This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Spider Woman’s Daughter by Anne Hillerman When Navajo Nation Police Officer Bernadette Manuelito witnesses the shooting of a close friend and colleague, she can’t stand idly by as her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, is placed in charge of the investigation. Bernie and Chee discover that a cold case...

Did you hear that? Listen carefully, and discover the sounds of different habitats while meeting the unique animals that live there. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Did you hear that? Listen carefully, and discover the sounds of different habitats while meeting the unique animals that live there. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Chef Wells, two-time winner of The Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, will talk about his cookbook, Southern Inspired, the role of food in creating families, and mixing African American cooking with world cuisines to create a whole new taste. Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new...

Fall under the spell of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty as presented by the Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit ballet company performing in the central Virginia area since 1976. This uniquely enchanting, artistic, and educational program geared toward children is part of the Concert Ballet’s original StoryBook Series, designed to stimulate an interest...

What are you hungry for? You are invited to join a workshop to better understand your relationship with food and the root of your eating patterns. Learn tools for mindful eating and effectively managing emotional triggers. You are encouraged but not required to fill out this pre-workshop survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSr_REehw-jWoEgfdrz0U8g91vqFFTyxt8T-odKFbt6XpKUw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Hustle, swing and the best of Latin and ballroom dancing... an evening of great music, good food and dancing on the best dance floor in Williamsburg. First timers and singles welcome! The dance lesson is Hustle.

Put your skills to the test in a bracketed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. For ages 9-18, split into age group brackets (9-12 and 13-18). Registration is required by August 4. Please call 757.741.3300 (option 4) or stop by the Youth Services desk to register.

Put your skills to the test in a bracketed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. For ages 9-18, split into age group brackets (9-12 and 13-18). Registration is required by August 4. Please call 757.741.3300 (option 4) or stop by the Youth Services desk to register.

African American newspapers quickly became the voice of the community after emancipation. They were used in a variety of ways to inform, uplift, and unite the race north and south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Locating available resources is vital to the African American research process. The presenter, Tim Pinnick, is an article writer, national speaker,...

The remarkable Chris and Neal are back in the Burg with more adrenaline-pumping music, magic, and comedy. They’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a stunning and extravagant performance that emphasizes character development and the importance of reading. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg...

Join us for a beginner’s cross stitch program hosted by guest presenter Tanya Lyons. All supplies provided. For ages 13+. Call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register.

Join a construction team from George Nice & Sons for an afternoon of education and hands-on activity. Staff will discuss education and experience needed for various construction jobs and each participant will be guided through the process of creating a site plan using drone video. For ages 9-18. Registration encouraged;. Call 757-741-3300, option 2. The...

Learn how to create newsletters, posters and more using Microsoft Publisher. 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.

Join us for an ALes for ALS Party! We'll be dropping a special beer brewed just for this. We're helping to raise money for ALS research, so $1 from every pint will be donated to them. We'll have raffle prizes and spin to win prizes for those that spend over $50. Come out for a...

Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.

Nicholas Darden performs live Friday at 6:30. Listen to the cool sounds of blues, folk, R&B, and rock combined. Come out for a good time with cold beer. A Bite of Maine will be on site whipping up something delicious for you all to enjoy while hanging out!

Is your container garden looking a bit sad? Plants dying, overgrown and not producing new blooms or veggies? Angela Cingale, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, will discuss how to extend your container garden into the late summer and fall. The In the Garden series of informative talks given by the James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardener...

Bring your mat and your favorite person to this beginner-friendly yoga class at Alewerks Brewery! Join me for purposeful flow to energize body and mind and let's get your weekend started! All levels are welcome!

Say goodbye to a big summer of library fun outside at James City County Library. 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.

The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. Recommended for ages 3-7.

Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening featuring crafts, snacks, and more.

WRL’s All Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.

The Prophets was listed as a Best Book of the Year for several publications including The Washington Post, Time, USA Today, and Entertainment Weekly. 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 are available for viewing on demand at...

