Need to hem a pair of pants, stitch up a rip, shorten sleeves, or correct a set of curtains? Bring that project to the Williamsburg Library Maker Space and use our sewing machines and workspace to get it done. Librarian Rachael will assist with machine use and resources and guide you in your project. Join...

Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation! This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.

This month we’re discussing Delicious in Dungeon, vol. 1, by Ryoko Kui. For teens 13+. After his sister is devoured by a dragon and all their supplies are lost in a failed dungeon raid, Lyos and his party are determined to save his sister before she gets digested. Completely broke and having to resort to...

The Ewell Concert Series and Dewey Decibel Concert Series present Rev. Cora Harvey Armstrong and The Harvey Family. Born in King and Queen County, Virginia, Cora Harvey Armstrong is a singer, songwriter and recording artist who has been playing the piano for more than 60 years. Cora and her sisters and nieces, Clarissa Jackson, Kimberly...

CPQG promotes appreciation, interest, and learning for all things quilting and sponsors charitable activities. Meetings are usually on the first Saturday morning of each month in Williamsburg from 9:30 to about noon and we invite you to be our guest at your first meeting! In April, we will host a local talent, Martha Berry, who...

Do you like to decorate eggs, but hate the preparation and mess? Drop in any time from 1-3 p.m. to color your eggs with Williamsburg Regional Library! Children of all ages are invited to paint, dye, and decorate. We will supply the eggs and everything you need to decorate them—you supply the creativity! Limit two...

The Asian Centennial and W&M Theatre proudly present Lloyd Suh’s award-winning play on the life story of Afong Moy, who at 14 years old was brought to the US from Guangdong Province in 1834. Allegedly the first Chinese woman to set foot on US soil, she is put on display for the American public as...

Enjoy the spring weather and pick up all the supplies you need for a miniature garden with a real succulent plant, from Williamsburg Regional Library. Plant your succulent and decorate with gnomes, dinosaurs, and more. Take a kit home or work on it outside in the City Square — available while supplies last.

This month we will discuss The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton. It’s 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the world’s greatest detective, is being transported to Amsterdam to be executed for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Traveling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove...

Fiddler crabs play a hoedown, a giant toad tells a ghost story, and a long-legged blue heron leads the big band as the fantastic performers of Rainbow Puppets tell the story of the wetlands. This event is bought to you by Williamsburg Regional Library.

Organist Raymond Hawkins from Marblehead, MA will present a concert of Lenten meditations. The program will feature works by J. S. Bach, Dieterich Buxtehude, César Franck, Isadore Freed, Florence Price, and Louis Vierne. This free concert will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, Noon, at Saint Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Road in Williamsburg and...

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...

Learn to use simple software to edit your videos for social media, school, or your very own YouTube channel!  Special guest Ellie Voorhis from the College of William and Mary leads an interactive workshop including techniques for sound, transitions, and more. Participants encouraged to bring their own device, but devices will also be provided.  For teens...

The Ampersand International Arts Festival presents An Evening of Film, Dance, and Music with the W&M Middle Eastern Music Ensemble featuring Nicole LeCorgne, and the Leah Glenn Modern IV Barefoot Dancers. Preceded by Sirens, a 2022 Sundance Festival documentary film about the first all-women thrash metal band in Lebanon directed by Rita Baghdadi. https://www.sirensdocumentary.com/ The...

Meet the animals that live in your own backyard, but you might never have seen up close before. The Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators and Educators will be bringing their ambassador animals to the library, and will teach us how to safely co-exist with our wild friends. All ages welcome! Bring an optional donation to...

The Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO) presents Il Postino (1995). When exiled Cuban poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret) arrives on a tiny Italian isle, there’s so much new mail that Mario (Massimo Troisi), an unemployed, uneducated layabout, is hired as a postman. His job is simply to deliver Neruda’s daily mail. Mario soon becomes a...

Learning to read is an exciting time, and we’re here to celebrate it! This Williamsburg Regional Library book club is designed to support the emerging literacy of our youngest elementary-aged kids. Each month we’ll read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on another awesome early reader book. At the end of the program,...

Need to hem a pair of pants, stitch a rip, or shorten sleeves? Bring that project to the Williamsburg Library Maker Space and use our sewing machines and workspace to get it done. Library staff will assist with sewing resources and machine use for your project. Join us for a social way to work through...

Special Agent Dante Robinson, Virginia State Police, will speak about Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Interdiction (CCI) at the April 12 luncheon of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. The CCI Section of the State Police is responsible for interdicting all threats of criminal activity occurring in the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing assistance to localities...

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 Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2.

