The Coelacanth is a fish thought to have gone extinct more than 65 million years ago, until a living specimen was caught by commercial fishermen in 1938 in South Africa. In the more than 80 years since its discovery, scientists have learned a great deal about this living fossil. Join Dr. Eric Hilton, Curator of...
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 Beloved by Toni Morrison. Toni Morrison’s controversial novel follows the life of Sethe, an enslaved woman who freed herself at...
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited. Please register by calling Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2.
The Peninsula Concert Band will perform a variety of music including march, classic, and popular music. The band is made up of volunteers and has been performing in the Tidewater area for sixty-six years. Their mission is to educate, entertain, and enrich the community. Free admission, no tickets required.
The Virginia Beer Company will be our host as three VIMS graduate students give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Talks will take place every 20 minutes. Drop in, interact with the students, and enter to win door prizes and discounts. Students will have posters of their research and be available to...
Real People/Real Stories explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us for this month’s discussion of Red Notice by Bill Browder. Financier Browder invested in Russia after the breakup of the Soviet Union, but his exposure of corruption among the government elite led to his expulsion and the murder...
Killer whale vs. great white shark! Tyrannosaurus rex vs. velociraptor! Alligator vs. python! Who would win these amazing animal match-ups? Fans of the Who Would Win series are invited to a friendly competition based on these non-fiction books. Can you stay alive in the trivia contest? Can you best your opponent in a series of...
Wondering how to get started working with a Cricut? In this class we are teaching the basics to Cricut Design Space, the software you use to make your creations!
If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...
Hampton Roads jazz icon Jae Sinnett returns to the Library Theatre stage with his trio. This time he’s bringing back his good friend, the incomparable pianist Cyrus Chestnut as his very special guest. Cyrus has long established himself as one of the most explosive, soulful and swingin'-est pianists to grace world stages. The Sinnett/Chestnut collaboration...
The Force will be with you as you solve problems using science, technology, engineering, and math! Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character and make a lightsaber, Yoda ears, and folded flyers. Plus, turn our Sphero robots into droids, learn how to decode a Star Wars quote, and assemble S.T.E.M. kits to take home....
Enjoy a special screening of Encanto (rated PG) in a sensory-friendly environment at the James City County Library. The lights will be on, the movie volume turned down, and attendees are free to move around, and dance, walk, and sing. Fidgets and some inflatable chairs will be available. Enjoy some popcorn or bring your own...