Discover Virginia through the lens of the Stuart monarchy, whose royal foothold impacted and influenced early America and shaped the struggles and determination of those who lived in the colony in the 17th and 18th centuries. This two-fold special exhibition presented at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown spans the centuries and...
Discover Virginia through the lens of the Stuart monarchy, whose royal foothold impacted and influenced early America and shaped the struggles and determination of those who lived in the colony in the 17th and 18th centuries. This two-fold special exhibition presented at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown spans the centuries and...
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library 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...
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...
Toddler Storytime is a Williamsburg Regional Library program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
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. March 7, 2:00-3:50 p.m.: The Good House (2021) Sigourney Weaver plays a woman burdened with family issues and a secret drinking problem...
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. March’s theme: Adventures Aloft March 2: Zeppelin (1971) Michael York plays a British spy in Germany during the First World War who attempts to sabotage a prototype zeppelin before...
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. March’s theme: Adventures Aloft March 2, 2:00-3:45 p.m.: Zeppelin (1971) Michael York plays a British spy in Germany during the First World War who attempts to sabotage a prototype...
Enjoy the 1927 silent film The King of Kings accompanied and brought to life by acclaimed theater organist, Tom Hoehn. Being used to earth-shaking surround sound, vivid colors, and jaw-dropping special effects of the 21st Century Hollywood, this concert will take you back 96 years in film history. This 112 minute silent film leads the...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...
Sew a tote bag! Supplies provided, including sewing machine. Bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged. Please arrive at 9:45 am if you are bringing your own sewing machine. Reservations required; call 757.741.3324 to register.
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 March 28 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org
Virginia Stage Company’s exhilarating production of Every Brilliant Thing is told from the perspective of a single performer. It is an immersive experience that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction to tells one individual’s story of growing up in the shadow of their mother’s struggle with suicidal depression while also learning to grapple with their...
Learning to read is an exciting time, and we’re here to celebrate it! Join other emerging readers to read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on an awesome early reader book. Participants will get a copy of the month’s book to keep. We offer two sessions, one at 2 p.m. and one at...
Learn how to operate the library’s hilarious Muppet-style puppets, make a puppet of your own and put on a show! This is a 3-day workshop and attendees should plan to come to all three sessions For ages 9 and up. Registration is required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to register.
Join us for tabletop & video gaming for ages 13+. No registration required, just drop in!
Intermediate 3D printer users are invited to work on their projects and ask questions at this drop-in session. Participants should be familiar with slicing their own 3D objects and plan to work independently. For ages 6-12; registration is required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to register.
Learn how to operate the library’s hilarious Muppet-style puppets, make a puppet of your own and put on a show! This is a 3-day workshop and attendees should plan to come to all three sessions For ages 9 and up. Registration is required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to register.
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr. The texture, scents and sounds of the West Texas wilderness permeate this forceful debut, in which the murder of a National Park Service ranger illuminates the conflicts between those who want to place our country’s open spaces and wildlife under government protection...
The African American Cemetery Education Tampa Bay project was created in response to the rediscovery of 10 erased African American cemeteries in the Tampa region. The project aims to 1) curate descendent oral histories associated with erased African American cemeteries, 2) elevate community oral histories as primary sources through co-created K-12 curricular resources, 3) preserve...
Learn how to operate the library’s hilarious Muppet-style puppets, make a puppet of your own and put on a show! This is a 3-day workshop and attendees should plan to come to all three sessions For ages 9 and up. Registration is required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to register.
For those of you wondering what’s next after Cricut 101, delve deep into the design element of the Cricut Design Space software with Makerspace Librarian Emma. For ages 13+, no registration required.
Come and make a felt flower bouquet or wreath for spring! For ages 13-18. Register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.
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. April’s theme: The Roman Empire April 6, 2:00-5:15 p.m.: Cleopatra (1963) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison star in this opulent epic about Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and...
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. Register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.
Join us to learn about the ancient practice of the henna mehndi art and sit for your own temporary henna tattoo. For ages 11+. There are two sessions. Space is limited to 15 participants at each session. Register by calling 757-741-3300, option 2.
The W&M Ewell Concert Series and Dewey Decibel Concert Series presents Imani Winds. Celebrating over two decades of music making, the twice Grammy nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...
