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. November’s theme: It’s a Miracle! November 3, 2:00-3:30 p.m.: Miracle at Midnight (1998) Sam Waterston and Mia Farrow star in this true story of...
Fold3 is Ancestry’s resource for U.S. military records from the American Revolution to WWII, including Civil War pensions and service records, plus city directories and other records of interest to family historians. We’ll show you how to log in for free with your WRL library card and explore what you might find about your military...
Starting and running a non-profit organization requires more applications and approvals than a conventional business. How long will it take? Attend this workshop and you will learn… * How to properly register your non-profit with the county, state, and federal governments * What it costs to file the paperwork * What your organization bylaws must...
The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2022 through May 2023 (except October & December). The Celtic Film Series is supported by the Cardinal John O’Connor Division of The Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Set in Ireland during the Great Famine, the drama follows an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family. R 1hr 40min The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2022 through...
We’re reading a graphic memoir this month titled “And Now I Spill the Family Secrets” by Margaret Kimball. Her journey towards piecing together her childhood and uncovering her family’s history of mental illness is guaranteed to spark conversation. Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic...
Join us for an exciting weekend of beer and history at Ales through the Ages! Beer is likely the oldest beverage invented by man. It has long been valued for its nutritional content and its mental effects. Beer played important social and economic roles in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. The Greeks and Romans help spread...
Chief Justice John Marshall served 34-years on the U.S. Supreme Court (1801-1835) and during his illustrious tenure in America’s Early Republic, Marshall asserted the power and authority of the federal judiciary. Marshall developed his legal legacy through his vast precedent-setting, including the concept of judicial review shaped during Marbury v. Madison (1803). Not all of...
The Ford's Colony Dance Band salutes the 77th anniversary of the end of World War II with a re-creation of the Benny Goodman weekly radio show, with news reports from the front lines. Free admission, no tickets required.
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...
Kids of all ages will be enthralled as Chris Campbell — singer, songwriter, musician, and ventriloquist — performs an upbeat and interactive program for the entire family. Chris’ music is completely live and original, with a sound that is an acoustic blend of folk and pop. The show starts at 11 a.m.! Join us anytime...
A VCE Master Gardener will give a talk focused on Christmas Cactus, Amaryllis, and Paperwhites. The presentation will include how to propagate, care for, and maintain your plants for long-term use – not just one and done for the holidays. If time permits, we will discuss other holiday plants such as Norfolk pine, cyclamens and...