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

Play a variety of Nintendo Switch games on the big screen, including MarioKart 8, Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recommended for ages 7+.

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time! July 24: Suncatchers July 31: Stick Families August 7: Bookmarks

Use materials cut by the Cricut to make a colorful flower suncatcher! For ages 13+. Registration required, please sign up at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14657208

Find Your Veteran Ancestors in Fold3 Fold3 is Ancestry's resource for U.S. military records from the American Revolution to WWII, including Civil War pensions and service records, plus city directories and other records of interest to family historians. We'll show you how to log in for free with your WRL library card and explore what...

Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Stryker Center desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

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.

Come listen to stories and make a craft on a different theme every week. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. July 26: Paper Plate Boats August 2: Affirmation Jars August 9: TBD

How have localities across Virginia celebrated the major milestone anniversaries of Independence in 1826, 1876, 1926, and 1976? As we look forward to the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding next year, enjoy this peek into celebrations of the past. Presented by Peter North of the Library of Virginia.

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

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. July 28: Zen Garden in a Box August 4: Origami