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. TAG meetings will be held at both library locations. Please call 757-741-3300 for more info.
Jukebox Bingo is musical bingo! Dance, drink, and win awesome prizes! Bingo is free to play and family friendly. It's a great way to unwind. Most Jukebox Bingo nights are held on Thursdays, but some will be held on Wednesdays. Be sure to check back to make sure of the day!
Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.
SpiritWorks Foundation hosts this monthly recovery service with prayers and readings that focus on helping people find ways to live faithfully in the midst of any kind of suffering, especially addiction, codependence, mental illness, and trauma. Tears are welcome, joy is celebrated, and all are embraced exactly as they are. During the service participants may...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.
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.
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...