Contemporary authors such as Sally Rooney, Ottessa Moshfegh, and Ben Lerner are exemplars of an emerging genre of American literature: millennial fiction. These books capture the ethos of a generation. In this talk, Jay Jolles, doctoral candidate in American Studies at William & Mary, will describe the development of contemporary American fiction from the emergence...

This introductory class will walk through the basics of 3D printing, including downloading a design file, preparing it to print using slicing software, and setting up the printer. Basic computer skills are required, so kids who need help using a mouse and keyboard may need a grownup to stay with them for the program. For...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

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...

Take an escape room challenge based on Gary Paulsen’s classic survival story, Hatchet. Sessions start at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk starting 30 minutes before your chosen time slot. Recommended for ages 9+.

Now in its 21st year, 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. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 10: Moneyball (2011) PG-13 The true story of how professional baseball manager Billy Beane takes the failing Oakland Atheltics...

Please join us for our monthly meeting at Coleman’s Nursery. All are welcome. Aprils topic will be: How to make Nucs, Splits and Grow Your Apiary. Social hour is from 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm with presentations starting at 6:30.

Daniel Day-Lewis plays a former member of the I.R.A., newly released from prison and trying to restart his life by running a boxing club in Belfast. He reconnects with his former love, but soon finds himself once more mixed up in “the Troubles.” Jim Sheridan directed this fine drama that costars Emily Watson and Daragh...

Natural Readers meets at the Freedom Park Interpretive Center the second Friday of every month. 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. This month, join library staff as we walk and talk about William W. Warner’s...