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Storytime & Craft (JCCL)

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

Every week we’ll have new stories and crafts on a different theme. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting an hour before the program to reserve your spot.

Free

Researching Free People of Color in NC and VA: 1800-1865

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This presentation, given by Renate Yarborough Sanders, focuses on the lives and circumstances of Free People of Color in Virginia and North Carolina, laws enacted to control them, and record types for researching this population. Renate Yarborough Sanders is the descendant of formerly enslaved ancestors, enslavers, and free people of color. She authors two blogs:...

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Power in the Panels: A Graphic Novel Book Group

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

July 13: Join us as we discuss the webcomic turned book “Nimona” by ND Stevenson. Copies available for physical checkout and digitally via https://wrl.overdrive.com/. August 10: For August we will be delving into the webcomic “Lackadaisy” which can be read online at https://lackadaisy.com/comic.php?comicid=1. September 14: September’s title is another webcomic titled “Ava’s Demon” which can...

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Puppet Storytime (Stryker Center)

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

This all-ages storytime includes stories, songs, and more, featuring the WRL Puppets, brought to life by teen volunteers.

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Fun Fridays on the Square

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after storytime, for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Giant connect four, beanbag toss, sidewalk chalk, popcorn, ice pops – you never know what fun surprises await! Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was made...

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Teens Night Out

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

Celebrate Summer with weekly Teens Night Out programs every Friday June 16-August 18 at the James City County Library. Games, crafts, music, and a chance to hang out with your friends! For ages 13-18.

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Teens Night Out (JCCL)

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

Celebrate Summer with weekly Teens Night Out programs every Friday from June 16-August 18 at the James City County Library. Games, crafts, music, and a chance to hang out with your friends! For ages 13-18.

Free
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Williamsburg Community Growers – Volunteer on the Farm

Williamsburg Community Growers 4500 Stadium Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WISC, off Stadium Road. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer days are Tuesday evenings...

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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,...

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Oral History How-To

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Interested in doing an oral history with your family or in your community, but you don’t know how? Help is here! Join in for this free, one-hour session with William & Mary oral historian Andre Taylor, who will teach you how to plan and conduct an oral history.

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Bookmobile FunFest: Teeny Tiny Farm

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

Come and meet miniature farm animals, plus horse rides for the first 50 children. Children of all ages are welcome. Plus, more science activities and crafts will be available between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. This...

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Jigsaw Puzzling Summer Competition & Puzzle Swap

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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