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.

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a...

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Booked to Die by John Dunning. Denver cop and rare book collector Cliff Janeway is introduced in this engrossing whodunit from two-time Edgar nominee John Dunning. Janeway investigates the murder of his book scout friend, who was tracking down a valuable find when his life was brought to an...

David Epstein (Range; The Sports Gene) says that concentrating on a specialty doesn’t always produce the best results. Instead, he thinks experimenting and inefficiency bring creativity and new solutions. 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...

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.

Lidia will preview and talk about her newest cookbook Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made With Love For All Occasions: A Cookbook. In this inviting, deeply personal new cookbook, she shares the dishes she cooks for those she loves the most. This is the first book Lidia has written...

Jazz up your autumn table with a pumpkin table runner. Learn the basics of machine applique. Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Note: You will need to complete this project on your own outside class time. Space is limited. Reservations...

Dennis Hewston, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, will talk about the how, why, and what to do to winter your garden to ready it for a great spring. The In the Garden series of informative talks given by the James City County/Williamsburg Master Gardener Association covers a variety of topics about plants and local gardening.

Book signings and Ask the Author panels from several local artists, all in a brewhouse setting!

Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5–8. In September, we’re reading Humphrey’s Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty G....

The Williamsburg Lacemakers will be providing a lecture about the required training it took to become a lacemaker and the few days they had off. Lacemaking demo provided. Located in room 128 of the Stryker Center.

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 72 years. Their mission is to educate, entertain, and enrich the community. Free admission, no tickets required.

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.

September 14: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), 2:00-3:50 p.m. Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor star in Tennessee Williams’s drama about a Southern clan whose simmering unhappiness is brought to light when they are forced to reunite at the behest of the family patriarch. Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, and Madeleine Sherwood costar under the...

Get the basics on searching this free genealogy website for census and vital records, wills and probate, digitized books, and family trees. Learn how visiting WRL, a FamilySearch affiliate library, gives you access to even more original records! You’ll need to create a free account at www.familysearch.org Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300,...

Another golfing year is upon us! We’re asking you to consider sponsorship of our upcoming Sweet 16th Annual Kiwanis Club of Toano Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Friday, September 15, 2023. This year’s fund-raising, charity tournament is being held at Kiskiack Golf Club, 8104 Club Drive, Williamsburg. The Kiwanis Club of Toano was...

Experience the aerodynamic forces that make flight possible by testing out a variety of stomp rockets and paper airplanes. Increase the flight time and distance of paper airplanes by fitting them with paper-plane-engines, designed to provide up to 30 seconds of flight time. Enjoy other interactive science activities, including Roller Coaster Challenge, Legos, and Epic...

Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) A likeable hound dog named Hank, who dreams of being a samurai, finds himself in a town full of cats being threatened by an evil villain. With the help of a...

Join author Virginia Lee for a reading of her book, The Dogs of DOG Street, about rescue dog Duncan and his unique, loveable group of canine friends. This program is presented by the Ann Wager Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Stick around after the reading for more fun with furry friends at...

Traditional Publishing: Working With Agents and Publishers Are you struggling to find an agent? Is the query process driving you nuts? In this workshop, you’ll gain an understanding of the traditional publishing process and learn strategies for working with agents. By the end, you’ll be equipped with practical insights to help you succeed on your...

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.

Ralph Fiennes plays an eccentric chef who invites a group of wealthy foodies to a remote island for a superb meal and a few special surprises. Mark Mylod directs with Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult costarring. 1hr 47min. Rated R for strong/disturbing violent content, language throughout and some sexual references. Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_uTkUGcHv4 The...

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. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, by Lisa See Sent to live with her grandparents, Tan Yunxian learns the art of medicine...

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a...

Drop in for board games and Nintendo Switch video games including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8, and more. For ages 9-12.

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...

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 The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian In November 1970, a massive storm blew into...

September 21: Macbeth (2015), 2:00-4:00 p.m. This brutally realistic version of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy features fine performances by a great cast and location shooting in the highlands of Scotland. Michael Fassbender plays Macbeth with Marion Cotillard as his ruthlessly ambitious wife. Paddy Considine and Sean Harris costar under the direction of Justin Kurzel. R, 1hr...

Enjoy a movie with pizza and popcorn. Monsters vs. Aliens PG | 2009 ‧ Comedy/Sci-fi ‧ 1h 42m. Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egpr_CAS3U8 For ages 11-18.

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 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.

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. Located in room 128 at the Stryker Center.

Join Gina Bundy, formerly of UnitedHealthcare, to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. Call 757.741.3300 and choose Option 2. Located in the Stryker Center.

Join us in learning the basics of Tinkercad and design your own 3D keychain. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 13+. Located in the Schell room.

At James Monroe’s Highland, located in Charlottesville, ongoing research reveals interconnected community histories and recent discoveries about the site’s buildings. As part of William & Mary since 1974, Highland also serves as a learning campus for W&M students and community members from Williamsburg, Charlottesville, and beyond. In this talk, Maria DiBenigno (W&M PhD ’20), Mellon...

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.

Join us for a day filled with excitement, laughter, and amazing finds that will warm your heart and delight your senses. Whether you're a bargain hunter, a treasure seeker, or simply looking for a wonderful time with friends and family, this event is not to be missed! 📅 Date: September 23rd, 2023 ⏰ Time: 8...

WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first Thursday of the month to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required. https://www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/

Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Tickets are required for this event; you can pick them up at the Children’s Desk starting one hour prior to the show. Located in the Kitzinger community room.

Betty Randolph will be stopping in for a visit. Presented by the Speaker’s Bureau of the Ann Wager Chapter of the DAR. Located in the Schell room.

Authors Lorraine Hanson and Shella Kline share stories about the ways dedicated humans can help animals, including their real-life animal rehabilitation experience with CeCe the Angora rabbit. Come learn about how CeCe and other animal friends can get back on their feet, and meet some rabbits from The Fuzzy EAR rabbitry. Located in the Kitzinger...