Come hang out, make new friends, and dive into your favorite Switch or board games with other teens— no registration required, for ages 13-18.

Race to victory in a Mario Kart tournament. 1st place wins a prize! For ages 9-18. No registration required.

Spend the morning working on your UFO- UnFinished (sewing) Object. Sewing class leaders are available to provide support. Don’t forget to bring your project and required supplies! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines.

Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later. Please register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14649839

This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete them. You’ll also learn tips for taking selfies, recording videos, and sharing your photos! This course also introduces some fundamental photography principles about composition and...

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

New to Williamsburg or just looking to start your garden? Master Gardener Mitzi Balma will be your guide on starting a garden from scratch, including tips on planning landscaping and what works best in the local area.

Come take a virtual museum tour! This lecture will allow visitors to visit a museum and take a self-guided tour of rooms, galleries, and specific areas, as well as explore exhibitions and artworks within the museum from a device connected to the internet, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.

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. The Quiller Memorandum (1966) NR Following the murder of two British spies in Berlin, an American agent (George Segal) is sent to investigate, which puts him in the crosshairs...

Learn how to open and create dynamic, visually interesting presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Please register if interested at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14498751

Meeting at the visitor center in Freedom Park, second Friday of every month at 10 am. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as we will be walking one of the Freedom Park trails while we discuss the month’s book choice. You will also be able to pick up a copy of next month's...

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s embroidery machine! Spots are limited for this hands-on class. Registration required at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/14496109. For ages 13+.

Join us for first day fun with music and snacks, and learn more about Summer Reading including “title sharing” – talking about what you’ve been reading while we color our world all summer long. Sign up for summer at the event or online ahead of time at wrl.beanstack.org and check in for a special prize...

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+. Speak Up, Sell More: Public Speaking for Authors Have you ever landed...

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 16: Rock Painting June 23: Watercolor Salt Painting June 30: 3D Pens July 7: Pom-Pom Monsters July 14: Diamond Art July 21: Perler Beads July...

This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Nosferatu (2024) Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård star in this superbly creepy remake of the silent film classic about an evil vampire’s obsession with a young woman. 2hrs 12min Rated R for bloody violent...

Join the Master Naturalists to learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and what plants are needed to host and feed them. Seeds will be provided to start your own butterfly garden. This community highlight for Green Spaces Week is recommended for ages 7-12. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth...

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. June is a free read month! Bring any titles you've recently read and talk about them with other dedicated readers.

Let your little explorers move like their favorite animals! They'll hop, slither, and stomp while exploring fun rhythms and animal movements all while building coordination and creativity. This program is intended for toddlers and preschoolers. There will be programs at 10 am and 1 pm. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth...

This 5-week course for beginners explores the basics of using your smartphone’s digital camera. You’ll learn how to take pictures, where they’re stored on your device, and how to delete them. You’ll also learn tips for taking selfies, recording videos, and sharing your photos! This course also introduces some fundamental photography principles about composition and...

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

It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after Puppet Storytime for children's games, activities, and snacks. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

Set in Antebellum America, an enslaved man finds that his continued relationship with the white children that he grew up with are stronger than his desire to live a simple life. The result will have a lasting effect on the history of the world. This is a free performance.

Defy Gravity and become Popular by attending the WRL’s screening of the sing-along version of the film, Wicked, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The musical numbers will be subtitled with the lyrics appearing on screen so that you can sing-along with Glinda and Elphaba. Before the film there will be an OZ themed party with...

Colonial CASA is a nonprofit which supports volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children and mentor youth ages 10-18. Learn more about the organization and how you can volunteer to help young people overcome challenges and thrive. You can make a difference.

Join a special community guest for a reading from WRL's Stand Up For Yourself and Others! special collection. Enjoy a story and activity inspired by this anti-bullying collection. This community highlight for Kindness Week is sponsored by Historic Area Religions Together (HART). Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting...

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. Space is limited at this location; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

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.

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

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time! June 26: Rainbow Gnome Houses July 3: Pet Rocks July 10: Beaded Necklaces July 17: Flapping Birds & Butterflies July 24: Suncatchers July 31: Stick Families August 7: Bookmarks

It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after Puppet Storytime for children's games, activities, and snacks. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.

Join us for a whirlwind trip to songs, puppets, and stories from around the globe. We acknowledge and thank the Newport News Arts Commission, the Virginia Arts Commission, and the York County Arts Commission for helping to make this performance possible.

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.

Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll work on Sewing, Painting, leather stamping and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. For ages 13-18.

Learn about taking care of pets and other animals with this local organization which strives to connect animals to their forever homes. Recommended for ages 5+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

The remarkable Chris and Neal are back 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. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the...

The remarkable Chris and Neal are back 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.

Fellowship in a Ring is 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 suggested book list.

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time! July 3: Pet Rocks July 10: Beaded Necklaces July 17: Flapping Birds & Butterflies July 24: Suncatchers July 31: Stick Families August 7: Bookmarks

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. Theme: 80th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War Jul. 3: Downfall (2004) R This Oscar-nominated German film evocatively portrays the last ten days of Adolf Hitler’s...

Enjoy French language songs and stories at this special storytime! Recommended for babies and toddlers. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

Come listen to stories and make a craft on a different theme every week. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. July 5: We've Got Rhythm! July 12: The Very Hungry Caterpillar July 19: Rainforest Friends July 26: Paper Plate...

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 the Master Gardeners to learn about growing your own vegetable garden. This community highlight for Food Week is recommended for ages 7-12. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the programs to reserve your spot.