• Barbecue the Southern Way

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    The southern barbecue tradition is uniquely American. In the colonial United States, people created southern barbecue, which is pull-tender and mouthwatering pork, beef, poultry, or game meats. Southern barbecue is a multicultural triumph created through the collective efforts of people who belonged to three cultures in seventeenth-century Virginia: African, Native American, and European. Listen to...

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  • WRL Class: Intro to Cricut Design Space

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Wondering how to get started working with a Cricut? Join Williamsburg Regional Library as we teach the basics to Cricut Design Space, the software you use to make your creations!

    Free
  • Hangul: Learn the Basics of the Korean Alphabet

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Come join us to learn the simple Korean alphabet! You will learn to recognize (maybe even read) simple Korean alphabet in less than half an hour. More importantly, you will hear the stories about Hangul’s creation and its creator King Sejong the Great. With the recent popularity of Korean music, dramas, and movies, this would...

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  • Real People/Real Stories: A Nonfiction Book Group

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Real People/Real Stories is a Williamsburg Regional Library book group that explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss Everybody Had an Ocean by William McKeen. Both the good and the bad of the southern California music scene in the 1960s are detailed in this intriguing...

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  • Virginia’s Big Trees in the Williamsburg Area

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Learn from an expert from the local Historic Rivers chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists about Virginia’s Big Tree program and the trees that can be found within our historic town!

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  • Medicare Made Clear

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    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. This seminar will focus specifically on upcoming changes to Medicare to ensure you have the most up-to-date information available....

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  • Power in the Panels: A Graphic Novel Book Group

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    For July we’re meeting the first Thursday of the month so be sure to take note! For July we will be reading a graphic biography and sharing with the group what we learned! For title recommendations email epruss@wrl.org. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent...

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  • The Newest Invention of Civil War Medicine

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Be part of the newest recruits to the James River Squadron as your Navy Surgeon goes over the latest Invention to help with surgery as well as what you can expect as you enter The Civil Wars surgical team. What wounds and practical medical practices will you need to be successful? This program is brought...

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    Preschool Dance Party at the Stryker Center

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join Williamsburg Regional Library for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents, it’s a great time for you to share your best moves with your little ones...

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  • Juneteenth Commemorative Art Exhibition – Opening Reception

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    A selection of local and regional Black artists curated by artist Willis M. Potter, the show includes works by Danny Doles, Rondall James, Alexis Joyner, Jackie Merritt, Patrick Mills, Faithe Norrell, Cynthia M. H. Potter, Willis M. Potter, and Dr. Jonathan Wosu. Opening reception open to the public on Friday, June 17th from 6 –...

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  • Looking at Juneteenth: What It Is and What It Isn’t

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Join Williamsburg Area League of Women Voters members in the Stryker Center to learn about the origin of Juneteenth and how to celebrate it locally.

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    Puppet Storytime at the Stryker Center

    Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Sing and dance with Williamsburg Regional Library's puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.

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