Spend your Memorial Day with good beer, great company, and live music at Alewerks. Join us on Monday, May 26, as The Kingsmill Band brings the holiday vibes to the beer garden from 2–4:30 PM. Raise a glass, relax, and enjoy the long weekend with us!
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.
May 27: Noble (2014) PG-13 The inspiring true story of Christina Noble, who overcame an abusive childhood in Ireland to find a new life saving homeless children in Vietnam. Deirdre O’Kane stars in this inspiring film. 1hr 40min Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2DwaFKqKxQ
Learn how to access digital newspapers for free with your WRL library card. This class will focus on the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. You can use a library laptop or bring your own laptop or tablet; also bring your WRL library card and know your email address and password. Tablet users...
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+.
Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where experts break down the essentials of financial, legal, and personal planning. Learn how to protect your assets, make informed decisions, and simplify your life without sacrificing what matters most. We’ll explore smart financial strategies,...
This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration required. Call (757) 741-3300, option 2. WRL is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help adults (age 60-plus) use technology to learn new skills,...
Looking for something fun to do? Head to the L.A.B. for BINGO! It’s free to play, family-friendly, and packed with good vibes. Gather your friends, sip on your favorite Alewerks brews, and test your luck for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, there’s pizza now, so you can fuel your game night with some...
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 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+.
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 in the fun for Flute Frenzy's final concert of the 24'-25' season! Sing along with classic hits made famous by the Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Disney Films, Journey, Ben E. King, and more. *And don't worry; singing along is NOT required if you prefer to just listen* The concert will also be Live Streamed on...
Join us for a musical treasure hunt filled with laughs, magic, and life-sized puppets — all with a powerful message about kindness, respect, and standing up against bullying. 📍 Location: New Zion Baptist Church 3991 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188 🕐 Doors open: 2:45 PM 🎉 Show starts: 3:00 PM ✨ No charge and open...
Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.
SafeTALK is a 4 hour LivingWorks workshop that teaches participants to be more alert to people thinking about suicide and better able to connect them to suicide intervention resources. Participants will be better able to reach out to someone thinking about suicide, promptly connect them to further support, overcome personal and community attitudes that act...
This 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. June’s Theme: Juneteenth June 3: James Hemings: Ghost in America’s Kitchen (2022) Mac and cheese and French fries are just two foods introduced to America...
Paige Fraasch and Laura Dow host an interactive workshop on finances and physical movement. Particularly geared to women, this Wealth & Health workshop provides commonsense tips to help audience members navigate our current, ever-changing financial world as well as to understand how best to stay physically active. Paige Fraasch, President and CEO of Norseman Advisory...
Phil Audibert will share his experiences as an award-winning documentary filmmaker, from writing to staging to marketing. Phil Audibert and his wife Susie operate as a team, relying on her natural eye for compelling images and his lifelong background in photography and journalism, both print and broadcast. He has won 20 first place awards and...
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...
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. June’s Theme: Cold War June 5: Torn Curtain (1966) PG Alfred Hitchcock directed this espionage thriller that stars Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. Newman...
This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration required. Call (757) 741-3300, option 2. WRL is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help adults (age 60-plus) use technology to learn new skills,...
Presented by the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. Let’s make applying for jobs simple! At this event, there will be in-person resume assistance, computers set up for you to use to submit applications, a clothing closet to help you get interview-ready, and more.
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may...
Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WSC, off Stadium Road, 7 miles from W&M. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer...
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.
The Williamsburg A Cappella Singers are fast becoming known for their entertaining repertoire and performances. They are holding open rehearsals for singers interested in singing and performing a cappella music. All voice parts (women and men) welcome, especially Tenors, Baritones, and Basses. Monday evening rehearsals. Reserve your spot on their May 12 or June 9...
This 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. King Richard (2021) PG-13 Vision, determination, and a 78-page plan drive Richard Williams’ quest to shape the destiny of his daughters, Venus and Serena. Will...
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
Family Support Group for family members, caregivers and concerned friends of people living with a mental health condition.
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...
This 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. June 17: Step (2017) PG This high-energy documentary follows three young women through their senior year as members of a girls’ high-school step dance team...
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+.
Looking for a unique way to unwind? Join us at the L.A.B. for Jukebox Bingo—a lively twist on traditional bingo that’s all about the music! Dance along to your favorite tunes, sip on refreshing Alewerks brews, and let the good times roll. It’s free to play, family-friendly, and full of chances to win awesome prizes....
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...
Join us for an interactive all-ages movie screening with a variety of fun activities to play along with the movie. This month, we'll watch The Wild Robot (2024, rated PG, 1 hour 42 minutes).
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 us for a story hour with Cathie Allport. In honor of Kindness Week, she will read stories from WRL’s Stand Up for Yourself & Others anti-bullying collection.
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
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 Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965) NR Richard Burton stars as a disillusioned spy who is sent into East Germany on one last mission that goes...
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.
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.
Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club will demonstrate the field operation of a radio station communicating globally for 24 hour at Little Creek Reservoir Park.
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.
Throughout our history, immigration has shaped our economy, our communities, and our national identity. But how much is too much? Who should we allow in and for what reasons? How do we balance compassion, the rule of law, public safety, and fairness to American workers and taxpayers? And how do we uphold the principles that...
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
Stock up, show support, and sip local! Get ready for your 4th of July celebrations the right way—by running to Alewerks for National Independent Beer Run Day! We’re celebrating all things craft and independent with deals too good to pass up: 🔥 50% off all growler & crowler fills 🛒 25% off all prepackaged beer...
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...
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may...
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.
We’re keeping the Independence Day vibes rolling with a full day of mouthwatering BBQ, cold brews, and live blues at Alewerks! 🔥 Old City BBQ rolls up with their award-winning, slow-smoked goodness—think ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and all the fixin’s. 🎶 Live music kicks off at 1PM with the soulful sounds of London, followed by...
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.
