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Director’s Welcome This year the library is ushering in spring on April 4th with the first Williamsburg Wisteria Fes-tival. The festival is a grand gesture to the beautiful wisteria vines that garnish the garden terrace in City Square between the Williamsburg Library and the Stryker Center. The event will feature animals, a butterfly tent, homesteading skills, crafts, speakers, and activities for all ages, all celebrating the return of greenery and warm weather.

Spring will also mark the grand opening of the newly remodeled children’s room at the James City

County Library, the Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio. The renovated space will com-bine the best of a great children’s library and an engaging children’s muse-um, with rich learning activities for families, cozy window seats, a preschool play village, and much more. This exciting project was made possible with the support of James City County and a $225,000 fundraising campaign by the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library, which includes the generous support of all three area Kiwanis Clubs, local businesses, and individual library supporters.

It’s going to be a busy and fun-filled season at Williamsburg Regional Library–please join us in celebrating these two great events, and the many other wonderful programs listed in this guide! Betsy Fowler, Library Director

Library HoursMonday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Library LocationsWilliamsburg Library: 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg VA 23185James City County Library: 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg VA 23188Stryker Center: 412 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg VA 23185

Library Phone Numbers Williamsburg Library: 757.259.4040 (Answered live, M-F, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

James City County Library: 757.259.7770 (Answered live, M-F, 10 a.m.-5 p.m)

Library Websitewww.wrl.org

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6 Film Series

10 Talks & Workshops

10 Book Groups

17 Teen Programs

18 Storytimes

19 Kids Programs

22 Mobile Library Services

23 Exhibits

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Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m., Stryker CenterThis all-ages storytime will feature counting-themed stories and activities celebrating the importance of being counted, as children are one of the most under-counted groups in the census. We’ll even have a visit from Count von Count himself!

Sunday, May 3, 1-5 p.m., Stryker CenterJoin us at the Stryker Center for cosplay, panel discussions, hospital-ity from the Lovely Heart Maid Café, and more! See full calendar of activities on wrl.org/events. For all ages.

WRL-info Keep up with everything going on at WRL with this weekly dig-ital newsletter sent directly to your email inbox every Monday morning. We’ll give you the rundown of every-thing happening at all of our build-ings each week, plus extras like read-ing lists and info about our digital resources. Sign up at wrl.org/wrl-info.

We would like to thank the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library for their generous support which makes many of the programs includ-ed in Beyond the Shelves possible.

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Celebrate springtime, and the blossoming of this iconic purple flower, with the library! Our first ever Wisteria Festival will be a fun-filled, educational event for all ages. Meet adorable animals, listen to live music, try your hand at a craft, learn about local organizations such as Master Gardeners, PECK, Williamsburg Area Beekeepers, Williamsburg Farm Camp, and more!

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This playful pup is our robotic dog mascot for the new Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio. Be sure to keep an eye out for the grand opening of this exciting new children’s area, coming this spring to the James City County Library. We will publicize the date on our website and on social media.

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CONCERTSJ2B2: JOHN JORGENSON BLUEGRASS BANDFriday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.,

Williamsburg Library Theatre

J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians. The band’s live shows have the bluegrass world buzzing. This is the “high lonesome sound” of American roots music at its finest.

VIRGINIA OPERA: PIRATES OF PENZANCE Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m.,


Virginia Opera returns to the Williamsburg Library, high-lighting scenes from Pirates of Penzance for young audiences. The opera is approximately 35 minutes, with a Q&A with the cast to follow.

BILL JENKINS AND THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN BOYSFriday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.,


Singer, songwriter, and cross-picking guitar virtuoso Bill Jenkins and his string band, the Virginia Mountain Boys, bring to life the authentic ballads, camp meeting songs, and early blue-grass favorites of the Southern Appala-chian Mountains.

BIG BAND MUSIC FROM THE ERA OF WORLD WAR IIThursday, April 2,

7:30 p.m., Williams-

burg Library Theatre

The Ford’s Colony Dance Band, with its 17 musicians, will

salute the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II by playing hit songs from Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and many others.

RPRFriday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.,


From stirring anthems to whisper-gentle ballads, RPR’s music evokes joy, tears, and laughter with a tapestry of musical styles from folk, rock, and blues tradi-tions. It’s cinematic storytelling from four captivating songwriters.

MARK ROGERS Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.,


Mark Rogers is a well-traveled songwriter whose music reminds us of the years we spent scouring lyric sheets and liner notes, when words would take us places we couldn’t always describe.

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THE LIBERTYLIVE BIG BAND Saturday, May 16, 7:30 p.m.,


The Libertylive Big Band is a commu-nity outreach group that seeks to uplift and inspire with swing, Latin, and jazz standards as well as modern big band arrangements.

WJCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m.,


This newly-formed Jazz Ensemble is the brainchild of the three WJCC high school music di-rectors and is made up of the best instrumentalists from each of the high schools.

tickets are $5 general admission,$4 for friends. for tickets and information call 757.259.4070.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR UPCOMING CONCERTSJune 11, 7:30 p.m. -

York River Concert Band free

June 16, 7:30 p.m. -

Peninsula Concert Band free

VIRGINIA SYMPHONY: “MEET THE BRASS” BRASS ENSEMBLE Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.,


This kid-friendly presentation will cel-ebrate the brass family of instruments.

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MARCH: ART & ARTISTSGoya’s Ghosts (2006)Thursday, March 5, 2-4 p.m.

The painter Francisco Goya confronts forces of the Spanish Inquisition in an effort to free his artist’s model. (R)

Portrait of Jennie (1948)Thursday, March 12, 2-3:30 p.m.

