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.
Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening featuring crafts, snacks, and more. June 26: Trolls (PG 1hr 32min) July 17: Finding Nemo (G 1hr 30min) August 14: Frozen (PG 1hr 42min)
Tasked with creating “something spectacular” for the 1889 World’s Fair, Gustave Eiffel finds himself creatively stumped, until he encounters a mysterious woman from his past. Loosely based on the creation of the Eiffel Tower, this French film has a heavy dose of romance amidst the engineering details. Romain Duris and Emma Mackey star under the...
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. July 4 – Closed for 4th of July July 11, 2:00-3:40 pm: Peace by Chocolate (2021) After their chocolate shop is bombed...
Join us in making a cute and colorful wreath out of pompoms! For ages 13+ Registration is encouraged by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.
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 This month’s title is Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara. Gibbsville, Pennsylvania, 1934: Julian English has social status, money, a beautiful...
Reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen will share stories, interesting facts, and trivia questions about their dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and snakes – then invite you to meet the reptiles up close and personal! Caution: holding, petting, and greeting eye-to-eye may occur. This program was made possible by the generous support of the...