iDance Storytime with the Arts (WL)
2023-11-05 14:00 (America/New_York) | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. This month, get cozy for fall with activities featuring Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. Recommended for ages 3-7.

Art Unplugged (JCCL)
2023-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Ages 13 through adult are invited in this guided acrylic paint program to create their own interpretation of a shared design to take home! No experience needed. Register at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Sew a Pumpkin Table Runner (JCCL)
2023-11-06 12:30 - 15:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Jazz up your autumn table with a pumpkin table runner. Learn the basics of machine applique. Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Note: You will need to complete this project on your own outside class time. Space is limited.
Reservations are required. Call 757.741.3300, option 2.

WRL's Art House Café Film Series: A Royal Night Out (2015)
2023-11-07 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 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, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film.
In Honor of Veterans Day:
On VE day in May 1945, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed to join the crowds celebrating the end of the war, as long as they are each chaperoned by a Royal Army officer. But when the group becomes separated, an amazing night of adventure ensues. Loosely based on an actual incident, this light-hearted film stars Sarah Gadon, Bel Powley, Emily Watson, and Rupert Everett. 1 hr 37 min, rated PG-13
Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaF-HdgZVU8

Cena con Cuentos
2023-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Grove Christian Outreach Center, 8800 Pocahontas Trail, 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 dos veces por mes: el primer martes en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a las 6.30pm. Cada vez habrán actividades, leeremos cuentos, y desgustarán 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 twice a month: the first Tuesday at Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) and the third Tuesday 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.
Special thanks to the Friends of WRL.

WhoDunnits: A Mystery Book Group - Reflections in a Dragon’s Eye by Bradley Harper
2023-11-07 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Reflections in a Dragon’s Eye by Bradley Harper
Sgt. William Mankiller and his rookie partner, Det. Maria Esperanza Ruiz, work a frustrating case involving missing women in Baltimore, with scant evidence to go on. Mankiller and Ruiz’s only lead is a washed-up, drunk ex-boxer who once went toe-to-toe with Sugar Ray Leonard. A man now talking about a dragon. How can they probe and interpret the memories of a drunkard? How far can they—should they—push the old man to find out what he thinks he saw while in the cocoon of a bottle?
The paths of the witness, the cops, and the murderer will inevitably collide if what is right stands in the way of saving the next life. Set in the streets and around the waters of Baltimore and perfect for fans of James Patterson, Stuart MacBride, and Michael Connelly, this atmospheric police thriller posits how far the ends should justify the means.
WhoDunnits is a discussion group devoted to mysteries of all kinds and meets the first Tuesday of every month.

Writing the Killer Plot (WL)
2023-11-08 10:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Malcom Massey primarily writes “The Martin Culver Series”, a series of action thrillers based on his experiences living in Central and South America, as well as his interests in history, archaeology and travel. The main character of the series, Martin Culver, is an author-turned-adventurer who gets unavoidably drawn into one dangerous exploit after another.
Malcom grew up devouring stories of ancient cultures and lost treasures from around the world. Raised in Virginia, Malcom has lived in Costa Rica and Bolivia, and has traveled throughout South America and the Caribbean, including Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. After living and writing for 16 months in the Yucatan Peninsula, Malcom returned to the United States, where he still lives and writes near the coast.
In addition to writing daily, Malcom has been instrumental in establishing Inspire Writers Center in Melbourne, FL. The mission of Inspire Writers Center is to provide creative writing classes for the general public, taught by trained published authors.

Basic Flower Arrangement (WL)
2023-11-08 11:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Let the team from our local Trader Joe’s guide you through creating a beautiful, simple bouquet for your holiday table. Materials for this workshop will be provided. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

Cheese 101 (WL)
2023-11-08 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for a lesson on cheese, the science behind it, and how to eat it! Follow along as we guide you through a tasting of different cheese styles and what best to pair with them. Small cheese plates with pairings will be provided.
Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

WRL's Dewey Decibel Concert Series: Ford’s Colony Dance Band’s Third Annual Salute to the End of World War II
2023-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Ford’s Colony Dance Band, with its 17 musicians and vocalists, will perform their 3rd annual “Salute to the end of WWII” on Thursday, November 9th, two days before Veteran’s Day, starting at 7:30pm. They will recreate 16 weekly broadcasts of Benny Goodman’s weekly radio hour, featuring updates by war correspondents from the battle fields from 1939 to 1945. The FCDB will perform an all-new selection of big band music from that era. Admission is free – donations are accepted.

