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Summer Sankofa Series Genealogy Workshops

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Join the Lemon Project Genealogy Initiative’s Summer Sankofa Series for monthly free workshops on various topics of interest to the genealogist. Online registration required for each individual workshop. Thursday, June 9 Nicka Sewell-Smith – register at https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/128254 Thursday, July 14 Bessida Cauthorne White – register at https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/128316 Thursday, August 11 Dr. Raquel Fleskes – register...

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Power in the Panels: A Graphic Novel Book Group

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

Pick a graphic novel centered around a country you have never visited before! Discussion questions will center around facts you didn’t know, cultural practices you find interesting, and history you weren’t aware of! This Williamsburg Regional Library group meets the second Thursday of every month and is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want...

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WRL Craft Workshop: Sew A Rope Basket

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Sew your own decorative rope basket made from rope and fabric strips. We will provide all of the supplies. Bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged; the library has a limited number to loan. There will be two sessions of this craft. Spots are limited so call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2 to...

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WRL Jigsaw Puzzle Summer Competition

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....

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WRL Summer Reading Kickoff

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Welcome to Summer Reading! Celebrate sunny days and stories at Williamsburg Regional Library's Summer Reading Kickoff featuring a bounce house, barrel train rides, face painting, and more! Don’t forget to register for summer reading — you can sign up at the event, or any time starting June 1st at wrl.beanstack.org to earn points and prizes...

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Super Smash Bros. Open Play

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Have a smashing good time playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on our Nintendo Switches and on the big screen in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. No registration required for open play, but the tournament on August 1 requires registration. Call 757.741.3300, option 4 to sign up. For ages 9-18.

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Rigamajig Building

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Calling all engineers! Stop in the Schell Room at the Williamsburg Library on select Mondays to build whatever you can dream of with our giant Rigamajig building set.

Free

WRL Summer Blockbuster: “Jurassic Park”

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Once a month, we’ll screen a retro blockbuster aimed at tweens and teens in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. June 13: Jurassic Park (1993; Rated PG-13) July 11: Night at the Museum (2006; Rated PG) August 8: The Princess Bride (1987; Rated PG)

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Puppet Storytime at the James City County Library

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Sing and dance with Williamsburg Regional Library's puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.

Free
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Catch-a-Craft

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time the craft room is open on Tuesdays: * 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. * 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. * 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional...

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