Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

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...

Drop in and enjoy a casual afternoon of problem-solving and camaraderie! Share your passion for puzzles and connect with other adults in a relaxed setting. For ages 18+.

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 3: Bye, Bye Birdie (1963) G Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret star in this musical comedy about the chaos...

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, see https://www.wrl.org/teens/teen-volunteers/

ELL Book Group is a discussion group for advanced English Language Learners. The group will meet the first Friday of every month from January to May to read and discuss the young adult novel The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For ages 16+. Registration required. Stop by the Adult Services reference desk...

Join music educators from the Early Childhood Music School for an interactive morning of singing, moving, instrument playing, and more. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program.

Take the challenge and bike the Barrett’s Ferry Bridge! Starting location is mile marker 0 of the Virginia Capital Trail and includes various lengths of 15, 25 and 50 mile routes; exact route and rest stop locations will be available by Feb. 1. Light refreshments at rest stops, a T-shirt and lunch are provided with...

Back by popular demand! Learn how to make a rope basket. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Reservations required. Call (757) 741-3324 to register.

Hop into spring with butterflies! Create a magical butterfly and watch it flutter its wings.

Join us for a sensory adventure! Enjoy an hour of sensory bin play, a simple craft and coloring, before our regular open hours. Children can explore sensory bins filled with textures, colors and objects. Encourage sensory development, fine motor skills and fun as they dig, pour and discover! Designed for children with special needs, this...

Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers, with meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 1 pm at the Williamsburg Library. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions...

Join us for an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens & adults or tweens & families. Register by April 2 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org or call (757) 741-3300, option 2.

Experience international tales while celebrating the art of kite making and flying at the Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (100 Marclay Drive). Embark on a journey around the globe with engaging books, STEAM challenges inspired by famous landmarks, and discover the science behind kite flight. Additionally, craft your very own kite that can soar through the...

Play a variety of Nintendo Switch games on the big screen, including MarioKart 8, Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recommended for ages 9+.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

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.

See a real firetruck up close and learn about fire safety in the Safety House, presented by the Williamsburg Fire Department.

In April, we’ll be discussing Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. A real estate open house turns into a hostage situation when a bumbling bank robber runs in. Over the course of the next few hours, while the hapless small town police try to figure out what to do, the hostages form a bond based on...

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...

Take an escape room challenge based on Gary Paulsen’s classic survival story, Hatchet. Sessions start at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk starting 30 minutes before your chosen time slot. Recommended for ages 9+.

Natural Readers meets at the Freedom Park Interpretive Center the second Friday of every month. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as we will be walking one of the Freedom Park trails while we discuss the month’s book choice. This month, join library staff as we walk and talk about William W. Warner’s...

Learn about how sunflower plants help wildlife and take home seeds to grow your own! Recommended for ages 7-12.

Lego Builders -come and show off your Lego building skills in WRL’s Lego Build Tournament. The completion will start at 11:00 AM. Enjoy other interactive activities between 10AM-1:00PM.

Learn to make ice cream by hand and make a couple flavors to try! For ages 13-18.

Join us for our youngest book club! There’s no requirement to attend every meeting and new participants are welcome any time. This month we’ll read, craft, and play games around the book Ada Lace, on the Case by Emily Calandrelli. For ages 5 – 8. Pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk beginning...

We’d like to hear from library users age 55-plus! Please join us for an introduction to a new computer class series from AARP called “Senior Planet” and share your ideas about other senior-focused programs and services.

Join us for an opportunity to explore experiences and feelings through creative writing in a relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. For ages 13-18. No registration required.

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

This new film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, and have a discussion after the film. April 15: Here (2024) PG-13 The intriguing premise of this film follows the history of a single plot of land from the Jurassic era...

The CIAO Italian Film Festival presents Seven Beauties (Pasqualino Settebellezze). Giancarlo Giannini plays Pasqualino, a small-time crook with delusions of grandeur, trying to provide for and protect his seven sisters during the Second World War in Italy. This dark serio-comedy was nominated for four Academy Awards, including one for Lina Wertmüller, making her the first...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 17: Marnie (1964) PG Alfred Hitchcock directed Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren in this intriguing drama about a compulsive...

Real People/Real Stories explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is Big Chief Elizabeth by Giles Milton. In 1587, Queen Elizabeth sent a contingent of men, women, and children to establish a colony on Roanoke Island in Virginia. Three years later a supply ship from England discovered...

Living Room Conversations connects people within communities and across differences through dialogue to build trust and understanding. Join us every month to discuss timely topics in an intimate setting with conversational guidelines so that everyone has a chance to be heard. Spots are limited so please call 757-741-3300, option 2 to register. April 18: Stryker...