WRL's Throwback Thursday Film Series: A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
2023-11-09 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
A recovering drug addict is adopted by a stray cat, transforming and enriching both of their lives. This true-life, feel-good story stars Luke Treadaway and features the actual Bob the Cat playing himself. 1 hr 43 min, NR
Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai3hleBXRpo

Emerging Scholars: Building Blocks of the Universe (WL)
2023-11-09 14:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The ordinary matter all around us is constructed of atoms composed of interacting subatomic particles. But our understanding of these particles is incomplete. Two subatomic particles of scientific interest are the proton and neutron, which serve as building blocks for atomic nuclei. In this talk, Ezekiel Wertz, PhD candidate in Physics at William & Mary, will describe how experiments at Jefferson Lab in Newport News explore the fundamental structure and properties of neutrons and protons. Research in this field offers applications in medicine, energy, and materials engineering.
The Emerging Scholars Series is a partnership between the Arts & Sciences Graduate Center at William & Mary and the Williamsburg Regional Library. The series features W&M graduate students and postdocs in talks hosted by the WRL intended to bring cutting-edge research to the local community.
Emerging Scholars is an exciting ongoing series highlighting the latest research on a variety of topics coming out of William & Mary’s graduate programs in Arts & Sciences.

Get Good with Money and Reach Your Financial Goals with Tiffany Aliche (WL)
2023-11-09 14:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Tiffany Aliche was a successful preschool teacher with a healthy nest egg when a recession and advice from a shady advisor put her out of a job and into a huge financial hole. As she began to chart the path to her own financial rescue, the outline of her ten-step formula for attaining both financial security and peace of mind began to take shape.
Join us for this webinar about her New York Times bestseller, Get Good with Money and learn the powerful concept of building wealth through financial wholeness: a realistic, achievable, and energizing alternative to get-rich-quick and over-complicated money management systems.
Register and view virtually at libraryc.org/wrl
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Meet Your Android Phone (WL)
2023-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This beginner-level course is designed to empower participants with the fundamental skills required to efficiently use Android smartphones. Through hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations, participants will learn how to navigate the Android interface, manage apps, customize settings, and make the most of their Android device’s features.
Please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

SCORE Workshop: How to Start & Manage a Non-Profit Organization (WL)
2023-11-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Starting and running a non-profit organization requires more applications and approvals than a conventional business. How long will it take?
Attend this workshop and you will learn…
How to properly register your non-profit with the county, state, and federal governments
What it costs to file the paperwork
What your organization bylaws must specify
What your responsibilities are as a director or officer of a non-profit
Whether your benefactors can legally deduct their dues or gifts to the organization
If your non-profit really is a tax-exempt non-profit organization
Admission is free, but advance registration required. Go here to register: https://www.score.org/williamsburg/event/workshop-how-start-a-non-profit-organization-3
This seminar is sponsored by Dean Risseeuw, one of the seasoned professionals from the volunteer staff of Williamsburg SCORE.

3D Thanksgiving Décor (WL)
2023-11-09 18:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Design 3D Thanksgiving décor and print it with a 3D printer. Choose from a turkey to a cornucopia basket. For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Power in the Panels - A Graphic Novel Book Group: One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn
2023-11-09 19:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels.
November 9: In celebration of the Netflix series, we will be reading “One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn”. Copies are available for checkout and download through the Libby app.
December 14: For December we will be watching the first episode of “One Piece” and comparing it to our reading done in November.

Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz
2023-11-10 19:00 - 2023-11-26 19:30 | Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
5th Wall Theatre, in collaboration with Firehouse Theatre is thrilled to announce our production of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, directed by Nathaniel Shaw (Producing Artistic Director, Firehouse). Featuring Adam Turck (THE SCHOOL FOR LIES, Richmond Shakespeare) and Eddie Webster (HEAD OVER HEELS, Richmond Triangle Players), join us November 10th through November 26th at Firehouse Theatre for this poignant, funny and stirring testament to the power of compassion and friendship in the face of the American AIDS crisis.

