Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.
This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo. One of Japan’s greatest classic murder mysteries, introducing their best loved detective, translated into English for the first time. In the winter of 1937, the village of Okamura is abuzz with excitement over the forthcoming wedding of a son of the grand Ichiyanagi...
Explore some amazing ambassador animals through a close-up encounter. Learn about what makes them unique, discover their individual stories, and find ways we can best protect their wild counterparts. Seating is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services Desk starting 30 minutes prior to the show to reserve your spot. This program...
Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...
Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time!
Join the Virginia Peninsula Community College drone program to learn about careers using drones from local experts. Take one for a test flight, and, weather permitting, watch them put through their paces outdoors. Ages 9-18.
Celebrate the end of the week with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required. Special activities include: June 21 – The Henna Lady and pizza June 28 – Smash tournament and friendship bracelets July 5 – Showing of the movie Dungeons &...
Hop to the theatre for a special performance of Beatrix Potter’s classic tale, Peter Rabbit, as presented by the Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit ballet company performing in the central Virginia area since 1976. This uniquely enchanting, artistic, and educational program geared toward children is part of the Concert Ballet’s original StoryBook Series, designed...
The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. Recommended for ages 3-7.
This lapsit storytime program is appropriate for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers, includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting at 9 am to save your spot.
All-Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.