A struggling artist finds love and inspi-ration with a mysterious girl in this eerie romantic drama. (NR)

The Moon and Sixpence (1942)Thursday, March 19, 2-3:35 p.m.

In this film loosely based on the life of Paul Gauguin, a businessman abandons his family and runs off to Tahiti to be-come an artist. (NR)

Art of the Steal (2009)Thursday, March 26, 2-3:45 p.m.

This fascinating documentary follows the vicious battle for control of philanthro-pist Albert Barnes’ $25 billion collection of modern and post-impressionist art fol-lowing the death of its long-time curator in the late 1980s. (NR)

APRIL: POP MUSIC American Graffiti (1973)Thursday, April 2, 2-3:55 p.m.

A group of high school graduates spend one last night cruising their hometown before going off to college. This film is renowned for its great soundtrack of early rock ‘n’ roll hits and abundance of future stars. (PG)

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A Hard Day’s Night (1964)Thursday, April 9, 2-3:30 p.m.

In their first film, the Beatles struggle through two “typical” days in their lives as they prepare for a television per-formance. This innovative film has a soundtrack that features over a dozen early Beatles songs. (G)

Hitmakers: The Teens Who Stole Pop Music (2001)Thursday, April 16, 2-3:30 p.m.

This fun, tune-filled documentary tells the story of the many songwriters who worked out of New York City’s Brill Building in the early 1960s and wrote some of the most popular pop and Mo-town songs of the era. (NR)

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This series features indie, foreign, art house, and documentary films. All films are shown at the Williamsburg Library Theatre.

Honeyland (2019)Wednesday, March 25, 7-8:30 p.m.

In the isolated Balkan mountains, beekeeper Hatidze cares for her mother and tends her hives—half of the honey for her, and half for the bees—until her life and livelihood are disrupted by new neighbors. Filmmakers spent three years getting the visually sumptuous shots that earned this documentary Critics Choice and Sundance awards for cinematography. (NR)

CELT IC F ILM SER IESThese films with an Irish, Irish Ameri-can, or Celtic connection are presented in partnership with the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

The Boxer (1997) Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m.,


Rising teen boxer and Belfast native Danny Flynn was imprisoned for 14 years after getting involved with the Irish Republican Army. Newly freed from jail in his early 30s, Danny returns home and attempts to put his life back together. Reopening his neighborhood gym and reconnecting with his lost love, Danny battles against his former IRA compadres. (R)

JEWISH F ILM SER IESThis series, presented in partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival, strives to use the power of film to entertain, educate, and connect audiences to issues related to Jewish life in the U.S.A. and around the world.

Shoelaces (2018) Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m.,


Shoelaces tells the story of a complicated relationship between an aging father and his special needs son. Reuben’s kidneys are failing and his son Gadi wants to do-nate one of his own kidneys to help save his father’s life. He feels he finally has the chance to do something meaningful, but ends up in a fight for his right to save his father’s life. (NR)

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019) Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.,


This is the origin story behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals, Fid-dler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when “tradition” was on the wane as ideas about gender roles, sexuality, race relations, and reli-gion were evolving. (PG-13)

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Music & Lyrics (2007)Thursday, April 23, 2-3:40 p.m.

This charming romantic comedy tells the story of a washed up ‘80s pop singer trying to revive his career by writing a hit song for the latest teen sensation with the grudging assistance of his amateur lyricist. (PG-13)

Urban Cowboy (1980)Thursday, April 30, 2-4:15 p.m.

A great selection of ‘80s-era country tunes fill the soundtrack for this enjoy-able film about a cowboy, the love of his life, and the villain that comes between them at a honky-tonk in Texas. (PG)

MAY: THE BIG CONThe Ladykillers (2004)Thursday, May 7, 2-3:50 p.m.

Tom Hanks stars in this comedy about

I TAL IAN F ILM SER IESThis series, featuring films with an Italian or Italian-American connection, is presented in partnership with the Co-lonial Italian American Organization (CIAO).

La Stanza del Figlio (The Son’s Room) (2001)Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.,


A psychoanalyst and his family go through profound emotional trauma when their son dies in a scuba diving accident. (R)

MATT DAMON AND JUDE LAW

IN THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY

an eccentric Southern professor whose plans to rob a casino are threatened by his vexatious, elderly landlady. (R)

Elmer Gantry (1960)Thursday, May 14, 2-4:30 p.m.

Burt Lancaster turns in a powerful performance as a charming con man who exploits a traveling revival show for money and the affection of beautiful Sister Sharon, until his past catches up to him. (NR)

A Fish Called Wanda (1988)Thursday, May 21, 2-3:50 p.m.

In this wild comedy, four strangers team up to steal a valuable diamond and

double-cross each other to keep the stone for themselves. (R)

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)Thursday, May 28, 2-4:20 p.m.

A schemer insinuates himself into the good graces of a wealthy couple

in Europe and will do anything to maintain the connection. (R)

DREW BARRYMORE AND HUGH GRANT IN MUSIC & LYRICS

Brooklyn (2015) Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m.,


Young Irish immigrant Eilis Lacey nav-igates her way through 1950s Brooklyn. The throes of homesickness diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon her past disrupts her new vivacity, and Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. (PG-13)

Once (2007) Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m.,


A vacuum repairman moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech immigrant who

The Good Liar (2019)Wednesday, April 22, 7-8:50 p.m.

A career con artist meets a well-to-do widow online, and is sur-prised to find himself caring about her—turning what should be a cut-and-dried swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life. (R)

The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden (2013)Wednesday, May 27, 7-9 p.m.

