• Jack’s Jungle (JCCL)

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

    Animal educator and enthusiast Jack Baugas introduces kids to a variety of amazing animals in this interactive, high-energy show. Many of our animal guests will be available for a meet-and-greet! This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

    Free
  • Jack’s Jungle (WL)

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

    Animal educator and enthusiast Jack Baugas introduces kids to a variety of amazing animals in this interactive, high-energy show. Many of our animal guests will be available for a meet-and-greet! This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

    Free
  • Bestsellers: Pam Jenoff

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

    Historical fiction author Pam Jenoff will talk about her books, especially Code Name Sapphire. Jenoff writes about women doing dangerous work in Europe during World War II. Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new book group to hear from bestselling authors and talk about their...

    Free
  • Chris Campbell: Music for Kids! (JCCL)

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

    Kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs an upbeat and interactive program for the entire family. Chris’ music is completely live and original, with a sound that is an acoustic blend of folk and pop.

    Free
  • Chris Campbell: Music for Kids! (WL)

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

    Kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs an upbeat and interactive program for the entire family. Chris’ music is completely live and original, with a sound that is an acoustic blend of folk and pop.

    Free
  • Recurring

    Throwback Thursday Film Series

    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. This month’s theme: In Search Of… July 6, 2:00-4:20 pm: Seven Years in Tibet Brad Pitt plays Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who visits Tibet in the 1940s...

    Free
  • Mario Kart Tournament

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

    Go head-to-head in a challenge to be Mario Kart Champion! 1st place takes home a grand prize! For ages 13-18.

    Free
  • WRL Makerspace: Glowforge 101

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

    Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.

    Free
  • WhoDunnits: “The Poacher’s Son”

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

    This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Poacher’s Son by Paul Doiron. *Note the different meeting day this month due to the Fourth of July!!* Doiron’s debut crime novel is set on the coast and in the North Woods of Maine, the home of rookie game warden Mike Bowditch. As tensions rise across the state...

    Free
  • “We Shall Carry On”: Colonial Williamsburg’s Participation in the War Effort, 1940-1945

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

    World War II brought many changes to Williamsburg. Military units toured Colonial Williamsburg and attended lectures and films at the Williamsburg Theater as part of the Soldier Sailor Training Program funded by the Rockefellers. Colonial Williamsburg hotels, guest houses, and restaurants boosted morale by housing and feeding thousands of soldiers and their families, while staff...

    Free
  • In the Garden: Planning and Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden

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

    Fall is the best for planting cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. Plus you can plant another crop of peas, lettuce and other leafy veggies. Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Bill Dichtel will share techniques such a cloches, high tunnels and cold frames to extend the growing season for your home vegetable garden. The In the...

    Free
  • Saturday Morning Cartoons: “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” (2022)

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

    Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. July’s title is Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (2022). Lyle the crocodile has a happy life with the Primm family in a New York City apartment, until an unhappy neighbor insists he belongs in a zoo. Can the crooning croc charm...

    Free