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WRL's Throwback Thursday: "The King and I" (1956) G
2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
Nov. 6: The King and I (1956) G
A British governess (Deborah Kerr) moves to 19th-century Siam to educate the King’s (Yul Brynner) children in this lush musical. Walter Lang directed but the real star is the wonderful Rodgers and Hammerstein soundtrack. 2hrs 13min

WRL's Emerging Scholars: The River of Gold and the English trade to West Africa in the Seventeenth Century
2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
In this talk, Jack Green, doctoral student in history at William & Mary, will tell the story of how a seventeenth-century art dealer helped convince the English to send a voyage in search of a West African “El Dorado.” Learn how this failed treasure hunt and the trans-Saharan gold trade connects with the later rise of the Atlantic slave trade, and the formation of what would become the Royal African Company.
The Emerging Scholars Series is offered in partnership between the Graduate Center at William & Mary and the Williamsburg Regional Library. The series features W&M graduate students in talks hosted by the WRL intended to bring cutting-edge research to the local community. View the complete 25-26 Series schedule on the William & Mary website: https://www.wm.edu/offices/graduate-center/public-scholarship-initiative/ess-series/

FREE - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Youth Training
2025-11-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Williamsburg Health Foundation, Jeanne Zeidler Meeting Room (2nd Floor) - 4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 201, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Fellowship in a Ring (JCCL)
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Fellowship in a Ring is 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 suggested book list.

Chess Club @ JCCL
2025-11-05 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.

Navigating Holiday Grief: Reflection, Remembrance, and Renewal (WL)
2025-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring unexpected waves of sadness and loneliness for those grieving. Join us for a reflective exploration of the challenges of navigating grief during the holidays and finding meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones.
Using practical tools, discussion, and moments of reflection, attendees will gain insights into how grief affects us during this season and how to manage emotions in a way that feels right for them.
Whether you are facing your first holiday without a loved one, have experienced loss in the past, or are supporting someone grieving, this session offers a supportive space to reflect, learn, and move forward with both remembrance and hope.
Refreshments provided.

Family Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2025-11-04 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.

Connection Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.

Whodunnits: "Sweet Tea and Anzac Biscuits" by Jan Marry (JCCL)
2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
WhoDunnits is a discussion group devoted to mysteries of all kinds. The group explores a diverse array of subgenres, geographic locations, and historical periods. Though occasionally members are encouraged to share a mystery they’ve read (Free Reads), most months focus on a single book read by the whole group. The WhoDunnits mystery book club meets on the first Tuesday of the month.
This month’s read: “Sweet Tea and Anzac Biscuits” by Jan Marry
Jessamine is a long way from home. Her home in the Midwest, that is, not New Zealand, where she grew up. She ran from her husband in Kansas, a former military man whose long silences and cutting words were tearing her apart, leaving everything behind to live on an overgrown piece of property she’d inherited somewhere in Virginia.
Thank goodness for book groups. And libraries. When she starts work at the Bent River County Public Library, she is optimistic about her future. But confusion soon settles in, as she deals with an overworked boss who is forced to attend too many meetings, an overpaid co-worker who won’t allow anyone to sort old books or order new ones, and a large taxidermied bear that takes up too much space.
As Jessamine clears out the debris left behind in her home, making room for her new life, she starts to notice that Bent River County is not exactly a small-town haven. Something strange is happening, and it is directly related to the library.
When she stands up for what she knows is right, Jessamine attracts all kinds of attention from people who might not want her to share her opinions. After all, Bent River County has always done things a certain way, and it has always been run by certain people. Will Jessamine and her new friends be able to stop the devious antics of the richest man in the county, or will Jessamine pay the ultimate price for trying to make things right?
Jan Marry, a local author and librarian, will be present to talk about her book.

Cena con Cuentos (WL)
2025-11-04 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.

WRL's Art House Café: "The Life of Chuck" (2024) R
2025-11-04 14:00 - 16:30 | 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 and have a discussion after the film.
The Life of Chuck (2024)
An elderly man looks back on his many years in this unusual, “tender, time-twisting tribute to the beauty of an ordinary life.” Based on a non-horror short story by Stephen King, the film was directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Karen Gillan. R, 1hr 51min. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsKjnrrPTB0

Storytime with the Arts (JCCL)
2025-11-04 13:30 - 14:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
The talented dancers of the Institute for Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. Recommended for ages 3-7.

Teen Tuesday @ JCCL
2025-11-04 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.

Chess Club @ WL
2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States

Crafternoons @ JCCL: Colorful Calico Corn
2025-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Use pipe cleaners and pony beads to create decorative ears of calico corn.

