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...
A camp for students who love nature and want to know more about conservation and the environment. Selected campers will be required to attend daily classes and to maintain a notebook. They will participate in outdoor activities in all types of weather. The two-week camp is in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, VA....
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.
Please join us for virtual reality, classic arcade and Nintendo Switch games, and other fun activities. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Maker Saturday Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation This program was made possible by...
Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Saturday, October 8th 11am – 3pm Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fundraising! Live Music by Johnny St. Claire Food available The Science Behind Dementia talk given by world renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, Professor Coleman of W&M (2 pm) Bounce house provided by Bouncing...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraiser Saturday, October 8th 11am – 3pm Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun and fundraising! Live Music by Johnny St. Claire Food available The Science Behind Dementia talk given by world renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, Professor Coleman of W&M (2 pm) Bounce house provided by Bouncing...