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...
Free
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...
$6 – $30.00
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...
$6 – $30.00
The Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS® (WAAR) is raffling off this Wheelbarrow of Summer Fun and all proceeds will be used to build a Habitat home for a local family! The wheelbarrow contains wine, champagne, beer, gift cards, summer games and activities, towels, a beach chair, cooler and more! The value of the wheelbarrow is... |
6 events,
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 757.741.3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.
Free
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What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents, it’s a great time for you to share your best moves with your little ones as well.
Free
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. This month’s theme: Romance Abroad June 1, 2:00-3:45 pm: Funny Face (1957) Stanley Donen directed this top-notch musical about a fashion photographer (Fred Astaire) trying to turn a bookstore...
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Williamsburg REALTORS® will hold Document Shredding Community event FREE to all! You can recycle unwanted documents safely and free the space. It will be held at the office parking lot: 5000 New Point Rd. Ste. 1101, Williamsburg, VA
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Get Fired Up this Friday with DJ Matt Chambers! He'll be going live at 6:30. Don Chido will be on site from 12-8, providing that perfect pairing to your favorite beers. Be sure to get here and have some awesome food and great beers while you dance to amazing music!
Free
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10 events,
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APDA Virginia would like to invite the Williamsburg community to come out for a morning of fun at the Warhill Sports Complex Stadium for our annual Optimism Walk on Saturday June 3rd. We are excited to bring this event to Williamsburg for the first time this year and would love to provide the greater Williamsburg...
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Explore a variety of embroidery stitches as you make a personalized sampler. Supplies provided. Reservations required: 757.741.3324.
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Drop in between 10 am – 1pm to create, invent, design, and “make something.” Some equipment is restricted to adults only. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Maker Saturday Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation This...
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7 events,
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Bring your mat and water, and let’s earn that glow through a powerful yoga flow! Tickets are $10 without a beer, and $18 with a beer. After the class, you'll receive a gift card to come back and get a beer when we are open. Get you tickets here: https://fb.me/e/1fLNbS2eS
$10 – $18
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Get your hippy on and come make your own tie-dye shirt with Steve Neese. He'll be guiding you through the process of making your custom tie-dye shirt. It's only $10! Supplies are limited and it is first come-first serve.
$10
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The Peninsula Agency on Aging will introduce you to its Community Health Program. The PAA is a dedicated team of community health workers ready to advocate, educate, and empower older adults to lead healthy lifestyles. Their goal is to provide you with education and support that helps you age in place and supports your independence.
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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. June 6, 2:00-3:45 pm: Encounters at the End of the World (2007) Cool off in our theater with Werner Herzog’s award-winning documentary...
Free
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Murder in the White House by Margaret Truman. Investigating the strangling death of the Secretary of State in the Lincoln Bedroom, White House counsel Ron Fairbanks hears that the Secretary was a womanizer with ties to a glamorous call girl, and finds evidence of unofficial connections with international wheeler-dealers....
Free
Interested in doing an oral history with your family or in your community, but you don’t know how? Help is here! Join in for this free, one-hour session with William & Mary oral historian Andre Taylor, who will teach you how to plan and conduct an oral history.
Free
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10 events,
Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new book group to hear from bestselling authors and talk about their work. After watching interview highlights from the new Library Speakers Consortium database, we’ll discuss the writer’s books and style and other topics. This month William Kent Krueger,...
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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...
Free
Join us 4 p.m. June 7 to hear the livestream program by Dr. Mike Rucker, author of The Fun Habit, and learn how to access the Library Speakers Consortium from home. Get ready to hear from some of your favorite big-name fiction and nonfiction authors! The Library Speakers Consortium offers 2-3 live, online events each...
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Take the next step in your Word knowledge with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Free
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Learn the basics of sewing machines in this beginner course. Spots are limited; please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register. Ages 13+.
Free
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Join us as we kick off summer with delicious food, refreshments, games, and live entertainment by Rhythmic Souls.
