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

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

Turning Pages: “The Rabbit Hutch” by Tess Gunty (WL)
2024-08-20 18:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Turning Pages meets the third Tuesday of every month.
This month’s title is The Rabbit Hutch, by Tess Gunty.
Blandine Watkins, a beautiful and bright young girl, lives with three teenage boys, all four having recently aged out of the state foster-care system. Failed by people and institutions, Blandine turns to stories of religious mystics who escaped their bodies hoping for the same release. “A stunning and original debut that is as smart as it is entertaining.” (Kirkus)
Join us in person or on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82462105423?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 824 6210 5423
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Cena con Cuentos (WL)
2024-08-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a las 6.30pm. Cada vez habrán actividades, leeremos cuentos, y disfrutarán de una deliciosa cena para toda la familia. La participación es gratuita. Para inscribirse por favor contáctese con Sara Meldrum, bibliotecaria de niños, por SMS al 571-310-0802 o por email a smeldrum@wrl.org.
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Cena con Cuentos is a storytime program in Spanish for families that speak Spanish at home with children from ages 0 to 10. It is offered twice a month: the first Tuesday (except in January) at Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) and the third Tuesday at the Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), from 5 to 6:30 PM. Each program combines stories, songs, activities, and dinner for the whole family. Participation is free. To sign up please contact Sara Meldrum by text at 571-310-0802 or email at smeldrum@wrl.org.
This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

WRL's Art House Café Film Series: Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (2023) NR
2024-08-20 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 20: Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (2023) NR
Winner of a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, this documentary showcases poet Nikki Giovanni as she approaches 80. In archival interviews and public performances, she talks about aging, reckoning with racism and sexism, and why Black women are destined to be pioneers in space. Giovanni’s writings are read by Taraji P. Henson. 1hr 41min

Teen Creative Writing (JCCL)
2024-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for an opportunity to explore experiences and feelings through creative writing in a relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

Watch-and-Play Movie: “The Incredibles”, 2004 (JCCL)
2024-08-19 18:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening with a variety of fun activities to play along with the movie.
June 24: Treasure Planet (2002) PG, 1hr 35min
July 22: The Little Mermaid (1989) G, 1hr 23min
August 19: The Incredibles (2004) PG, 1hr 55min

WRL's Cinema @ Scotland Street: “Bob Marley: One Love” (2024)
2024-08-19 18:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
The Cinema @ Scotland Street series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Free admission.
This bio-pic about Bob Marley covers the life and career of the reggae music icon. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, and James Norton. PG-13 1hr 47mi
Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajw425Kuvtw

Paws to Read with K-9 Connection (JCCL)
2024-08-18 14:30 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required.

Ales & Authors
2024-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, 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 Sonny Hudson. The book Sonny will be selling and discussing is The Murder Game. Come out to support your local authors and craft brewery 🙂
The Murder Game
When two men are killed inside of Dallas/Fort Worth airport – an off-duty FBI agent and his assailant – it triggers an investigation that uncovers one of the largest and most complex serial murder cases ever. FBI Special Agent Jessica ‘JJ’ Jansen, an experienced but troubled agent with a history of personal and job performance issues, is assigned to lead the investigation since it initially appears to be a simple and straightforward case, and in her boss’ eyes, a case that even she couldn’t screw up. As she starts digging into the ‘why’ surrounding the events at the airport, she uncovers more about the assailant (Jamarcus Hicks) that precipitated this whole encounter. She discovers that Hicks was flying home from Washington, DC, after murdering a man in Georgetown the night before. Feeling that there’s more to the story than this one homicide, JJ is forced to enlist the help of a local investigative reporter (Kristyn Reynolds) to delve deeper into the mystery since her superiors are not even remotely convinced of her concerns.
JJ and Kristyn uncover information tying Hicks to 20 murders over the past several years. Even more shocking, continued investigation uncovers the fact that Hicks was not a lone wolf: he, along with three friends from college, are responsible for committing more than 80 murders as part of an online multiplayer game that they created (‘The Murder Game’). The criteria for each challenge, including target cities, victim ‘persona’, and type of weapon, is dictated by a computer program leveraging Artificial Intelligence to ‘learn’ and continually make the game more interesting and challenging. Fans of The Murder Game place bets on the outcome via the Dark Web portal and can earn substantial prize money if they bet on the Slayer amassing the most points for their execution.
As they close-in on the group of killers, JJ and Kristyn find themselves being targeted by the very people they’re investigating and scrambling for their lives. As the case comes to an end, they find that the old adage that ‘no good deed goes unpunished’ definitely rings true.

