Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other writers and aspiring writers. Led by local author/editor Brian Forrester. For ages 13+. This month's topic: Have you ever wondered if your story deserves to...
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Do you believe in ghosts? Have you watched ghost hunters on TV shows? Have you wondered how people investigate the paranormal? If you love museums and history you will love this unique public lecture. Conservator and museum consultant David Harvey will explore the ground where the paranormal and museums meet. What is the paranormal? How...
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Put your skills to the test in Williamsburg Regional Library's bracketed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. Ages 9-18, split into age group brackets (9-12 and 13-18). Registration is required by July 29. Please call 757.741.3300 (option 4) or stop by the Youth Services desk to register.
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Join us at the James City County Library for an interactive all-ages movie screening featuring crafts, snacks, and more. June 27: Lilo & Stitch (2002; rated PG) July 18: Encanto (2021; rated PG) August 1: Sing (2016; rated PG)
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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...
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This new 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 2: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Michelle Yeoh stars in this wild sci-fi action adventure as an overworked wife,...
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Join us to discuss A Test of Wills by Charles Todd. Set in the aftermath of World War I, this atmospheric and compelling mystery series stars Ian Rutledge, a veteran attempting to return to his pre-war life as an Inspector with Scotland Yard. Inspector Rutledge wants nothing more than to put the war behind him,...
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Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
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Ahoy there, matey! Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Throughout the story, you’ll explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more! Experience this interactive nautical tale from the storytellers at Talewise – with a refreshing splash of...
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Ahoy there, matey! Set sail on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. Throughout the story, you’ll explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more! Experience this interactive nautical tale from the storytellers at Talewise – with a refreshing splash of...
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Now in its 19th year, 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. August Theme: Cool Capers August 4, 2:00-3:50 PM : Gambit (1966) A cockney cat burglar (Michael Caine) recruits a Eurasian dancer (Shirley MacLaine) in...
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Now in its 19th year, 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. August Theme: Cool Capers August 4, 2:00-3:50 PM : Gambit (1966) A cockney cat burglar (Michael Caine) recruits a Eurasian dancer (Shirley MacLaine) in...
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Now in its 19th year, 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. August Theme: Cool Capers August 4: Gambit (1966) A cockney cat burglar (Michael Caine) recruits a Eurasian dancer (Shirley MacLaine) in Hong Kong to...
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CPQG promotes appreciation, interest, and learning for all things quilting. Meetings are in Williamsburg on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 to about noon and we invite you to be our guest at your first meeting! Our speaker on August 6 will be Joy Duke who will give us a look at how...
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CPQG promotes appreciation, interest, and learning for all things quilting. Meetings are in Williamsburg on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 to about noon and we invite you to be our guest at your first meeting! At this month's August 6 meeting, Joy Duke will present “Making It Your Own” a look at...
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Join Williamsburg Regional Library's Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Makerspace Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation On this Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. kids will get tuned-in to learning with exciting demonstrations focused on sound, including the singing...
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Calling all engineers! Stop in the Schell Room on select Mondays to build whatever you can dream of with the Williamsburg Library's giant Rigamajig building set.
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Once a month, we’ll screen a retro blockbuster aimed at tweens and teens. June 13: Jurassic Park (1993; Rated PG-13) July 11: Night at the Museum (2006; Rated PG) August 8: The Princess Bride (1987; Rated PG)
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Everything you wanted to know about social security benefits as related to disabilities but were afraid to ask! Attend this informative online presentation with a regional Social Security representative and get all of your questions answered. Please find the meeting link and login details in the event listing at wrl.org/events.
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This lapsit storytime program is appropriate for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting one hour before the program to save your spot.
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Come craft and create water bottle stickers with your very own artwork. Water bottle included or bring your own. For ages 9-18. Space is limited. Please register by calling 757.741.3300 (option 4) or stop by the Youth Services desk at either building.
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Come craft and create water bottle stickers with your very own artwork. Water bottle included or bring your own. For ages 9-18. Space is limited. Please register by calling 757.741.3300 (option 4) or stop by the Youth Services desk at either building.
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The Peninsula Watermedia Society of Virginia presents The 2nd Annual Member Only Exhibition. The Peninsula Watermedia Society is an unofficial not for profit organization, founded by a small group of six interested local artists in 2009 for watercolor and water media enthusiasts of all skill levels living on and around the Virginia Peninsula and the...
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Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Makerspace Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation August 13: At 10:30 a.m. kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs...
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The Peninsula Concert Band will perform a variety of music including march, classic, and popular music. The band is made up of volunteers and has been performing in the Tidewater area for sixty-six years. Their mission is to educate, entertain, and enrich the community. Free admission, no tickets required.
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Try this unique style of meditation with Williamsburg Regional Library and get yourself centered for the new school year, or just to get a jump start on personal wellness! Presented by an instructor from Full Circle Yoga & Pilates.
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Nicolas Cage plays himself in a meta-plotline that has the actor recruited by the CIA to attend the birthday party of, and spy upon, one of his dangerously zealous fans. This “action-packed comedy” costars Pedro Pascal and Tiffany Haddish. R 1 hour 47 minutes This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All...
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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. Join us in-person or virtually for this month’s discussion of The Love Story of Missy Carmichael by Beth Morrey. Please find...
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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.
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Real People/Real Stories explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura. Admitted to medical school as a joke and barred from lectures, Elizabeth Blackwell persisted to become the first woman in America to receive an MD, in 1849. Her...
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Start the school year off right by creating your own dry erase calendar to help keep you on track. All materials provided, but you may bring your own paint sample chips if you wish (you will need 35 total, make sure they are the individual ones instead of a strip). Registration required; call 757-741-3300 and...
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Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Makerspace Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
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Say goodbye to a big summer of library fun outside on City Square. Make a splash with bubbles, water toys, and more as we send off summer in style. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
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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...
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Use basic quilting techniques to create a basic bowl cozy for hot soups or cold treats. For ages 13 through adult; registration required, call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300 and choose option 2.
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Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Makerspace Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation At 10:30 a.m., come sing along with Peter McCory who presents an energetic and engaging show for all ages, with familiar songs little...
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Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
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Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
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Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
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Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...
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Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
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Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
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Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio.
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Now in its 19th year, 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. September: Mystery Thrillers September 1, 2:00-3:45 p.m.: Lured (1947) Lucille Ball stars as a dancer in London who agrees to assist the police in...
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Visit our Farm Stand for fresh produce Saturdays 9 - 11 through October! Would you like to volunteer on the farm? Join us for volunteer days Tuesdays 5:30 - 7 pm and Saturdays 8 - 10 am or 10 - 12 pm. (November to March volunteer hours are Tuesdays 4-5:30 and Saturdays 9 - 11.) Learn...
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CPQG's meeting on Sep. 3 will feature speaker Betty Ford-Smith an expert on an old African-American craft of hand-sewn Pine Cone quilts so named for the circular, pointed edge design using fabric scraps. Please come and enjoy our friendly guild as a guest at your first meeting and learn about our mission to support the...
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