Public Governance: The Journey to Building a Better Williamsburg (WL)

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

This exhibit explores the rich history of Williamsburg’s city government through a captivating collection of photographs, tracing the transformation of local governance from its colonial roots to the modern era. Exhibit hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5pm, Dec. 12, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (Closed December 24-25, January 1 & 20, February 17,...

Free

Bluey Marathon (JCCL)

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

Drop in throughout the afternoon to enjoy the adventures of Bluey, Bingo, and the rest of the Heelers. Grab some popcorn and get cozy with this favorite animated family series.

Free

Anime Evening: Ascendance of a Bookworm (JCCL)

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

Celebrate the beginning of winter break with an evening of anime (Ascendance of a Bookworm) and snacks in the Teen Room. For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Free

WRL’s Throwback Thursday Film Series: Midnight in Paris (2011) PG-13

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. December’s theme: Welcome Back Notre Dame! Dec. 26: Midnight in Paris (2011) PG-13 While vacationing in Paris, a struggling writer (Owen Wilson) discovers that he can time-travel back to the 1920s, where he encounters famous...

Free

Teens Night Out (JCCL)

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

Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13-18, no registration required.

Free

Dungeons & Dragons Day of Play (WL)

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

Join us for an afternoon of multigame play for tweens, teens, and adults! Multiple game leaders will lead single-meeting campaigns for ages 9 through adult. Choose to play with teens & adults or tweens & families. Register by December 23 by emailing anorfolk@wrl.org

Free

Sensory Movie: “Harold and the Purple Crayon”, 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

Sit and Stitch (JCCL)

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

Join us for this program where beginners can meet up and learn the basics of knitting and people with projects are encouraged to stitch along with others. Some basics are provided for those without a project. No registration required.

Free

Jonathan Austin’s Magic Show (WL)

Williamsburg Library Theatre 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.

Free

Make a Snowflake (WL)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA

Spend a cozy craft day decorating a wooden snowflake with winter sparkles.

Free

WRL’s Art House Café Film Series: Dame Maggie Smith Tribute Month – Ladies in Lavender (2004) PG-13

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, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. December: Dame Maggie Smith Tribute Month Dec. 31: Ladies in Lavender (2004) PG-13 Maggie Smith and Judi Dench play sisters living together...

Free
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