Sewing Saturday @ Frink: Child’s Bucket Hat

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

Make a reversable child’s bucket hat. 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.

Free

Saturdays @ Frink: Maker Saturday

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

Make balloon cars, then race them to see which car is the fastest!

Free

Japanese Woodblock Prints Pop Up Gallery (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by viewing this temporary one-day-only gallery of Japanese woodblock prints. We have partnered with the Muscarelle Museum of Art to bring you this opportunity to view works in their collection.

Free

Quiet Time and Sensory Playdate (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

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

Free

WRL Film Society (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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...

Free

Serge a Twist Headband (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Ever wanted to learn how to use a serger? You’re in luck! Learn serger basics while you create a simple galaxy-print fabric headband. May the 4th Be with You! For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

Free

Paws to Read with K-9 Connection (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

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.

Free

Sewing: Child’s Bucket Hat (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Curved seams! Make a reversable child’s bucket hat. 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. Please call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to register.

Free

Virtual Reality at a Glance

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA

Learn about virtual reality technology and all that you can do with it! For ages 13+. No registration required.

Free

WRL’s Art House Café Film Series: Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat (2024) NR

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

This 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. May 6: Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat (2024) NR The music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, and other greats propels this Oscar-nominated documentary...

Free

Cena con Cuentos (WL)

Stryker Center at the Williamsburg Regional Library 412 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece el primer y tercer martes del mes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 a las 6.30pm. Cada vez habrán actividades, leeremos cuentos, y disfrutarán de una...

Free

Memorial Day Decoration (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Using shapes created on the library’s Glowforge laser, paint a patriotic display for Memorial Day and July 4th. We’ll provide the materials, you wear some old clothes and bring your creativity. Reservations required; maximum of 8 people 13+. Call (757) 741-3300, option 2 to hold your spot.

Free
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