Bestsellers: David Epstein

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

David Epstein (Range; The Sports Gene) says that concentrating on a specialty doesn’t always produce the best results. Instead, he thinks experimenting and inefficiency bring creativity and new solutions. Thanks to a grant from the Friends of WRL Foundation, Williamsburg Regional Library is forming a new book group to hear from bestselling authors and talk...

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Top Ten Tips for Using Your New iPhone or iPad

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

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...

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WRL Computer Class: Beginning Excel

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

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Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

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...

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Preschool Storytime at the James City County Library

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

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.

Free

Computer Class: Beginning Word (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited. Register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2.

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WRL’s Teen Advisory Group

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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. Visit www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/ for more information.

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Life, Love, Family, and Food: An Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich

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Lidia will preview and talk about her newest cookbook Lidia’s From Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made With Love For All Occasions: A Cookbook. In this inviting, deeply personal new cookbook, she shares the dishes she cooks for those she loves the most. This is the first book Lidia has written...

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Williamsburg Community Growers – Volunteer on the Farm

Williamsburg Community Growers 4500 Stadium Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WISC, off Stadium Road. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer days are Tuesday evenings...

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Williamsburg Farmer’s Market

Duke of Gloucester Street 345 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...

Sewing Saturday: Pumpkin Table Runner

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA

Jazz up your autumn table with a pumpkin table runner. Learn the basics of machine applique. Supplies provided. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing machines. Note: You will need to complete this project on your own outside class time. Space is limited. Reservations...

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WRL’s Backgammon Club

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Players of all levels are invited to join a casual group to roll the dice in the popular game of strategy and luck. WRL will have a couple of boards on hand, but if you have one, bring your own backgammon board. 2nd Saturdays through January, with a fun tournament in February.

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