Fired Up Fridays

Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Hang out in the beer garden after work on Fridays and listen to live music, good food, and great beer. Check out the schedule below to see who is performing what food trucks to expect. **Live Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and food trucks are normally ready to go at 4 p.m.** Sept. 6: Hot...

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Saturdays @ Frink: T-Shirt Aprons

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

Unleash your artistic side and learn how to turn t-shirts into aprons. All supplies provided. This program is appropriate for ages 6+. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

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Pink Pumpkin Palooza

Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Join us for an epic pumpkin themed celebration and fundraiser! We are partnering with Here for the Girls to help raise money to improve the lives of people affected by breast cancer. A lot of us know someone who has experience breast cancer. We're going to have an artisan market, raffle prizes, live music, and...

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Stories of the Richmond Theatre Fire with Author Rachel Beanland (WL)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

The Richmond Theatre fire, on December 26, 1811, caused the deaths of more than seventy people, including the governor of Virginia. At the time it was the deadliest urban disaster in American history. Virginia author Rachel Beanland has centered her most recent novel on the stories of those affected by the fire. She will discuss...

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Next Chapter Book Club (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

Free

Quiet Time for the Spectrum (JCCL)

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

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.

Free

Sew a Japanese Rice Bag (JCCL)

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

Learn to sew a lined drawstring bag inspired by Komebukuros, Japanese bags used to carry rice offerings to temples. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. For ages 13+. Reservations required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

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Advance Care Planning: Advance Directives for Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Join us for a discussion about advance care planning and the role of an advance directive as an effective tool in every person’s emergency preparedness kit. In this 90-minute session, we’ll explore the framework of advance care planning and components of an efficient advance directive, including the legal requirements and documentation needed for an advance...

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Centuries of Art @ Your Library: Abstract Expressionism (WL)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Sally Bowring will speak on Abstract Expressionism. Sally Bowring is a professional artist and an adjunct instructor at VCU. She holds a BFA in painting from Goddard University and an MFA in painting from VCU. The Centuries of Art series is brought to you in partnership by Williamsburg Regional Library, the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center,...

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Kairos Eight25

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 1677 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Kairos Eight25 is a monthly support group to provide Christ-centered hope to women who are experiencing the loss and loneliness of infertility and miscarriage. Women will walk alongside each other on this journey to provide confidential listening, regular prayer, hopeful messages, and a library of resources. We meet the second Monday of each month at...

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A History of Backgammon (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

It’s the most widespread of table games, documented back to the 17th century, but with ancestors going back thousands of years. Bill Pow, former president of the Northern Virginia Backgammon Club and American Backgammon Tournament competitor, will share his knowledge of this game of skill, strategy, and luck.

Free

WRL’s Art House Café Film Series: Ordinary Angels (2024) PG

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

This 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. September 10: Ordinary Angels (2024) PG A hairdresser rallies her small Kentucky town to help out the critically ill daughter of a...

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