Events

Have a snack, make a craft, play games, or just hang out with friends. Every week has something new: board games, video games, crafts, and more. For ages 9-12.

If you’re actively in, or retired from, the military, make Alewerks a Monday stop. Both locations offer $1 off all pints! So, stop by for your favorite pint and enjoy hanging out and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.

Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

If you work in education, stop by Alewerks. Educators, administrators, and staff can enjoy $1 off all pints at both taprooms. Pick the way you’d like to unwind for the night. The main taproom hosts trivia night night from 7-9, so head over and have a great night! We have food trucks and our fresh...

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. Free tickets are required for this event; you can pick them up at the Youth Services Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the show. This program...

Make sure to swing by either taproom on July 3rd for National Independent Beer Run Day! Stock up on your favorite beers for the holiday weekend. We'll have special pricingprepackagd beers, as well as crowler and growler fills. Specifics will be posted closer to the date. Alewerks L.A.B. is open 12-8. The main taproom is...

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.

Before the fireworks light up the night sky, celebrate at Alewerks! Both taprooms will be open at 12pm and closing at 7. The main taproom is hosting a live performance by Pilot at 2pm. Come out for a cold beer, good food, fun music, and an awesome day in general. If you're at the outlets,...

Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It’s free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.

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. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

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. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional...

Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

Bring the family out to play Olympic-style games on virtual reality headsets. Spaces are limited. Please call 757-741-3300 option 2 to register.

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.

Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions...

Kairos Eight25 is a monthly support group to provide Christ-centered hope to women who are experiencing the loss and loneliness of infertility and miscarriage. Women will walk alongside each other on this journey to provide confidential listening, regular prayer, hopeful messages, and a library of resources. We meet the second Monday of each month at...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.

Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

If you work in education, stop by Alewerks. Educators, administrators, and staff can enjoy $1 off all pints at both taprooms. Pick the way you’d like to unwind for the night. The main taproom hosts trivia night night from 7-9, so head over and have a great night! We have food trucks and our fresh...

Uncle Ty-Rone is a skillful professional ventriloquist, DJ, puppeteer, and comedian for kids, all rolled up into one! Meet Uncle Ty-Rone and his ventrilopuppets in this imaginative, positive show that reminds kids that when you read, you can succeed. Free tickets are required for this event; you can pick them up at the Youth Services...

Learn how to use Canva, the free graphic design software in this series of quick lessons. You’ll learn how to get started, use templates, add style, and use the graphics. Each lesson will include time for you to work on your own project and ask questions. Registration required. Call 757-741-3300, option 2.

Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.

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...

Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It’s free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. July’s Theme: You Asked For It (Patron Requests) July 11: On the Beach (1959) NR It’s 1964, and a global nuclear war has destroyed most of the planet. As a deadly cloud of radiation heads...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.

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. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

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! POP-N-PLAY: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, classic arcade and dancing games, Nintendo Switch, and other fun activities will be featured. Special thanks to Friends of...

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

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.

Bring the family out for an afternoon of making ice cream! No registration required, for ages 9+.

Have a snack, make a craft, play games, or just hang out with friends. Every week has something new: board games, video games, crafts, and more. For ages 9-12.

Sofia Coppola directed this atmospheric look at the courtship and marriage of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu. Cailee Spaeny plays the young, impressionable Priscilla, who is swept into the strange world of rock stardom when Elvis (Jacob Elordi) falls in love with her. 1hr 53min Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBWk6BohVXk The Cinema @ Scotland Street series...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.

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 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

Kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs an upbeat and interactive program for the entire family. Chris’ music is completely live and original, with a sound that is an acoustic blend of folk and pop. Seating is limited; pick up a free ticket at...

Learn how to use Canva, the free graphic design software in this series of quick lessons. You’ll learn how to get started, use templates, add style, and use the graphics. Each lesson will include time for you to work on your own project and ask questions. Registration required. Call 757-741-3300, option 2.

Kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs an upbeat and interactive program for the entire family. Chris’ music is completely live and original, with a sound that is an acoustic blend of folk and pop. This program was made possible by the generous support...

Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It’s free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. July’s Theme: You Asked For It (Patron Requests) July 18: Written on the Wind (1956) NR Douglas Sirk directed this gloriously lurid soap opera about an unhappy Texas oil family and their debauched personal lives....

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the Stryker Center beginning 30 minutes before the program.

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. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

The dinner table, with the entree and sides, indicates a meal is going to happen — but it is also the perfect place for an oral history. Find out how your kitchen can be the perfect studio to record an oral history.