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. This month’s title is The Complicities by Stacey D’Erasmo. After her husband’s conviction for financial fraud, Suzanne hides away from her...

The Peninsula Agency on Aging’s Community Health Program is a dedicated team of community health workers ready to advocate, educate, and empower older adults to lead healthy lifestyles. Come with questions and join us for a conversation about up-to-date and reliable vaccine recommendations for older adults.

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.

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 selection is The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann . In 1740, His Majesty’s ship The Wager set sail on a secret mission and promptly...

Check out the L.A.B. for Bingo from 6-7:30. This is fun for the whole family, and everyone has a chance to win prizes! Midnite Express will be stationed near the L.A.B. from 12-6:30. Stop by a little early to grab some grub during the game night!

All Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.

Rob Oliver is ready to give us an awesome live performance at 6:30! Be sure to head out for some great tunes, cold beer, good food, and a fun night. Foodatude will be on site whipping up something delicious for you all to enjoy while hanging out!

Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. August’s selection is The Bad Guys (2022) While planning a new heist, a gang of animal bad guys pretend to give up their criminal ways. But soon, their leader, Mr. Wolf, discovers that he kind of likes being a...

A dynamic and entertaining magician, Hunter delivers a show filled with talent, humor, and a likable charm that’ll leave kids laughing and amazed.

Research For Writers: Resources To Help Make Your Story Authentic Does your novel need some good details to give it some oomph? Are you struggling to be accurate while telling a good story? In this workshop, you’ll learn where to find the information you need to create accurate details in your storytelling. Emphasis will be...

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.

Chevalier (2022) Kelvin Harrison, Jr. stars as Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who became a renowned composer in France right before the revolution. Based on a true story, the film was directed by Stephen Williams. PG-13 1 hour 48 minutes The Cinema @...

Looking for something to exercise your mind? Swing by Alewerks for Trivia. It's free and fun! Top teams win great prizes. Your host is Matt Chambers and is hearing up for a great night! Refuel between work and trivia with a something from Bones and BBQ. They'll be stationed outside the taproom from 4-8.

Learn the basics of heat transfer vinyl and leave with a cute, monogrammed canvas pouch. Spots limited so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

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.

Use the library’s Ancestry subscription to find your family in census records; birth, marriage and death records; passenger lists; high school yearbook photos, and more. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

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.

Come out for BINGO at the L.A.B. It's free, fun, and family friendly. Check out some of the exclusive beers housed at the L.A.B. while trying to win great prizes. Old City BBQ will be stationed near the L.A.B. from 12-6:30. Show them some love before Bingo starts!

Ami Baker make her debut this Friday! Come check her out and grab a cold beer while you're at it! Dominion Dogs will be on site from 12-8. Say hi to Dave as your order.

Join us on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center for a day of play with our Bookmobile! Every Saturday is a new adventure! Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible. First Saturday/Makerspace Saturdays: a day to create, invent, design, and “make something.”...

Join us out on the City Square* to tie-dye some pillowcases. Participants are welcome to bring other items to tie-dye. While supplies last. For ages 13+. *If raining, program will be held in the Schell Room inside the Williamsburg Library.

Join us on Aug. 26 as we help gather school supplies for local schools! We'll have live music with Phil Poteat and the Superglue Band. Flossed out Cotton Candy will be on site for sweet treats, as well as Midnite Express for delicious foods. Local vendors will be set up with a market outside the...

Journalist and higher education expert Jeffrey Selingo dispels entrenched notions of how to compete and win at the admissions game in this book. 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 are available for viewing on demand at libraryc.org/wrl....

Looking for something that's fun for the whole family? Check out Bingo at the L.A.B.! Bingo starts at 6pm and is free to play. Awesome prizes are given to those who win. Old City BBQ will be stationed near the L.A.B.

Join us in learning some sewing basics and leave with a cute scrunchy! Ages 13+. Call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Transport yourself into virtual reality with VR headsets. For ages 13-18.

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.