Williamsburg Regional Library Events & Activities This Week
Youth Events:
April 22 & 23- Baby Lapsit Storytime Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; this repetition of rhymes and songs forms a foundation for learning for your baby and strengthens the language connections in the brain.
April 22 – 10 AM at Williamsburg Library
April 23 – 10 AM at James City County Library
April 22 & 23 – Baby Stay and Play Stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from Child Development Resources will join us to answer your questions about your baby’s development.
April 22 – 10 AM at Williamsburg Library
April 23 – 10 AM at James City County Library
April 23 & 24 – Toddler Storytime Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
April 23 – 10 AM at Williamsburg Library
April 24 – 10 AM at James City County Library
April 22, 24, 25 – Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities.
April 22 – 10 AM at James City County Library
April 24 – 10 AM Williamsburg Library
April 25 – 10 AM at James City County Library
April 24 – Homeschool Enrichment: Fantastic Fliers The Wright Brothers would be proud as we follow in their footsteps and learn the fundamental principles of flight. Build a “delta dart” and other unique paper airplanes with educators from Mad Science of Hampton Roads. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the children’s desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. 2 PM – James City County Library
April 24 – Tween Game Day Drop in for board games and Nintendo Switch video games including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, and more. For ages 9-12. 5:30 – 7:30 PM – Williamsburg Library
April 28 – Beanbag Book Club Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. For ages 5 – 8. In April, we’re reading Benny McGee and the Shark: The Shark Report by Derek Anderson. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the children’s desk beginning 30 minutes before the program begins . 1:30 PM – Williamsburg Library
Open Art Studio Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio. James City County Library
Monday-Thrusday from 1-7 PM
Friday from 1-5 PM
Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 PM
Daily – Come Play at the Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio! Come in from the cold to the James City County Library. Play in a vibrant, engaging area that focuses on the twin literacy skills of reading and play. The Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio integrates our collection with children’s museum-style elements including air tubes, an interactive floor, a giant tablet table, and more! James City County Library
Daily – Story Trail Take a walk outdoors and read a story at the James City County Library’s Story Trail. We invite families to walk from page to page in the green space behind the library. All Day – James City County Library
Teens:
April 25 – Drop-in D&D Dungeons & Dragons players of all experience levels are invited to drop-in to play and learn this classic tabletop roleplaying game. For ages 9-18. 5:30-7:30 PM – James City County Library
April 26 – Teens Night Out Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required. 6-8 PM – James City County Library
Now – May 7 – Youth Art Show Exhibit Join WRL in celebrating youth art and creativity in our community! WRL invited middle school and high school students in James City County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg to share one original work of art to be displayed. Exhibit hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm at the Stryker Center
Daily — NEW Teen Room at the James City County Library Check out the brand-new teen room at the James City County Library! This room features fun tech including virtual reality headsets, Nintendo Switches, an arcade game table, and lounge seating. For ages 13-18.
Adult:
April 23 – Serge a Reusable Snack Bag Ever wanted to learn how to use a serger? You’re in luck! We’re making some reusable snack bags and learning the basics of utilizing a serger for a perfect edge! For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register. 11 AM – Williamsburg Library
April 24 – Memory Café This social gathering is for those personally dealing with memory loss and their partners who provide care for those with those challenges. The Café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators. Each Café will offer its guests the chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments and getting to know others in the community with similar memory changes. 1:30 – 3 PM – Stryker Center
April 24 – SCORE Workshop: How to Start & Manage Your Own Business Are you interested in starting a business but concerned about how to begin, where to begin, and whether your idea makes sense? Here’s your chance to get some answers. After this workshop you will know how a business plan can help you, your options for a legal structure of the business, and more. Click the button below to register 5:30-7:30 PM – Williamsburg Library
April 25 – Introduction to FamilySearch Get the basics on searching this free genealogy website for census and vital records, wills and probate, digitized books, and family trees. Learn how visiting WRL, a FamilySearch affiliate library, gives you access to even more original records! You’ll need to create a free account at familysearch.org. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, option 2. 2 PM – Williamsburg Library
April 25 – Dewey Decibel Concert Series “Ford’s Colony Dance Band” Jazz Legends Showcase – Williamsburg’s own big band presents a “Jazz Legends Showcase.” Join the Ford’s Colony Dance Band as we pay tribute to some of the greatest artists and iconic songs of the jazz era from Ragtime to Swing to Bebop. If you’re into jazz, you’ll love this show! Free admission; no tickets required, but donations accepted. 7:30 PM – Williamsburg Library Theatre
April 27 – Better Living: Health and Nutrition Education This class is an introduction to basic gardening skills and tools. The instructor will discuss the benefits of growing your own vegetables and herbs. Anyone is welcome to come take the class; attendance is not required for each class. If you do attend each class, you’ll receive a certificate. No registration is required 11 AM – Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
April 28 – Sit and Stitch – 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. 1 PM – James City County Library
Makerspace Open! Check out our new creative space at the Williamsburg Library. Explore 3D printers, Glowforge 3D laser printer, Cricut, and sewing machines during walk-in hours. Read more about the Makerspace. Walk-in hours: Mon-Thurs: 1 – 7 PM, Fri: 1 PM – 5 PM, Sun & Sun: 1 – 4 PM.
Updated Jan. 5, 2024: Free Covid tests are available at both library buildings! Ask a WRL staff member for a kit (limit 2 per person) or call to schedule a curbside pickup at 757.741.3300, option 1. A library card is not required.
Check the WRL calendar for additional events this week and upcoming www.wrl.org/events/
Book Clubs
May 1 – Fellowship in a Ring 6:30 PM James City County Library
May 4 – Next Chapter 2 PM Williamsburg Library
May 7 – WhoDunnits 6:30 PM James City County Library
May 9 – Power in the Panels 6:30 PM Stryker Center
James City County Library
7770 Croaker Road,
757.741.3300
Williamsburg Library
515 Scotland Street,
757.741.3300
Stryker Center
412 N Boundary St,
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
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