Veterans Day
2023-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 | The Virginia Living Muesum, 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 2360, Newport, New, 2360, United States
On Veterans Day, the Virginia Living Museum is offering discounted $11 admission to all active-duty Military, Reservists, Retirees, Veterans, and National Guardsmen. To qualify for this special rate, guests will need to show proof of service at the Museum admission desk.
Discounted admission is good for veterans and service members only; discount does not extend to non-military guests or family members.

Putting Your Garden to Bed for the Winter (WL)
2023-11-11 10:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Lullabies aren’t needed. Although, old wives’ tales have said that music and talking to your plants help them grow. Dennis Hewston, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener will share his gardening tips on how to winter your garden so that it is ready for spring.
The In the Garden series of informative talks given by the James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardener Association covers a variety of topics about plants and local gardening.

Backgammon Club (WL)
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Players of all levels are invited to join a casual group to roll the dice in the popular game of strategy and luck. WRL will have a couple of boards on hand, but if you have one, bring your own backgammon board. 2nd Saturdays through January, with a fun tournament in February.

Puppet Storytime (JCCL)
2023-11-11 11:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.

Next Chapter Book Club (WL)
2023-11-11 14:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things.
https://www.wrl.org/children/next-chapter-book-club/
To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

Beanbag Book Club (JCCL)
2023-11-12 13:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5 – 8.
Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the children’s desk beginning 30 minutes before the program begins.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament (JCCL)
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Fight to victory with your favorite character. Bring your friends and join a bracket. For ages 9-18.

Centuries of Art at Your Library: Antiquity (WL)
2023-11-13 18:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
As a student of the nineteenth century, and as a one-time student of the Classical world, I am intrigued by Aby Warburg’s “afterlife” or “survival” of antiquity unto our own time. The artists discussed are drawing upon Classical and Neoclassical artworks and motifs, reactivating them to question, critique, and explore the artistic and intellectual ideals within those artworks. In these moments of inspiration and reinterpretation, artists connect to the past to illuminate current issues and ask how and why these works still speak to us. Artists to be discussed include Sanford Biggers, Igor Mitoraj, Simon Starling, Lily Cox-Richard, Karen LaMonte, Vik Muniz, Kehinde Wiley, and others.
Presenter: Kate Sunderlin is a Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently writing her dissertation on how plaster objects in Edward V. Valentine’s studio and the early Valentine Museum play into the critical and art historical discussion surrounding the repercussions of racism, slavery, colonialism, and empire. She is acting as a consultant for the Valentine Museum’s reinterpretation of Edward Valentine’s studio to address its problematic narratives and redeploy the space as a location for community conversations about Lost Cause public art and mythologies, the Jim Crow era, and their continuing impact on the city of Richmond. She balances work on her dissertation and as a museum consultant with her work at the B.A. Sunderlin Bellfoundry, a business she co-owns with her husband. She runs the tour program, introducing guests to the field of campanology – the study of bells – as well as the daily workings of an active bronze foundry.
This program is a part of the Centuries of Art series, brought to you in partnership by Williamsburg Regional Library, the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Introduction to Libby (JCCL)
2023-11-14 11:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
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 using Libby on a desktop computer.
Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

3D Printing 101 (WL)
2023-11-14 14:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! Ages 13 and up. No registration required.

WRL's Art House Cafe Film Series: Horatio’s Drive (2013)
2023-11-14 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 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, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film.
November 14: Horatio’s Drive (2013) TV-G
No gas stations, no paved roads. In 1903, an eccentric Vermont doctor and a bulldog named Bud take a $50 bet to become the first to cross the U.S. in the newfangled, 20-horsepower “horseless carriage.” Directed by Ken Burns, this charming documentary is narrated by Tom Hanks. 1 hr 47 min
Watch clips here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1EAE09555A0CC6D1

Cricut 101 (WL)
2023-11-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Want to learn the basics of how a Cricut works? We’re going over the tools and materials to get started working on your own projects. For ages 13+.
No registration required.
