WRL’s Throwback Thursday Film Series

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

September 14: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), 2:00-3:50 p.m. Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor star in Tennessee Williams’s drama about a Southern clan whose simmering unhappiness is brought to light when they are forced to reunite at the behest of the family patriarch. Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, and Madeleine Sherwood costar under the...

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Introduction to FamilySearch (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Get the basics on searching this free genealogy website for census and vital records, wills and probate, digitized books, and family trees. Learn how visiting WRL, a FamilySearch affiliate library, gives you access to even more original records! You’ll need to create a free account at www.familysearch.org Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300,...

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WRL’s Celtic Film Series: “The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

In the Oscar-nominated The Banshees of Inisherin, written and directed by Martin McDonagh, two lifelong friends (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson) find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. R, 1hr 54m Watch trailer here. The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs...

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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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Kiwanis Club of Toano Sweet 16 Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Kiskiack Golf Club 8104 Club Drive, Williamsburg, VA

Another golfing year is upon us! We’re asking you to consider sponsorship of our upcoming Sweet 16th Annual Kiwanis Club of Toano Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Friday, September 15, 2023. This year’s fund-raising, charity tournament is being held at Kiskiack Golf Club, 8104 Club Drive, Williamsburg. The Kiwanis Club of Toano was...

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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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native Plant Sell

The Virginia Living Muesum 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 2360, Newport, New

Choose from an incredible array of native Virginia plants suitable for a variety of garden sites and styles, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. Many of these plants are excellent for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. Native plants are good choices for area gardeners because such plants tolerate the area’s...

free upon admission

WRL’s Bookmobile FunFest: Up, Up, and Away!

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

Experience the aerodynamic forces that make flight possible by testing out a variety of stomp rockets and paper airplanes. Increase the flight time and distance of paper airplanes by fitting them with paper-plane-engines, designed to provide up to 30 seconds of flight time. Enjoy other interactive science activities, including Roller Coaster Challenge, Legos, and Epic...

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Publishing Your Book: Making “Beautiful Blue and You” (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

“The Making of BEAUTIFUL BLUE & YOU” will cover the challenges of co-authoring two books, on the basis of separate skills and interests (one author a photographer and the other a Doctor of Communication). As co-authors, Michael Richardson and Dr. Melinda Lincoln-Richardson, members of the Chesapeake Bay Writers guild, have learned valuable lessons on the...

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WRL’s Saturday Morning Cartoons: “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” (2022)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Saturday Morning Cartoons is a monthly film series for animation lovers in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022) A likeable hound dog named Hank, who dreams of being a samurai, finds himself in a town full of cats being threatened by an evil villain. With the help of a...

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Meet Betsy Ross (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Meet Betsy Ross as she works on the early American flag with just thirteen stars. She is excited to meet young colonists to talk about our nation’s latest document – the Constitution. This program is presented by the Ann Wager Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Located in the Schell room.

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