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 title is The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles by Gary Krist. This entertaining combination of city history and biography explores how three remarkable people—civil engineer...

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. May’s Theme: MAY I Have This Dance May 16: Grease (1978) PG Can the greaser (John Travolta) and the good girl (Olivia Newton-John) find love at Rydell High in 1958? This popular musical, based on...

Curious about becoming a foster family for local kids in need? Want to know how you can support foster families and kids in foster care? Have no idea where to start asking questions about this key resource? Now is the time to find out! May is National Foster Care Month! Join Karen Goins, Resource Program...

National Train Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Golden Spike in Promontory, Utah, which symbolized the competition of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. It also observes the first anniversary of the rail route system in the U.S. Join The Colonial Heritage Model Railroad Club for a Train Day celebration...

Calling all engineers! Come learn about potential and kinetic energy. Become roller coaster engineers and harness the power of gravity to create a marble roller coaster with loops and jumps. Also, discover magnetic levitation (maglev) trains – trains without wheels. Additional fun S.T.E.A.M activities will be available for your enjoyment. Ice cream and other snacks...

Learn to create tables and insert images into Microsoft Word with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

A brass ensemble (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone and Tuba) presents an interactive specialty program for young people, including a performance and question and answer session.

American Craft Beer Week Fundraiser Live Music 3 Beer Releases This party is not one you want to miss. Giving Hope is hosting a fundraiser for Kicking Out Cancer! They are trying to raise money to help Williamsburg residents with their treatments and bills. With artisans and crafters, raffles, live music, food, and more, there's...

Check out what others have to offer and help the men and women who served. A portion of our proceeds go to DAV Thrift Store, an organization dedicated to helping provide funds and resources to for the Disabled Veterans Department of Virginia. We love a good cause, so head over and grab a cold one...