James City County Library

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.

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...

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty . “Imagine a world in which dying is inconsequential because people can easily transfer their “mindmaps” to clones and essentially live forever. Even in such a world, it is shocking for the entire crew of a spacecraft to wake up in newly cloned bodies...

Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.

Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.

Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...

Join us for this program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others. Some basics are provided for those without a project. No registration required.

Make a fun, snappy pillowcase using the burrito method. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. For ages 13+. Reservations required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Join us for an opportunity to explore experiences and feelings through creative writing in a relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

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...

Practice the art of decoupage and decorate your very own mini flowerpot using fabric pieces! For ages 13+. Space is limited; please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.