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    WRL Teen Advisory Group (Stryker Center)

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

    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; visit wrl.org/teens for more information.

    Free
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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. Call 757.741.3300 and choose Option 2.

    Free
  • Chinese New Year Dance Lecture

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

    Join us for the opening reception and curator’s talk for the special exhibit “Chinese Dance: National Movements in a Revolutionary Age, 1945-1965,” on display at the Stryker Center January 13-February 17, 2023. The exhibit explores the history of Chinese dance through images and text co-curated by William & Mary professor Dr. Emily Wilcox and University...

    Free
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    Let Food Be Thy Medicine

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

    We know that 80% of chronic disease is preventable. So how do we prevent it? Join Dr. Vera, a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine physician, in a free three part Nutritional Health series with a breakdown by macronutrients. Dr. Vera will expand on the importance of nutrition in terms of our health by exploring each macronutrient in...

    Free
  • Real People/Real Stories: A Nonfiction Book Group

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

    Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss N-4 Down: The Hunt for the Arctic Airship Italia by Mark Piesing. In 1928, the zeppelin Italia, code-named N-4, was on a polar research expedition when it...

    Free
  • Power in the Panels: A Graphic Novel Book Group

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

    We’re mixing things up with an awesome manga titled “Witch Hat Atelier Volume 1”. Join us in discussing the manga format and this enchanting magical tale. 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...

    Free
  • Tween Game Day

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

    Drop in for board games and video games including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. For ages 9-12.

    Free
  • Make Your Own Dry Erase Calendar

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

    Start the new year off right by creating your own dry erase calendar to help keep you on track. All materials provided, but you may bring your own paint sample chips if you wish (you will need 35 total, make sure they are the individual ones instead of a strip). Registration required; call Williamsburg Regional...

    Free
  • DATE CHANGE – Make Your Own Dry Erase Calendar

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

    **Please note, this event is NOT taking place on January 6** Start the new year off right by creating your own dry erase calendar to help keep you on track. All materials provided, but you may bring your own paint sample chips if you wish (you will need 35 total, make sure they are the...

    Free
  • Dungeons & Dragons Day of Play

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

    Join us for an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens & adults or tweens & families. Register by December 10 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org or call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

    Free
  • Real People/Real Stories Open Discussion: Best Books of 2022

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

    What was the most gripping or meaningful nonfiction book you read in 2022? Tell us about it in our annual open discussion and leave with ideas for even more books that you want to read next. Real People/Real Stories meets every month to discuss the best in narrative nonfiction, from history and biography to science,...

    Free
  • Second Sunday Holiday Event

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

    Crafts, holiday storytime with costumed character, and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus go hand in hand with the W&M Libraries Special Collections "‘Twas the Night Before Christmas" exhibit.

    Free