In this stranger-than-fiction true-crime documentary, a hand-ful of expatriates in the 1930s flee conventional society for a remote island paradise but leave behind a murder mystery unsolved to this day. (NR)

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earns a living selling flowers approach-es him with the news that she is also an aspiring singer-songwriter. The pair decide to collaborate, and the songs that they compose reflect the story of their blossoming love. (R)


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March Violetsby Philip KerrTuesday, March 3, Stryker CenterBernie Gunther is an ex-Berlin policeman who hung out his PI shingle just as the Nazis took power. Now there are dead bodies turning up every-where, and behind-the-scenes plotting amongst the top Na-zis. Bernie must find his way out with his (few) principles and himself in one piece.

The Widows of Malabar Hillby Sujata MasseyTuesday, April 7, James City County LibraryPerveen Mistry, Bombay’s only female lawyer, is the ide-al person to handle the case of three Muslim widows fully secluded from society. When the will reveals that they will be left impoverished, Mistry begins asking questions. Then the case turns deadly.

The library provides copies of all book group titles. Check at the Adult Services desk to find your copy.

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POWER IN THE PANELS: a graphic novel book group

FoodWednesday, March 11Join us to talk about graphic novels centered on food and eating. Please bring your title to share and discuss.

Alan MooreWednesday, April 8Alan Moore is universally hailed as the graphic novel creator who sets the standard for the medium. His imagi-native and subversive stories have been the source for both popular films and revolu-

tionary social movements. Read any of his titles for this discussion.

They Called Us Enemyby George TakeiWednesday, May 13Before he became Mr. Sulu on Star Trek, Takei was taken to a concentration camp in the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was four years old. That experience of growing up behind barbed wire turned him into an activist when he wasn’t on camera.

An American Marriageby Tayari JonesMonday, March 16 Newlyweds Roy Hamilton and Celestial Davenport are hor-rified when Roy is tried and sentenced to 12 years for a crime he didn’t commit. While Roy is in prison, Celestial’s personal and professional lives are changing. Then Roy’s conviction is overturned, and he returns to a life he doesn’t recognize or understand.

NOVEL IDEAS: a contemporary book groupThird Monday of each month, 2 p.m., James City County LibraryExplore classic and contem-porary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. Sam-ple critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion.

Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Stryker Center This group is for graphic novel enthusiasts (18+, please) who want to read and talk about independent graphic novels.

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IN THE GARDENVirginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners share wisdom and insight to inspire your green thumb.

Landscaping Like a ProSaturday, March 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Learn tips and tricks to make your yard the best-looking one in the neighbor-hood! Professional landscape designer Peggy Krapf will share her many years of experience and teach you how to avoid the most common mistakes, choose the right plants and materials, and find the best contractors to do the work to make your yard beautiful.

Tomatoes: The Good, the Bad, and the UglySaturday, April 11,

11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Williamsburg Library

Theatre

Do you try to grow tomatoes but by the end of the season feel disappointed in the quantity and quality of your harvest? Do you have questions about heirlooms, hy-brids, insects, and keeping plants from sprawling all over your garden? Harriet Parsons will share her experiences and knowledge about growing tomatoes here in humid Virginia. This timely talk will get your tomato season off to a great start!

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappearedby Jonas JonassonMonday, April 20Allan Karlsson sneaks out of his nursing home and sets off on a bizarre journey that includes drug dealers, an elephant, and a lunch cart. That’s nothing new to the cen-tenarian, who spent the 20th century traveling the whole world and blowing things up for people like Franco, Tru-man, and Stalin.

The Tilted Worldby Tom Franklin and Beth Ann FennellyMonday, May 18The catastrophic flood of 1927 swamped towns along the Mississippi River. In the midst of this disaster, two revenuers enter the town of Hobnob looking for two missing offi-cers and a local moonshiner. One meets and falls in love with a local woman, not know-ing that she’s connected to the events he’s investigating.

Tenacious Plants for Summer Color in Tidewater Virginia

Gardens Saturday, May 9,

11 a.m.-12 p.m.,

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Library

Are you looking for colorful, easy-to-grow

plants that thrive in our steamy Tidewater summers?

Elizabeth McCoy will introduce you to 25 great choices of locally accessible flowers, vines, herbs, and foliage that will provide you with months of easy care and a beautiful display.

TALKS & WORKSHOPSCOUNTDOWN TO RETIREMENTAttend any or all of these special talks geared towards those considering or just beginning retirement.

Social Security and Medicare: Know Your Benefits Monday, April 6

• 2-3:30 p.m., Stryker

Center

• 7-8:30 p.m., Stryker Center

You’ve paid into this system your entire working life. Now it’s time to figure out how to file and what benefits you can expect to receive.

The Retirement Puzzle: Finance, Family, Friends, and FUN!

Monday, April 13, 7-8:30 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Retirement requires thoughtful day-dreaming and planning. Explore the elements needed to help you fulfill your retirement dreams.

From Clutter to CalmMonday, April 20, 2-3:30 p.m.,

Stryker Center

You wake up one morning and think, “Yikes! How in the world did I accumu-late all this stuff?” Abundance Orga-nizing will inspire us to de-clutter and maintain an orderly home.

Take Care of YourselfMonday, April 27, 7-8:30 p.m.,

Stryker Center

A licensed clinical social worker will of-fer advice on how to sustain good mental health while preparing for and during your retirement.

