Thirsty Thursdays
2024-08-08 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It’s free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun with friends!
We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom.
The main taproom is open 3-9, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

Catch-a-Craft (JCCL)
2024-08-08 13:00 - 18:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!

WRL's Throwback Thursday Film Series: The 39 Steps (1935) NR
2024-08-08 14:00 | Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience.
August’s Theme: Happy Birthday, Alfred Hitchcock
August 8: The 39 Steps (1935) NR
While visiting London, Richard Hannay finds himself accused of murder and flees to the Scottish Highlands with both the police and a nefarious espionage ring in hot pursuit. Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll star in this classic that Hitchcock stated was one of his favorite films. 1hr 26min

Youth Career Series: Index AR Solutions (WL)
2024-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join a team from Index AR Solutions for an afternoon of education and hands-on activities. Staff will discuss digital education tools and each participant will be given an opportunity to explore an augmented reality application and eBooks used for apprenticeship training at a major US electric utility company. Participants will be awarded a professional certificate of completion. Ages 9-18.

BINGO at the L.A.B.
2024-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Head to the L.A.B. for BINGO! It’s free and fun to play! Win prizes while hanging out with friends and sipping on your favorite brews.
Bring something to eat, or have it delivered! The L.A.B. is open from 12-8.

Power in the Panels - A Graphic Novel Book Group: "Tiger, Tiger" by Petra Nordlund (WL)
2024-08-08 18:30 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels.
March 14: “Sandman, Volume 1” by Neil Gaiman. We will be reading the first volume of Sandman, an epic fantasy series that was recently adapted to a Netflix series.
Note: no April meeting
May 9: Snapdragon by Kat Leyh
June 13: First three chapters of Tiger, Tiger by Petra Nordlund. Available online at https://www.tigertigercomic.com/tiger-tiger/001
July 11: Tiger, Tiger by Petra Nordlund, chapters 4-6. Tiger, Tiger is a story of a young noble lady, who steals her brother’s identity and his ship to sail across the world to find love and adventure, and to write a book about her favorite subject: the fascinating life cycle of sea sponges! Available online at https://www.tigertigercomic.com/tiger-tiger/thesecretsofremybonnaire
August 8: Tiger, Tiger by Petra Nordlund, chapters 7-9. Available online at https://www.tigertigercomic.com/tiger-tiger/deardiary

Puppet Storytime (WL)
2024-08-09 10:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the Stryker Center beginning 30 minutes before the program.

Fun Fridays on the Square (WL)
2024-08-09 10:30 | City Square Plaza, 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, 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.

Computer Class: Beginning Excel (WL)
2024-08-09 10:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

First Responders Friday
2024-08-09 12:00 - 22:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, 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.

Youth Career Series: Drones with Virginia Peninsula Community College (JCCL)
2024-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join the Virginia Peninsula Community College drone program to learn about careers using drones from local experts. Take one for a test flight, and, weather permitting, watch them put through their paces outdoors. Ages 9-18.

Embroidery Machine 101 (WL)
2024-08-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+.
Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Teens Night Out: Pizza and Skee-Ball Competition (JCCL)
2024-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, 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 13-18, 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 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (starts at 5:30) PG-13
July 12 – Mario Kart and scavenger hunt (with prizes!)
July 19 – Puzzle competition and Olympic-themed Switch games
July 26 – Smash and paint night
August 2 – Harry Potter trivia and international food taste test
August 9 – Pizza and Skee-Ball competition

Fired Up Fridays
2024-08-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, 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 p.m. and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4 p.m.**
Aug. 2: Matt Holloman; Food truck: Tin Tub
Aug. 9: Paul Urban Duo; Food truck: The Wandering Sausage
Aug. 23: Mike Gombas; Food truck: Piha Aloha
Aug. 30: Second Wind Band; Food truck: Hungry Hungry Arrow
***Live music is weather dependent as the stage is outdoors.*

Concert Ballet of Virginia Presents “Peter Rabbit” (WL)
2024-08-10 11:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Hop to the theatre for a special performance of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale, Peter Rabbit, as presented by the Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit ballet company performing in the central Virginia area since 1976. This uniquely enchanting, artistic, and educational program geared toward children is part of the Concert Ballet’s original StoryBook Series, designed to stimulate an interest in reading and learning.

