• Cena con Cuentos (WL)

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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...

    Free
  • Whodunnits: “Sweet Tea and Anzac Biscuits” by Jan Marry (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    WhoDunnits is a discussion group devoted to mysteries of all kinds. The group explores a diverse array of subgenres, geographic locations, and historical periods. Though occasionally members are encouraged to share a mystery they've read (Free Reads), most months focus on a single book read by the whole group. The WhoDunnits mystery book club meets...

    Free
  • Navigating Holiday Grief: Reflection, Remembrance, and Renewal (WL)

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring unexpected waves of sadness and loneliness for those grieving. Join us for a reflective exploration of the challenges of navigating grief during the holidays and finding meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones. Using practical tools, discussion, and moments of...

    Free
  • Chess Club @ JCCL

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

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

    Free
  • WRL’s Emerging Scholars: The River of Gold and the English trade to West Africa in the Seventeenth Century

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    In this talk, Jack Green, doctoral student in history at William & Mary, will tell the story of how a seventeenth-century art dealer helped convince the English to send a voyage in search of a West African "El Dorado." Learn how this failed treasure hunt and the trans-Saharan gold trade connects with the later rise...

    Free
  • Preschool Music Class with ECMS (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Preparing the Perfect Holiday Spread with Trader Joe’s (WL)

    Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Get ready for hosting all your big holiday meals with advice from our local team at Trader Joe’s. Space is limited to 50 seats; please register at https://libcal.wrl.org/event/15388891

    Free
  • Beanbag Book Club – “Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid” by Megan McDonald (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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 Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5 – 8. Space is...

    Free
  • Quiet Time & Sensory Playdate (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

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

    Free
  • Paws to Read (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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.

    Free
  • Chess Club @ JCCL

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

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

    Free
  • Navigating Holiday Grief: Reflection, Remembrance, and Renewal (JCCL)

    James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA, United States

    The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring unexpected waves of sadness and loneliness for those grieving. Join us for a reflective exploration of the challenges of navigating grief during the holidays and finding meaningful ways to honor and remember loved ones. Using practical tools, discussion, and moments of...

    Free