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  • WRL’s Emerging Scholars: The River of Gold and the English trade to West Africa in the Seventeenth Century

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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...

    Free

  • WRL’s Throwback Thursday: “The King and I” (1956) G

    Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 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. 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...

    Free
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    Jukebox Bingo at the L.A.B.

    Alewerks L.A.B. 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 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....

    Free

  • WRL’s Dewey Decibel Series – Ford’s Colony Dance Band: Tribute to Veterans

    Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    The Ford's Colony Dance Band is happy to be performing at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater again on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:30! Our show will be a Tribute to Veterans who served over the years. We will be playing music from the World War I era through the Afghanistan era, focusing on the...

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  • Preschool Music Class with ECMS (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join music educators from the Early Childhood Music School for an interactive morning of singing, moving, instrument playing, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

    Free
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    First Fridays Recovery Service

    Bruton Parish Church 201 Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may...

    Free
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    Volunteer on the WCG Farm!

    Williamsburg Community Growers 4500 Stadium Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WSC, off Stadium Road, 7 miles from W&M. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer...

    Free
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    Volunteer on the WCG Farm!

    Williamsburg Community Growers 4500 Stadium Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WSC, off Stadium Road, 7 miles from W&M. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer...

    Free

  • Preparing the Perfect Holiday Spread with Trader Joe’s (WL)

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Get ready for hosting all your big holiday meals with advice from our local team at Trader Joe’s. Space is limited to 50 seats; please register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/15388891

    Free

  • Beanbag Book Club – “Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid” by Megan McDonald (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join us for our youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read, craft, and play games around the book Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5 – 8. Space is...

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  • William & Mary Presents! American Patchwork Quartet

    Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall 601 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    American Patchwork Quartet (APQ)—founded by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross and shaped in collaboration with an ensemble of internationally celebrated musicians—binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. Their debut album was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards.

  • “Skills for Disagreeing Better” Workshop

    Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists 3051 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principled and the other side as self-interested....

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