Real People/Real Stories: A Nonfiction Book Group – Napoleon in Egypt by Paul Strathern (WL)

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s selection is Napoleon in Egypt by Paul Strathern. In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte, only twenty-eight, set sail for Egypt with a collection of soldiers, scholars, artists, scientists, and inventors, determined to...

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A Question of Religious Freedom: The 1773 Baptist Preacher Trial (WL)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

The year is 1773. A minister must obtain an official license from British Crown authorities to preach in public. Archibald Cary, the magistrate of Chesterfield County, is arresting individuals who openly break this law. Citizens across the countryside begin to question the Crown’s authority to regulate religious teachings. Do British authorities have the right to...

Free

Makerspace: Glowforge 101 (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Learn the basics of how the Glowforge works and designing items in the software! Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300 option 2 to register. For ages 18+.

Free

Computer Class: Intermediate Excel (JCCL)

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

Learn to input formulas and more skills to get the most out of Excel. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Free

Computer Class: Internet 101 (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Learn the basics of navigating a web page, including how to bookmark so you can find pages later. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.

Free

Meet Your Android Phone (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

This beginner-level course is designed to empower participants with the fundamental skills required to efficiently use Android smartphones. Through hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations, participants will learn how to navigate the Android interface, manage apps, customize settings, and make the most of their Android device’s features.

Free
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Night Of The Living Museum

The Virginia Living Museum 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 2360, Newport, New

Family-friendly Halloween fun awaits! Come dressed in your Halloween best and explore the Museum after dark. Discover fun and games (and treats!) throughout the Museum’s galleries and Conservation Lawn. Enjoy a spooky dance party and spectacular animal encounters Take in the Fright Lights Laser Show in the Planetarium (all access pass required). Explore the outdoor...

$12 – $27
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Williamsburg Farmer’s Market

Duke of Gloucester Street 345 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

Visit the Williamsburg Farmers Market on the 300 block of Duke of Gloucester Street, next to Merchants Square! This Virginia producer-only market offers a variety of local products, including fresh seasonal produce, a variety of meats, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, coffee, peanuts, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more. Enjoy live music,...

Beers and Gears Car Show: Here for the Girls

Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Everyone is welcome to come check out this AWESOME event for free. Donations & Raffle tickets are encouraged. Vote for Crowd Favorite! Tickets to enter your car is as follows: $20 registration fee $25 day of event Please use the ticket link to be able to enter your car! Categories: Antique (pre 1949) Classic (1950-1997)...

$20

Introduction to Google Docs (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Take your word processing to the cloud! Learn the basics of navigating Google Docs—similar to Microsoft Word, but completely web-based and free to use with a Gmail account. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Free

WRL’s Saturday Morning Cartoons: “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” (2022)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022) When a weird invention, the “Monsterfication Ray,” malfunctions, Drac and the other monsters become human, while son-in-law Johnny turns into a monster. The wacky pack must race around the planet to find a way to...

Free

Bookmobile Funfest: Jack’s Jungle (Abram Frink Jr. Community Center)

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA

Meet Jungle Jack and his amazing menagerie of live animals! The show will start at 11:30 am. Plus, enjoy fun science activities and crafts between 10 am and 1 pm. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. This program was made possible by...

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