Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library

Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels. November 9: In celebration of the Netflix series, we will be reading “One Piece, Vol. 1: Romance Dawn”. Copies are available for checkout and...

The ordinary matter all around us is constructed of atoms composed of interacting subatomic particles. But our understanding of these particles is incomplete. Two subatomic particles of scientific interest are the proton and neutron, which serve as building blocks for atomic nuclei. In this talk, Ezekiel Wertz, PhD candidate in Physics at William & Mary,...

Let the team from our local Trader Joe’s guide you through creating a beautiful, simple bouquet for your holiday table. Materials for this workshop will be provided. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

Local mystery author Ellen Butler will talk about her favorite 10 art heists in history. Heists discussed include: The Mona Lisa, from the Louvre Museum, The Scream, by Edvard Munch, The Green Vault jewelry heist, and 100 timepieces stolen from the LA Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem. In addition, she will discuss 21st...

Watch a live recording of the #1 grandparent podcast, The Grand Life! Hosts (and grandparents) Emily and Mike Morgan will record a live episode, reviewing topics like family estrangement, aging well, understanding boundaries, and handling conflict. Meet Emily and Mike, learn easy ways to listen to podcasts on your mobile phone or tablet, and bring...

Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....

Is becoming a master gardener on your bucket list? JCCW Master Gardeners Sue Barton, Terry McGlennon, and Elizabeth Myers will share the ins and outs of Master Gardener Training, including registration, classroom training and volunteer requirements to become a certified Extension Master Gardener. In addition, they will also share information regarding the community services Master...

Presented by Latin Ballet of Virginia, come celebrate Latin American History Month by enjoying a lively dance performance and maybe picking up a few dance steps of your own. All ages welcome. You do not have to attend both the performance and the workshops. 11 am-12 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm: Workshops, Stryker Center 127 1-2...

At James Monroe’s Highland, located in Charlottesville, ongoing research reveals interconnected community histories and recent discoveries about the site’s buildings. As part of William & Mary since 1974, Highland also serves as a learning campus for W&M students and community members from Williamsburg, Charlottesville, and beyond. In this talk, Maria DiBenigno (W&M PhD ’20), Mellon...

Join Gina Bundy, formerly of UnitedHealthcare, to learn all about your Medicare choices. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. Call 757.741.3300 and choose Option 2. Located in the Stryker Center.

Learn the basics of 3D printing and all the ways it’s being used from medical devices to homes! For ages 13 through adult. No registration required. Located in room 128 at the Stryker Center.

Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is The Vortex: A True Story of History’s Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation by Scott Carney and Jason Miklian In November 1970, a massive storm blew into...