Why She Writes: A Virtual Chat with Joy Harjo, Internationally Renowned Performer, Writer and Poet of the Muscogee/Creek Nation (JCCL)

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

United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us virtually for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding lifetime as a writer and poet. In Catching the Light, Harjo examines the power of words and how poetry...

Free

SCORE Workshop: How to Start Your Own Business (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Are you interested in starting a business but concerned about how to begin, where to begin, and whether your idea makes sense? Here’s your chance to get some answers. After this workshop presented by Bruce Landefeld, you will know….. * how a business plan can help you * your options for a legal structure of...

Free

Embroidery Machine 101 (WL)

Williamsburg Landing William A. Doig Health Club and Spa, 3000 The Mall, Williamsburg, VA

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Free

Teens Night Out (JCCL)

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

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required.

Free

WRL’s Dewey Decibel Concerts: Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Singer, song-writer, and cross-picking guitar virtuoso Bill Jenkins and his string band, the Virginia Mountain Boys, bring to life the authentic ballads, camp meeting songs, and early bluegrass favorites of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Tickets: $5 (Friends of WRL $4) This pricing is made possible by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation. Click here...

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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,...

WRL’s Bookmobile Funfest: Larsen’s Reptiles

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

Reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen will share stories, interesting facts, and trivia questions about their dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and snakes – then invite you to meet the reptiles up close and personal! Caution: holding, petting, and greeting eye-to-eye may occur. The show will start at 11am and 12pm. Join WRL’s Bookmobile...

Free

“The Nutcracker Suite” presented by the Concert Ballet of Virginia (WL)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

A holiday tradition returns to the Williamsburg Library Theatre. The Concert Ballet of Virginia, the state’s oldest continually operating ballet company, presents The Nutcracker Suite. The bright, colorful costumes and exciting, enthusiastic performances by dancers from throughout Virginia are sure to delight children of all ages. Performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free admission.

Free

“Sensory Movie – “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (JCCL)

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

Enjoy a special movie screening in a sensory-friendly environment. The lights will be on, the movie volume turned down, and attendees are free to move around, and dance, walk, and sing. Fidgets and some inflatable chairs will be available. Enjoy some popcorn or bring your own snacks. This showing is geared toward those with special...

Free

Learn to Use AI (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Get to know this burgeoning technology and learn practical uses for home and business. No registration required.

Free

Smart Manners For All Ages (WL)

Stryker Center 412 N. Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA

This program will address proper manners for all ages. Do you know which fork to use and what happens if it drops on the floor? What is the correct way to butter a roll? At a restaurant, who is seated with the best view? How do you deal with food allergies in a restaurant or...

Free

Paws to Read with K-9 Connection (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required.

Free
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