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...

Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.

Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.

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 program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

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 29: Strangers on a Train (1951) PG Alfred Hitchcock directed this splendid thriller about an ambitious tennis player (Farley Granger) ensnared in the murderous schemes of a psychopath...

Join us for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about life in other people’s shoes. For ages 13+.

Get ready for an epic Labor Day at our main taproom and beer garden! Doors swing open at 12, and the good vibes keep rolling all day. Kick back with some live tunes, catch our can't-miss Hoppy Hour from 1-3 with half-off pours, and treat yourself to mouthwatering bites from Kirbside Dawgs and Hawgs. Plus,...

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. September 3: Grey Gardens (1975) PG This cult-classic documentary explores the lives of “Big” and “Little” “Edie, reclusive cousins of Jackie O....

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 (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de...

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty . “Imagine a world in which dying is inconsequential because people can easily transfer their “mindmaps” to clones and essentially live forever. Even in such a world, it is shocking for the entire crew of a spacecraft to wake up in newly cloned bodies...

Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...

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+.

Join us for a lesson on cheese, the science behind it, and how to eat it! Follow along as we guide you through a tasting of different cheese styles and what best to pair with them. Small cheese plates with pairings will be provided. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

Hang out in the beer garden after work on Fridays and listen to live music, good food, and great beer. Check out the schedule below to see who is performing what food trucks to expect. **Live Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4 p.m.** Sept. 6: Hot...

Unleash your artistic side and learn how to turn t-shirts into aprons. All supplies provided. This program is appropriate for ages 6+. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Join us for an epic pumpkin themed celebration and fundraiser! We are partnering with Here for the Girls to help raise money to improve the lives of people affected by breast cancer. A lot of us know someone who has experience breast cancer. We're going to have an artisan market, raffle prizes, live music, and...

The Richmond Theatre fire, on December 26, 1811, caused the deaths of more than seventy people, including the governor of Virginia. At the time it was the deadliest urban disaster in American history. Virginia author Rachel Beanland has centered her most recent novel on the stories of those affected by the fire. She will discuss...

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

Learn to sew a lined drawstring bag inspired by Komebukuros, Japanese bags used to carry rice offerings to temples. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. For ages 13+. Reservations required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Join us for a discussion about advance care planning and the role of an advance directive as an effective tool in every person’s emergency preparedness kit. In this 90-minute session, we’ll explore the framework of advance care planning and components of an efficient advance directive, including the legal requirements and documentation needed for an advance...

Sally Bowring will speak on Abstract Expressionism. Sally Bowring is a professional artist and an adjunct instructor at VCU. She holds a BFA in painting from Goddard University and an MFA in painting from VCU. The Centuries of Art series is brought to you in partnership by Williamsburg Regional Library, the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center,...

It’s the most widespread of table games, documented back to the 17th century, but with ancestors going back thousands of years. Bill Pow, former president of the Northern Virginia Backgammon Club and American Backgammon Tournament competitor, will share his knowledge of this game of skill, strategy, and luck.

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. September 10: Ordinary Angels (2024) PG A hairdresser rallies her small Kentucky town to help out the critically ill daughter of a...

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.

Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Wednesday night with the Lovecats. It's free to participate, and free to watch! If you're looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music,...

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...

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. September’s Theme: Dangerous Dames! September 12: Born to Be Bad (1950) NR Joan Fontaine plays a conniving young woman who ruthlessly betrays friends and family in pursuit of wealth and power. Nicholas Ray directed this...

The James City Lions Club is hosting its annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, September 13, at Ford’s Colony Country Club. Proceeds will support the Club’s many charitable programs, including vision and hearing screenings, local hunger relief, environmental causes and student scholarships. Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. The deadline to register is September 1....

Join the Bookmobile team for an all ages storytime at the airport. While you’re there, you can see planes take off and land right outside!

Join us on Second 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. Recommended for ages 8...

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.

Calling all shoppers!! Alewerks is working with Giving Hope to help raise funds for The Ladies Auxiliary in turn helps Fire and EMS get the supplies they need. We will have music, food, crafters, vendors, artists and fun!!! Come have a new beer and do some shopping. We hope you will come and support the...

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...

Join us for our youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read, craft, and play games around the book Fenway and the Bone Thieves by Victoria J. Coe. Includes a copy of the book to keep. Space is limited; pick up a...

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.

This introductory class will walk through the basics of 3D printing, including downloading a design file, preparing it to print using slicing software, and setting up the printer. Basic computer skills are required, so kids who need help using a mouse and keyboard may need a grownup to stay with them for the program. For...

The Cinema @ Scotland Street series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Free admission. After the death of his mother and a disruptive move to the country, a boy discovers a gray heron in a secluded tower who takes him on a great adventure....

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. September 17: The Imposter (2012) R This true-crime documentary unfolds like a psychological thriller. Frederic Bourdin, a 16-year-old in Spain, claims to...

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.

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 (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 Pocahontas Tr) y el tercer martes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de...

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...

Want to learn more about creating your own Cricut designs? Join us as we take a more in-depth look at navigating the Design Space software. For ages 13+, no registration required.

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

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 Forsaken: An American Tragedy in Stalin’s Russia by Tim Tzouliadis During the Great Depression in the early 1930s, thousands of Americans emigrated to the Soviet Union for...