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Get Fired Up this Friday with DJ Big-E Diceman! He'll be going live at 6:30. Don Chido will be on site from 12-8, providing that perfect pairing to your favorite beers. Be sure to get here and have some awesome food and great beers while you dance to amazing music!
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Join us for a relaxing morning of yoga with lots of lovable baby goats. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed. Suitable for all ages. You just need to bring a mat or towel to flow on. Registration includes one pint of your choosing at the end of the session (or a complimentary fountain drink for...
$30
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Join us anytime between 10 am– 1 pm for classic arcade games and other fun activities. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Maker Saturday Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation This program was made possible by...
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VIMS' annual open house is a fun-filled event for the whole family. Join us in Gloucester Point for exhibits, family-friendly crafts and activities, seining and collecting animals in the York River, tours of our labs and facilities, seafood cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and much more. All activities are free, as is parking. The event proceeds rain...
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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.
Free
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5 events,
Join other adults for casual card or board games such as Scrabble, backgammon, Uno, chess, and more! Light refreshments will be provided.
Free
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8 events,
Learn to create tables and insert images into Microsoft Word with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Free
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 Paradise Falls: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe In 1977, the residents of Paradise Falls, New York discovered that their homes were built over an underground canal...
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Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman. Join library staff to view in Stryker Center, Room 127 or register and view virtually at libraryc.org/wrl These live events have interactive Q&A so viewers can ask questions directly to the author. All previous events...
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7 events,
Celebrate Summer with weekly Teens Night Out programs every Friday June 16-August 18 at the James City County Library. Games, crafts, music, and a chance to hang out with your friends! For ages 13-18.
Free
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An opening reception for a special exhibition of local and regional Black artists curated by artist Willis Potter will be held from 6-8 pm. Special musical performance by acoustic blues duo Jackie & Resa.
Free
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Get Fired Up this Friday with DJ Big-E Diceman! He'll be going live at 6:30. Don Chido will be on site from 12-8, providing that perfect pairing to your favorite beers. Be sure to get here and have some awesome food and great beers while you dance to amazing music!
Free
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8 events,
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Experience unique foamy fun with a foam cannon that shoots out bubbles up to 6 feet high! Explore the science of bubbles that you can bounce and roll in your hand, and enjoy free pizza and ice cream at noon.
Free
This class is perfect for beginner sewers looking to discover what they need for their own sewing toolbox. For ages 13+. Please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register.
Free
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Brews and Grooves Saturday is on and poppin' with a full day of live music! Nathan Lienard is getting the day rollin' at 1:30. Sammy Lee is keeping the tunes going into the night, starting at 6:30. Hangry's is on site from 12-8 to help keep those bellies full!
Free
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7 events,
Colonial Williamsburg Commemorates Juneteenth Sunday, June 18 and Monday, June 19 On Sunday, June 18, Colonial Williamsburg will host a 6 a.m. Juneteenth Sunrise Service under the Compton Oak featuring a keynote address by thought leader, actress and playwright Tina Lifford. The Foundation will also reprise last year’s inaugural offer of free admission on June...
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Come one, come all, it’s WRL’s Summer Reading carnival! Celebrate the season and kickoff the Summer Reading program with the Teeny Tiny Farm, carnival games, face painting, a bounce house, and many more activities for kids and families. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Free
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+. Mastering Story Structure: How To Build A Cohesive Plot And Write Captivating...
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8 events,
Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.
Free
Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.
Free
Want to learn the basics of how a Cricut works? We’re going over the basic tools and materials to get started working on your own projects. For ages 13+. No registration required.
Free
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8 events,
Rainbow Puppets presents a trio of storybook favorites: Pinocchio’s lies are a plain as the nose on his face… and wait until you see it grow, live and onstage! In Rumpelstiltskin, a father’s lies could mean disaster for his beloved daughter. And finally, the Wolf Crier tells the tale of a shepherd who cries wolf...
Free
Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! For ages 13 through adult. No registration required.
Free
The perfect event to cap off your Juneteenth festivities! This exhibit, currently on view at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, celebrates the lives of eighteenth- through twentieth-century Black American artisans and artists through the material culture they created. Join the exhibit’s curators as they discuss the process of selecting artifacts and the stories behind...
