WhoDunnits: “The Stranger Diaries” (JCCL)

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

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. In the wake of a divorce, Clare Cassidy, the heroine of this gripping standalone from Mary Higgins Clark Award winner Griffiths (the Ruth Galloway mysteries), accepts a job teaching English at Talgarth High, whose West Sussex campus includes the home of Victorian writer...

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Make a Miniature Garden (JCCL)

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

Enjoy the spring weather and pick up all the supplies you need for a miniature garden with a real succulent plant. Plant your succulent and decorate with gnomes, dinosaurs, and more. Recommended for ages 4+. Supplies are limited; pick up a ticket at the children’s desk starting at 10:30 a.m. to reserve your spot.

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The Cold War and U.S.- Spain Relations (WL)

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

Today, Americans seldom give thought to Spain’s relationship with the United States, but Spain was pivotal to twentieth-century American ideological transformations. In this talk, Tyler Goldberger, doctoral candidate in History at William & Mary, will examine the impact of Spain’s political landscape on twentieth century American ideologies, examining how concerns over fascism during World War...

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Spring Break in the Teen Room: Open Painting (JCCL)

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

Spend spring break in the Teen Room with other teens. Tuesday 4/2 Mario party Wednesday 4/3 Open painting Thursday 4/4 Mario Kart Friday 4/5 Skeeball No registration required, for ages 13-18.

Free

English Conversation Café (WL)

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

Join us for weekly relaxed conversation to practice and improve your English skills. Newcomers always welcome. For ages 16+.

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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...

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WRL’s Throwback Thursday Film Series: Some Like It Hot (1959) NR

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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 4: Some Like It Hot (1959) NR A pair of musicians (Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon) disguise themselves as women and join an all-girl band to hide out from the Chicago...

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Spring Break in the Teen Room: Mario Kart (JCCL)

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

Spend spring break in the Teen Room with other teens. Tuesday 4/2 Mario party Wednesday 4/3 Open painting Thursday 4/4 Mario Kart Friday 4/5 Skeeball No registration required, for ages 13-18.

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WRL’s Dewey Decibel Concerts: Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes. Angela lives with her musical partner, Brandon Turner, and their three young sons on the Greer, SC farm that has been in her family since 1791. Her most recent release, “Common Law Wife”, went all the way to number 1 on the Roots Music...

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Spring Break in the Teen Room: Skeeball (JCCL)

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

Spend spring break in the Teen Room with other teens. Tuesday 4/2 Mario party Wednesday 4/3 Open painting Thursday 4/4 Mario Kart Friday 4/5 Skeeball No registration required, for ages 13-18.

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

Sewing Saturday: Unfinished Projects (Abram Frink Jr. Community Center)

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

Bring your own “UFO” (Unfinished sewing object/project) and spend the morning working on them. Sewing Saturday group leaders will be available for sewing support. A limited number of kits from previous Sewing Saturday projects will be available. Beginner sewers welcome! Bring your own machine (in good working order) or borrow one of the library’s sewing...

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