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. July 28: Zen Garden in a Box August 4: Origami

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.

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

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. The Quilters (2024) and The Last Repair Shop (2023) Enjoy two award-winning short documentaries about people giving back to the world. In The Quilters, men...

Explore the vibrant world of animals and the colors they inhabit. Discover how different species use color for survival, communication, and camouflage, and learn about the fascinating ways nature and colors come together. This program is intended for kids 6+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes...

Explore the vibrant world of animals and the colors they inhabit. Discover how different species use color for survival, communication, and camouflage, and learn about the fascinating ways nature and colors come together. This program is intended for kids 6+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes...

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! 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. Jul. 31: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) NR William Wyler directed this powerful, emotionally resonant movie about three WWII vets who return to their Midwest hometown following...

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time! 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. Remembering Gene Hackman Aug. 7: The French Connection (1971) R A pair of New York City detectives (Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider) try to take down a French criminal gang...

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. Remembering Gene Hackman Aug. 7: The French Connection (1971) R A pair of New York City detectives (Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider) try to take down a French criminal gang...

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.

Teens can enjoy games, crafts, and other activities this Friday evening at the James City County library teen room! No registration required.

Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! For ages 13+. No registration required.

Join a unique book group for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each month we will meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. Reading skills are not required. All books are provided by the library. Please contact Lniedzwick@wrl.org for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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. Dior and I (2014), R Come behind the scenes of the legendary Christian Dior fashion house in this documentary, which follows the creation of a...

Learn how you can positively impact your community through volunteering at Grove Christian Outreach Center. Without their 100+ volunteers, they could not serve so many vulnerable families through their food pantry, Clothing Closet, construction projects, and more! Learn about one-time opportunities or recurring shifts. You can make a difference! No registration required.

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. This month's read: The Cactus League by Emily Nemens

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

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. Aug. 14: Hoosiers (1986) PG A coach with a cloudy past (Gene Hackman) takes over the training of a small-town high school basketball team that hopes to compete in...

Get ready for magic and music with a special performance of Cinderella. There will be two performances- the first will be at 11:00 AM, and the second will be at 1:00 AM. This uniquely enchanting, artistic, and educational program geared toward children is part of the Concert Ballet’s original StoryBook Series, designed to stimulate an...

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+. Topic: What’s Your Book About? Crafting Your Elevator Pitch Ever stumble through...

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 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023, rated PG, 1hour 39minutes).

This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Aug. 18: Juror #2 (2024) PG-13 A man serving on the jury in a murder trial discovers that he has a personal stake in the case, leaving him with a moral quandary. Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette,...

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. The Friend (2024) R A woman of solitary habits finds her life disrupted when her friend dies and leaves his dog, a massive Great Dane,...

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. This month's read: Beautyland, by Marie-Helene Bertino. As Voyager travels out through the solar system, another visitor is headed in to Earth. Born to an impoverished single mom, Adina becomes...

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

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. Aug. 21: Unforgiven (1992) R A retired gunslinger (Clint Eastwood) takes one last job for money and revenge with dire consequences in this fine western. Directed by Eastwood, the...

Learn to make ice cream by hand and make a couple flavors to try! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

This is an adults-only night at the James City County Library! Hang out in the Teen Room, enjoy some mocktails, and participate in trivia games or a Lego competition!

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

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. Festival (1967) NR This documentary, a time capsule from the 1963-1966 Newport Folk Festivals, captures performances and interviews from Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Howlin’ Wolf,...

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their caregivers. The Café is 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 is welcome to...

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

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. Aug. 28: Crimson Tide (1995) R During a global political crisis, a U.S. submarine receives orders to launch its nuclear missiles. Unable to confirm the orders, the captain (Gene...

Join SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space. For ages 13+