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Meet the Virginia Symphony Woodwind Quintet
| Nov. 2 at 11 AM - Williamsburg Library Theatre
Listen to the unique and beautiful sounds of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French Horn in this presentation from the Virginia Symphony Woodwind Quintet. The musicians will demonstrate the instruments and show how melodies can create characters and feelings and tell stories. |
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Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg: Ensemble 4.1 Piano Windtet |
Oct. 29 at 7:30 PM - Williamsburg Library Theatre |
The only “piano windtet” worldwide, Ensemble 4.1 is brought to life by four wind soloists from top German orchestras and one unmistakable pianist. Since its inception in 2013, Ensemble 4.1 has performed recitals in China, Pakistan, Austria, Germany, Algeria, Canada, and the United States. Tickets are available for purchase (cash or check only) at the door on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes prior to each concert.
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Art in the Afternoon – Framing the Future: Muscarelle Reimagined |
Oct. 30 at 2 PM - Williamsburg Library Theatre |
Get an exclusive first look at the Muscarelle’s breathtaking transformation with Director David Brashear as your guide. Explore how this ambitious expansion will triple the museum’s footprint, ushering in a new era of artistic possibility. Be among the first to glimpse stunning new acquisitions in architecture, photography, and design that will soon grace these halls. |
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Advances in Forensic Chemistry for the Courtroom |
Oct. 30 at 2 PM - Stryker Center |
Forensic chemistry analysis is essential in criminal evidence analysis and court proceedings, which includes the use of fingerprints to identify suspects. Incomplete prints, called fingermarks, are often not useful to identify individuals, but a new chemical technique shows promise in understanding their composition. In this talk by Emma Macturk, master’s student in chemistry at William & Mary, learn the science behind forensic analysis that could decide outcomes of criminal investigations. |
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Sewing Saturday: Key Fob/Dog Leash |
Nov. 2 from 9:45 AM - 12 PM - Abram Frink Jr. Community Center |
Make a snappy wristlet key fob or dog leash. Beginner sewers welcome. Supplies provided. Bring your own machine (in good working order) or use one of the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited; reservations required. Please call (757) 741-3324 to register. |
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Open Mic with the Chesapeake Bay Writers Club
| Nov. 2 from 2-3:30 PM - Williamsburg Library | Come to read or to hear local authors share their stories. Audience is welcome, even if you’re not reading! |
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WRL Film Society |
Nov. 3 from 1-2:30 PM - Williamsburg Library |
Are you crazy for movies? The WRL Film Society is a discussion group for movie lovers. At meetings, members will share their views on the films they have recently watched (no major spoilers!) and discuss a set of questions posed by the group leaders. This is a group for fans of films of all kinds across time—classic films, arthouse films, blockbusters, or even guilty pleasures. A list of recommended films and discussion questions will be made available a month in advance. |
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Dewey Decibel Concert Series: Ford’s Colony Dance Band | Nov. 7 at 7:30 PM - Williamsburg Library Theatre |
The Ford’s Colony Dance Band will perform their 4th annual “Salute to the End of WWII.” The band will recreate Benny Goodman’s weekly radio broadcasts, featuring updates by war correspondents from the battlefield between 1939 and 1945. |
Sponsored by Friends of WRL - Join the Friends |
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Throwback Thursday Newhart: “Take Me to Your Loudon” (1987)
Oct. 31 at 2 PM
A Halloween costume party at the Loudon’s Vermont inn goes hilariously off the rails when the locals suspect that a UFO has landed in town. This excellent episode of the Newhart TV series stars Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, and Peter Scolari. TV-G, 30min. |
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Throwback Thursday The Night that Panicked America (1975) Oct. 31 at 2:30 PM (playing after the Newhart episode)
A recreation of Orson Welles’s infamous 1938 radio broadcast of H.G. Wells’s War of the Worlds, and the tumultuous effect it had on people throughout the country. NR, 1hr 32min. |
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Jewish Film Festival Not Quite Kosher (2023) Nov. 3 at 2 PM
To save the once-largest Jewish community in the world from being shut down in Alexandria, Egypt, an ultra-orthodox Brooklyn Jew is sent out to be the desperately needed tenth man to celebrate Passover in this heartwarming tale. NR, 2hr. |
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AI: The Magic Box |
Oct. 30 at 2 PM - Williamsburg Library |
Does AI feel like a magic box that is just completely mysterious? With her newly released book AI: The Magic Box, Dr. Rachel Chung from College of William & Mary will demystify how AI works in this interactive workshop. With these insights, you’ll be able to better assess AI applications in your everyday life. |
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In BeTWEEN the Pages Tween Book Club |
Oct. 29 at 6 PM - Williamsburg Library |
Come meet some fellow readers and join the conversation. This book club is designed for ages 9-12 and is limited to 15 members. Call (757) 741-3300, option 4 to register and receive a free copy of this month’s book. |
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Storytime with the Arts |
Nov. 2 at 11 AM - Williamsburg Library |
The talented dancers of the Institute of Dance present Storytime with the Arts, a series of performances featuring a story and craft based on a favorite children’s book. Recommended for ages 3-7. This month, we’re reading We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger. |
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Puppet Storytime |
Nov. 3 at 2 PM - James City County Library |
Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+. Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your spot. |
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Baby Lapsit Storytime
Oct. 28 at 10 AM - Williamsburg Library Oct. 29 at 10 AM - James City County Library
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. |
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Baby Stay and Play
Oct. 28 at 10:15 AM - Williamsburg Library Oct. 29 at 10:15 AM - James City County Library
Stay after storytime to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with toys. On the first Monday and Tuesday of the month, experts from Child Development Resources will answer your questions about your baby’s development. |
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Toddler Storytime
Oct. 29 at 10 AM - Williamsburg Library Oct. 30 at 10 AM - James City County Library
Toddler Storytime is a program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. |
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Preschool Storytime
Oct. 28 at 2 PM - James City County Library Oct. 30 at 10 AM - Williamsburg Library Oct. 31 at 10 AM - James City County Library
Preschool Storytime is a program designed for preschoolers from 3 to 5 years old. |
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| WhoDunnits
Nov. 5 at 6:30 PM
James City County Library |
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Makerspace
Check out our creative space at the Williamsburg Library with 3D printers, Glowforge 3D laser cutter, Cricut, and embroidery and sewing machines. Click the button below for Makerspace hours of operation. |
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Digital Memory Lab
A do-it-yourself space for digitizing various audio/visual media formats including audiotapes, VHS & Hi8 videotapes, 8mm reels, photos, 35mm negatives, 35mm slides, and documents. |
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Recording Studio
WRL’s Recording Studio at the James City County Library is an acoustically treated space for podcasting, virtual meetings, and other sound-recording needs. The studio is open by appointment only. |
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