DIY Night: Tea Light Planets (JCCL)

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

Transform a ping pong ball into a glowing planet with a battery-operated tea light, paint, and your imagination. Recommended for ages 7-12.

Free

WRL’s Art House Café Film Series: Maria by Callas (2018) PG

Williamsburg Library 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, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. Jan. 7: Maria by Callas (2018) PG “There are two people in me. I would like to be Maria, but there is...

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

WhoDunnits: “Gaudy Night” by Dorothy L. Sayers (JCCL)

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

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers. The dons of Harriet Vane’s alma mater, the all-female Shrewsbury College, Oxford, have invited her back to attend the annual Gaudy celebrations. However, the mood turns sour when someone begins a series of malicious acts including poison-pen messages, obscene graffiti and wanton vandalism....

Free

Learn to Play Chess (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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

Free

Fellowship in a Ring: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA

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...

Free

Introduction to Libby (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA

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...

Free

Senior Advisory Team (JCCL)

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg, VA

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.

Free

WRL’s Throwback Thursday Film Series: The Magnificent Seven (1960) NR

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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...

Free

WRL’s Celtic Film Series: “In the Name of the Father” (1993)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, a Belfast youth who – along with family members and friends – was wrongly convicted of bombing two pubs outside of London in 1974. R, 2hr 13m (note 5:30pm start time) The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month...

Free

Up, Up, and Away Storytime @ Jamestown Airport

Williamburg Jamestwn Airport 100 Marclay Dr, Williamsburg, VA

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

Free

Serge a Simple Blanket (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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.

Free
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