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WHO DUNNITS: A MYSTERYBOOK GROUP


First Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., location varies

WhoDunnits is a discussion group devoted to mysteries that follows a yearlong program of books and movies around a single topic. This year we’re taking a look at International Mysteries, both contemporary and historical.


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News of the Worldby Paulette JilesTuesday, March 17Jefferson Kidd rides through post-Civil War Texas read-ing newspapers to isolated settlers. Asked to transport a girl recovered from Kiowa kidnappers to her distant rel-atives, he begins to question the wisdom of taking her from

the only life she knows. He must also get her to trust him on the long and dangerous journey.

Home Fireby Kamila ShamsieTuesday, April 21Their father’s politics cause the three British-born Pasha children to live under a cloud of suspicion. When Parvaiz makes a terrible decision and wants to atone for it, Aneeka and Isma must decide wheth-er to trust their country’s values. Their choices lead to a

shocking confrontation none of them expects.

A House Among the Treesby Julia GlassTuesday, May 19When a legendary children’s author dies, his longtime as-sistant discovers that he has left his entire estate to her. That includes obligations he had no intention of upholding and secrets he kept from even his closest friends.

Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Williamsburg LibraryExplore classic and contem-porary fiction and nonfiction from around the world. This group will sample critically acclaimed and prize-winning titles with open and inclusive discussion.

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The Genius of Birdsby Jennifer AckermanThursday, March 19It turns out that birds are not “bird-brained” at all, but remarkably intelligent crea-tures. In this fascinating book, award-winning nature writer Jennifer Ackerman details the latest scientific research on avian mentality and explores how it came about.Hear Ms. Ackerman speak about bird migration at the Williamsburg Library—see page 15 for details.

Lady Spies of World War IIThursday, May 21During the Second World War, women played important and unheralded roles as espionage agents, underground oper-atives, and saboteurs. We’ll compare recent biographies of three of these courageous ladies: Odette Sansom (Code Name: Lise), Virginia Hall (A Woman of No Importance), and Marie-Madeleine Four-cade (Madame Fourcade’s Secret War).

The Children’s Blizzardby David LaskinThursday, April 16In January of 1888, a sudden, violent blizzard swept across the American plains, killing hundreds of people. This heart-breaking true-life thriller tells the story of that storm, the lives of the pioneer fami-lies affected by it, and the ef-forts of the National Weather Service to predict the weather and raise the alarm.

REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIESA NONFICTION BOOK GROUPThird Thursday of each month, 2 p.m., Stryker CenterThis group explores the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts.

Second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., James City County LibraryFellowship in a Ring is dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided at each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation.

Fellowship in a Ring: A SCI-FI/FANTASY BOOK GROUP

The Dryby Jane HarperTuesday, May 5, Williamsburg LibraryAustralian federal investi-gator Aaron Falk returns to his hometown for the first time since he was driven out as a young teen. A two-year drought is killing the town, and the tension of another crime and Aaron’s return has the townspeople on the verge of violence.


Adult Tabletop Game Club• Wednesday, March 25,6-9 p.m.,

Stryker Center

• Wednesday, April 22, 6-9 p.m.,


• Wednesday, May 27, 6-9 p.m.,


Do you love board or card games? Join us at the library for Settlers of Catan, Machi Koro, and other tabletop favorites. Learn a new game or upgrade your skill at a tried-and-true classic. Attendees are welcome to bring their own favorite games to teach others.

Open Mic with Chesapeake Bay WritersSundays, March 15, April 19, May 17,

1 p.m., Williamsburg Library

Williamsburg Regional Library and

tor Tracey Neikirk of the Isle of Wight County Museum in Smithfield for a dis-cussion on how recipes became favorites

Join us in an exploration of the honey bee, honey, and mead,

presented by locally owned and operated Silver

Hand Meadery and Honey Shop. Learn how

to focus your senses on the vast array of aro-

mas and flavors that can be found in honey,

and about the process used to transform

those flavors into one of the world’s most

ancient beverages, mead. Bring a hon-

ey-based recipe to share.

Honey TastingSaturday, March 7, 2-3 p.m., Stryker Center


Chesapeake Bay Writers sponsor a monthly Open Mic for writers. Bring your poetry or prose, fiction or nonfic-tion, and share your writing. There is a five-minute time limit per person. Feel free to bring your coffee or tea. For more information, contact Susan Williamson at [email protected].

LET’S EATThis is a chance to share recipes and cookbooks—and the stories of food and foodways that come with them—at the library.

Cooking Like GrandmaWednesday, March 25, 2-3 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Want to cook like Grandma? Join Cura-

CREATE STUDIOCome to the Create Studio and learn or practice a new skill. Each class will be a demonstration and project with a spe-cific machine, with time for questions afterwards. All classes are open to ages 13+. Register at 757.259.4050.

Cricut Di-Cut Machine• Thursday, March 5, 6-8 p.m.,

Stryker Center

• Sunday, May 17, 2-4 p.m., Stryker Center

(In conjunction with our scrapbooking

event—see page 17 for details)

from the 1930s forward. Bring your own classic recipes or cookbooks to share. Food samples will be provided.

Sewing Machine • Sunday, March 15, 2-4 p.m.,

Stryker Center

• Thursday, April 2, 6-8 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Raspberry Pi JamSunday, April 19, 2-4 p.m., Stryker Center

Learn the basics of turning on and serv-ing up your Raspberry Pi 4 and complete a beginner programming project. We will have workstations set up; all you need to bring is your Pi. Connect with others just getting started on this versa-tile little computer.

