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AUGUST 2007 at the WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY

WL = The Williamsburg Library, 515 Scotland Street
JCCL = The James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road (exit 231 A off of 64)

On display this month:
See also: http://www.wrl.org/programs/exhibits.html 

Williamsburg Library Gallery (through Labor Day) - Jamestown Memories - 1957-2007 - Come see items we've collected from 50 years ago in this exhibit

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2007

Basic Internet Class - 10:00 a.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

Stevens Puppets Presents "Beauty and the Beast" (Youth Services) -
11:00 a.m. - WL
2:30 p.m. - JCCL (repeat)

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2007

Dog Agility Demo (Youth Services) - 10:00 a.m. - JCCL

 

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL 

A storytime for children in Kindergarten through grade 3

 

Walk-in Computer Help - 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

"Drop Everything and Read" Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Jason and the Argonauts (1963, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This entertaining movie, based on Greek mythology, recounts the many adventures of Jason. To reclaim his stolen kingdom, Jason must journey to the far ends of the world and capture the Golden Fleece. Along the way he encounters a marvelous collection of creatures brought to life by special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. - FREE

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2007

Catch A Craft (Youth Services) - Come make a fun craft with our Youth Services librarians!  (Choose one session:)

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - JCCL
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - JCCL

 

Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2007

"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for preschool through early elementary age children and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's.  READ MORE ABOUT THE FEED ME A STORY PROGRAM

 

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - WL
Presented by Classics in the Library - reservations/tickets not required
 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007

Summer reading - last day to share titles

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - WL
Presented by Classics in the Library - reservations/tickets not required

Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007

Little Bits for Tiny Tots (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL
A storytime for a parent and an infant or young toddler

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL and JCCL

A storytime for children in Kindergarten through grade 3

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

"Jamestown Stew" (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre; 2:00 p.m. - JCCL
Presented by Applause Unlimited - reservations/tickets not required

Basic Computers II Class - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL eCLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2007

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL 

A storytime for children in Kindergarten through grade 3

 

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - The Wizard of Oz (1939, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
 Dorothy, her companions, and Toto, too follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City in search of assistance from the wonderful wizard of Oz. This outstanding movie is ranked #10 on the American Film Institute's list of Greatest Movies of All Time. Victor Fleming directed and Judy Garland stars along with Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, and Margaret Hamilton. - FREE  

 

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2007

"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for preschool through early elementary age children and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's.  READ MORE ABOUT THE FEED ME A STORY PROGRAM

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007

Little Bits for Tiny Tots (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL
A storytime for a parent and an infant or young toddler

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL and JCCL

A storytime for children in Kindergarten through grade 3

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area 

E-mail Etiquette Class - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL eCLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2007

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL 

A storytime for children in Kindergarten through grade 3

 

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Treasure Island (1934, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A dissolute old sailor named Billy Bones (Lionel Barrymore) dies in a tavern leaving his treasure map to young Jim Hawkins (Jackie Cooper). While searching for the treasure Hawkins encounters many dangerous pirates including the treacherous, peg- legged, Long John Silver (Wallace Beery). - FREE

 

Intro. to Word Class - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL eCLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

Basic Internet Class - 6:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library - Beadwork Basics - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Catherine Bond will display and discuss examples of her award-winning beadwork at this free lecture. Other bead artists and resources in the area will be highlighted. The artist will identify a variety of beading materials and demonstrate basic techniques.  More... - FREE

 

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007

"Drop Everything and Read" Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL

Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area 

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2007

"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for preschool through early elementary age children and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's.  READ MORE

Author Visit: Kirsten Holmstedt - 2:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Journalist Kirsten Holmstedt talked with 12 servicewomen from all branches of the U.S. armed forces and learned their stories of daily life in a combat zone. Those stories give a glimpse of the groundbreaking role women have played in Iraq and Afghanistan.  More...  - FREE

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

Paws to Read @ Your Library (Youth Services) - 2:30 p.m. - WL 
Dogs in the library listening to stories read aloud by children? Just watch! It will happen as part of a program called "Paws to Read at Your Library." Children ages 7-10 will read and dogs will listen. Kids may bring their favorite books or choose one at the library to read aloud to their four-footed friends, trained therapy dogs provided by K9 Connection in Williamsburg. There is no cost for participants, however, a permission form signed by a parent is required for each child.

Paws to Read-type programs exist throughout the U.S., some in schools, others successfully sponsored by libraries. Results reported include improved reading scores, increased confidence in reading, and an overall feeling that reading is fun.

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2007

The Grantsmanship Training Program (a 5-day workshop) - JCCL
The popular 5-day grantwriting workshop returns to the James City County Library. Designed for both novice and experienced grantseekers, this workshop covers all aspects of searching for grants, writing grant proposals, and negotiating with funding sources. The program will teach you to use The Grantsmanship Center's proposal writing format, the most widely used in the world for successful fundraising. During the workshop you will seek out funding sources and, as part of a team, you will develop your own proposal or help a classmate develop one. You will leave this workshop with new skills and the ability to apply those skills to the needs of your own organization. Call Patrick Golden at (757) 259-4071 for more information about this program, including scholarship opportunities.

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - JCCL
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss this month's theme, Speculative Fiction Goes to School.  New members are welcomed!  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

Virginia Living Museum Visit (Youth Services) - 11:30 a.m. - WL; 2:00 p.m. - JCCL

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello play a couple of bumbling baggage clerks who run afoul of monsters in this fun, spooky comedy. The ditsy duo contend with Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolf Man when they deliver two large, mysterious crates to MacDougal's House of Horrors. - FREE

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2007

"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for preschool through early elementary age children and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's.  READ MORE

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007

 

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2007

Basic Computers Class - 10:00 a.m. - JCCL eCLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - My Friend Flicka (1943, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
A young boy befriends a feral colt named Flicka and is determined to keep her despite his disapproving father's misgivings. This heartwarming tearjerker was beautifully filmed in Wyoming by director Harold D. Schuster and stars Roddy McDowall and Preston Foster. - FREE

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2007

Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

 

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