Taboo Topics: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care (JCCL)

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

This presentation aims to demystify hospice and palliative care, providing a clear understanding of the roles, benefits, and differences of each program. The panel of professionals in end-of-life care will share their in-depth knowledge and experiences. They will discuss the fine details of hospice and palliative care, covering pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and...

Free

WRL’s Celtic Film Series: “The Miracle Club” (2023)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Set in 1967, a heartwarming film that follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates), and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey) of Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws...

Free

Constitution Day Storytime (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Join the Ann Wager Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for stories and songs that will celebrate the U.S. Constitution, its history, and its legacy.

Free

WRL’s Art House Café Film Series: “Force of Nature: The Dry 2” (2024) R

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

October 15: Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2024) R When a corporate whistleblower disappears on a hiking retreat in the mountains, two federal agents investigate but find her companions reluctant to reveal what happened to her. Eric Bana, Anna Torv, and Deborra-Lee Furness star in this Australian film based on the novel by Jane...

Free

Podcasting for Beginners (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Thinking of starting a podcast? Learn the basics of podcasting from beginning to end in this workshop. Explore topics like podcast hosting platforms, budget-friendly equipment for quality audio, simple editing tools, and the process of publishing your episodes.

Free

Sensory Movie: “IF”, 2024 (JCCL)

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

Enjoy a special movie screening in a sensory-friendly environment. The lights will be on, the movie volume turned down, and attendees are free to move around, and dance, walk, and sing. Fidgets and some inflatable chairs will be available. Enjoy some popcorn or bring your own snacks. This showing is geared toward those with special...

Free

Top Ten Tips for Using Your New iPhone or iPad (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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...

Free

Real People/Real Stories: A Nonfiction Book Group (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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 Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan This fine biography reveals the remarkable life of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch...

Free

Intermediate Word II (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Learn to create tables and insert images into Microsoft Word with this Intermediate level class. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up.

Free

Women Airline Pilots: History and Today’s Opportunities (WL)

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

Being an airline pilot is a combination of adventure and technical expertise. This entertaining and enlightening presentation tells the story of how women pilots became airline pilots and all of the changes that make the job today a good career choice. Mary Shipko is an aviation pioneer and author, and was one of the first...

Free

Next Chapter Book Club (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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.

Free

Beginning Word

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

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.

Free
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