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.
This presentation is designed to create a greater aesthetic understanding and appreciation of sculpture in America. We will delve into sculptural works of art across eras and genres, forms and subject matters, and methods and materials of American sculptors. Presenter: Margaret Hancock Register for Zoom Lecture: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Pdes5-ASUOv-QUbBp0ZlA This program is a part of the Centuries...
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 discussion after the film. October 4, 2:00-3:40 p.m.: The Rose Maker (2020) An expert in growing artisanal roses must contend with three hapless new employees...
Join us to discuss "A Curious Beginning" by Deanna Raybourn. London, 1887. After burying her spinster aunt, orphaned Veronica Speedwell is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry—and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as with fending off admirers, Veronica intends to embark upon the journey of a...
Join Jeremy Garnett and Saint Bede's Associate Director of Music, Carina Brackin, for an exciting concert of works for trumpet and organ on Wednesday, October 5th, at Noon. Catch the glittering passagework of Vivaldi transformed by the master J. S. Bach, glide into a new season of the year with Carson Cooman's Solstice Sonata inspired...
Cottagecore is a current social media movement and aesthetic that celebrates an idealized rural life. But long before TikTok, teenage girls dreamt about living in a cottage of their very own. In this talk, Emily Wells, doctoral candidate in History, will explore nineteenth-century manuscripts written by girls to examine how they thought about cottage life....
If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...
Celebrate this spooky season by drawing your own ghost earrings for the Glowforge to cut! For ages 13 through adult. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.
Now in its 19th 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 Theatre. October’s theme: The Lady is a Spy October 6, 2:00-4:05 PM: A Call to Spy (2019) This espionage thriller tells the true stories of...
When a hotelier attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that falsely portrays the property as haunted, two actual ghosts show up and end up falling for two guests. Written and directed by Neil Jordan, starring Peter O’Toole, Daryl Hannah and Steve Guttenberg. PG-13 1hr 39min The Celtic...
Williamsburg Regional Library's teen volunteer group meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at alternating locations to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required; for more information, visit wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/ October 6, Williamsburg Library *new member orientation* October 20, James City County Library *new member orientation* November...
Beginners are welcome for this fun and easy embroidery craft to celebrate the fall season. Supplies provided. Call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register.