WRL's Jewish Film Festival: "A Real Pain" (2024)
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
All films are free. Sponsored by Temple Beth El of Williamsburg, Virginia
Nov. 2: A Real Pain (2024) R
Cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) travel to Poland after their grandmother’s death to join a Jewish heritage tour. While David is steady and responsible, Benji is restless and reckless, and their contrasting personalities clash as they visit sites tied to their family’s Holocaust history, including the Majdanek concentration camp. Blending humor with deep emotional resonance, the film explores how grief, memory, and inherited trauma shape identity, while also examining the complicated bonds of family and the struggle to find meaning in pain. 1hr 30min

WYO Meet the Instruments (JCCL)
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join musicians from the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra for a fun, interactive program where kids can explore a variety of musical instruments! Get up close with strings, winds, and brass, and discover the joy of making music.

Teen Open Gaming (JCCL)
2025-11-02 13:00 - 15:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Come hang out, make new friends, and dive into your favorite Switch or board games with other teens— no registration required, for ages 13-18.

WRL Film Society (WL)
2025-11-02 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/.

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival
2025-11-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, 23030, United States
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 2, 2025, as we celebrate this historic event with the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival.
Admission is $25 per car and includes activities and entertainment for the entire family.
At 11:00 a.m. the festivities begin with a parade led by the Williamsburg Pipes and Drum. Families take part in colonial games, dancing, crafts, petting zoo, and demonstrations. Jonathon Austin will entertain families with his juggling and magic show. The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers perform as well as the Colonial Singers of Williamsburg and Itinerant Band. The re-enactment of the landing, moderated by Bill Bevins, begins at 3:00 p.m. followed by the traditional Native American friendship dance which concludes the day.
Food, house tours, arts, crafts, and jewelry are available for purchase.

Karaoke Nights at Alewerks
2025-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
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The Mariners’ Park Fall Festival
2025-11-01 13:00 - 17:00 | The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA, VA, 23606, United States
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 1 – 5 PM
Harvey Field • The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Kick off The Mariners’ Fall Festival with an action-packed day of fun and adventure!
– Family-friendly Activities
– Pumpkin Decorating
– Teeny Tiny Farm
– Live Music
– Beer & Cider Tastings (MUST be 21+ and show valid ID)
– Food Trucks
Festival Admission is $2 per person (children 3 years old and under are free) and can be purchased on the day of the festival. Music & children’s activities are included with Festival admission.
Advance Alcohol Tasting Tickets are $45 per person ($35 for Museum Members) and include unlimited beer & cider tastings and a souvenir tasting glass. Purchase a Tasting Ticket in advance (by November 1) and receive FREE festival admission. Make sure to bring a valid ID on the festival day!

Volunteer on the WCG Farm!
2025-11-01 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’)

Alewerks Halloween Party
2025-10-31 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
🎃👻 Halloween Bash at Alewerks! 👻🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular night at Alewerks Main Taproom Friday, October 31st from 6–10 PM!
Join us for an evening filled with:
🛍️ A festive Vendor Market
🎶 A live DJ spinning all your favorites
🧛‍♂️ A thrilling Costume Contest with prizes
Whether you’re coming for the boos or the brews, it’s going to be a hauntingly good time. Gather your ghoul-friends, put on your best costume, and let’s celebrate Halloween Alewerks-style! 🍻
📍 Main Taproom
⏰ 6–10 PM
Don’t miss out on the fun – see you there!

W&M Dance Presents "Dancevent"
2025-10-30 19:30 - 2025-11-02 14:00 | Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, 601 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
W&M Dance presents “Dancevent,” a concert of original works created by William & Mary dance faculty and performed by faculty, guest artists, and members of the Orchesis Modern Dance Company. Performances are in the Glenn Close Theatre (PBK Hall) on October 30-November 1 at 7:30 PM, and November 2 at 2:00 PM. For tickets, visit https://go.wm.edu/23Xjpy

WRL's Dewey Decibel Concert Series: York River Concert Band
2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Formed over 30 years ago, the York River Concert Band is made up of local community members of all ages and walks of life.
Free admission, no tickets required.

BINGO at the L.A.B.
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Looking for something fun to do? Head to the L.A.B. for BINGO! It’s free to play, family-friendly, and packed with good vibes. Gather your friends, sip on your favorite Alewerks brews, and test your luck for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, there’s pizza now, so you can fuel your game night with some delicious slices! The L.A.B. is open from 12 to 8—come hang out, play!

WRL's Throwback Thursday: My Favorite Wife (1940) NR
2025-10-30 14:00 - 16:30 | Williamsburg Library, 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. 30: My Favorite Wife (1940) NR
Nick Arden (Cary Grant) just got married. Unfortunately, his first wife, believed to be deceased, suddenly shows up, putting a massive damper on the honeymoon. Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott costar in this screwball comedy directed by Garson Kanin. 1hr 28min
