WhoDunnits: A Mystery Book Group – “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman (JCCL)

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

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Four residents of Coopers Chase, a retirement village in Kent, England, compete with the police to solve a murder in this debut novel by British TV celebrity Richard Osman. The Thursday Murder Club began with a group of septuagenarians working on cold...

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Speedquizzing Trivia at Alewerks Every Tuesday

Alewerks Brewing Company 189B Ewell Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Every Tuesday, come to Alewerks and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment! Bald Guys Pies is serving up your favorite pizzas from 4-8. The fun begins at 7:00! Trivia Rounds to include General Knowledge, Music, and Specialty Themed Rounds, and the top 3 teams will win great prizes! First Place...

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Pinecone Flower Wreath (JCCL)

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

Craft a festive fall wreath adorned with pinecone pieces! For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call (757) 741–3300, option 2 to register.

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Film: A Roadtrip Across a Divided America

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

It's been a long election season, and no matter who wins on November 5, we can feel good about the fact that people have more in common than our politics might suggest. This new documentary follows filmmaker Joseph Sim’s journey on a summer-long road trip across the United States that asks, “How did we lose...

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Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group (JCCL)

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

Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...

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Live Well Expo

James City County Recreation Center 5301 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg, VA

Learn about senior services available in the community including nutrition, home health care, social and recreational services and more! Free preventive health screenings, medication checks (bring medications) and vaccinations (free based on insurance; bring insurance card). Raffle prizes, too! This event is open to Ages 55+. For more information, contact Amy Fiedor, 757-259-4178.

Introduction to Libby (JCCL)

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

Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...

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Complex Histories: American Archaeology and Indigenous Heritage (WRL)

Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA

Between the late eighteenth and late nineteenth centuries, white perceptions of Native Americans’ relationship to landscapes of antiquity changed dramatically, from the acknowledgment of Native stewardship of indigenous sites to academic arguments for legislation to protect “ruins” from Native vandals. This shift reflected a growing skepticism of full indigenous membership in the nation that reverberates...

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WRL’s Throwback Thursday Film Series: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) NR

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. November’s theme: Pretty Good “B” Movies Nov. 7: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) NR Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) investigate when the heir to an isolated estate in the moors...

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Teen Advisory Group – TAG (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

WRL’s teen volunteer group meets the first Thursday of the month to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Application and orientation required.

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