Enjoy an opening reception for the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center Member Show.

Why should kids have all the fun? Join us at Alewerks on Friday, April 11, from 6-9 PM for an Easter Egg Hunt that’s fun for all ages! Kids and adults alike are invited to search for hidden eggs filled with awesome prizes. Whether you're in it for the thrill of the hunt or just...

FREE but please register for this program. Learn about the fascinating world of insect-plant interactions that drive the biodiversity of our landscapes. Dr. Shawn T. Dash will lead you to a deeper understanding and appreciation for the complex natural world right in our own backyards. Dr. Dash will take you on a tour of the...

Calling all kite fliers and spectators of all ages! Please join us for Kite Day. Get ready to enjoy kite demonstrations, competitions, arts & crafts, and so much more. Families are invited to participate in kite building workshops.

Join us at Alewerk on Saturday, April 19, from 2-6, as we proudly participate in the Cheers to Independence Trail. This special event commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation by blending the rich history of the American Revolution with Virginia's vibrant craft beverage scene. Enjoy all Colonial brews available on tap at the main...

Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the election of a new Pope. He soon finds himself beset by politics, secrets, rumors, and a potentially threatening conspiracy. Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow costar in a story based on the book by Robert Harris. 2hrs Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX9jasdi3ic This series features indie, foreign, art house,...

Join other teens in the teen room for STEAM-themed learning activities and fun 10am-12pm every Tuesday starting Feb. 4. This month we’ll work on 3D printing projects, learn to sew, and create a popsicle bridge. Bring your creativity and curiosity. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program. For ages 13-18.

Don’t be grossed out by creepy crawlies! Instead, become a junior entomologist and discover insect anatomy, adaptations, and the benefits of bugs. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot.

April 22: My Name is Alfred Hitchcock (2022) NR A fictional Alfred Hitchcock explains his cinematic techniques in this documentary, richly illustrated with clips from his 50-year career. 2hrs Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpvBJXhsUDU

This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their care partners. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators, offering a chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments, and getting to know others in the community with similar memory changes. Who is invited? Anyone with memory loss or concerns with memory loss...

Learn and practice the classic game of chess. Recommended for beginners ages 6+.

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. April’s Theme: Patron Requests April 24: The American President (1995) PG-13 Michael Douglas plays a widowed Chief Executive who romances a lobbyist (Annette Bening)...

Race to victory in a Mario Kart tournament. 1st place wins a prize! For ages 9-18. No registration required.

Get ready for watching the Kentucky Derby on May 3 by making your own fascinator to wear! For ages 10 through adult. Space is limited, register at (757) 741-3300, option 2.

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Join us on Friday, April 25, from 6-9 PM as the incredible Felicia Hoyos takes the stage for an evening of live music, great beer, and good vibes! Her soulful sound is the perfect backdrop for a night out at Alewerks. While you're here, grab some delicious bites from Piha Aloha and, if you’re looking...

The 2025 Honor Box Plant Sale opens Saturday, April 26th and runs through May 8th. The Garden will be closed all day on Friday, May 9th for the Master Gardeners Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10th. The Honor Box will be closed during the MGA sale, but will reopen on Sunday, May 11 and continue...

See drones in action, ask questions, and maybe try your hand at flying a drone yourself at this all-ages event! Presented by the Center for Geospatial Analysis at the College of William & Mary.

The beauty and history of Gloucester County abound in its rivers and exquisite shoreline homes. Historic Garden Week in Gloucester, presented by the Garden Club of Gloucester and Mathews, includes access to three amazing waterfront properties and the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. Visitors will enjoy the warmth and tradition of two homes along the...

Enjoy the library before hours in a quieter, less stimulating environment for people with autism and sensory issues.

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

Join as the Williamsburg Garden Club opens 6 homes and gardens on Burns Lane and Indian Springs Road as well as 7 properties and gardens in Colonial Williamsburg for their annual statewide event. Come to see amazing floral arrangements and get inspired by lush gardens and stay for the gorgeous architecture. This event helps fund...

Exciting News! ONCE AGAIN, the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, James City County Parks & Recreation and BikeWalk Williamsburg will be offering the Bikes Out of Hibernation Event and it will be held in conjunction with Pedal the Parkway! It will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Jamestown Settlement...

Looking for Virginia native plants, not cultivars? This is the place to go. The Community Building at 401 N. Boundary St. will host the annual plant sale organized by the John Clayton Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society. The plant sale is also a great place to learn about plants native to our area...

Join us on the Garden patio for a reading of My Garden by Kevin Henkes, then take a guided Garden walk to visit 10 flowers and observe their shapes and discover what insects they attract. This FREE program is for children Ages 5+. All children must be accompanied by an Adult. Please make sure to...