From brushstrokes to drips and palette knives to spray cans, this lecture explores the role of the artist’s mark in several iconic paintings from the Virginia Museum of Fine Art’s 20th- and 21st-century collection. While abstract expressionists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, whose bold, energetic, and seemingly messy applications of paint are...
Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation. This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 4 to register starting September 1 and receive a free copy of this month’s book.
You know how to read a book, but do you know how to find where it lives in the library? In the first session of this two–part series, kids in 2nd to 5th grade and their caregivers will learn how to “read” a book for more than its story, take a tour through the children’s...
Dr. Jamie Pearce, Ph.D. (Parapsychologist), discusses her paranormal experiences from the past 25+ years, her Historic Haunts book series, and some of her favorite investigations.
It’s almost Halloween! Come listen to spooky stories, enjoy seasonal snacks, and help create our own scary tales. For ages 9-12. Space is limited; call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 4 to register.
Join us in the Williamsburg Library theatre for "My Hero Academia: Two Heroes" on the big screen, followed by fun fan activities. (2019 film, PG-13, 96 minutes, English dub)
Celebrate the spooky season by carving a jack-o-lantern at the James City County Library. We provide the pumpkins and tools, you provide the creativity! While supplies last; limit one pumpkin per family. Bring chairs and blankets along to get extra cozy to watch Monster House (rated PG) on the big screen outside.
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....
Respite Care of Williamsburg United Methodist Church accepting new applications for participants. Respite care provides "A gift of time to caregivers of seniors with special needs. A gift of companionship and refreshment for their loved ones". Spaces are limited. Please Contact: Iveta Marston, Director of Respite Care, (757) 229-1771 Ext 354 or imarston@williamsburgumc.org williamsburgumc.org :
Order gourmet soup and bread from Williamsburg’s finest restaurants! First come, first serve! Online raffles too! Pick up your order at the HHS Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 19 at Bruton Parish Hall. Shop for handcrafted gifts for pets and people. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at HHS.
Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and...