A preacher with a dark past (Guy Pearce) is drawn into the conflict between two warring Maori tribes in 1830s New Zealand. Lee Tamahori directs this violent historical drama which costars Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne and Antonio Te Maioha. 1hr 59min NR Watch trailer This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are...

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.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

Meet a variety of animal critters and discover their role in the ecosystem with educators from the Virginia Living Museum. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

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...

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. February’s theme: Happy Birthday, Jules Verne Feb. 27: The Light at the Edge of the World (1971) PG Vicious pirates take over a remote island with plans to lure passing ships to their doom. The...

William & Mary Theatre is pleased to announce its production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, written by Simon Stephens and directed by Omiyemi (Artisia) Green. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time comes to life through the written words of 15-year-old Christopher Boone, a neurodivergent teenager. The play...

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Discover jumbo paper flowers and make one to take home. 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 Library Foundation.

Looking for a fun summer job? Attend the annual James City County hiring event to join the award-winning Parks & Recreation team where we offer competitive salaries and flexible schedules. Supervisors will be onsite for same day interviews. Ages 16+. For more information, call James City County Human Resources at 757-253-6680.

Join us for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled with textures, colors and objects. Encourage sensory development, fine motor skills and fun as they dig, pour and discover! Designed for children with special needs, this...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

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...

Please join the Williamsburg Area Beekeepers Association (WABA) for an Introduction to Beekeeping (101) this coming March 2025. There are four classes which are held Monday evenings. Beekeeping Class is offered at $40.00 per student and price includes PSU Beekeeping Basic Book and Course Materials. For more information visit: https://wabava.org/classes/ or email us at info@wabava.org...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

It’s time for battle! This is a book-based, Jeopardy-style trivia competition played by local school teams. WRL librarians select lists of 12 great books each for grades 4–5 and 6–8 for our competitors to read. Come out and cheer for your team! Middle school teams compete at 4 p.m., elementary school teams at 5:30 p.m....

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin. Richard Cadogan’s Oxford holiday turns into a mystery solving adventure full of dangerous twists and unexpected turns. After an eventful train journey, Cadogan arrives in Oxford late at night only to realise that he has forgotten the exact address of his stay. Relying...

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...

Drop in and enjoy a casual afternoon of problem-solving and camaraderie! Share your passion for puzzles and connect with other adults in a relaxed setting. For ages 18+.

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. March’s theme: Men at War: the Napoleonic Era March 6: The Pride and the Passion (1957) NR During the Napoleonic Wars, a British captain (Cary Grant) is sent to Spain to recover a gigantic cannon...

Join music educators from the Early Childhood Music School for an interactive morning of singing, moving, instrument playing, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

ELL Book Group is a discussion group for advanced English Language Learners. The group will meet the first Friday of every month from January to May to read and discuss the young adult novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 16+. Registration required. Stop by the Adult Services reference desk...

Come and play classic games and read classic books. The fun will start at 10AM. Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible.

Put your screens down for an hour and join Flute Frenzy as we bring a variety of fun and familiar melodies to life!   Enjoy pieces made famous on the Silver Screen, the Internet, and your living room TV set, all played on flutes large and small (from piccolo all the way down to contrabass)!...

Aloha, music lovers! 🌊🌞 Join us for Tropical Luau Karaoke on Friday, March 8, from 6-9 PM—where the vibes are breezy, the tunes are island-inspired, and the fun never stops! Throw on your best Hawaiian shirt, grab a lei, and get ready to sing your heart out to your favorite songs. Whether you're channeling Elvis...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage will feature an incredible lineup of artists, bringing great music to the taproom. Check out Stella Haile in the beer garden from 6-9. Who: Vanessa...

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 Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World by Jacqueline Davies. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5 –...

https://www.wrl.org/onebook/ Discuss the 2025 One Book One Community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms.

