Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. April’s Theme: April Fools April 11: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) PG Stanley Kubrick directed this superb black comedy about government and military officials frantically trying...

Join us for this beginner’s class on how to use the Makerspace’s new embroidery machine! For ages 13+. Spots are limited for this hands-on class so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.

Portrays the Irish peaceful civil rights protest and resulting massacre by British troops in Derry, Northern Ireland on January 30, 1972. Written and directed by Paul Greengrass. R 1hr 51min The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month from September 2023 through May 2024 (except November). The...

Join the Williamsburg Regional Library Bookmobile team for an all ages storytime at the Williamsburg Jamestown Airport. While you’re there, you can see planes take off and land right outside!

Join author and historian Bradley Harper on April 13, 2024, one day short of the 112th anniversary of the day the Titanic ended its trans-Atlantic journey to sink into legend. Brad will speak of the heroes and villains of that fateful night and, at the end, discuss the premise for his historical novel, pitting a...

Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.

Author Camille Di Maio will give a talk about the process of researching for her books, and be available for signing afterwards. Camille is the author of acclaimed historical fiction, including World War II-set The Memory of Us.

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

Celebrate springtime with the library! This fun-filled, educational event is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations and learn about gardening, the importance of pollinators, and more. Help judge our Edible Book contest! This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Come learn this ancient Chinese board game! No experience necessary.

The Cinema @ Scotland Street series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Free admission. A Rainy Day in New York (2019) When a college student (Elle Fanning) travels to New York City to interview a film director, her boyfriend (Timothée Chalamet) tags along. However,...

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. April 16: Immediate Family (2022) NR Directed by Denny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew), this affectionate music documentary spotlights the studio musicians who...