April 22: My Name is Alfred Hitchcock (2022) NR A fictional Alfred Hitchcock explains his cinematic techniques in this documentary, richly illustrated with clips from his 50-year career. 2hrs Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpvBJXhsUDU
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 17: Marnie (1964) PG Alfred Hitchcock directed Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren in this intriguing drama about a compulsive...
Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney We’re reading a “millennial novel” to go along with Emerging Scholar Jay Jolles’s April 9 discussion of the development of contemporary American fiction. Four young-ish people, unprepared for the next stage of their lives, ponder their places in the world. Learning more about each other through emails,...
Learn about how sunflower plants help wildlife and take home seeds to grow your own! Recommended for ages 7-12.
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 10: Moneyball (2011) PG-13 The true story of how professional baseball manager Billy Beane takes the failing Oakland Atheltics...
Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling (757) 741-3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions...
ELL Book Group is a discussion group for advanced English Language Learners. The group will meet the first Friday of every month from January to May to read and discuss the young adult novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 16+. Registration required. Stop by the Adult Services reference desk...
Drop in and enjoy a casual afternoon of problem-solving and camaraderie! Share your passion for puzzles and connect with other adults in a relaxed setting. For ages 18+.
Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.