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....
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.
This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. November 1: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) A widowed London housekeeper’s (Lesley Manville) dream of owning a Christian Dior gown...
Join us to discuss A Knife in the Fog by Bradley Harper. September 1888. A twenty-nine-year-old Arthur Conan Doyle practices medicine by day and writes at night. His first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, although gaining critical and popular success, has only netted him twenty-five pounds. Embittered by the experience, he vows never...
When you gaze at a painting in a museum you’re witnessing the artistry of paint on canvas, but what is paint, really? Chemists want to better understand the fundamental interactions between the key ingredients in paint: pigment and binder. In this talk, Lyndi Kiple, master’s student in Chemistry, will explain her research into the molecular...
Library learners will discover something new twice a month from this series of enrichment programs for children in grades K-5. Explore a new topic every first and third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required; please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to sign up beginning October 1. November 2: Magnets with the...
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...