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 Theatre. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 3: Bye, Bye Birdie (1963) G Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret star in this musical comedy about the chaos...
WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first Thursday of the month to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required, see https://www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/
Looking for a unique way to unwind? Join us at the L.A.B. for Jukebox Bingo—a lively twist on traditional bingo that’s all about the music! Dance along to your favorite tunes, sip on refreshing Alewerks brews, and let the good times roll. It’s free to play, family-friendly, and full of chances to win awesome prizes....
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. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
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 the young adult novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 16+. Registration required. Stop by the Adult Services reference desk...
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may...
Break out the neon, tease that hair, and warm up those vocal cords—80’s Karaoke Night is coming to Alewerks on Thursday, April 4, from 6-9 PM! DJ Stutz from S & A Entertainment will be spinning the best hits of the decade while you take the stage and belt out your favorite 80’s anthems. But...
Take the challenge and bike the Barrett’s Ferry Bridge! Starting location is mile marker 0 of the Virginia Capital Trail and includes various lengths of 15, 25 and 50 mile routes; exact route and rest stop locations will be available by Feb. 1. Light refreshments at rest stops, a T-shirt and lunch are provided with...
Back by popular demand! Learn how to make a rope basket. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations required. Call (757) 741-3324 to register.
Hop into spring with butterflies! Create a magical butterfly and watch it flutter its wings.
Join author Leslie Eva Tayloe for a reading of her book Save the Trees, learn about invasive plants, and make a craft. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Join us at the L.A.B. from 12-4 PM, on April 5, as we celebrate the release of Collective Efforts, an IPA brewed in support of the Pink Boots Society and the women shaping the craft beer industry. As Gloria Steinem said, “The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist, nor to...