Meet Jungle Jack and his amazing menagerie of live animals! Shows start at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Plus, more science activities and crafts will be available between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Maker...
As Annual Enrollment Period approaches, it is always a good idea to refresh your knowledge on the differences between Medicare plan types – Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantages. This class will provide a brief general overview of the approaches and the extras added for dental, vision, and hospital indemnity plans. Learn how the market changes...
Join historical mystery and romance authors Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell) and Nicole Glover (The Conductors) in the Williamsburg Library Theatre as they talk about their works, their similarities and sometimes striking differences.
This inaugural event will feature dynamic female speakers on a wide range of important health and lifestyle topics, as well as local vendors, chair yoga, meditation, a raffle, door prizes and more! Proceeds benefit Literacy for Life. Questions? Email momentumforwomenwmbg@gmail.com.
Join this workshop on character building and dialogue craft taught by local Virginia author Robin Traywick Williams. Ages 13-adult. Robin Traywick Williams is a journalist, author, storyteller and horsewoman. She holds a master’s degree in creative writing from Hollins University and is the author of four books. The manuscript for her horseracing novel, “The Key...
Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in at the Williamsburg Library to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required.
Two middle-aged people, both bruised by past bad relationships, find themselves drawn to each other in this tender love story. This BAFTA nominee for Best British Film stars Claire Rushbrook and Adeel Akhtar. NR 1h 35m The Cinema @ Scotland Street series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in...
Since the 1890s, the name Cartier has been synonymous with sparkle, glamour, and opulence. But behind the iridescent jewels lies a tale of multiple inventions, famous clients, cutting-edge design, and a love affair with material, color, and fashion. In this lecture, you’ll explore these tales and see examples of the various styles Cartier popularized from...
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, please call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Join us in-person or virtually for this month’s discussion of Anxious People by Frederik Backman. The virtual meeting details can be found in the event listing at wrl.org/events. A real...
Clocks feel ever-present in our lives. However, many daily tasks such as cooking, baking, and crafts rely not on the second hand but on our senses to keep time. In the eighteenth-century Atlantic world, craftspeople and artisans relied on their senses to “know time.” Whether they were brewing beer or preparing an indigo dye bath,...
Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss The Interrupted Journey: Two Lost Hours Aboard a UFO, by John G. Fuller. On a summer night in 1961, Barney and Betty Hill were driving home through...