In the 2025 One Book One Community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms, Maren’s grandmother cared for her since Maren’s mother took her door. Now she’s beginning to show signs of dementia and Maren doesn’t know what to do. Join Diane Headley and Leslie Bowie of Dementia Friendly Communities for a one-hour introduction...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

Learn STEAM concepts, problem solving, and the engineering process while you build with LEGO®, in another installment of our LEGO® Education SPIKE series. For ages 5-12. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. This program was made possible by the generous support of...

This new 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. March theme: Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday March 11: Pride and Prejudice (1940) NR Greer Garson and Lawrence Olivier star in this...

We’d like to hear from library users age 55-plus! What would you like the library to do to support your needs and interests? P lease join us for an informal conversation about senior-focused programs and services at the Stryker Center.

We’ll be handing out copies of Tom Lake for our new book group, Novel Ideas, starting February 1, and you can pick up your copy at either building. Starting in March, we’ll be meeting at 2 pm the 2nd Wednesdays of each month at the James City County Library to read modern and classic popular...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. March’s theme: Men at War: the Napoleonic Era March 13: Damn the Defiant! (1962) NR En route to a battle with the French Navy, the Captain of a British warship clashes with his second-in-command, whose...

Go head-to-head in a Super Smash Bros. tournament. No registration required, for ages 9-18. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed a spot in the tournament.

A quiet Irish farmer embarks on a mission of revenge after his mother is ruthlessly murdered in a home invasion. Nigel O’Neill, Susan Lynch, and Jozef Pawlowski star under the direction of Chris Baugh. Not rated, adult content and violence. Not Rated, 1hr 39min Watch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=7f4SUq1zC_Ylf3Dr&v=tts3hyPxp1Y&feature=youtu.be The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage will feature an incredible lineup of artists, bringing great music to the taproom. Check out Maddi Overy in the beer garden from 6-9. Who: Maddi...

Build your own kite using simple materials that can be found around the house while learning about kite history and the science of kite flying.

Join us on Friday, March 15, for a full day of Irish-inspired fun at Alewerks Brewing Company! From lively music to mouthwatering food and festive entertainment, we’ve got everything you need to celebrate the luck of the Irish in style. And of course, we’ll be pouring our Green Weekend Lager, the perfect festive brew to...

Discover the science and art of time! Explore the history of clocks, learn how they work, and design your own unique timepiece. Get hands-on with creativity and technology and leave with a clock you built yourself! No registration required, for ages 13+

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

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage will feature an incredible lineup of artists, bringing great music to the taproom. Check out Jade Zabric in the beer garden from 1-4. Who: Jade...

Discuss the 2025 One Book One community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms. (Wearing green required!)

Join us on Sunday, March 17, for a festive evening filled with great beer, delicious food, and live music from Stephen Christoff! Known for his lively performances and unique blend of folk and historical tunes, Stephen will be bringing the perfect soundtrack to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Live Music: 6 PM - 9 PM...

In Where I Can’t Follow (WRL and W&M Libraries’ 2025 One Book One Community selection), poverty and opioid addiction overshadow Maren’s community. In a real-live version of her story, filmmakers Matt Moyer and Amy Toensing followed a bright and hopeful boy over 6 years to tell the story of his Appalachian community. In 2016, they...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

This new 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. March theme: Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday March 18: Sense and Sensibility (1995) PG Emma Thompson leads a stellar cast in this...

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece el primer y tercer martes del mes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a las 6.30pm. Cada vez habrán actividades, leeremos cuentos, y disfrutarán de una...

Get in the Spring spirit and make your own bouquet of felt flowers to take home. For ages 13+, while supplies last.

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. March’s theme: Men at War - the Napoleonic Era March 20: Waterloo (1970) NR The Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte face off in this spectacular recreation of the Battle of Waterloo. Rod Steiger, Christopher...

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 Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara. Lithium batteries power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. Cobalt is an essential...

Performance by Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre and Human Landscape Dance Join the artists of Aura CuriAtlas and Human Landscape Dance who offer performances with strong physical connections to explore human emotions and desires. Enjoy the premiere of “Moment by Moment,” a work inspired by Jill Bolte Taylor’s experience of having and recovering from a stroke....