Writers’ Club: Launching Your Author Website (WL)
2024-08-18 14:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Launching Your Author Website
Does the thought of building your website give you the heebie-jeebies? It can seem daunting, but take a deep breath. We’ve got you. In this practical workshop, you’ll crack the online code by learning how to:
Choose the right website platform
Clarify your message to reach your ideal readers
Craft a homepage to increase book sales
Collect contact info to grow your fanbase
This free Williamsburg Regional Library workshop is taught by Brian Forrester, author of the young adult novels, The Jungle Within and Color The Sky With Song. Brian is also an award-winning copywriter for a Williamsburg marketing agency. As a bonus, all attendees will receive a helpful fill-in-the-blank handout. For ages 13+.

Quiet Time for the Spectrum (JCCL)
2024-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.

Brews and Grooves Saturdays
2024-08-17 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.*

FREE Clothing Giveaway
2024-08-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Smith Memorial Baptist Church, 6515 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Smith Memorial Baptist Church will host a clothing giveaway for community members in need of clothing. Browse men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and get needed items for free!
Smith Memorial Baptist Church
Family Life Center
6515 Richmond Road • Williamsburg, VA 23188
Find clothing for the whole family!
Local residents may bring clothing donations to the church gym:
Monday through Friday, August 12–16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
For more info, please call the church office at (757) 565-0476.

Night at the Library
2024-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
This is an adults-only night at the James City County Library! Hang out in the Teen Room for video gaming and Skee-Ball, boogie down in the Kitzinger Room, enjoy mocktails, make ice cream, and create art. Have fun just like the kiddos in the library! For ages 18+

First Responders Friday
2024-08-16 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.

All-Ages Storytime (WL)
2024-08-16 10:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
All-Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.

Jukebox Bingo at the L.A.B.
2024-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks L.A.B., 5711-36 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Jukebox Bingo is musical bingo! Dance, drink, and win awesome prizes! Bingo is free to play and family friendly. It’s a great way to unwind.
Most Jukebox Bingo nights are held on Thursdays, but some will be held on Wednesdays. Be sure to check back to make sure of the day!

Glowforge Laser Box (WL)
2024-08-15 18:00 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
See how the precision cutting of the Glowforge laser can be used to make boxes. We’ll cut and assemble a box that’s the perfect size to hold your sticky notes, and talk about the other ways the Glowforge can be used. For ages 13+.
Class size is limited, so call and register at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Youth Career Series: Williamsburg Police Department (WL)
2024-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Join Williamsburg Police personnel for an afternoon of education and show and tell with some of the equipment. Personnel from the department will discuss careers as first responders and provide hands-on activities for participants. For ages 9-18.

WRL's Throwback Thursday Film Series: The Lady Vanishes (1938) NR
2024-08-15 14:00 | Williamsburg Library, 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 15: The Lady Vanishes (1938) NR
When an older lady (Dame May Whitty) disappears from a moving train, a young socialite (Margaret Lockwood) and a helpful Englishman (Sir Michael Redgrave) go in search of her, despite the other passengers insisting that the woman never existed. This wonderful blend of comedy and drama is one of Hitchcock’s most enjoyable films. 1hr 36min

Real People/Real Stories - A Nonfiction Book Group: "Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld" by T.J. English. (WL)
2024-08-15 14:00 | Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is Dangerous Rhythms: Jazz and the Underworld by T.J. English.
In the early 20th century, jazz music was being formulated by brilliant musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Joe “King” Oliver. However, this music was not mainstream, so it played primarily in vice area nightclubs controlled by gangsters. This book tells the fascinating story of the relationship between jazz and the underworld and how musicians were promoted and controlled by criminals such as Al Capone, Meyer Lansky, and “Lucky” Luciano.
“Persuasive. … [A] nuanced account of how…the development of jazz was facilitated by some of the most notorious criminals of the 20th century.” — The Economist
“This brilliant and courageous book lays bare an underside of our great American classical music—jazz—we must reckon with. Don’t miss it!” — Dr. Cornel West
“With Dangerous Rhythms, T.J. English once again demonstrates that he is not only our premier chronicler of modern criminal organizations in the U.S.A, and beyond, but also a seductive storyteller, masterfully folding memorable anecdote after anecdote into this diligently researched account of the intersection of jazz and the mob over the last century.” — Richard Price, New York Times bestselling author of The Whites
“One of the best books on jazz history yet written.” — Ishmael Reed, author of Mumbo Jumbo
“T.J. English is arguably the most astute and versatile chronicler of 20th century American crime.” — Houston Press
“Adroitly chronicles jazz music’s iron-clad, often-unspoken ties to the mob.” — Library Journal

Thirsty Thursdays
2024-08-15 12:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Glow-in-the-Dark Storytime & Craft (WL)
2024-08-14 18:30 | Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA, 23185, United States
Light up your evening with glow-in-the-dark stories and a craft.
Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Wing Wednesdays
2024-08-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Alewerks Brewing Company, 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Bones and BBQ is setting up the beer gardens on Wednesdays with specials on wings and burgers. Head over to grab a pint and some delicious dinner!

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.

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!

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