Alien-looking octopuses, captivating coral forests, and ghostly shipwrecks: learn what the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer and its robotic subs are finding as they map the deep-sea floor, the planet’s last unexplored frontier. Talks @ 2 is a series of discussions about popular culture, history, and travel that meets on select Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

G-13 ‧ 1998 ‧ Drama/Romance/War ‧ 1h 46min Based on actual events, this is the story of honor, courage, and passionate rivalries. In an effort to remain neutral, Ireland made a deal to intern any soldier, German or Allied, captured on Irish soil. During a dogfight, Allied pilot Miles Keogh (Bill Campbell) and German pilot...

Make your paper airplanes fly longer and farther by fitting your paper airplanes with high–quality paper plane engine designed to provide you with over 30 seconds of flying time. Experience the aerodynamic forces that make flight possible through various wing configurations. Come anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for more science activities and crafts...

All are welcome to attend the 2022 Easter Sunrise Service on Historic Jamestown Island. Easter is Sunday, April 17, 2022. The service will begin at 7:00am. Arrive early and plan on a ten minute walk from the parking area to the riverfront where the service will be held. Representatives from local churches will participate in...

Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This Williamsburg Regional Library book group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Join us in person or virtually as we discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. (Please find online meeting details in the event listing at wrl.org/events) Agnes, a willful young...

Drop in for board games, Minecraft, puzzles, and more especially for tweens, ages 9-12. Tween Game Day is a Williamsburg Regional Library program.

Real People/Real Stories explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us this month as we discuss Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe. This damning investigation chronicles three generations of the Sackler family, whose fortune was built on Valium but whose reputation...

Learn to input formulas and more skills to get the most out of Excel. Seating is limited, please register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

A evening of fun and excitement to benefit the patients of Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center. Our Mission: To assure access to quality health and wellness care to the residents and workforce of the greater Williamsburg community. We are a non-profit whose patients struggle to afford health care and more than 65% are completely...

Chris Norman (flute and pipes) and Robin Bullock (guitar, cittern, mandolin) have been leading figures in the Celtic and traditional folk music scene since the 1990’s, when their CD Man With the Wooden Flute hit the Billboard charts, and touring worldwide as part of the world music trio Helicon with Ken Kolodner. Their music explores...

Tour Info: Nestled along the East River leading to the Mobjack and Chesapeake Bays, Mathews was voted one of the "Coolest Small Towns in America" due to its quaint historic downtown that offers shopping, dining, art galleries and charming B&Bs. Reflecting this maritime heritage, all the homes on tour are situated on the pristine waters...

Preregistration must be received by April 9th, 2022. All registered cars will be placed in a class for judging and award purposes. Cars must be parked with their assigned class to be eligible for awards. Trailer parking available nearby. All cars must be driven onto the show field under their own power. Classes will be...

Join Kathy Hornsby, photographer, and Connie Desaulniers, painter, at their show COLORS at the Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 5 PM. Both artists will be selling and showing their photographs and paintings, as well as their limited edition scarves. The two longtime friends share their...

Celebrate springtime with the library! A fun-filled, educational festival for all ages. Come meet some adorable animals, listen to live music, do a craft or two, and learn from local organizations about gardening, the importance of pollinators, and more! This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library...

The talented puppeteers of Rainbow Puppets return with an all-new production of their very first show. Enjoy this classic fairy tale with engaging songs and puppetry for kids of all ages.

Novel Ideas explores classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This Williamsburg Regional Library book group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Join us in-person or virtually as we discuss The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey. Please find the virtual meeting details in the event...

Newport News YouthBuild helps eligible young adults ages 18-24 earn their GED, learn Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical trades training to acquire skills to land and keep a great job. Participants in this six-month program earn money, gain academic and vocational experience, and continue to employment or post-secondary education. A representative will present information about...

The New Horizons Youth Workforce Center offers free services for eligible young adults ages 16-24 on the peninsula. From tutoring to training to paid work experience, the purpose of the In-School and Out-of-School program is to prepare students for post-secondary education or employment! Join representatives from the Youth Workforce Center for an information session about...

Join Williamsburg Regional Library for an open house where you can learn all about drones from local experts. Take one for a test flight, and, weather permitting, watch them put through their paces outdoors. Whether you’re new to drones or own one yourself, there will be something for everyone!

To the art community: collectors, connoisseurs, and especially those who subscribe to the school of "I don't know art but I do know what I like when I see it." St Martin's Episcopal Church will be sponsoring an art show for member artists and their guests. The date is Sunday, May 1 from 11:00-5:00 with...

“My Asian-American Dream,” an All Together Production, presents the life stories of three generations of Asian Americans. It was filmed and edited in Williamsburg in 2021 by Truman Ruberti, a Korean-Italian film studies student at W&M. Three generations of Asian Americans talk about their struggle to fit in. Satoshi Ito, professor emeritus in Sociology at...