• Author Katharine Schellman Talk and Book Signing

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

    What’s a poor dressmaker to do when the doorman at her favorite speakeasy dies from poisoning? William & Mary alum Katharine Schellman will talk about The Last Drop of Hemlock, her new Prohibition Era mystery featuring Vivian Kelly. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing.

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    Computer Class: Advanced Excel (JCCL)

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

    This class will cover advanced Excel techniques such as functions, pivot tables, power pivot functions, table inserts, macro leveraging, and much more, depending upon individual students’ learning goals. Come prepared to discuss your needs for Excel! Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

    Free
  • Stuffed Animal Pet Show

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

    Do you have a stuffed animal that is the fluffiest, the silkiest or maybe the pinkest of all? Bring him or her to our Stuffed Animal Pet Show. You can brush your pet and put a bow in their hair, if you like. Dance with your animal and show him off on stage. Everybody is...

    Free
  • WRL’s Art House Cafe Film Series

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

    This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. July 4 – Closed for 4th of July July 11, 2:00-3:40 pm: Peace by Chocolate (2021) After their chocolate shop is bombed...

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  • Beginning Word (WL)

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

    Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.

    Free
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    WRL Class: Internet 101

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

    Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.

    Free
  • Virginia Living Museum: Community Conservation (JCCL)

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

    Discover the amazing wildlife that helps our community every day! Learn from VLM’s animal ambassadors all about their important roles in our ecosystem, and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

    Free
  • 3D Pen Art

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

    Draw in 3D with 3D pens! Build your own creation that jumps off the page!

    Free
  • Virginia Living Museum: Community Conservation (Stryker Center)

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Discover the amazing wildlife that helps our community every day! Learn from VLM’s animal ambassadors all about their important roles in our ecosystem, and how we can work together to make the world a better place for animals. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

    Free
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    Top Ten Tips for Using Your New iPhone or iPad

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

    If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...

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    Introduction to Libby (JCCL)

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

    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...

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  • Researching Free People of Color in NC and VA: 1800-1865

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    This presentation, given by Renate Yarborough Sanders, focuses on the lives and circumstances of Free People of Color in Virginia and North Carolina, laws enacted to control them, and record types for researching this population. Renate Yarborough Sanders is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs:...

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