Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! For ages 13+. No registration required.

Join us for the 20th annual holiday train show, hosted by the friendly enthusiasts of the Ford's Colony Model Railroad Club. Throughout the library, members of the club will be demonstrating their craft and highlighting their passion for model trains. Visitors can explore seven unique layouts, each meticulously designed to capture the imagination. Take your...

Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions...

Please join us at the Abram Frink, Jr. Community Center for storytime, games, snacks, and other fun activities!

Join staff from the Rockefeller Library to learn about the history of holiday traditions at Colonial Williamsburg, including Grand Illumination, the Yule Log Ceremony, the Groaning Board, Public Times, holiday decorations, and other beloved customs.

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. The Levys of Monticello (2022) Thomas Jefferson died in debt, and his home was empty and dilapidated when it was purchased by Uriah Levy, a...

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. This month's read: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt Three lonely creatures - two human, one giant Pacific octopus - form relationships that help them cope with loss and...

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

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. Dec. 11: The Christmas Bunny (2010) PG A lonely foster child facing another Christmas with a new family finds her life changed when she finds an injured rabbit and...

The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2025 through May 2026. The Celtic Film Series is supported by the Cardinal John O’Connor Division of The Ancient Order of Hibernians. Sing Street (2016) PG-13 In 1980s-era Dublin, a young teenager struggling with family and school...

This workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs. Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use these strategies with any loved one. You’ll have some fun in this workshop – it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families....

Braver Angels, a national grassroots organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, invites all interested members of the community to this free workshop on how to communicate better in the face of political differences. The Family & Politics workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs....

Old Time, Early Bluegrass, Folk, Camp Meeting, and Gospel Music Unique harmonies, captivating arrangements, and a rollicking good time! Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4) This pricing is made possible by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. Purchase tickets online or call (757) 741-3370 for information. Please note: Online ticket sales end at 6:00...

An introductory workshop on Positive Parenting, based on open, engaging, and effective communication. Positive Parenting educators believe that though there is no manual to be a parent, the right tools and approach can greatly benefit parents on their journey.

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Dec. 15: Across the River and Into the Trees (2022) At the end of WWII, an American Army Colonel (Liev Schreiber), stricken with a terminal disease, decides to spend a few days in Venice. While there...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll work on sewing, painting, leather stamping and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. For ages 13-18.

This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) In the early 1930s, the Crawley family and staff find themselves facing financial difficulties and a public scandal involving...

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. This month's read: Free read. What's the best (or worst) piece of fiction you read in 2025? Come join a relaxed discussion about your reading, and hear what others remember...

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

Play a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including MarioKart 8, Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recommended for ages 7+.

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.

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. The Horses of McBride (2012) NR A young girl inspires the residents of a small Canadian town to rescue two horses trapped on a mountain by heavy snow. Based...

The Jae Sinnett Trio will swing us into Christmas, performing timeless holiday classics you all know...played with the jazz touch! Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4) This pricing is made possible by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. Purchase tickets online at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14966439 or call (757) 741-3370 for information. Please note: Online ticket sales...

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues, and stop in the program room for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled with textures, colors and...

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.

Please join us at the Abram Frink, Jr. Community Cente for storytime, games, snacks, and other fun activities!

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. Mary Berry’s Highland Christmas (2023) TV-PG British baker Dame Mary Berry returns to her roots in the Highlands to put a Scottish spin on some...

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

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. Please register by Tuesday, December 23 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org

Please join us at the Abram Frink, Jr. Community Center for storytime, games, snacks, and other fun activities!

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. The Dead (1987) PG 1904 Ireland: A family holiday dinner leads to conversations, reflections, and reminiscences in this lovely drama directed by John Huston. Based...

Drop in for a new kids’ craft every month! No registration required.