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. Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible.

Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....

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+. From First Draft to Masterpiece: Enhancing Your Novel With Peer Feedback Do...

Alewerks LAB & Turn the Page Bookshop has teamed up to bring you Ales & Authors every 3rd Sunday. We will be highlighting local authors who will be onsite to sell their books and answer questions from 2pm-4pm. This week, we’re highlighting Sarah Newland. The book Sarah will be selling and discussing is Extant: The...

Learn about Henna tattoos and get one yourself! No registration required, but limited to 15 participants. For ages 13+.

This lapsit storytime program is appropriate for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers, includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting at 9 am to save your spot.

Have a snack, make a craft, play games, or just hang out with friends. Every week has something new: board games, video games, crafts, and more. For ages 9-12.

Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening with a variety of fun activities to play along with the movie. June 24: Treasure Planet (2002) PG, 1hr 35min July 22: The Little Mermaid (1989) G, 1hr 23min August 19: The Incredibles (2004) PG, 1hr 55min

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the children’s desk beginning 30 minutes before the program.

Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

If you work in education, stop by Alewerks. Educators, administrators, and staff can enjoy $1 off all pints at both taprooms. Pick the way you’d like to unwind for the night. The main taproom hosts trivia night night from 7-9, so head over and have a great night! We have food trucks and our fresh...

Learn how to use Canva, the free graphic design software in this series of quick lessons. You’ll learn how to get started, use templates, add style, and use the graphics. Each lesson will include time for you to work on your own project and ask questions. Registration required. Call 757-741-3300, option 2.

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments, and getting to know others in the community with similar memory changes. Who is invited? Anyone with memory loss or concerns with memory loss...

Celebrate Shark Week by exploring a world-famous shark arena in this unique and immersive virtual reality experience. For ages 13+. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling 757-741-3300, option 2.

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.

Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It’s free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the Stryker Center beginning 30 minutes before the program.

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. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

Take your word processing to the cloud! Learn the basics of navigating Google Docs—similar to Microsoft Word, but completely web-based and free to use with a Gmail account. 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 thrilling adventures in the world of cooking, science, and math. Young chefs will learn the basics of cooking as they prepare real recipes. By encouraging them to cook, they will develop skills in math, science, language, and motor development in a fun and interactive way. Come join us for a deliciously educational...

Listen to magical stories and make your own miniature house fit for a tiny creature with big imagination. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Have yourself a magical time in the wizarding world of Alewerks Brewing Company. Choose your house, decorate a wand, create potions! Let your imagination run wild with our magically themed music. We'll have craft vendors, special tarot readings, temporary tattoos and face painting. Order your potion from the tap 😉 Treat yourself to delicious eats...

Join us for this 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.

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.

Have a snack, make a craft, play games, or just hang out with friends. Every week has something new: board games, video games, crafts, and more. For ages 9-12. June 17: Perler bead craft June 24: Video & board games July 1: Socktopus craft July 8: Make a D&D character July 15: Perler bead craft...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the children’s desk beginning 30 minutes before the program.

Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

If you work in education, stop by Alewerks. Educators, administrators, and staff can enjoy $1 off all pints at both taprooms. Pick the way you’d like to unwind for the night. The main taproom hosts trivia night night from 7-9, so head over and have a great night! We have food trucks and our fresh...

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. Seating is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services Desk starting...

Learn how to use Canva, the free graphic design software in this series of quick lessons. You’ll learn how to get started, use templates, add style, and use the graphics. Each lesson will include time for you to work on your own project and ask questions. Registration required. Call 757-741-3300, option 2.

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...

Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It’s free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. August’s Theme: Happy Birthday, Alfred Hitchcock August 1: Murder! (1930) TV-PG After voting to convict a young actress of murder, a juror has doubts about her guilt and begins to investigate the case on his...

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers. Room capacity is limited; you may pick up tickets at the Stryker Center beginning 30 minutes before the program.

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. Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.

Get ready for Fall baking at WRL! Come learn how to make your own sourdough starter, get some tasty recipes to get started, and make a personalized jar with your starters name using Makerspace equipment! For ages 13+. Class size is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

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.

Listen to stories all about music, and play along by making your own egg shaker. Each week we’ll have new stories and crafts on a different theme. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions...

Calling all musicians, poets, comedians, singers, dancers, magicians, and more! Come share your talents or just come enjoy a fun evening of entertainment. Please prepare 2-5 minutes for your performance. To register email: jshackleford@wrl.org or call 757-741-3300 option 2.