Presented by Harriet Parson, a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. Do you try to grow tomatoes but are disappointed by your efforts? Do you have questions about determinate and indeterminate heirloom, hybrid, best cultivars for the Tidewater area? What about insects and diseases? Harriet will share her experiences and knowledge about growing tomatoes here in...
Are you ready to train at Camp Half-Blood, open the Book of Ra, or search the Nine Worlds for your demigod destiny? Whichever mythological pantheon you favor, this celebration of all things Riordanverse is for you. Fans of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians (and many other series) are invited to enjoy games, crafts,...
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. April 4 – No film this week. April 11, 2:00-4:10 p.m.: A Man Called Otto (2022) A grouchy old man (Tom Hanks)...
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.
Are you interested in starting a business but concerned about how to begin, where to begin, and whether your idea makes sense? Here’s your chance to get some answers. After this workshop you will know….. * how a business plan can help you * your options for a legal structure of the business * the...
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. April’s theme: The Roman Empire April 6, 2:00-5:15 p.m.: Cleopatra (1963) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison star in this opulent epic about Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and...
Join other adults for casual card or board games. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2022 through May 2023 (except October & December). The Celtic Film Series is supported by the Cardinal John O’Connor Division of The Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center (WCAC) will be exhibiting Member Art. WCAC is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization whose mission is to Enrich our Community through Contemporary Art. Exhibit hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. between April 14 and May 31, 2023
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...
Historic Garden Week in Virginia is one of the largest open houses in the country and a much cherished event. This year the Gloucester tour will showcase three homes and one fabulous garden in Ware Neck. Ware Neck, a narrow body of land bordered on one side by the Ware River and the other by...
Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Vivo (2021) Lin-Manuel Miranda provides the music and voices the lead character in this fun animated musical adventure about a kinkajou and a rambunctious tween who must work together to deliver a long-lost love letter to a famous singer....
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. April 4 – No film this week. April 11, 2:00-4:10 p.m.: A Man Called Otto (2022) A grouchy old man (Tom Hanks)...
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.
Library learners will discover something new from this series of enrichment programs for kids in grades K-5 with a new topic every first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required; please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to sign up.
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. April’s theme: The Roman Empire April 6, 2:00-5:15 p.m.: Cleopatra (1963) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison star in this opulent epic about Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and...
3 Day Bike About - Williamsburg - 2023 will be held on April 21-23, 2023 at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. This is the 3rd annual 3 Day Bike About - Williamsburg, a small bicycle tour of the Greater Williamsburg area. Cyclists follow marked, fully supported, routes all three days. Snacks are provided each morning. Registration also...
The Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition (HTDPC) in collaboration with SpiritWorks Foundation will be hosting a Spring Town Hall: 421-Community Response to Marijuana Legislation for professionals, local legislators/leaders and community members. Kevin Sabet, PhD, will share his expertise, insights and trends from other states that have legalized marijuana and its impact on youth, families, and...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...
23nd Annual Williamsburg British Car Club; British & European Car Show To benefit The Arc of Greater Williamsburg The Shops at High St. High Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Saturday, April 22, 2023 Schedule: Registrants/Exhibitors: 9:00am show field opens to registered cars for field placement. Spectators: 10:00am to 2:00pm, open to spectators, food from on-site restaurants...
Soil. To gardeners and horticulturists soil is a fundamental element which influences the survival of a plant in the future. To archaeologists, soil is the very thing that holds the remains of the past. Digging in the soil is key both to gardening and to archaeology, which converge for Colonial Williamsburg’s 76th Annual Garden Symposium....
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. April 4 – No film this week. April 11, 2:00-4:10 p.m.: A Man Called Otto (2022) A grouchy old man (Tom Hanks)...
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.
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. April’s theme: The Roman Empire April 6, 2:00-5:15 p.m.: Cleopatra (1963) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Rex Harrison star in this opulent epic about Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, and...
Dungeons & Dragons players of all experience levels are invited to drop-in to play and learn this classic tabletop roleplaying game. For ages 9-18.
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...
The Annual Plant sale of the John Clayton chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is a great place to select your favorites among hundreds of plants we will offer; learn more about native plants and their benefits for the environment, wildlife and people; talk to professionals who know native plants, join the Native Plant...
ART ON THE SQUARE is a juried show that is dedicated to providing original, high quality, handcrafted and diverse mediums of art. ART ON THE SQUARE will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 10am to 5pm. It is located in beautiful downtown Williamsburg, Virginia. Typically featuring over 100 artists, it is free and...