Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. March’s theme: Men at War: the Napoleonic Era March 6: The Pride and the Passion (1957) NR During the Napoleonic Wars, a British captain (Cary Grant) is sent to Spain to recover a gigantic cannon...
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...
https://www.wrl.org/onebook/ Discuss the 2025 One Book One Community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms.
Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation. This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call (757) 741-3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book.
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Turning Pages meets the third Tuesday of every month. This month’s title is Charm City Rocks by Matthew Norman Tuesday, February 18, 6:45 pm Williamsburg Library, Room B A Baltimore...
Contemporary gospel recording artist Min. Angela Weddington is back by popular demand. Hear her beautiful voice as well as her lovely stories. Sponsored by Iota Phi Theta Fraternity of Richmond and Cory’s Southern Catering of Williamsburg.
Join the Ann Wager Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, for stories, songs and games that will introduce the wives of early presidents and the ways that they helped America to grow and thrive.
Use the library’s HeritageQuest subscription to find your family in census records, wills, city directories, and more. With a WRL card, you can search these records from home. Register by calling (757) 741-3300, option 2.
Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.
Each month will be a meet up and a discussion of a particular topic with staff from Hampton Roads Perinatal Center. January 14 – Stress During Pregnancy and Pain During Labor February 11 – TBA March 11 – Breastfeeding and Lactation, hosted by Sal’s Guidance April 8 – TBA May 13 – TBA