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Sweet Tea, SOFAs, and Sugar CubesTuesday, April 14, 2-3 p.m.,

James City County Library

Want to review healthy eating basics? Need to re-set your New Year’s resolu-tions? What about SOFAs (solid fats and added sugars)? Come to an interactive,

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS

Restoring Williamsburg• Monday, March 2, 2-3 p.m.,


• Monday, March 9, 7-8 p.m.,


Williamsburg: Before and After (1988) focused on the reconstruction of the Colonial Capital. Carl Lounsbury has updated that story in Restoring Williams-burg, looking past 1776 to the Civil War era and detailing the work being done today to deepen our understanding of Colonial Williamsburg’s residents. He’s also widened the focus to include the disruption that the restoration caused, especially among the city’s African American residents.

Medicare Made ClearSaturday, March 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,

Stryker Center

Join Gina Bundy of UnitedHealthcare to learn all about your Medicare choic-es. We’ll also share tools and resources to help you understand the coverage that may be right for you, including a free educational guide. Register at 757.259.4050.

Creator FairSunday, March 8, 2-4 p.m., Stryker Center

Learn a craft or chat with some very talented creators about their work. We’ll have crocheting, painting, lace making, and more—try your hand at one or all.

Career Coaching• Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,


GETAWAY CAFÉShare conversation, experiences, and memories in WRL’s program for adults with early memory loss and their care partners. Please call 757.259.7752 for more information.

An Afternoon of Irish DanceFriday, March 20, 2-3:30 p.m., Stryker Center

Dancers from the Rose and Sword Academy of Dance will entertain us and demystify the secrets of the fast-stepping, high-kicking, traditional Celtic dance form.

Under the Big TopFriday, April 17, 2-3:30 p.m., Stryker Center

“Step Right Up, Folks” and join us for an after-noon reminiscing about the circus, often called “The Greatest Show on Earth.”

PrintmakingFriday, May 15, 2-4 p.m., James City County Library

The Muscarelle Museum of Art’s Artist in Resi-dence, Steve Prince, will teach us how to make wa-tercolor mono-prints. No art experience is required, just a healthy imagination!

hands-on class to learn about sugar, sodium, fiber, whole grains, and fat. Read labels and make nutrition facts real, practical, and useful to you. Bring your own healthy recipes or cookbooks to share. This class is taught by a WJCC Schools Registered Dietitian.

TALKS @ 2This series features library staff discussing interesting topics in an infor-mal setting.

What’s Down There: Deep Sea ExplorationWednesday, March 18, 2-3 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Alien-looking octopi, captivating coral forests, and ghostly shipwrecks—learn what the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer and its robotic subs are finding as they map the planet’s last unexplored frontier, the deep-sea floor.

Getting to Know You: The Life of Richard RodgersWednesday, April 15, 2-3 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Richard Rodgers was a legendary 20th century Broadway composer. His col-laborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II produced memorable classics such as Oklahoma, Carousel, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Join us for an exploration of the composer’s life, work, and beautiful music.

Character Actors: Unsung Stars of FilmThursday, May 14, 2-3 p.m., Stryker Center

You know them by face, but do you know their names? Revisit classic films and meet the familiar but underappreciated geniuses and their greatest roles.

• Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,


• Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,


Need help with your resume, job search, or career planning? Sign up for a one-on-one session with a certified career coach. Register at 757.259.4050.

Williamsburg: Story of a PatriotMonday, March 23, 2-5 p.m., Williamsburg Library TheatreBack by popular demand! Filmed in 1956, Williams-burg: The Story of a Patriot was never your average “you are here” tourist-attraction film. Colonial Williamsburg brought together Hollywood production teams, professional historical expertise, and the cutting-edge technology of the day to create a landmark in cinema history—and a new movie-viewing experience— which has endured through the years. Hear inside stories about the making of the movie and consider how the film has been used and restored.

Jennifer Ackerman: Bird Migration and NavigationSaturday, April 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Williamsburg Library Theatre

Jennifer Ackerman, author of the best-selling

The Genius of Birds and Birds by the Shore, returns

to Williamsburg to talk about the annual spring

migration of birds up the East Coast and the

incredible ways they have of navigating the vast

territory they cover each year. Copies of her books

will be available for purchase and signing.

Celebrate springtime and the blossoming of this iconic purple flower with the library! See page 3 for more details.

Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., City Square



Teen Advisory Group• Thursday, March 5, 6-8 p.m., Williamsburg Library

• Sunday, March 15, 2-4 p.m., James City County Library

• Thursday, April 2, 6-8 p.m., Williamsburg Library

• Sunday, April 19, 2-4 p.m., James City County Library

• Sunday, May 17, 2-4 p.m., James City County Library

Would you like to contribute to teen programs, materials, and ser-vices at the library? Join us twice a month* to share ideas and assist with library tasks geared toward service for teens like you. Appli-cation and orientation required; contact [email protected] for more information. For ages 13-18.*Please note there is no meeting on Thursday, May 7.

Anime Con Sunday, May 3, 1-5 p.m., Stryker Center

Join us at the Stryker Center for cosplay, panel discussions, hospitality from the Lovely Heart Maid Café, and more! See full calendar of activities on wrl.org/events. For all ages.

open mic withChesapeake Bay Writers• Sundays, March 15, April 19,

May 17, 1 p.m., Williamsburg Library

Williamsburg Regional Library and Chesapeake Bay Writers sponsor a monthly open mic for writers. Bring your poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction, and share your writing. There is a five- minute time limit per person. Feel free to bring your coffee or tea. For more information, contact Susan Williamson at susanwilliamsonnc@ gmail.com.

