James City County Library

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

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.

Braver Angels, a national grassroots organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, invites all interested members of the community to this free workshop on how to communicate better in the face of political differences. The Family & Politics workshop teaches participants how to preserve family bonds while staying true to their values and political beliefs....

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

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...

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 talented dancers of the Institute for Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. Recommended for ages 3-7.