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A preacher with a dark past (Guy Pearce) is drawn into the conflict between two warring Maori tribes in 1830s New Zealand. Lee Tamahori directs this violent historical drama which...

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...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

Meet a variety of animal critters and discover their role in the ecosystem with educators from the Virginia Living Museum. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation,...

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. February’s theme: Happy Birthday, Jules Verne Feb. 27: The Light...

William & Mary Theatre is pleased to announce its production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, written by Simon Stephens and directed by Omiyemi (Artisia) Green....

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Discover jumbo paper flowers and make one to take home. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. This...

Looking for a fun summer job? Attend the annual James City County hiring event to join the award-winning Parks & Recreation team where we offer competitive salaries and flexible schedules....

Join us for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled with...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods...

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...

Please join the Williamsburg Area Beekeepers Association (WABA) for an Introduction to Beekeeping (101) this coming March 2025. There are four classes which are held Monday evenings. Beekeeping Class is...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

It’s time for battle! This is a book-based, Jeopardy-style trivia competition played by local school teams. WRL librarians select lists of 12 great books each for grades 4–5 and 6–8...

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin. Richard Cadogan’s Oxford holiday turns into a mystery solving adventure full of dangerous twists and unexpected turns. After...

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...

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+.

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:...

Join music educators from the Early Childhood Music School for an interactive morning of singing, moving, instrument playing, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

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...

Come and play classic games and read classic books. The fun will start at 10AM. Special thanks to Friends of WRL Foundation for making these events possible.

Put your screens down for an hour and join Flute Frenzy as we bring a variety of fun and familiar melodies to life!   Enjoy pieces made famous on the...

Aloha, music lovers! 🌊🌞 Join us for Tropical Luau Karaoke on Friday, March 8, from 6-9 PM—where the vibes are breezy, the tunes are island-inspired, and the fun never stops!...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods...

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage...

Join us for our youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read, craft, and play games around...

https://www.wrl.org/onebook/ Discuss the 2025 One Book One Community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms.

In the 2025 One Book One Community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms, Maren’s grandmother cared for her since Maren’s mother took her door. Now she’s beginning to...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a...

Learn STEAM concepts, problem solving, and the engineering process while you build with LEGO®, in another installment of our LEGO® Education SPIKE series. For ages 5-12. Pick up a ticket...

We’d like to hear from library users age 55-plus! What would you like the library to do to support your needs and interests? P lease join us for an informal...

We’ll be handing out copies of Tom Lake for our new book group, Novel Ideas, starting February 1, and you can pick up your copy at either building. Starting in...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

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 13:...

Go head-to-head in a Super Smash Bros. tournament. No registration required, for ages 9-18. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed a spot in the tournament.

A quiet Irish farmer embarks on a mission of revenge after his mother is ruthlessly murdered in a home invasion. Nigel O’Neill, Susan Lynch, and Jozef Pawlowski star under the...

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods...

Build your own kite using simple materials that can be found around the house while learning about kite history and the science of kite flying.

Join us on Friday, March 15, for a full day of Irish-inspired fun at Alewerks Brewing Company! From lively music to mouthwatering food and festive entertainment, we’ve got everything you...

Discover the science and art of time! Explore the history of clocks, learn how they work, and design your own unique timepiece. Get hands-on with creativity and technology and leave...

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

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods...

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage...

Discuss the 2025 One Book One community title Where I Can’t Follow by Ashley Blooms. (Wearing green required!)

Join us on Sunday, March 17, for a festive evening filled with great beer, delicious food, and live music from Stephen Christoff! Known for his lively performances and unique blend...

In Where I Can’t Follow (WRL and W&M Libraries’ 2025 One Book One Community selection), poverty and opioid addiction overshadow Maren’s community. In a real-live version of her story, filmmakers...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a...

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece el primer y tercer martes del...

Get in the Spring spirit and make your own bouquet of felt flowers to take home. For ages 13+, while supplies last.

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is Cobalt Red: How...

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...

Performance by Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre and Human Landscape Dance Join the artists of Aura CuriAtlas and Human Landscape Dance who offer performances with strong physical connections to explore human...

Bring your littles ones to a story hour with special guest reader Andrew Trivette. Trivette is the City Manager of Williamsburg and an integral member of our community. He will...

Living Room Conversations connects people within communities and across differences through dialogue to build trust and understanding. Join us every month to discuss timely topics in an intimate setting with...

Learn to code while having fun. Come and meet our coding robots, dinosaurs, and trains. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram...

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods...

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage...

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew,...

Join members of the William & Mary Robotics Club as they introduce a variety of robotics projects including a robot arm, a car, and a robot dog! Kids will have...

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation,...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

March 27: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) PG-13 The captain of a British frigate (Russell Crowe) risks his ship and crew while sailing around Cape...

Ashley Blooms, author of the 2025 One Book One Community title, Where I Can’t Follow, will join us to talk about the book, the experiences that produced it, and the...

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Join us at Alewerks for the Sisterhood Market, a celebration of local women in craft! This special market will feature a selection of talented female artisans showcasing their handmade goods...

Join us throughout March as we celebrate Women’s History Month with live performances from talented local female musicians! Every Friday from 6-9 PM and Sunday from 1-4 PM, our stage...