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    Fun Fridays on the Square (WL)

    City Square Plaza 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after storytime, for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

    Free
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    First Responders Friday

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

    Free
  • Creative Pottery (JCCL)

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

    Join local artist Lynn Trott to learn how to make a small bowl from clay using African paddling techniques. All materials provided. Bowls will be fired and glazed for later pick-up. Registration required. Call 757-741-3300, option 2. For ages 18+.

    Free
  • Teens Night Out – Puzzle Competition and Olympic-Themed Switch Games (JCCL)

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

    Celebrate the end of the week with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required. Special activities include: June 21 – The Henna Lady and pizza June 28 – Smash tournament and friendship bracelets July 5 – Showing of the movie...

    Free
  • Fired Up Fridays

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Hang out in the beer garden after work on Fridays and listen to live music, good food, and great beer. Check out the schedule below to see who is performing what food trucks to expect. **Live Music starts at 6:30 and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4.** - July 19: Rick Hollowell;...

    Free
  • Advanced Oral History Workshop (WL)

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

    The dinner table, with the entree and sides, indicates a meal is going to happen — but it is also the perfect place for an oral history. Find out how your kitchen can be the perfect studio to record an oral history.

    Free
  • Saturdays @ Frink: Bookmobile Funfest – Bubbles and Foam

    Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Experience unique foamy fun with a foam cannon that shoots out bubbles up to 6 feet high! Explore the science of bubbles that you can bounce and roll in your hand. Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible.

    Free
  • Jigsaw Puzzling Competition & Swap (WL)

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

    Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....

    Free
  • Cricut Iron-On Vinyl (WL)

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

    Create your very own monogram that you will iron on a tote bag to take home! Learn the basics of how to make beautiful and creative iron–on designs in Cricut Design Space and the use of the library Makerspace’s heat press. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to...

    Free
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    Brews and Grooves Saturdays

    Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    The Alewerks beer garden is best place to hang out on Saturdays. We've got live music, an amazing selection of beer, and food. Check out the schedule below to see what's happening! **Live music starts at 6:30 and food trucks are on site at 12.** - July 13: Stephen Christoff; Food truck: Piha Aloha -...

    Free
  • From First Draft to Masterpiece: Enhancing Your Novel With Peer Feedback (WL)

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

    Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. For ages 13+. From First Draft to Masterpiece: Enhancing Your Novel With Peer Feedback Do...

    Free
  • Ales & Authors

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

    Alewerks LAB & Turn the Page Bookshop has teamed up to bring you Ales & Authors every 3rd Sunday. We will be highlighting local authors who will be onsite to sell their books and answer questions from 2pm-4pm. This week, we’re highlighting Sarah Newland. The book Sarah will be selling and discussing is Extant: The...

    Free