Turning Pages: A Contemporary Book Group - "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen (WL)
2025-10-21 06:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
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.
This month’s read: Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen. Revisit Austen’s first novel, the story of two sisters whose contrasting personalities help them navigate life and love. But are Elinor and Marianne really all that different?

SafeTALK Training
2025-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Health Foundation, Jeanne Zeidler Meeting Room (2nd Floor) - 4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
SafeTALK is a 4 hour LivingWorks workshop that teaches participants to be more alert to people thinking about suicide and better able to connect them to suicide intervention resources.

WRL's Art House Café: "Senna" (2010) PG-13
2025-10-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film.
Senna (2010)
This fast and furious sports documentary celebrates Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34. Astounding race footage and an engrossing story of victory and defeat earned the film an Audience Award at Sundance. PG-13, 1hr 46min. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udzEg8DCDF8

Cena con Cuentos (WL)
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece el primer y tercer martes del mes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a las 6.30pm. Cada vez habrán actividades, leeremos cuentos, y disfrutarán de una deliciosa cena para toda la familia. La participación es gratuita. Para inscribirse por favor contáctese con Sara Meldrum, bibliotecaria de niños, por SMS al 571-310-0802 o por email a smeldrum@wrl.org.
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Cena con Cuentos is a storytime program in Spanish for families that speak Spanish at home with children from ages 0 to 10. It is offered on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), from 5 to 6:30 PM. Each program combines stories, songs, activities, and dinner for the whole family. Participation is free. To sign up please contact Sara Meldrum by text at 571-310-0802 or email at smeldrum@wrl.org.
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Connection Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.

Family Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2025-10-21 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.

Senior Advisory Team (WL)
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn more about the library’s new web page and catalog.
Join us to share ideas about senior-focused programs and services!

Memory Café (WL)
2025-10-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their caregivers. The Café is hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments, and getting to know others in the community with similar memory changes.
Who is invited? Anyone with memory loss or concerns with memory loss is welcome to come. Care Partners and/or spouses are expected to attend as well. RSVP is not required and there is no cost to attend.
Join us the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact 757-220-4751 or 757-345-6277.
Sponsored by The Martha W. Goodson Center, Peninsula Agency on Aging, and Williamsburg Regional Library.

Chess Club @ JCCL
2025-10-22 17:00 - 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

WRL's Throwback Thursday: Return from the Ashes (1965) NR
2025-10-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
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.
Oct. 23: Return from the Ashes (1965) NR
A greedy gigolo (Maximilian Schell) marries a wealthy Jewish doctor (Ingrid Thulin) and inherits her money following her supposed death in Dachau. When she returns following the war to find him seducing her stepdaughter (Samantha Eggar), trouble ensues. This dark thriller was directed by J. Lee Thompson. 1hr 45

Teen Quilting (JCCL)
2025-10-23 17:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly teen program where you’ll learn to create stunning 8-point quilting stars!
No experience needed—just bring your creativity and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

W&M Wordshop Juniors (WL)
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Come join a creative writing workshop coached by students from W&M!
Members of Wordshop, the creative writing club at the College of William and Mary, offer a safe, engaging space for writers of all experience levels to practice and advance their craft while also encouraging creativity, self-expression, and artistic flair. Recommended for ages 8-14.

Jukebox Bingo at the L.A.B.
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Looking for a unique way to unwind? Join us at the L.A.B. for Jukebox Bingo—a lively twist on traditional bingo that’s all about the music! Dance along to your favorite tunes, sip on refreshing Alewerks brews, and let the good times roll. It’s free to play, family-friendly, and full of chances to win awesome prizes. Whether you’re a music lover, a bingo enthusiast, or just looking for a fun night out, Jukebox Bingo has something for everyone. And now, with delicious pizza on the menu, you’ve got all the ingredients for the perfect evening. The fun starts at the L.A.B.—don’t miss out!

Library Skill Scavenger "Haunt" (WL)
2025-10-24 12:30 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
It’s spooky how much information is out there – how do you figure out where to start? Join us for a Halloween scavenger hunt while you learn how to find the books, articles, and other online resources available for kids with a WRL library card. Then, try out a variety of other STEM activities to build on what you’ve learned. This program is presented in partnership with VCE’s James City County 4-H, and is recommended for ages 8-14.
This program is open to the public and library registration is required. 4-H also recommends, but doesn’t require, attendees to become 4-H members through the online registration portal, 4-H Online. For more information on the 4-H program, please see the Scholars 4-H Homeschool SPIN Club website, or email 4-H Agent Isaiah Morton.
Register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/15329676
See more information at https://sites.google.com/vt.edu/jcc4hva/clubs/scholars-homeschool-spin-club

Teens Night Out (JCCL)
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more!
Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Community Shred Event
2025-10-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, 3131 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 3131 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Scouts BSA Troop 20 is holding their semi-annual community shred event on Saturday, October 25th, 8am-11am at Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, 3131 Ironbound Road. Scouts will assist with unloading your vehicle and documents will be shredded on-site. All documents and CDs will be accepted, staples and paperclips are OK. Donations are requested. Proceeds benefit the Troop’s outdoor adventures.

