Williamsburg Library Events for Kids, Teen and Adults

Williamsburg Regional Library Activities This Week

All library buildings are reopening with updated hours as of Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

For COVID related updates and and library hours click here.

WRL is still offering touch-less curbside hold pickup on an appointment-only basis if you do not want to go in the library. Once you’re notified that your items are ready, choose a time and location at which to pick them up. It’s super easy! For more information on using this system go here.

In-Person Events:

4/16 — All-Ages StorytimeAll Ages Storytime features stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities for children and their caregivers. These programs will take place outside with social distancing guidelines in place for a fun, safe, in-person storytime. This program is weather-dependent 4/16: 11 a.m. at Williamsburg Library 4/16

Curbside Crafts – Sponsored by the Friends of WRL Twice a month we’ll offer a fun new family craft — one for both younger AND older kids — at curbside pickup. If you don’t catch us Friday, come by Saturday; we’ll have the same craft available again. All Day While Supplies Last, Both Libraries 4/16

Paws to Read with K-9 ConnectionReading 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. Sign up for a 10-minute session with a trained therapy dog!2:30 p.m.

StoryWalk – ALL Month during Library hours – Take a walk out of doors and read a story at the James City County Library’s new StoryWalk™ . Families are invited to walk from page to page in the green space behind the library. This week read, Is Everyone Ready for Fun?

Virtual Events for Kids

Rainbow Puppets: Animal Parade Learn and sing along with fun songs about animals and their homes, how they live, and what they eat.1 p.m., Virtual 4/17

Virtual Events for Teens

Middle School Game MeetupWind down from the school week by playing games with friends. Register to receive a Zoom invitation so you can chat and play along. For kids in grades 6-8.1 p.m., Virtual 4/17

Virtual Events for Adults

4/15 — Reel Talk: The Bookshop Florence Green, a free-spirited widow, puts grief behind her and risks everything to open up a bookshop. But this mini social revolution soon brings her fierce enemies. Watch the film beforehand and then join us for a discussion. 7 p.m., Virtual

4/16 — Getaway CafeShare conversation, experiences, and memories in WRL’s program for adults with early memory loss and their care partners. This month’s theme: “Destination 757.” 2 p.m., Virtual

4/1-4/20 — Bad Poetry MonthLet’s honor National Poetry Month with tongue firmly in cheek. Can you beat all-time champion Anonymous in turning out the worst verse? All submissions will be entered in a prize drawing, and one truly awful poem will receive the Queasy Judges prize. All Day

1/25-4/9 — Adult Winter ReadingSponsored by the Friends of WRLRead and log five books by April 9 to win a tasty prize from Virginia’s Finest Chocolate! All Day

Need some help finding something to read or watch for yourself or a family member? Do you want the library to select some titles? They’d love to! To get to know you and what you are interested in, just answer a few questions by filling out the form this at wrl.org/quick-picks/ or call 741-3300 – press 2 for adults/teens material, or press 4 for children’s material!

WRL YouTube Channel is PACKED!

Have you checked WRL’s YouTube page lately? They have puppet shows, Thursday This and Thats and more to keep your family entertained.

James City County Library
7770 Croaker Road,
757.259.7770

Williamsburg Library
515 Scotland Street,
757.259.4040

Stryker Center
412 N Boundary St,
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA, 23185

Special Hours

Because of staffing limitations and the need for enhanced sanitation measures due to the pandemic, the library is reopening with reduced hours. Current schedule: