:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Enjoy a lively afternoon with the Williamsburg A Cappella Singers performing a selection of favorite classics.

Williamsburg A Capella Singers - Free Concert at WRL on 10/27
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Williamsburg Regional Library on Sunday, October 27 from 3-4:00 PM. Williamsburg’s premier a cappella choir will perform patriotic songs, pop favorites, and oldies but goodies. Doors open at 2:30 PM.

Williamsburg AARP Tax Aide
2024-10-28 08:00 - 2024-11-16 17:00 | VA
Williamsburg AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide volunteers provide free tax preparation and filing services to taxpayers, as
well as provide customer service, tech support, and more at both of our libraries. More than 70 volunteers served more than 3,000 taxpayers last year
New volunteer opportunities:
Tax Counselor – Interview clients, assess their tax situation, prepare the federal and state tax returns to be e-filed. Counselors receive 40 hours of training, prepare practice returns, and take test on procedures, standards, preparation. Counselors should expect to work 1 or 2 shifts per week.
Client Facilitator: Greet, register, and screen clients; handle appointments and
record status of each return. Facilitators receive 8-10 hours of training take
two 10 question tests on procedures and standards
If you would like to join the team or have questions, please reach out to our Williamsburg recruitment team by sending an email to TaxAideD13@gmail.com. Finally, more information is available at aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer and at 888-AARP NOW (888-227-7669).
AARP membership is not required.
We are neighbors helping neighbors

In BeTWEEN the Pages Tween Book Club (WL)
2024-10-29 18:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation. This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call 757.741.3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.

Connection Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.

Family Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.

Speedquizzing Trivia at Alewerks Every Tuesday
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Every Tuesday, come to Alewerks and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment! Bald Guys Pies is serving up your favorite pizzas from 4-8.
The fun begins at 7:00! Trivia Rounds to include General Knowledge, Music, and Specialty Themed Rounds, and the top 3 teams will win great prizes! First Place will be crowned the Speedquizzing Trivia Champion! Follow the Facebook group, ‘Friends of Speedquizzing’ for hints and other details!

Open Mic Night at the L.A.B.
2024-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Wednesday night with the Lovecats. It’s free to participate, and free to watch! If you’re looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music, supporting friends, and making new friends!

BINGO at the L.A.B.
2024-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Head to the L.A.B. for BINGO! It’s free and fun to play! Win prizes while hanging out with friends and sipping on your favorite brews.
Bring something to eat, or have it delivered! The L.A.B. is open from 12-8.

Williamsburg Beer Festival
2024-11-01 16:30 - 20:30 | Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Parking Lot, 5208 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
4th Williamsburg Beer Festival, all proceeds benefit the Howard Hanna Children’s Free Care Fund and its regional partner Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
Enjoy the only beer festival (that we know of) in our area that includes beer, food, a silent auction, raffles, and music. Over the past three years, we have raised over $69,000.
“Raise Your Cup for the Kinds” and join us on Friday, November 1st from 4:30 to 8:30 pm in the Howard Hanna parking lot at 5208 Monticello Avenue in New Town.
Tickets Now on Sale at www.WilliamsburgBeerFestival.com
$40 Beer Drinkers | $20 Non-Drinkers | Kids under 12 Free with a paying adult ($45/$25 day of the event)
Have Questions? Interest4ed in being a Sponsor? Call or text Andrea @ 757-532-3351

First Fridays Recovery Service
2024-11-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Bruton Parish Church, 201 Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may light candles and write prayer requests. Join us in praying for those still struggling, mourning those we’ve lost, and celebrating with those experiencing recovery. All are welcome, whether or not you’re in recovery.

Introduction to Google Docs (WL)
2024-11-02 10:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Take your word processing to the cloud! Learn the basics of navigating Google Docs—similar to Microsoft Word, but completely web-based and free to use with a Gmail account. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Open Mic with the Chesapeake Bay Writers Club (WL)
2024-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Come to read or to hear local authors share their stories. Audience is welcome, even if you’re not reading!

Brews and Grooves Saturdays with White House Road
2024-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
White House Road performs live on the Alewerks stage at 6:30 and Bones & BBQ provides the food. Listening to music, and sipping your favorite brews is the best way to spend a Saturday.

William & Mary Presents! Leah Glenn Dance Theatre
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Music Arts Center, 551 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Celebrate the work of members of the Wintergreen Women Writers Collective and explore how dance and spoken word work synergistically to build community through the use of kinesthetic empathy and storytelling. This concert will also feature music by Grammy-nominated artist, Hannibal Lokumbe. There will be a reception immediately following the performance.
This performance is sponsored by the Office of the Arts, The Lemon Project, the Society of 1918, and William & Mary Libraries.