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Help us cOuNt WillIaMsBUrg!ceNsus 2020 KicKOffApril 1, 2020

Did you know that this is the first year you will be able to fill out the U.S. Federal Census online? Williamsburg Regional Library is here to help you! Join us at either library location for the kickoff event, or you can drop by the library and submit your census data on one of our public computers any time after you receive your invita-tion in the mail. If you need computer assistance, ask at the Adult Services desk.

Emerging Scholars: Hybrid Novelty and the Diversity of LifeWednesday, April 1, 2-3 p.m.,

Stryker Center

The variety of life on Earth is astound-ing, but how does all this diversity arise? Learn about how changes in DNA lead to different versions of genes and the di-versity of life. Join Caroline Schlutius, a Master’s student in biology at W&M, to hear about the concept of hybrid novelty in the development of new genetic traits and its impact on our everyday lives, from food crops to cancer research.

Book Group Boot CampSaturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,


In a fast-moving and fun group discus-sion, we’ll talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of being part of a book group, and come up with useful ideas to shake things up. Register at 757.259.4050.

Chinese Painting WorkshopTuesday, May 5, 5-6:15 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Chinese painting, with its emphasis on the beauty of simplicity, smooth brush strokes, and graceful designs, reflects the time-honored principles of Chinese philosophy and culture. Practicing Chinese painting is a great way to relax and creatively express yourself. Try your hand at Chinese painting with Ningying Lin, a teacher from the William & Mary Confucius Institute. For ages 10+. Regis-ter at 757.259.4050.

Mary Poppins Singalong

An event for all ages!

Come sing along with

the magical nanny in

a special showing of

Disney’s classic movie

musical. Bring your en-

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don’t know all the

words, there’s always

Friday, April 17, 6-8 p.m.,


“Supercalifragilistic expialidocious!”

Wednesday, April 1• 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stryker Center• 10 a.m.-1 p.m., James City County

Library

PrintmakingSaturday, May 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,


The Muscarelle Museum of Art’s Artist in Residence, Steve Prince, will teach us how to make watercolor mono-prints. No art experience required, just a healthy imagination! For ages 13+. Regis-ter at 757.259.4050.

An Afternoon of ScrapbookingSunday, May 17, 2-4 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Bring your projects to the library and preserve those precious memories! Learn how to use the library’s Cricut machine to cut paper shapes to accent your photos, then work on your own the rest of the afternoon. Bring your colored paper from home or use ours. Register at 757.259.4050.

Introduction to Tai ChiTuesdays, May 19 and 26,

9:15-10 a.m., City Square

Qigong and taijiquan are Chinese mind-body exercises that can reduce stress, improve focus, and bring about relaxation. No special clothes, shoes, props, or experience needed; just wear flat shoes and loose-fitting clothes that you can easily move in. This is an out-door workshop, so please dress for the weather. Inclement weather location is the Stryker Center.


Free tickets will be available at the Youth Services Reference Desk one hour prior to the start of storytime; capacity is limited to 40 participants. Due to capacity restrictions, we are not able to accommodate childcare centers at storytimes.

At the Williamsburg Library:MARCH-MAY • Baby Storytime on Mondays • Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays • Preschool Storytime on Wednesdays** On April 1, a special Kids Count storytime at the Stryker Center will replace preschool storytime. See next page for details.

At the Stryker Center:MARCH: • Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays

At the James City County Library:

We will begin offering our full storytime schedule at the James City County Library as soon as the Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio is open. Please visit our online calendar at wrl.org/events for the latest updates in case of any changes to these dates.

MARCH: • All Ages Storytime on Thursdays

APRIL 7-MAY 28: • Baby Storytime on Tuesdays • Toddler Storytime on Wednesdays • Preschool Storytime on Thursdays

Puppet Storytime Saturdays, 11 a.m. • March 28, Stryker Center

• April 25, Williamsburg Library

Our puppets and teen puppeteers visit for a fantastic storytime. Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Rec-ommended for ages 3+.

Kids Count! StorytimeWednesday, April 1, 11 a.m., Stryker CenterThis all-ages storytime will feature count-ing-themed stories and activities celebrat-ing the importance of being counted, as children are one of the most under-count-ed groups in the census. We’ll even have a visit from Count von Count himself!

Yoga Storytime• Monday, April 6, 11 a.m., Stryker Center• Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m., Williamsburg LibraryWe’ll use yoga poses to playfully act out stories and songs in this movement sto-rytime. No yoga experience is necessary. For ages 3+.

SERIES/REPEATING

Chess Open PlaySundays, 2-4 p.m., Williamsburg Library

(No chess April 12 or May 24)

Chess Open Play is designed for kids, but is open to players of all levels and ages, from beginning to advanced. Come learn to play the game, or deepen skills by playing with others. Chess boards and pieces are provided.

LEGO Open PlaySelect Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.

• March 14, April 11, May 16,


• April 18, May 16,


LEGOs facilitate open-ended play—the opportunity to play without structure, to build and take apart as necessary. With no directions, no mistakes, and no external goals, kids develop creativity and manual dexterity while they have fun! Due to small pieces, this drop-in playtime is recommended for ages 5+.

