Race to victory in a Mario Kart tournament. 1st place wins a prize! For ages 9-18, no registration required. Located in the Teen room.
Join us in learning how to serge an edge and sew a drawstring bag that will end up looking like a jack-o-lantern perfect for Halloween treats and gifts. For ages 13+, call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register. Located in the Schell room.
Presenter: Christopher Irving is a Richmond-based comic book and popular culture historian. He received a BFA in Arts Education from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Masters in Literary Criticism from Brooklyn College. He currently serves as Consulting Editor of Comic Book Creator magazine. This program is a part of the Centuries of Art series, brought...
October 3, 2:00-3:45: Three Identical Strangers (2018) In 1980s New York, three young men who were all adopted find out they’re identical triplets who were separated at birth. Then they discover why. This twisty, stranger-than-fiction documentary won a Special Jury award at the Sundance Film Festival. PG-13, 1hr 36min Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM5TQ4f7ycw
Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Open Season by C. J. Box. Joe Pickett is the new game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming, a town where nearly everyone hunts and the game warden—especially one like Joe who won’t take bribes or look the other way—is far from popular. When he finds a local hunting outfitter...
The Peninsula Agency on Aging’s Community Health Program is a dedicated team of community health workers ready to advocate, educate, and empower older adults to lead healthy lifestyles. Come with questions and join us for a conversation about up-to-date and reliable vaccine recommendations for older adults.
Amor Towles, the author of A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway discusses his runaway bestsellers and his first novel, Rules of Civility. Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new book group to hear from bestselling authors and talk about their work. After watching...
This presentation by Muscarelle Museum of Art docent Sandra Stephan looks at the ways artists across the ages have chosen to portray - and perhaps - reveal themselves. Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays at 2pm in October for the illuminated art history presentations! Free...
If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...
Fellowship in a Ring is a group 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 a suggested...
WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first Thursday of the month to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required.