Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. This month is our annual holiday potluck and trivia contest! Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for meeting location specifics, or send a request to join the Facebook group.
The Peninsula Concert Band will perform a variety of holiday music pieces at the Williamsburg Library Theatre including classic, and popular music to help celebrate the season. The band is made up of volunteers and has been performing in the Tidewater area for seventy-two years. Their mission is to educate, entertain, and enrich the community....
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.
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. December’s theme: Fallen Stars December 1: Broadcast News (1987) Holly Hunter plays a workaholic TV producer whose preference for hard news is threatened by...
Join us as we take a break from reading and instead watch the first episode of the graphic novel adaptation of Paper Girls! Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels.
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.
Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) Enjoy the newest Downton Abbey film, A New Era, in which Downton is overrun with filmmakers and the Dowager Countess has a secret tied to a villa in the South of France. Arrive at 3 for tea, trivia, and Mrs. Patmore’s 2nd British Baking Competition: bring along a dozen...
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...
Have you ever ridden on a Roller Racer® or PlasmaCar®? These are ride–on toys that you move ahead by moving the steering mechanism back and forth. Learn the physics of these self–powered racer by exploring different methods of locomotion. Space is limited and registration is required. For ages 8+. Class starts at 11 a.m. Join...
Sometimes plants die a little at a time and sometimes they seem to die overnight. Ever wondered why and if you could have saved your plant? Virginia Master Gardener and Tree Steward Patsy McGrady will walk you through the steps to figure out what is causing the problem and what can be done to bring...
WRL is offering free computer classes at Abram Frink Community Center covering a variety of topics. Bring a laptop, tablet, or cell phone if possible; WRL will provide tablets and laptops for use during the workshops. To register, view the schedule, or get more information about WRL’s Digital Literacy workshops, call 757-741-3324 or visit wrl.org/workshops.
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.