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Events & Programs for Jan. 2-8
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Make Your Own Dry Erase Calendar
| Jan. 5 at 6 PM - Stryker Center |
Start the new year off right by creating your own dry erase calendar. All materials provided, but you may bring your own paint sample chips if you wish (you will need 35 total, make sure they are the individual ones instead of a strip). Registration required; call 757.741.3300, option 2, sign up at either Adult Services desk, or send us a message. For ages 13 through adult.
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Sewing Class: English Paper Piecing
| Jan. 7 at 10 AM - Abram Frink Jr. Community Center |
English Paper Piecing is a wildly popular quilt making technique. Make a “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” quilt block to create a coaster, potholder, or begin making your own quilt. This is a hand sewing technique. No prior sewing experience needed. Ages: teens-adult. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Call 757.741.3324 to register. |
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ADULT MOVIES AT WILLIAMSBURG LIBRARY
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Art House Cafe
The Last Vermeer (2019)
Jan. 3 at 2 PM
In the aftermath of the Second World War, a soldier investigates Dutch artist Han van Meegeren, who is accused of collaboration. He soon suspects that van Meegeren may not be guilty as charged but guilty of a completely different crime. R, 1hr 58 min. |
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Throwback Thursday
Quiz Show (1994)
Jan. 5 at 2 PM
Ralph Fiennes plays suspected game show cheater Charles Van Doren in this critically acclaimed film about the quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Robert Redford directed, with John Turturro and Rob Morrow costarring. PG-13, 2hr 13min. |
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Makerspace
Check out our new creative space at the Williamsburg Library. Explore 3D printers, Glowforge 3D laser cutter, Cricut, and sewing machines. Librarians are on hand to assist with projects. Walk-in hours: Mon-Thurs: 2-6 PM, Tues & Thurs: 10 AM - 12 PM, Sun: 1-5 PM. |
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Digital Memory Lab
A do-it-yourself space for digitizing various audio/visual media formats including VHS, photos, documents, and slides. Patrons will have access to knowledgeable library staff as well as instructions and orientations that explain the process. |
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Teen Advisory Group
| Jan. 5 from 6-7 PM - James City County Library |
WRL’s teen volunteer group meets to share ideas for library services and work on various tasks. Click here for more information. |
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Baby Lapsit Storytime
| Jan. 3 at 10 AM - James City County Library |
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program 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. |
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Baby Stay and Play
| Jan. 3 at 10:15 AM - James City County Library |
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. |
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Toddler Storytime
| Jan. 3 at 10 AM - Williamsburg LibraryJan. 4 at 10 AM - James City County Library
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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. |
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Preschool Storytime
| Jan. 4 at 10 AM - Williamsburg LibraryJan. 5 at 10 AM - James City County Library
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Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. |
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Open Art Studio
| Jan. 3-5 from 1-7 PM
Jan. 6 from 1-5 PM
Jan. 7-8 from 1-4 PM
James City County Library |
Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio. |
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Saturdays @ Frink/Maker Saturday: "Snow" Drop in and Make-n-Take
| Jan. 7 from 10 AM - 1 PM - Abram Frink Jr. Community Center
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Join us for a fun spin on “Snow.” Drop-in and Make-n-Take your own Snowperson or Jumbo Snowflake. We will have all the supplies! No registration is required! |
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Beanbag Book Club
| Jan. 8 at 2 PM - James City County Library |
Join other readers to read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on an awesome early reader book. Participants will get a copy of the month’s book to keep. We offer two sessions, one at 2 pm and one at 3 pm; each session will last 45 minutes and will consist of the same book, activity, and craft. For beginning readers ages 5-8.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please call 757.741.3300, option 4 for more information or to register. |
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WhoDunnits
Jan. 3 at 6:30 PM
James City County Library |
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