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Join us for the 4th annual Community Pickleball Challenge! This two-part event supports the mission of The Arc of Greater Williamsburg. The Arc serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Exciting News! ONCE AGAIN, the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, James City County Parks & Recreation and BikeWalk Williamsburg will be offering the Bikes Out of Hibernation Event and it will be...

Join us for the 4th annual Community Pickleball Challenge! This two-part event supports the mission of The Arc of Greater Williamsburg. The Arc serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues, and stop in the program room for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an...

Curved seams! Make a reversable child’s bucket hat. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...

Learn about virtual reality technology and all that you can do with it! For ages 13+. No registration required.

International competition winning ensemble Duo Beaux Arts was formed in 2008 by world renowned husband and wife concert pianists and recording artists Catherine Lan and Tao Lin. All are invited...

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

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...

In this one hour lecture, we will discuss how to create a strong password, identify Spam and Phishing and shop online securely. No registration required. WRL is partnering with Senior...

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...

This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration...

Natural Readers meets at the Freedom Park Interpretive Center the second Friday of every month. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as we will be walking one of...

Learn how to make quilted blocks on an embroidery machine. This advanced class is a tutorial on the basics of creating 5×5 inch quilted blocks which can then be assembled...

Enjoy classic arcade and board games. Play the Bookmobile classic Read and Roll.

Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga session at Alewerks Brewing Company! Flow first, sip second! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, all levels are...

Join us for a celebration of kids’ graphic novels from a variety of authors and genres. From crime-fighting Dog Man to fantasy like Amulet and Wings of Fire, to real-life...

Join us at Alewerks on Sunday, May 11, for a celebration dedicated to the incredible moms out there—because You’ve Earned It! We’re toasting motherhood with the release of our brand-new...

Join us as we wrap up the year with a craft, game — and a book tasting! We’ll talk about our favorites and each participant will get to choose a...

Get ready for hosting all your big outdoor events this summer with advice from our local team at Trader Joe’s. Space is limited; please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to...

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.

Kick off American Craft Beer Week with live music featuring PJ Knoetgen on Monday, May 12, from 6–9 PM! 🎸 Grab a pint, soak up the evening air, and enjoy...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...

How adventurous are you? Would you dare cross an enormous ocean without knowing what lies ahead? European explorers did just that. In this hands-on program, students will learn about life...

May 13: The Return (2024) R A homesick Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) returns to Ithaca after being gone for 20 years, only to find his beloved wife and son being held...

Planning ahead isn’t just about emergencies—it’s about living fully, knowing your wishes will be honored. Join us for a practical discussion on advance care planning and how advance directives can...

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

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...

This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration...

Sit back and immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and natural landscapes using our virtual reality headsets. For ages 13+. Space is limited; please call (757) 741-3300, option 2...

Use materials cut by the Cricut to make your own 3-D paper barrel cactus. For ages 13+. Space is limited; please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

Join the craze to make your own slime by “cooking” up your own! Develop creative skills while creating personalized slime by making berry ice cream, or your own concoction. Cooking...

In honor of National Train Day and the driving of the Golden Spike, the Colonial Heritage Model Railroad Club will be operating their Yarmouth Creek and Western Railroad. Assembled from...

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call (757) 741–3300,...

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

In honor of National Train Day and the driving of the Golden Spike, the Colonial Heritage Model Railroad Club will be operating their Yarmouth Creek and Western Railroad. Assembled from...

Are you a writer? Whether or not you’re published, you can benefit from this supportive writer’s group. Listen to informative talks on a variety of writing-related topics and meet other...

A behind-the-scenes look at the frantic activities of cast and crew before the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975. Written and directed by Jason Reitman, the...

May 20: Stories We Tell (2012) PG-13 The truth depends on who’s telling it in this genre-twisting documentary. Director Sarah Polley aims the camera at her own family, each of...

No matter if you’re 4 months out or 4 years away, planning ahead can make all the difference. Join us for this informative series designed to help you navigate the...

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...

Let your creativity flow in this casual workshop! We’ll listen to some poetry, then use a few prompts as inspiration for creating a verse or two of our own in...

Retirement is an exciting new chapter, but the path forward isn’t always clear. Join Sara Woodward from Commonwealth Senior Living and Matt Martin from MCM Financial as they bring clarity...

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

One of the better Frankie and Annette beach pictures has singer Sugar Kane (Linda Evans) being rescued by Frankie (Frankie Avalon), which arouses the jealousy of his girlfriend Dee Dee...

This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration...

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.

Get creative and paint your own vibrant flower pot, perfect for sprucing up your space! Have fun and make it uniquely yours – no registration required, for ages 13-18.

Get creative and paint your own vibrant flower pot, perfect for sprucing up your space! Have fun and make it uniquely yours – no registration required, for ages 13-18.

Come and meet our coding robots and enjoy other STEAM activities at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center!

Spend your Memorial Day with good beer, great company, and live music at Alewerks. Join us on Monday, May 26, as The Kingsmill Band brings the holiday vibes to the...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday. This month we’ll explore sewing, painting, leather stamping, and more! Bring your creativity and...

May 27: Noble (2014) PG-13 The inspiring true story of Christina Noble, who overcame an abusive childhood in Ireland to find a new life saving homeless children in Vietnam. Deirdre...

Learn how to access digital newspapers for free with your WRL library card. This class will focus on the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. You can use...

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+.

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where experts break down the essentials of financial, legal, and...

This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. Registration...

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 for SLAM Connection, a program to develop poets as writers and performers. Learn about observation, writing, and performance in a safe, judgment-free space where people can learn about...

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...