Overture is Flute Frenzy's weekly tuition-free class for beginning flutists in 5th or 6th grade in their first year playing flute. Taught by Flute Frenzy's Artistic Director, Sean Arawjo, the class instruction will focus on the basics of tone production and flute technique, such as breathing, tonguing, and hand position. Students are eligible for this...

Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Wednesday night with the Lovecats. It's free to participate, and free to watch! If you're looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music,...

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...

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...

We’d like to hear from library users 55-plus! What would you like the library to do to support your needs and interests? Please join us for an informal conversation about senior-focused programs and services.

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. January’s theme: Beautiful Music (Movies with Great Musical Scores) Jan. 9: The Magnificent Seven (1960) NR A small village in Mexico hires seven disparate gunmen to protect it from a rampaging group of bandits. Yul...

Join the Bookmobile team for an all ages storytime at the Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport, 100 Marclay Drive.

Get to know the library’s serger by completing this simple, cozy project. You will need to provide your own materials. You will need to bring: 1.5 yards of 100% cotton flannel fabric and 1.5 yards of blizzard or anti-pill fleece fabric, both pre-washed. For ages 13+. Please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

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.

Learn the basics of how the Cricut works and the different things you can make. For ages 13+.

Have you always wanted to try meditation but weren’t sure where to get started? Now’s your chance to pick up a new healthy habit for the new year. Let Bunkie Righter of Brighter Yoga Therapy be your guide in this series of workshops.

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 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 Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5 – 8. Space is...

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.

Journey through animal life cycles with fun interactives and colorful visuals in a presentation from the Virginia Aquarium. Learn how living things grow and reproduce in the circle of life. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. This program was...

This 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. Jan. 14: Learning to Drive (2014) R In the midst of a painful divorce, a sheltered woman (Patricia Clarkson) begins taking driving...

An exploration of pathways to a recovered Ukraine, one being undertaken even as bombs and artillery rounds continue to rip pavements and harvest lives. History can inform how recovery can happen. Local author Dr. Russell W. Glenn spent sixteen years in the think tank community before joining the faculty of the Strategic and Defense Studies...

If you just got a new iPhone or iPad and are stumped about how to use its many features, then this class is for you! It will cover several of the basic features including how you can download & use WRL apps to access ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines. Even if your i-device is not...

Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. Science writer Mary Roach brings her trademark humor and quirky style to an examination of the interactions between people...

Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. January’s theme: Beautiful Music (Movies with Great Musical Scores) Jan. 16: Out of Africa (1985) PG Legendary composer John Barry won the Oscar for his lush, romantic musical score in this sweeping bio-film about writer...

Go head-to-head in a Super Smash Bros. tournament. No registration required, for ages 9-18. Latecomers cannot be guaranteed a spot in the tournament.

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. January 17: Williamsburg...

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting mosaic patterns. Listen to tunes or chat while working on your very own refrigerator magnet. For ages 13+. Craft or maker materials are only available during the program.

This is an adults-only night at the James City County Library! Hang out in the Teen Room, enjoy mocktails, learn a line dance, participate in some fun trivia games, or do a craft. Have fun just like the kiddos in the library! For ages 18+

Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call (757) 741-3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.

Discover the science behind properties of light and discover amazing things that glow in the dark and come to light. Showtime is at 11:30 am. Plus, enjoy other interactive science activities including make your own glow-in-the-dark slime.

Join us for a hands-on learning experience where you’ll write your own picture book. Please bring an 8×11 pad of paper, sharpened pencils, and color crayons. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

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

Have you ever tried writing a short story? What if you embraced a format that lets you experiment, take risks, and grow – without the pressure of a full-length novel? In this practical workshop, you’ll learn: How a smaller canvas helps you master story structure How to craft a complete story arc in under 5,000...

The CIAO Italian Film Festival presents Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo Cinema Paradiso). Salvatore, a famous film director, returns to his hometown for the funeral of the local theater’s projectionist, Alfredo. He reminisces about his life as a young boy falling in love with cinema. PG, 2hrs 54min The Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO) is a social...