Next Chapter Book ClubSaturdays, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18,

2:30-3:30 p.m., Williamsburg Library

Join a unique community-based book club for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our members, including some who cannot read, love books for the same reasons most people do. They enjoy being transported to different worlds where they meet interesting characters and learn about exciting new things. Taking that journey with a group of friends makes it even more

Teens’ Night OUtFriday, March 6, 7-9 p.m., Stryker Center

Teens are invited after library hours for Nintendo Switch gaming, karaoke, snacks, and more. For ages 13-18.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate TournamentTuesday, April 7, 1 p.m., Stryker Center

For Spring Break we will be hosting a SSB Ultimate bracketed tournament for teens and adults, with prizes for top finishers! For ages 13-adult. Register at 757.259.4050.

Teen Craft LoungeWednesday, April 8, 2 p.m., Stryker Center

Come try your hand at a few crafts with other teens and tweens. Make a bracelet, create string art, and try other maker activities in our relaxed craft space. No experience necessary. All items are make and take! For ages 11-18.

Teen Job FairThursday, May 7, 5-7 p.m., Stryker Center

Meet multiple local youth employers looking for staff for the summer and beyond, and practice your interviewing skills in a mock interview with library supervisory staff! Dress sharp and bring a resume, if you have one. Most employers are hiring ages 16+, but all are encouraged to come to practice their job-seeking skills.

PrintmakingSaturday, May 16, 10-1 p.m., James City County Library

The Muscarelle Museum of Art’s Artist in Residence, Steve Prince, will teach us how to make watercolor mono-prints. No art experience is re-quired, just a healthy imagination! For ages 13+. Register at 757.259.4050.

Teen Video Game NightThursday, May 21, 6-8 p.m., Williamsburg Library Theatre

Join us for a night of Nintendo Switch fun including the games Just Dance, MarioKart, and SSB Ultimate. For ages 13-18.

Join us to design your own game pieces for D&D or figurines from your favorite fandom for the 3D printer! This program is free. Finished pieces will need to be picked up at a later date. For ages 13-18.

Saturday, March 21, 2-4 p.m., Stryker Center

All storytimes begin at 11 a.m. March - May

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Sunday, March 22, 2-4 p.m., Stryker CenterDo you like to decorate eggs, but hate the preparation and mess? Drop in at the library to color your eggs! Children of all ages are invited to paint, dye, and decorate. We will sup-ply the eggs and everything you need to decorate them—you supply the creativity! Limit two eggs per child.

Easter Egg Coloring



fun! Registration requested; to register or for more information, please call 757.259.4055.

Preschool Dance PartySaturdays, March 21, April 11, May 23,

11 a.m., Stryker Center

What do you get when you add balloons and bubbles to music? A fantastic pre-school dance party! Put on your dancing shoes and join us for an exciting hour of songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun.

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS

Music, Movement, and MeSunday, March 22, 2 p.m., Stryker Center

Atumpan uses traditional African instruments and West African rhythms to teach kids about communication and culture. Kids will participate through rhythm, dance, and call and response in a complete musical package that builds kindergarten readiness skills.

Beanbag Book ClubSundays, March 29, April 26, May 31,

1 p.m., Williamsburg Library

Learning to read is an exciting time, and we’re here to celebrate it! This book club is designed to support the emerging literacy of our youngest elementary-aged kids. Each month we’ll read, play games, and participate in fun activities based on another awesome early reader book. Registration is required; please call 757.259.4055 for more information or to register. For beginning readers ages 5-8.

Wetland RevueWednesday, April 8, 11 a.m.,


Fiddler crabs play a hoedown, a giant toad tells a ghost story, and a long-legged blue heron leads the big band as the fantastic performers of Rainbow Puppets tell the story of the wetlands.

Tween/Teen Craft LoungeWednesday, April 8, 2-4 p.m.,

Stryker Center

We’re cleaning out our craft closets and you get to join the fun! Drop in to make string art, craft memory wire bracelets, use our 3D pens, and more. For ages 11-18.

Spring Break Block PartyFriday, April 10, 1-5 p.m., Stryker Center

Join the party as we craft with Perler beads and play Mario Maker, Bloxels, Tetris, and more. It’s hip to be square! For ages 10+.

Mary Poppins SingalongFriday, April 17, 6-8 p.m.,


An event for all ages! Come sing along with the magical nanny in a special showing of Disney’s classic movie musi-cal. Bring your enthusiasm and warmed-up vocal cords! If you don’t know all the words, there’s always “Supercalifragilis-ticexpialidocious!”

Goode EarthSaturday, April 18, 11 a.m.,


Celebrate Earth Day with storyteller Via Goode, featuring humorous folktales from around the world. Listeners will be inspired to imagine all the ways we affect the earth and its resources, while participating in the stories themselves with chants, rhymes, and refrains.

Select Sundays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.• March 15, April 19, Williamsburg Library• May 17, James City County LibraryKids, dogs, and books... what a great relationship! Paws to Read attracts children from the entire spectrum of reading levels to read to trained K-9 Connection therapy dogs. The dogs listen uncritically and wag their tails as the kids read, providing unspoken encouragement. No prior registration is needed, but a signed permission form from a parent is required.

Saturday, May 30, 11 a.m., Williamsburg LibrarySail the Caribbean seas on the

sound waves of steel drums with

musician Gary Garlic! Partici-

pants will learn how the people

of the Caribbean claimed their

independence and developed an

art all their own as they enjoy this

unique musical form.

Paws to Read with K-9 Connection

CHEMISTRY MAGICSaturday, March 28, 1-4 p.m., Stryker Center (Shows at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.)They say good magicians never reveal their secrets, but that’s exactly what Professor Tyler and the William & Mary Chemistry Club will do. Come learn about the magic of chemistry, where liquids change colors, objects move without being touched, and flowers are smashed to piec-es. Between 1 and 4 p.m. you can also participate in other STEAM-related interactive activities and art projects, including programming our mini robots.

