WRL Teen Game Night
WRL Teen Game Night
Join us monthly for Nintendo Switch gaming, popular board games, card games, and more. For teens 13+. May 31: James City County Library
Join us monthly for Nintendo Switch gaming, popular board games, card games, and more. For teens 13+. May 31: James City County Library
Now in its 19th year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. June Theme: Adventures at Sea June 2: The Sea-Wolf (1941), 2:00-3:45 p.m. Three castaways are in for a rough voyage when they are rescued by a ship captained by a brutal skipper (Edward G. Robinson)....
This series features LGBT stories in celebration of June’s Pride Month. Films are every Friday in June. June 3: The Birdcage (1996) A gay cabaret owner (Robin Williams) and his drag queen companion (Nathan Lane) agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s conservative parents....
Women’s Business Symposium (WBS) is the PREMIER event committed to EQUIPPING Small Business Owners of diverse backgrounds with the tools to be successful in business. WBS is the “Equipment and Demonstrational” movement versus the “empowerment” and “motivational” movement. Although participants leave feeling empowered and motivated, the ultimate goal of the movement is to EQUIP its...
CPQG promotes appreciation, interest, and learning for all things quilting. Our meetings are held the first Saturday of the month (except for July - summer break) in Williamsburg from 9:30 to about noon and we invite you to be our guest at your first meeting! Check www.colonialpiecemakers.com and click on the HOME button to see...
Join this free kids yoga class for the ultimate zen of the littlest minds and bodies. Kids will enjoy yoga through storytelling, playful sequences, traditional sun salutations, breathe work and savasana (meditation) for even the most wiggly of kids. Specially curated playlists and personal attention is also part of the class led by yoga instructor...
Join Williamsburg Regional Library's Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Makerspace Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation
Join us for an afternoon of manga, Japanese culture, and all things anime! Special guests include River City Taiko Drumming, VSU Animation Instructor Ahn Do, Game Truck Richmond, W&M Japanese Studies professor Michael Cronin, local Cosplay artists, and a variety of local vendors. Join us for a manga swap, cosplay contest, screenings, and more! All...
WRL's All Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.
Join Williamsburg Regional Library in making some felt lavender sprigs to decorate your home with! There will be two sessions of this craft. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register; for ages 13 through adult. Please note when you register which session you want.
This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. June 7: This Beautiful Fantastic (2016), 2:00-3:40 p.m. A quirky young woman (Jessica Brown Findlay) with a fear of plants finds...
This lapsit storytime program is appropriate for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting one hour before the program to save your spot.
Learn how to open, save and input data in Microsoft Excel. 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.
Join the Lemon Project Genealogy Initiative’s Summer Sankofa Series for monthly free workshops on various topics of interest to the genealogist. Online registration required for each individual workshop. Thursday, June 9 Nicka Sewell-Smith – register at https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/128254 Thursday, July 14 Bessida Cauthorne White – register at https://events.wm.edu/event/view/lemonproject/128316 Thursday, August 11 Dr. Raquel Fleskes – register...
Pick a graphic novel centered around a country you have never visited before! Discussion questions will center around facts you didn’t know, cultural practices you find interesting, and history you weren’t aware of! This Williamsburg Regional Library group meets the second Thursday of every month and is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want...
All Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers.
Sew your own decorative rope basket made from rope and fabric strips. We will provide all of the supplies. Bringing your own sewing machine is encouraged; the library has a limited number to loan. There will be two sessions of this craft. Spots are limited so call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2 to...
Test your jigsaw puzzle skills in a competition for prizes and glory and swap out some of your puzzles. Team Puzzling: Teams of four will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle within two hours. Don’t have a complete team of four? We’ll do our best to pair you up on the day of the contest....
Welcome to Summer Reading! Celebrate sunny days and stories at Williamsburg Regional Library's Summer Reading Kickoff featuring a bounce house, barrel train rides, face painting, and more! Don’t forget to register for summer reading — you can sign up at the event, or any time starting June 1st at wrl.beanstack.org to earn points and prizes...
Have a smashing good time playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on our Nintendo Switches and on the big screen in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. No registration required for open play, but the tournament on August 1 requires registration. Call 757.741.3300, option 4 to sign up. For ages 9-18.
Calling all engineers! Stop in the Schell Room at the Williamsburg Library on select Mondays to build whatever you can dream of with our giant Rigamajig building set.
Once a month, we’ll screen a retro blockbuster aimed at tweens and teens in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. June 13: Jurassic Park (1993; Rated PG-13) July 11: Night at the Museum (2006; Rated PG) August 8: The Princess Bride (1987; Rated PG)
Sing and dance with Williamsburg Regional Library's puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time the craft room is open on Tuesdays: * 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. * 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. * 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional...
Enjoy some summer sunshine after storytime with lawn toys and other outdoor activities at the James City County Library. Weather permitting; all ages welcome.
