Join historical fiction author Janis Robinson Daly as she reveals how the secrets of our past can surprise, delight, educate, and inspire the writing of a novel. While researching her family history, Daly learned that her great-great-grandfather had an active role in the founding of the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia. Inspired by this discovery,...

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. January Theme: MANuary (manly men doing manly things) January 11: The Maltese Falcon (1941) NR PI Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) investigates the murder of his partner and encounters a femme fatale, shady characters, a weaselly...

A poignant story of love, laughter, and loss in one boy’s childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s. Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. PG-13, 1 hr 38min The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2023 through May 2024 (except...

Head to the L.A.B. for BINGO! It's free and fun to play! Win prizes while hanging out with friends and sipping on your favorite brews. Bring something to eat, or have it delivered! The L.A.B. is open from 12-8.

Power in the Panels meets on the second Thursday of every month. This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels. January 11: In January we will be reading Hayao Miyazaki’s manga “Shuna’s Journey” in its first ever English publication. Shuna is a prince searching...

Join us for Pub Quiz at the L.A.B. every Friday from 6-8! Pub Quiz is a trivia-like game that free to play! Bring your friends and compete against other teams to show everyone you know the most! IT'S FREE!

Take your word processing to the cloud! Learn the basics of navigating Google Docs—similar to Microsoft Word, but completely web-based and free to use with a Gmail account. Prerequisites: ability to use a mouse and keyboard. Seating is limited, please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Decorate a ceramic owl in the Teen Room. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

Dance through the decades at Alewerks. Almost every Saturday during January and February, a new decade will be honored! This Saturday night will be 1960's themed! Come decked out in your best 1960's outfit and enter into a chance to win a $30 gift card! S&A Entertainment will be DJing and offering Karaoke. Get up,...

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.

Join Historic Area Religions Together (HART) and the Rainbow Puppets for an afternoon celebrating tolerance and kindness. Watch “The Search for Gold,” a show about a team of adventurers following a map that leads them to the greatest treasure of all, then join HART for a reception to learn more about Stand Up for Yourself...