Concert Ballet of Virginia Presents “Peter Rabbit” (JCCL)
2024-08-10 11:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States

Dungeons & Dragons Day of Play (WL)
2024-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join us for an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens & adults, or tweens & families.
Register by August 7 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org

Next Chapter Book Club (WL)
2024-08-10 14:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things.
To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

Brews and Grooves Saturdays
2024-08-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, 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 p.m. and food trucks are on site at 12 p.m.**
Aug. 3: Lane Rice; Food truck: Don Chido
Aug. 10: Josiah Noska; Food truck: Bones & BBQ
Aug. 17: Joe’s Day Off; Food truck: Vivi’s Burritos
Aug. 24: Lief Labelle Duo; Food truck: Bones & BBQ
***Live music is weather dependent as the stage is outside.*

iDance presents Storytime with the Arts (JCCL)
2024-08-11 14:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. Recommended for ages 3-7.

Baby Storytime (JCCL)
2024-08-12 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This lapsit storytime program is appropriate for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers, includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting at 9 am to save your spot.

Kairos Eight25
2024-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1677 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Kairos Eight25 is a monthly support group to provide Christ-centered hope to women who are experiencing the loss and loneliness of infertility and miscarriage. Women will walk alongside each other on this journey to provide confidential listening, regular prayer, hopeful messages, and a library of resources. We meet the second Monday of each month at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.

All-Ages Storytime (JCCL)
2024-08-13 10:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
All-Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.

Teacher Tuesdays
2024-08-13 12:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
If you work in education, stop by Alewerks. Educators, administrators, and staff can enjoy $1 off all pints at both taprooms. Pick the way you’d like to unwind for the night. The main taproom hosts trivia night night from 7-9, so head over and have a great night!
We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom.
The main taproom is open 3-9, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

WRL's Art House Café Film Series: Perfect Days (2023) PG
2024-08-13 14:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, 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.
August 13: Perfect Days (2023) PG
Two weeks in the life of a man who works as a toilet cleaner in Japan. His life is routine, but far from unfulfilling. Wim Wenders wrote and directed this simple, moving film about the importance of appreciating the wonders of everyday life. In Japanese with English subtitles. 2hrs 4min

Let’s Talk with Hampton Roads Perinatal: Maternal Mental Health Support Group (WL)
2024-08-13 18:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Each month will be a meet up and a discussion of a particular topic with staff from Hampton Roads Perinatal Center.
July 9: Healthy Nutrition During Pregnancy
August 13: Maternal Mental Health Support Group
September 10: Lactation and Breastfeeding Support Group/Education
October 8: Childbirth Education
November 12: Maternal Mental Health Support Group
December 10: Lactation and Breastfeeding Support Group/Education

Connection Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Connection Support Group is for people living with a mental health condition.

Family Support Group - NAMI Williamsburg
2024-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual on Zoom
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.

Speedquizzing Trivia at Alewerks Every Tuesday
2024-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Every Tuesday, come to Alewerks and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment! Bald Guys Pies is serving up your favorite pizzas from 4-8.
The fun begins at 7:00! Trivia Rounds to include General Knowledge, Music, and Specialty Themed Rounds, and the top 3 teams will win great prizes! First Place will be crowned the Speedquizzing Trivia Champion! Follow the Facebook group, ‘Friends of Speedquizzing’ for hints and other details!

Top Ten Tips for Using Your New iPhone or iPad (WL)
2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, 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 brand new and you’re totally stumped, then come join us. The class will focus on iOS 15.
Class size is limited to 5 people. Please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