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Are you curious about how 3D printing works? Join Williamsburg Regional Library for a lecture all about the ins and outs of 3D printing and some of the many ways it’s being used in industries across the world.
Learn about all the ways fish adapt to their habitats with experts from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Then, meet some representative marine life and see if you can identify their adaptations. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Learn about all the ways fish adapt to their habitats with experts from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Then, meet some representative marine life and see if you can identify their adaptations. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Real People/Real Stories is a Williamsburg Regional Library book group that explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. Join us as we discuss The Lost Family by Libby Copeland. Genetic testing by companies like Ancestry and 23andMe has revolutionized genealogy, but also opened a Pandora’s box of social ramifications, from...
Sing and dance with Williamsburg Regional Library's puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.
Get creative with a new craft every week. No registration required; drop in any time the craft room is open. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
It’s a party on the plaza all summer long! Join us on City Square outside the Williamsburg Library each Friday after All-Ages Storytime for children’s games, activities, and snacks. Giant connect four, beanbag toss, sidewalk chalk, popcorn, ice pops – you never know what fun surprises await! Weather permitting; all ages welcome. This program was...
Please join us to help our community through the 2022 Charity Classic. Proceeds will benefit Child Development Resources (CDR) and our Employee Partners Care Foundation. CDR serves families with infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have disabilities, are at risk or in need, as well as expectant parents and early childhood professionals...
Experience unique foamy fun with a foam cannon that shoots out bubbles up to 6 feet high! Explore the science of bubbles that you can bounce and roll in your hand, and enjoy free pizza and ice cream at noon. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional...
What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic preschool dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join Williamsburg Regional Library for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents, it’s a great time for you to share your best moves with your little ones...
A former beauty queen and single mom prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” pageant in Fort Worth, Texas. Written and directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples, the film stars Nicole Beharie, Liz Mikel and Marcus M. Mauldin. Unrated. 1h 39m
Explore classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion. Turning Pages meets the third Tuesday of every month. Aaron was happily married to Dorothy before her accidental death. Now, with the help of her unexpected appearances, Aaron starts to...
Join Art Song Duo as they explore the building blocks of friendship. Dance, sing, clap, and listen along with unique stories, filled with fun pop music and a positive message. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Join Art Song Duo as they explore the building blocks of friendship. Dance, sing, clap, and listen along with unique stories, filled with fun pop music and a positive message. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Take the next step in your Word knowledge with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited. Please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.
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. This program was made possible by the generous support of the...
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. This program was made possible by the generous support of the...
Every week we’ll have new stories and crafts on a different theme. Pick up a ticket at the Williamsburg Library Youth Services desk starting an hour before the program to reserve your spot. This year’s themes: June 16: Magical Adventures June 23: Flying Machines June 30: Pirates July 7: My Body July 14: Dragons July...
Join other teens in the WRL Makerspace on select days. Come prepared with a project or make a sticker using our Cricut machines! Ages 13-18 only. June 24: 10am-12pm July 29: 10am-12pm August 19: 10am-12pm Note: Ages 13 – adult are always welcome at regular Makerspace hours – these are added slots just for teens.
Be part of the newest recruits to the James River Squadron as your Navy Surgeon goes over the latest Invention to help with surgery as well as what you can expect as you enter The Civil Wars surgical team. What wounds and practical medical practices will you need to be successful? This program is brought...
Have a smashing good time playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on our Nintendo Switches and on the big screen in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. No registration required for open play, but you must sign up to compete in the tournament on August 1. Call 757.741.3300, option 4 to register. For ages 9-18.
This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre; doors open 1 hour before show time. Join us to watch The Women’s Balcony (2016) An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem in this...
Join us at the James City County Library for an interactive all-ages movie screening featuring crafts, snacks, and more. June 27: Lilo & Stitch (2002; rated PG) July 18: Encanto (2021; rated PG) August 1: Sing (2016; rated PG)
Learn the basics of 3D printing to make your very own figures and game pieces in WRL’s Makerspace, whether for Dungeons & Dragons or just for fun. For ages 9 through adult. Space is limited; register for one of the two sessions at 757.741.3300, option 2.
Using the art of magic to captivate kids of all ages, circus artist Harold Wood will take you on an enchanted tour through a magical library. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Using the art of magic to captivate kids of all ages, circus artist Harold Wood will take you on an enchanted tour through a magical library. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
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...
Explore the sea and the shore as we encounter different objects and animals we may find on a trip to the seashore. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Explore the sea and the shore as we encounter different objects and animals we may find on a trip to the seashore. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Join WRL’s Bookmobile every Saturday for something to make, do, learn, and play at Abram Frink Jr. Community Center. First Saturday: Makerspace Second Saturday: Pop-N-Play Third Saturday: FunFest Fourth Saturday: Digital Navigation At 10:15 a.m., watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs,...
The Makerspace is open to those looking to draw a design and to have the Glowforge laser it onto a cool pin! For ages 13 through adult. Spots are limited so call Williamsburg Regional Library at 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.