Williamsburg Regional Library Events & Activities This Week
Youth Events:
March 18 & 19- 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.
March 18 – 10 AM at Williamsburg Library
March 19 – 10 AM at James City County Library
March 18 & 19 – 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.
March 18 – 10 AM at Williamsburg Library
March 19 – 10 AM at James City County Library
March 19 & 20 – 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.
March 19 – 10 AM at Williamsburg Library
March 20 – 10 AM at James City County Library
March 18, 20 & 21 – 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.
March 18 – 10 AM at James City County Library
March 20 – 10 AM Williamsburg Library
March 21 – 10 AM at James City County Library
March 21 – Tween Game Night 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 – James City County Library
March 23 – Easter Egg Coloring Do you like to decorate eggs, but hate the preparation and mess? Drop in any time from 1-4 p.m. to color your eggs! Children of all ages are invited to paint, dye, and decorate. We will supply the eggs and everything you need to decorate them—you supply the creativity! Limit two eggs per child. 1-4 PM – Stryker Center
March 24 – Paws to Read with K-9 Connection Reading is even more fun when you can share it with a fluffy, four-legged friend, and it’s a great way for beginning readers to practice with a patient audience. Drop in to read a story to trained therapy dogs, no registration required. 2:30 PM – James City County 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:
March 21 – 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 – Stryker Center
March 22 – 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
March 24 – Student-Led Tutoring Need help in Chemistry or Biology? Tutoring sessions will be held at the James City County Library with highly recommended tutors. Bring your questions! No registration required. For ages 13-18. 2-5 PM – James City County Library
March 15 – 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:
March 18 – Spring Burlap Wreath Join us as we teach you how to make a burlap wreath using the bubble method, and adorn them with some spring accents. For ages 13+.Call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register. 6:30 PM – Stryker Center
March 20 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Celebrate Fred Rogers’ birthday with a special screening of an award-winning documentary about his life and work. The children’s show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, is known and beloved by a generation of children. This documentary film explores “the life, lessons and legacy of the iconic children’s TV host, Fred Rogers.” 10 AM – Williamsburg Library Theatre
March 20 – One Book One Community: Author Talk with Bruce Holsinger Hear from Bruce Holsinger, the author of the 2024 One Book One Community book selection, The Displacements. Bruce Holsinger is the author of four novels, including The Displacements and The Gifted School, and many works of nonfiction. His books have been recognized with the Colorado Book Award, the John Hurt Fisher Prize, the Philip Brett Award, the John Nicholas Brown Prize, the Modern Language Association’s Prize for a First Book, and others. 6:30 PM – Williamsburg Library
March 21 – Introduction to Libby Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over using Libby on a desktop computer. Seating is limited; please register by calling 757.741.3300, and select option 2 to sign up. 10 AM – James City County Library
March 21 – One Book One Community Book Discussion Come discuss the 2024 One Book One Community book selection, The Displacements, an adrenaline-fueled story of lives upended and transformed by an unprecedented catastrophe. 6:45 PM – James City County Library & Virtual
March 22 – Hurricane and Natural Disaster Preparedness Michael Teener, Emergency Management Planner for James City County, shares an overview of how the County prepares for disasters. The presentation will include insight into working with FEMA, the disaster recovery process, as well as tips for individual & household emergency preparedness. 10 AM – James City County Library
March 24 – 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. 1-2:30 PM – James City County Library
March 24 – Spring Cake Decorating Learn to make an adorable bird’s nest out of a mini bundt cake. For ages 13+. Spots are limited so call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.Spring Cake Decorating. 2 PM – Stryker Center
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
March 2 – Next Chapter 2 PM Williamsburg Library
March 5 – WhoDunnits 6:30 PM James City County Library
March 6 – Fellowship in a Ring 6:30 PM James City County Library
March 14 – Power in the Panels 7 PM Stryker Center
March 15 – Real People/Real Stories 2 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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