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SEPTEMBER 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

Williamsburg Library Gallery Sept. 10 - Oct. 18 - Williamsburg Bird Club Art Show and Exhibit - As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Williamsburg Bird Club will present a Members' Art Show and Exhibit in the Williamsburg Library Gallery.  More than 15 members have loaned over 40 pieces of art showing wild birds in their native environments.  Art works include rare prints, paintings, photographs, sculpture, handcrafts, beadwork, and drawings.  Some items will be for sale.

Youth Artwork - at WL (ramp near Youth Services) - Art by the Williamsburg Campus Child Care students; at JCCL (Youth Services Program Room) - Norge Elementary School student artwork


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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

 

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

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2007

LIBRARIES CLOSED TODAY

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

LABOR DAY - LIBRARIES CLOSED TODAY

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

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

 

Basic Computers Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

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

Basic Internet Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

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

Celtic Film Series - In the Name of the Father (1996, rated R) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This award-winning film is based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, a Belfast youth who - along with family members and friends - was wrongly convicted of bombing two pubs outside of London.  It's a powerful story about the relationship between a father and his son who fought for justice to clear his father's name.  The Celtic Film Series is presented by the library in cooperation with the local chapters of the St. Andrew Benevolent Association and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. - FREE

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Preschool Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL 

 

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL 

 

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Waterloo Bridge (1931, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
During the first World War, a chorus girl turned prostitute falls for a soldier on leave.  Can true love overcome her sordid past? - FREE  

 

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

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

 

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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

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

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2007

Chasing Your Own Tale: A Multi-Generational Family History Exploration (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Come learn the basics of family history study by using online databases to find out about your ancestors.  For 4th, 5th or 6th graders and an accompanying adult.  Space is limited.  Please register by calling 259-7733. - FREE

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

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Little Bits for Tiny Tots (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL
A storytime for a parent and an infant or young toddler

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

Judy Moody Questions (Youth Services) - WL & JCCL
Each week, starting September 10, there will be a Judy Moody question posted in each library.  Place your answers in the Judy Moody box.  Several winners will win copies of the Judy Moody and Stink books that can be signed during Megan McDonald's visit in October.

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

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

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

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

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

Basic Computers Class - 2:00 -4:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room 
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Preschool Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL 

 

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL 

 

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Waterloo Bridge (1940, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
On the eve of World War II, a British army officer recalls his doomed romance with a ballet dancer during the first World War.  Vivian Leigh and Robert Taylor are poignant as the ill-fated couple. - FREE

 

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

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

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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

"Spirit of the Wind" Returns! (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - JCCL 
Come and welcome back "Spirit of the Wind" the llama and join us for some llama tales.

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

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 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, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Little Bits for Tiny Tots (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL
A storytime for a parent and an infant or young toddler

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

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

 

Intro to Word Class - 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room 
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

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, Strangers Among Us - Aliens or Magical Beings Hidden in the Real World.  New members are welcomed!  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

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

Basic Internet II Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room 
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

Tommy Sands w/ Moya & Fionan Sands in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
This year's Dewey Decibel Concert Series opens with Tommy Sands, member of the legendary Irish singing family, who has achieved something akin to legendary status in his own lifetime.  From the pioneering days with the highly influential Sands family, performing classical Irish music from New York's Carnegie Hall to Moscow's Olympic Stadium, he has developed into one of the most powerful songwriters and enchanting solo performers in Ireland today.  Tickets: $16 adults / $12 with student ID / $8 under 16. Call (757) 259-4070 to reserve tickets with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.  Read more:  http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html 

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Preschool Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL 

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL 

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
A dying man gives information about an impending assassination to a husband and wife.  To keep them from going to the police, the killers kidnap the couple's child.  Alfred Hitchcock's original version of this film is a taut British thriller with quirky humor. - FREE

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library - High School Football - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
What does the fall have in store for local football fans?  Who are the players to look for, and which schools will stand out in 2007?  John Harvey, sportswriter for The Virginia Gazette, will talk about the teams from Bruton, Lafayette, York, Jamestown, and what the future holds for the new Warhill program. - FREE

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

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

 

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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

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

Stampin' Up! (Youth Services) - 11:30 a.m. - WL Schell Room
Interested in jazzing up a scrapbook, designing your own cards for special occasions, or even decorating your bedroom to match your style?  Then come join Dawn Frost of Stampin' Up! as she demonstrates and invites you to participate in enhancing these and many other craft ideas using the technique of stamping.  Program is open to those 10 to 15 years of age and sign-up is required.  (begins Sept. 1)  Space is limited.  Call 259-7733. - FREE

Stephen Bennett and Andy McKee in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Many critics laud Andy McKee as the most promising fingerstyle guitarist to arrive on the scene in some time.  Fellow guitarist Stephen Bennett joins him for an evening of the finest fingerpicking and flatpicking guitar you'll find this side of Kansas.  Tickets: $18 adults / $15 with student ID / $9 under 16. Call (757) 259-4070 to reserve tickets with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.  Read more:  http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html 

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

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

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

Little Bits for Tiny Tots (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL
A storytime for a parent and an infant or young toddler

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2007

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

Intermediate Word Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room 
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

Genealogy Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room 
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

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

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

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

Preschool Storytime (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL 

School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL 

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day play a desperate American couple trying to rescue their kidnapped son and prevent an imminent assassination.  Alfred Hitchcock lavishly remade his own film 22 years after the original with major Hollywood stars, location filming, and an expanded storyline. - FREE 

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

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

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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

No Strings Attached in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Foot-tapping music with a kick.  Returning to the Library after too long an absence, Blacksburg-based No Strings Attached produces a mixture of old-timey, jazzy, blues, swing, Irish, and traditional music.  The Washington Post accurately described them as "one of the more adventurous string ensembles today."  Tickets: $14 adults / $12 with student ID / $7 under 16. Call (757) 259-4070 to reserve tickets with Visa, MasterCard or American Express.  Read more:  http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2007

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

 

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