Bring your littles ones to a story hour with special guest reader Andrew Trivette. Trivette is the City Manager of Williamsburg and an integral member of our community. He will be reading stories from WRL's Stand Up For Yourself and Others anti-bullying collection. This story hour is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners! Snacks will be...

Living Room Conversations connects people within communities and across differences through dialogue to build trust and understanding. Join us every month to discuss timely topics in an intimate setting with conversational guidelines so that everyone has a chance to be heard. Spots are limited so please call 757-741-3300, option 2 to register. March 21: Stryker...

Learn to code while having fun. Come and meet our coding robots, dinosaurs, and trains. 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 Library Foundation.

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage will feature an incredible lineup of artists, bringing great music to the taproom. Check out Allegra Duchaine in the beer garden from 1-4. Who: Allegra...

This new 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. March theme: Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday March 25: Persuasion (1995) PG At the behest of her family, a young woman rejects...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

Join members of the William & Mary Robotics Club as they introduce a variety of robotics projects including a robot arm, a car, and a robot dog! Kids will have a chance to meet the bots, learn about competitive robotics, and ask questions. Space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk...

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...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

March 27: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) PG-13 The captain of a British frigate (Russell Crowe) risks his ship and crew while sailing around Cape Horn in pursuit of a French frigate during the Napoleonic wars. Paul Bettany costars under the direction of Peter Weir in this seagoing yarn based...

Ashley Blooms, author of the 2025 One Book One Community title, Where I Can’t Follow, will join us to talk about the book, the experiences that produced it, and the magical elements that color the story.

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage will feature an incredible lineup of artists, bringing great music to the taproom. Check out Barbara Sim in the beer garden from 6-9. Who: Barbara...

Learn to code while having fun. Come and meet our coding robots, dinosaurs, and trains. 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 Library Foundation.

Leviathan is a short (18-minute) film produced by local author Bradley Harper, based on his Edgars-Nominated novel, A Knife in the Fog. The story transports the viewer back to London in 1888 when a mysterious figure stalked the women of Whitechapel. A young, relatively unknown author and physician, Arthur Conan Doyle, is asked to serve...

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+.

The one-stop shop for families planning summer activities! Find out about local and regional summer camps, programs and more for all ages! Register for camps onsite or gather information to take home. Giveaways, games, goodie bags and more! In partnership with WilliamsburgFamilies.com. All Ages. Free! For more information, please contact Kristy Maynor at kristy@williamsburgfamilies.com or...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods just outside our main taproom. While you browse, enjoy live performances from incredible local female musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, shop, and support....

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.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

Back by popular demand! Learn how to make a rope basket. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations required. Please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. April 1: Space: The Longest Goodbye (2023) NR NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars in the next decade. What will this giant leap...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

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...

Drop in and enjoy a casual afternoon of problem-solving and camaraderie! Share your passion for puzzles and connect with other adults in a relaxed setting. For ages 18+.

Now in its 21st year, 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. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 3: Bye, Bye Birdie (1963) G Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret star in this musical comedy about the chaos...

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, see https://www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/

ELL Book Group is a discussion group for advanced English Language Learners. The group will meet the first Friday of every month from January to May to read and discuss the young adult novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 16+. Registration required. Stop by the Adult Services reference desk...

Join music educators from the Early Childhood Music School for an interactive morning of singing, moving, instrument playing, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

Take the challenge and bike the Barrett’s Ferry Bridge! Starting location is mile marker 0 of the Virginia Capital Trail and includes various lengths of 15, 25 and 50 mile routes; exact route and rest stop locations will be available by Feb. 1. Light refreshments at rest stops, a T-shirt and lunch are provided with...

Back by popular demand! Learn how to make a rope basket. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations required. Call (757) 741-3324 to register.

Hop into spring with butterflies! Create a magical butterfly and watch it flutter its wings.

Join us for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled with textures, colors and objects. Encourage sensory development, fine motor skills and fun as they dig, pour and discover! Designed for children with special needs, this...

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 an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens & adults or tweens & families. Register by April 2 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org or call (757) 741-3300, option 2.