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. September’s Theme: Dangerous Dames! September 19: The Wicked Lady (1945) NR A 17th-century noblewoman becomes a thief and takes up with a highwayman to alleviate boredom. But trouble looms when her husband, the local magistrate,...

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

Come and meet out massive (63’ long), fearsome, and fun remote-controlled dinosaurs. Plus dig for dinosaurs to take home and enjoy other interactive science activities. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.

Are you torn between traditional and self-publishing? Need help finding your best path forward? In this practical workshop, you’ll learn: If self-publishing is right for you Budget-friendly ways to bring your book to life How to navigate the crossroads of indie and traditional publishing Strategies to build your author platform before launching How to market...

Have you ever lost a document, digital photo, or other file, and you knew it was saved on your computer somewhere but had no idea how to get it back? This class will teach you the art of file organization and methods of naming to help mitigate this frustrating problem. No registration required.

The Kiwanis Club of Colonial Capital will hold its fundraising golf tournament on Monday, September 23, 2024. This event will be held on the Kingsmill River Course with registration beginning at 12N. The cost is $160 per player which includes green fees, carts, prizes, gifts, raffle, dinner and refreshments following. All net proceeds go to...

Jeffrey Allison will speak on Origin and Importance of the Hudson River School in American Art. Jeffrey Allison is the Paul Mellon Collection educator at VMFA and a professional photographer. He holds a BA in photography and film from Virginia Intermont College and an MFA in photography from VCU. The Centuries of Art series is...

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 to appliqué on our embroidery machines! Create a small square with a design to take home. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Learn to input formulas and more skills to get the most out of Excel. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

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,...

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...

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. September’s Theme: Dangerous Dames! September 26: The Lady from Shanghai (1947) NR During a long ocean cruise, a sailor (Orson Welles) is drawn into a complex web of lies and murder by a scheming femme...

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.

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required.

Join us for a Fall Yard Sale & Bazaar. 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 28, 2024. Rain date: Oct 5th. ⏰ Time: 8 am-1 pm 🏡 Location: Williamsburg REALTORS office, 5000...

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.

Alewerks is looking to raise $2,000 for our team in the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Please help in our cause by donating or participating in our events. Saturday will start with a Community Yard Sale. Book a spot and sell off your goods while knowing you've done something good Throughout the day, we will host...

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.

Alan Morrison is recognized as one of America’s premier concert organists and enjoys a versatile career and his concert performances throughout North America, South America, Europe and Russia have all been received with enthusiastic praise for his colorful use of the organ and his interpretive integrity. Morrison has been honored by the Philadelphia Chapter of...

The Virginia Chefs Association (VCA) is hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Alewerks Brewing Company. The Oktoberfest-themed milestone event will feature an afternoon of food, craft brews, wine and live music in a festive atmosphere. All-inclusive tickets are $85. A limited number of VIP...

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. October 1: Greyhound (2020) PG-13 Tom Hanks plays an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander leading a convoy of Allied ships, which are being...

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie. When New Scotland Yard detective Duncan Kincaid finally takes a well-deserved vacation at a Yorkshire time-share resort, he becomes involved in the murder of an employee there. He enlists the aid of his London partner, Sergeant Gemma James, and the two gather...

Forensic chemistry analysis is essential in criminal evidence analysis and court proceedings. This includes the use of fingerprints to identify suspects. Incomplete prints, called fingermarks, are often not useful to identify individuals, but a new chemical technique shows promise in understanding their composition. This technique separates compounds found in sweat and generates visual data useful...

This engaging bio-pic tells the story of Tejano-style singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez and her meteoric rise to fame. Stars Jennifer Lopez and directed by Gregory Nava. 2hrs 7min PG

Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...

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.

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. October: Halloween Spooktacular! October 3: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) NR Halloween night becomes chaotic for a newlywed (Cary Grant) when he discovers what is buried in the basement of his beloved aunt’s home. Frank...

This presentation will assess why Great Britain and the United States approached emancipation differently. In Britain’s case, the willingness of Caribbean sugar planters to accept the Government’s compensation offer derived from a conviction that liberalisation of the national economy was inevitable and would ultimately undermine the economics of West Indian sugar production. In the United...

Practice your hand-sewing skills and make an adorable stuffed felt ghost just in time for spooky season! For ages 13+. Space is limited; please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Hang out in the beer garden after work on Fridays and listen to live music, good food, and great beer. Check out the schedule below to see who is performing what food trucks to expect. **Live Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4 p.m.** Oct. 4: Nicholas...

Join us for the 15th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc! This year marks the 48th year The Arc of Greater Williamsburg has proudly served adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Williamsburg community. The Arc's support services provide educational, vocational, health and wellness, life skills, cultural, social, and recreational programs. In...

Teenager Miles Morales has become more comfortable in his role as his universe’s “one and only” Spider-Man, but when he is catapulted into the multiverse and meets a team of Spider-People charged with protecting it, they clash over the team’s philosophies and methods. This gorgeously animated film is directed by Joaquim dos Santos and stars...

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.

Let create this living arrangement while we sip seasonal brews. I will give you a lesson in succulents and how to care for them with very little effort. Let me bring all the homegrown succulents and supplies and you bring a friend and get creative. Tickets are $68 and include all materials.

Let create this living arrangement while we sip seasonal brews. I will give you a lesson in succulents and how to care for them with very little effort. Let me bring all the homegrown succulents and supplies and you bring a friend and get creative.

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...