Susan Swiatek, State Director of the Virginia chapter of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) will be coming to the library on October 20 to give a presentation on UFO cases in Virginia. MUFON was established in 1969 “to track citizen sightings of UFOs.” They hold the world’s “largest and most detailed database of UFO sightings.”...
WRL’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; visit wrl.org/teens for more information. October 6, Williamsburg Library *new member orientation* October 20, James City County Library *new member orientation* November 3, Williamsburg...
Come work on your spooky projects the last two Thursday evenings before Halloween when the Williamsburg Library's Makerspace stays open two extra hours! Put the finishing touches on your costumes, cut out decorations for your party using our Cricut machines, and anything else your imagination can dream up.
Masterworks Concert 2 GLORY AND GRANDEUR Guest Artist: Rex Richardson, trumpet October 20th, at 7:30 p.m. Williamsburg Community Chapel Pieces: Wagner - Prelude to Die Meistersinger Arutiunian - Trumpet Concerto Rex Richardson, trumpet Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 2 In-Person and Livestream Option Available Tickets: $10-60 williamsburgsymphony.org
Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...
Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market in our new location on the second block of Duke of Gloucester Street! 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...
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This family - friendly event includes a 3 mile Walk route as well as a 1-mile Walk route. Register at www.alz.org/walk.
Visit our Farm Stand for fresh produce Saturdays 9 - 11 through October! Would you like to volunteer on the farm? Join us for volunteer days Tuesdays 5:30 - 7 pm and Saturdays 8 - 10 am or 10 - 12 pm. (November to March volunteer hours are Tuesdays 4-5:30 and Saturdays 9 - 11.) Learn...
This series of workshops is an introduction to electronics, microcontrollers and programming. Learn about the Arduino electronics platform and how to use it to bring your ideas and inventions to life. Arduino is a stepping stone to the world of electronics, microcontrollers and programming. It’s a great hobby, a lot of fun and maybe a...
Come and learn how to navigate WRL digital resources for students anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Other activities will be available—such as the Makey Makey Piano and S.T.E.M learning fun. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Maker Saturday...
Join instructor Wesley Stevens for a 4-week course introducing kids ages 8-12 to this fun and versatile instrument. Strum along to pop music favorites while you learn music theory, strumming patterns, and basic note reading. Bring your own instrument or borrow from our classroom set. Registration is required; call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option...
Join us for a relaxing day of family friendly activities on the lawn of Amblers House, overlooking the Jamestown Beach waterfront. Activities include storytelling with renown storyteller Dylan Pritcworkshops, rock painting, caricature drawings, and engaging community discussions. Vendors will be on-site.