STEAM AT THE WRL WISTERIA FESTIVALSaturday, April 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Williamsburg Library and Stryker CenterEnjoy STEAM-related activities at the Wisteria Festival! Touch and feed butterflies in our Butterfly Safari tent. Come meet over 10 different miniature farm animals, including a horse, donkey, cow, pig, and llama, as well as little goats, sheep, and bunnies. For more information on the WRL Wisteria Festival, please see page 3.

SKULLS, SKINS, & SCALESSaturday, May 16, 1-4 p.m., James City County LibraryDo you know what kinds of wildlife live in York River State Park? Can you identify them by their skulls and skins? Join a YRSP Ranger to learn about creatures that live in our nearby parks. (Shows at 1 and 3 p.m.)

Plus, reptile experts Scott and Kim Larsen will share stories, interesting facts, and trivia questions about their dazzling array of lizards, frogs, turtles, and snakes, then invite you to meet the reptiles up close and personal! Caution: holding, petting, and greeting eye-to-eye may occur. (Shows at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.)

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math—all the areas kids love to explore. Each month we’ll present a different STEAM-related program along with hands-on activities and crafts, de-signed with school-aged kids in mind, and made possible by the gener-ous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.Festival, please see page 3.

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Chinese Painting WorkshopTuesday, May 5, 5-6:15 p.m.,

Stryker Center

Chinese painting, with its emphasis on the beauty of simplicity, smooth brush strokes, and graceful designs, reflects the time-honored principles of Chinese philosophy and culture. Practicing Chi-nese painting is a great way to relax and creatively express yourself. Try your hand at Chinese painting with Ningying Lin, a teacher from the William & Mary Con-fucius Institute. For ages 10+. Register at 757.259.4050.

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Williamsburg Regional Library also provides mobile library service to preschools, adult care facilities, and homebound adults. For more infor-mation, call 757.259.7749 (Youth and Families) or 757.259.7752 (Adult and Homebound).

POP UP LIBRARY AT AFCC Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.,

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center

(8901 Pocahontas Trail)

Come by to check out books, participate in crafts, access wi-fi, and get your questions answered! We’ll also have games and activities for all ages. Call 757.259.7748 for more information.

COMPUTER CLASSES

STRYKER CENTER EXHIBIT SPACE

WILLIAMSBURG THEATRE GALLERY

MARCH MADNESS March 28Explore the world of basketball through science, augmented reality, and arcade and retro electronic games. The fun doesn’t end there—outpace and outfox your opponents in Match Madness, the game of quick thinking and fast reaction! Enjoy other interactive science activities, includ-ing a RollerCoaster Challenge, LEGOs, and an Epic Domino Rally. Special guest

appearance by W&M’s Women’s Basket-ball Team!

Artists, Mentors, Teachers—Images in Word & Form March 19-May 29

Williamsburg Photo GuildMarch 1-April 30

MAGIC AND MORE April 18Join us for a magic show with Hunter Rhodes at 11 a.m. A dynamic up-and-

coming magician, Hunter delivers a show filled with talent, humor,

and a likable charm that’ll leave kids laughing and amazed. The fun doesn’t end there—start down the magical road to sweet surprises with our gigantic Candy Land game. Plus, more science activities and crafts, including Ozobots, TinkerToys, and Makey-

Makey banana pianos, will be available between 10 a.m.

and 1 p.m.

Children will delight in the experience of meeting over 10 dif-ferent miniature farm animals up close. Plus, enjoy other interac-tive science activities and crafts, including Spheros, TinkerToys, and LEGOS.

THE TEENY TINY FARM May 23

Select Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Abram Frink Jr. Community Center (8901 Pocahontas Trail) Join us for a fun program and activities, plus free pizza and ice cream at each event at 12 p.m.

Funfest JOIN IN THE FUN!

Saturdays

We offer computer classes every month on using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Head to www.wrl.org/computer-classes to see the latest schedule.

24 Beyond the Shelves Williamsburg Regional Library

Paths of discovery take many forms. For Jennifer and John Boag, their paths often lie in the great outdoors. Jennifer says their family’s shared love of nature and the library have always been inter-twined. “We’ve relied on many of the guidebooks and other resources to research our next big adventure,” says Jennifer. “Both of our children participated in the Summer Reading Program where the books and stories gave them many new experiences.” Through the years, the family has also enjoyed various programs and performances at both library locations, including John’s favorite, the Dewey Decibel Concert Series. And, of course, countless trips to the stacks. So when John and Jennifer began to consider their estate plans, Williamsburg Regional Library naturally came to mind. Their bequest will establish the Boag Family Book Fund to support the library’s fiction collection in perpetuity. Thanks to their generosity and good planning, future generations of avid fiction readers will find many new paths awaiting discovery at Williamsburg Regional Library.

The Bisland Legacy Society recognizes those who have made future provisions for the library in any form, in any amount. We invite you to become a member of the Bisland Legacy Society by including the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library foundation in your estate plans.

We also encourage you to consider becoming a Friend by sending your contribution to the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library (7770 Croaker Rd. 23188) or through our secure online giving page at www.wrl.org/give.

The Boag Family Book Fund will

support the library’s fiction collection

in perpetuity.

Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation

For assistance with your charitable plans, contact Dr. Benjamin Goldberg, CFRE: [email protected] or Tel. 757.259.4042

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The program guide of the Williamsburg Regional Library Beyond...and inspire with swing, Latin, and jazz standards as well as modern big band arrangements. WJCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE Wednesday,