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...
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...
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...
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.
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...
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....