Volunteer on the WCG Farm!
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Williamsburg Community Growers, 4500 Stadium Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WSC, off Stadium Road, 7 miles from W&M. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer days are Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and layers, and bring a water bottle – we provide gloves and tools. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For more info, email info@growwilliamsburg.org. See you at the farm!
~ Every Saturday, February through November, except holiday weekends: 9-11 am (8-10 am June-August)
~ Every Tuesday, February through November, except holidays: 5:30 -7 pm (4-5:30 during winter ‘Standard Time’)

Veterans' Poetry Workshop (WL)
2025-10-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Calling all veterans: This is one of a series of poetry workshops, created by the Virginia Poet Laureate, in collaboration with the Poetry Society of Virginia, and others. The goal is to produce poems for an anthology of poetry written by U.S. military veterans.
An estimated 685,000 veterans live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and its Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) operates thirty-eight offices to serve them. A significant network of nonprofits support the DVS with programs to help veterans explore their creativity through visual arts and storytelling while reducing stress and promoting wellness. After her appointment in November 2024, Virginia Poet Laureate Mattie Quesenberry Smith wanted to complement these programs with “Perseverance and Resilience,” a veterans poetry project designed to promote veterans’ poetic expression as another way to cultivate perseverance and resilience that are necessary for veterans’ long-term well-being. The Poetry Society of Virginia is dedicated to facilitating this project through co-sponsorship of an anthology of poetry and illustrations to be published in 2026.

Plant Exchange (WL)
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Fall is the ideal time for planting so join us for an afternoon of interesting discussions and plant giveaways!
1:00 – 3:30 pm, Information Tables: Plant and wildlife experts will be available to answer your questions on a variety of plants, pollinators and other wildlife, and challenges that gardeners may face.
1:00 – 2:30 pm, Donations Accepted for the Fall Plant Share. For those who have extra plants that they’re willing to donate to the Fall Plant Share, please review the guidelines on the wrl.org website or the signs on the WRL Seed Exchange Cart (JCCL) or the WRL Seed Exchange Card Catalog (WRL) for more information.
2:00 – 2:45 pm, Neat Native Plant Gardens that Attract Pollinators Without Violating HOA Rules. Judy Kinshaw-Ellis, who is a Master Naturalist and a Master Gardener, will discuss how to grow beautiful pollinator friendly native plant gardens that comply with typical Homeowner’s Association (HOA) rules.
3:00 pm, Fall Plant Share. Pick up a free plant (and maybe more)! You do not have to bring plants to participate because members of the community are bringing extra plants to share.

Next Chapter Book Club (WL)
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join a unique book group for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month we will meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. Reading skills are not required. All books are provided by the library. Please contact Lniedzwick@wrl.org for more information.

SLAM Poetry (WL)
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers.
Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space. For ages 13+

Halloween Pickleball Pandemonium
2025-10-25 14:30 - 17:30 | Veteran’s park, 3793 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Put on your best Halloween costume and get your pandemonium on! Players can compete in eight, 5-minute matches with randomized opponents. Players with the most points at the end of the eight matches will be the winner! Beginner and Intermediate play available. $15/player. Ages 18+.

Introduction to Counted Cross Stitch: Black Cat (JCCL)
2025-10-25 15:30 - 16:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn how to create a simple counted cross stitch project from scratch. It’s a black cat for Halloween! Craft or maker materials are only available during the program.
For ages 13+. Registration required. Please be sure to bring your glasses or any other aid you might need to thread a needle.
Register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14987554

Sit & Stitch (JCCL)
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others.
No registration required.

WRL's Dewey Decibel Series: USAF Langley Winds
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:15 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Langley Winds features the diverse talents of professional Airmen-musicians dedicated to musical excellence and military distinction. Their modern and innovative approach to the woodwind ensemble brings a unique energy and patriotic spirit to every performance.
Free admission, no tickets required, but seating may be limited (max 268)!

Positive Parenting During Difficult Times
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
An introductory workshop on Positive Parenting, based on open, engaging, and effective communication. Positive Parenting educators believe that though there is no manual to be a parent, the right tools and approach can greatly benefit parents on their journey.

Chess Club @ WL
2025-10-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States

Teen Tuesday
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday.
This month we’ll work on Sewing, Painting, leather stamping and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. For ages 13-18.
