Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

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.

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. Friends for Life (2008) A grieving widower finds a new lease on life when he adopts some orphaned wolf cubs at the behest of an...

Free admission - advance registration required. Are you interested in starting a business but concerned about --how to begin? --where to begin? --whether your idea makes sense? Here’s your chance to get some answers. After this workshop you will know: --how a business plan can help you --your options for a legal structure of the...

If you've attended a Senior Planet class, please come to this celebration of accomplishments! We'll highlight some of the neat technology we've explored and find out what you want to learn in 2026!

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

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.

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. A Gift from Bob (2020) NR A down-on-his-luck street musician faces a crisis when animal welfare authorities threaten to take away his beloved pet cat at Christmas. This sentimental...

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. Call 757-741-3300 for more information.

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.

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...

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 us for the 20th annual holiday train show, hosted by the friendly enthusiasts of the Ford's Colony Model Railroad Club. Throughout the library, members of the club will be demonstrating their craft and highlighting their passion for model trains. Visitors can explore seven unique layouts, each meticulously designed to capture the imagination. Take your...

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 us at the Abram Frink, Jr. Community Center for storytime, games, snacks, and other fun activities!

Join staff from the Rockefeller Library to learn about the history of holiday traditions at Colonial Williamsburg, including Grand Illumination, the Yule Log Ceremony, the Groaning Board, Public Times, holiday decorations, and other beloved customs.

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

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 Levys of Monticello (2022) Thomas Jefferson died in debt, and his home was empty and dilapidated when it was purchased by Uriah Levy, a...

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: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt Three lonely creatures - two human, one giant Pacific octopus - form relationships that help them cope with loss and...

Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.

This workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs. Although the focus is on family relationships, you can use these strategies with any loved one. You’ll have some fun in this workshop – it won’t be all serious. After all, we all come from quirky families....