Free
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10 events,
Join Tampa Taiko, an Arts for Learning ensemble, for a fun-filled, interactive program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan, modern drumming performance, and drum making using discarded barrels that have been recycled into taiko drums.
Free
Learn to input formulas and more skills to get the most of Excel. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Free
Join Tampa Taiko, an Arts for Learning ensemble, for a fun-filled, interactive program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan, modern drumming performance, and drum making using discarded barrels that have been recycled into taiko drums.
Free
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8 events,
This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.
Free
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after storytime, for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Giant connect four, beanbag toss, sidewalk chalk, popcorn, ice pops – you never know what fun surprises await! Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made...
Free
Celebrate Summer with weekly Teens Night Out programs every Friday from June 16-August 18 at the James City County Library. Games, crafts, music, and a chance to hang out with your friends! For ages 13-18.
Free
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10 events,
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Come and learn how to navigate the digital world with individual and group classes between 10 am and 1 pm. First Saturday: Maker Saturday 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.
Free
Join curators from the Williamsburg Historic Records Association, housed in Special Collections at Swem Library, to learn what to do if you have materials related to the history of the City of Williamsburg you’d like to donate. Jay Gaidmore will talk about some of the local history collections in Swem Library, the types of materials...
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Brews and Grooves Saturday is on and poppin' with a full day of live music! Felicia Hoyos is getting the day rollin' at 1:30. The Dogstreet Boys are keeping the tunes going into the night, starting at 6:30. Foodatude is on site from 12-8 to help keep those bellies full!
Free
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5 events,
Join us for this new program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others. Some basics are provided for those without a project. No registration required.
Free
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Have a snack, make a craft, or just hang out with friends, weekly before Nintendo Switch Open Play. For ages 9-12.
Free
Have a smashing good time playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more on our Nintendo Switches and on the big screen in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. For ages 9-18. No registration required for open play, but you must sign up in order to compete in the Super Smash Bros. tournament on August...
Free
Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening featuring crafts, snacks, and more. June 26: Trolls (PG 1hr 32min) July 17: Finding Nemo (G 1hr 30min) August 14: Frozen (PG 1hr 42min)
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6 events,
Learn how to open and create dynamic, visually interesting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Free
Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WISC, off Stadium Road. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer days are Tuesday evenings... |
9 events,
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Free
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Free
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Enjoy a movie with pizza and popcorn. The Mitchells Versus the Machines (PG 2021 ‧ Comedy/Sci-fi ‧ 1h 54m) For ages 13-18.
Free
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8 events,
Travel the world with Rita Cohen of Arts for Learning in this multilingual musical program.
Free
Travel the world with Rita Cohen of Arts for Learning in this multilingual musical program.
Free
Travel the world with Rita Cohen of Arts for Learning in this multilingual musical program.
Free
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6 events,
Check out Alewerks this weekend! We're going to have 3 BEER RELEASES, live music all weekend, fun activities, and new merchandise dropping. We start off by getting Fired Up with Fife and Drum. They're giving a live performance from 7pm-9pm. Don Chido will be set up at the main taproom from 12-8. Joe's Day Off...
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Get Fired Up this Friday with DJ FLick! He'll be going live at 6:30. Don Chido will be on site from 12-8, providing that perfect pairing to your favorite beers. Be sure to get here and have some awesome food and great beers while you dance to amazing music!
Free
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7 events,
Back by popular demand! Sew a rope basket. Supplies provided, including sewing machine. Bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged. Reservations required: 757.741.3324.
Free
Have you always dreamed of being a writer but your career took a different path? Author Cindy L. Freeman says, “It’s never too late. You, too, can become a literary late bloomer.” In her talk, “Writing as a Second Career” she offers suggestions for getting started at any age.
Free
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7 events,
Join the Daughters of the American Revolution for a storytime about the founding of our nation ahead of Independence Day.
Free
Join the Daughters of the American Revolution for a storytime about the founding of our nation ahead of Independence Day.
Free
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