Williamsburg Neighbors

WRL's Art House Café: "King Richard" (2021) PG-13
2025-06-10 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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, and have a discussion after the film.
King Richard (2021) PG-13
Vision, determination, and a 78-page plan drive Richard Williams’ quest to shape the destiny of his daughters, Venus and Serena. Will Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Williams. 2hrs 24min.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgTpwPEggdg

Internet 101 (WL)
2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later.
Please register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14649839

Connection Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.

Family Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2025-06-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 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.

Smartphone Photography (WL)
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete them. You’ll also learn tips for taking selfies, recording videos, and sharing your photos! This course also introduces some fundamental photography principles about composition and lighting. Please note: this course will focus only on the smartphone’s camera and will not cover other uses for your smartphone.
Prerequisites: You will need to bring your own smartphone for this course, so you should be somewhat comfortable using it. You must bring an iPhone running iOS 9 or later or an Android running OS 9 or later to participate.
Seating is limited, please register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14451679

Learn to Play Chess (JCCL)
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Learn and practice the classic game of chess every Wednesday. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

New Home, New Garden (WL)
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
New to Williamsburg or just looking to start your garden? Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will be your guide on starting a garden from scratch, including tips on planning landscaping and what works best in the local area.

Open Mic Night at the L.A.B.
2025-06-11 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!

AARP Senior Planet Virtual Museum Tours (WL)
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Come take a virtual museum tour! This lecture will allow visitors to visit a museum and take a self-guided tour of rooms, galleries, and specific areas, as well as explore exhibitions and artworks within the museum from a device connected to the internet, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.

Throwback Thursday: "The Quiller Memorandum" (1966)
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:45 | 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.
The Quiller Memorandum (1966) NR
Following the murder of two British spies in Berlin, an American agent (George Segal) is sent to investigate, which puts him in the crosshairs of a dangerous neo-Nazi organization. Alec Guinness, Max Von Sydow, George Sanders, and Senta Berger costar under the direction of Michael Anderson. 1hr 44min

Beginning PowerPoint (WL)
2025-06-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn how to open and create dynamic, visually interesting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard.
Please register if interested at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14498751

BINGO at the L.A.B.
2025-06-12 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, and make it a day to remember!

Williamsburg Area Beekeepers Association (WABA) monthly meeting.
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Coleman Nursery, 3000 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Please join us for our monthly meeting at Coleman’s Nursery. All are welcome. June’s topic is: Marketing Your Products. Social hour is from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm with presentations starting at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Natural Readers
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 5537 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Meeting at the visitor center in Freedom Park, second Friday of every month at 10 am. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as we will be walking one of the Freedom Park trails while we discuss the month’s book choice. You will also be able to pick up a copy of next month’s book.
Address: Freedom Park Interpretive Center, 5537 Centerville Road
This month’s read: Bewilderment by Richard Powers.
Theo Byrne searches for planets far outside our solar system, but his biggest challenge lies closest to home. He’s being pressured to put his nine-year-old son Robbie on medication to help with Robbie’s outbursts. Theo finds a way to help Robbie, but he also learns that the boy’s wonder at the natural world carries its own risks.
We’ll also distribute copies of July’s book, All Creatures Great and Small. (Rain or shine. We’ll stay indoors if the weather is bad.)

Embroidery Machine 101 In-Person
2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s embroidery machine! Spots are limited for this hands-on class. Registration required at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14496109.
For ages 13+.

Share on the Square (WL)
2025-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | City Square Plaza, 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for first day fun with music and snacks, and learn more about Summer Reading including “title sharing” – talking about what you’ve been reading while we color our world all summer long. Sign up for summer at the event or online ahead of time at wrl.beanstack.org and check in for a special prize while supplies last.

Writers' Club: Speak Up, Sell More: Public Speaking for Authors (WL)
2025-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
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+.
Speak Up, Sell More: Public Speaking for Authors
Have you ever landed a speaking opportunity but felt unsure how to structure your talk? Or maybe it’s the fear of being too nervous and not making an impact?
In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to:
-Deliver your message with confidence and clarity
-Engage your audience
-Lessen your dependence on notes by using a powerful trick
-Develop your Big Idea and Key Takeaway
-Use slides effectively without boring people
This free Williamsburg Regional Library workshop is led by Brian Forrester, the author of two young adult novels and an award-winning copywriter for a Williamsburg marketing agency. His newly released book is Color The Sky With Song.

Tween Lounge - Rock Painting (WL)
2025-06-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Have a snack, make a craft, play games, or just hang out with friends. Every week has something new: board games, video games, crafts, and more. For ages 9-12.
June 16: Rock Painting
June 23: Watercolor Salt Painting
June 30: 3D Pens
July 7: Pom-Pom Monsters
July 14: Diamond Art
July 21: Perler Beads
July 28: Zen Garden in a Box
August 4: Origami

WRL's Cinema @ Scotland St.: "Nosferatu" (2024) R
2025-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre.
Nosferatu (2024)
Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård star in this superbly creepy remake of the silent film classic about an evil vampire’s obsession with a young woman. 2hrs 12min Rated R for bloody violent content, graphic nudity, and some sexual content.

Gardening for Butterflies (WL)
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join the Master Naturalists to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and what plants are needed to host and feed them. Seeds will be provided to start your own butterfly garden. This community highlight for Green Spaces Week is recommended for ages 7-12.
Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the programs to reserve your spot.

WRL's Art House Café: "Step" (2017) PG
2025-06-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Regional Library Theater, 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.
June 17: Step (2017) PG
This high-energy documentary follows three young women through their senior year as members of a girls’ high-school step dance team in Baltimore. Their ambitions fuel an emotional film that won a Special Jury Prize for inspirational filmmaking at Sundance. 1hr 24min.
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVN4aVYA2eA

Turning Pages - A Contemporary Book Group: Free Month! (WL)
2025-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.
June is a free read month! Bring any titles you’ve recently read and talk about them with other dedicated readers.

Virginia Living Museum: Wild Moves (JCCL)
2025-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Let your little explorers move like their favorite animals! They’ll hop, slither, and stomp while exploring fun rhythms and animal movements all while building coordination and creativity. This program is intended for toddlers and preschoolers. There will be programs at 10 am and 1 pm.
Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before each program to reserve your spot.

Smartphone Photography (WL)
2025-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete them. You’ll also learn tips for taking selfies, recording videos, and sharing your photos! This course also introduces some fundamental photography principles about composition and lighting. Please note: this course will focus only on the smartphone’s camera and will not cover other uses for your smartphone.
Prerequisites: You will need to bring your own smartphone for this course, so you should be somewhat comfortable using it. You must bring an iPhone running iOS 9 or later or an Android running OS 9 or later to participate.
Seating is limited, please register.

Learn to Play Chess (JCCL)
2025-06-18 17:00 - 18:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Happy Hour Trivia
2025-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Gather your team and test your wits at Happy Hour Trivia Night, happening every third Wednesday! Enjoy complimentary food and a first round on us as you compete for ultimate bragging rights and a $100 Alewerks gift card. With prizes, laughs, and plenty of fun guaranteed, this is one night you don’t want to miss!

Jukebox Bingo at the L.A.B.
2025-06-19 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!

Fun Fridays (WL)
2025-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | City Square Plaza, 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after Puppet Storytime for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.