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival
2024-11-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, 23030, United States
Charles City, Virginia In 1619, after a stormy voyage across the Atlantic, the Good Ship Margaret landed at Berkeley Hundred with thirty-six men aboard. In accordance with the instructions given in the charter by the Virginia Company, these settlers observed the first official English Thanksgiving in the New World. Join us at Berkeley Plantation on November 3, 2024 as we celebrate this historic event with the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival. The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival is celebrating its 63rd year commemorating America’s first Thanksgiving with a day dedicated to history, food, and fun.
Festival admission is $25 per car and includes activities for the entire family. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with colonial period re-enactors, encampment, petting zoo, parade, and musicians. Jonathon Austin will entertain families with his juggling and magic show. The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers perform as well as the Colonial Singers of Williamsburg, Itinerant Band, and Williamsburg Pipes and Drum. Families take part in colonial games, dancing, and demonstrations. The re-enactment of the landing, moderated by Bill Bevins, begins at 3:00 p.m. Following the re-enactment, the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers invite everyone to join them in the traditional Friendship Dance which concludes the day.
Food, house tours, and local vendor’s arts, crafts, and jewelry are available for purchase. We welcome back Brock’s Barbeque who will continue the tradition of offering Thanksgiving Dinner in a Glass along with smoked turkey legs, Brunswick stew, BBQ, and Virginia ham biscuits. Concessions are also available with kettle corn, desserts, fry bread, tacos, and more.
The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the event. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Berkeley Plantation is located halfway between Williamsburg and Richmond, off scenic Route 5.
For more information visit www.virginiathanksgivingfestival.net

WRL Film Society (WL)
2024-11-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions posed by the group leaders, Neil Hollands and Mandy Malone. This is a group for fans of films of all kinds across time—classic films, arthouse films, blockbusters, or even guilty pleasures. A list of recommended films and discussion questions will be made available a month in advance.
To get on our mailing list for the group, send a request with your email address through the Ask a Librarian form at https://www.wrl.org/ask-a-librarian/.

Sew a Wristlet Key Fob or Dog Leash (JCCL)
2024-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Make a snappy wristlet key fob or dog leash. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. For ages 13+.
Reservations required. Please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

WhoDunnits: A Mystery Book Group - "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman (JCCL)
2024-11-05 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.
Four residents of Coopers Chase, a retirement village in Kent, England, compete with the police to solve a murder in this debut novel by British TV celebrity Richard Osman. The Thursday Murder Club began with a group of septuagenarians working on cold murder cases, but they are handed new mysteries when the shady developer of the retirement village is found dead, and an extra body is found in the graveyard ordered destroyed by the developer. Fans of Christopher Fowler’s Bryant and May and Lynn Truss’ Constable Twitten mysteries will enjoy this.
“The character-driven mystery, featuring a group of sleuths all too aware of their own mortality, and a likable pair of cops, is suspenseful, funny, and poignant.” – LJ Reviews
WhoDunnits is a discussion group devoted to mysteries of all kinds and meets the first Tuesday of every month.

Pinecone Flower Wreath (JCCL)
2024-11-06 15:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Craft a festive fall wreath adorned with pinecone pieces! For ages 13+.
Spots are limited so please call (757) 741–3300, option 2 to register.

Film: A Roadtrip Across a Divided America
2024-11-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
It’s been a long election season, and no matter who wins on November 5, we can feel good about the fact that people have more in common than our politics might suggest. This new documentary follows filmmaker Joseph Sim’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose connection with our neighbor, and more importantly, how do we get it back?” The film screening will be followed by a discussion. Join us for an uplifting alternative to watching the latest election news!
Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Tickets are available for free (promo code: “BRAVER”) or by donation, and all donations support the Central/Eastern Virginia Alliance of Braver Angels, the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide. Learn more at braverangels.org

Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group (JCCL)
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
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 book list, or send a request to join the Facebook group for details.

Live Well Expo
2024-11-07 09:00 - 11:30 | James City County Recreation Center, 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn about senior services available in the community including nutrition, home health care, social and recreational services and more! Free preventive health screenings, medication checks (bring medications) and vaccinations (free based on insurance; bring insurance card). Raffle prizes, too! This event is open to Ages 55+. For more information, contact Amy Fiedor, 757-259-4178.
