NOVEMBER 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 November 2 through January 2 - The Pictorial Photographers Guild - Five local photographers dedicated to preserving the art and craft of classic photography in the photochemical tradition display more than 30 of their works

James City County Library November 7 through January 4 - 2007 Virginia Women in History - A traveling exhibit from the Library of Virginia which honors eight women, living or deceased, for their contributions to the Commonwealth.  2007 honorees portrayed in the exhibit are Mary Willing Byrd, Maybelle Addington Carter, Laura Lu Scherer Copenhaven, Mary Hatwood Futrell, Mary Jeffery Galt, Sheila Crump Johnson, Opposunoquonuske, and Camilla Williams.  For teacher resources and bios, see the Library of Virginia's website.

Youth Artwork - at WL (ramp near Youth Services) - Art by Matthew Whaley Elementary School students

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Jolson Sings Again (1949) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre 
This sequel to the popular "Jolson Story" focuses on the master showman's latter years, when his relentless performing schedule and playboy lifestyle took a physical and emotional toll on him.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2007

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

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

Santa Cruz River Band in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
With songs performed in English, Spanish, and American Indian languages, this beautiful, intriguing, and powerful musical program is filled with the history and mystical lore of the Great American Southwest. Tickets are $15 adults, $13 students/Friends of WRL w. I.D., and $7 under 16. (757) 259-4070   Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007

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

Storytime with a Therapy Dog (Youth Services) - 2:30 p.m. - JCCL
The 4H Furry Friends and their owners will share a story with you and a therapy dog. 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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

Centuries of Art @ Your Library - William Blake - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Join Jeffrey Allison, as he discusses the works of Blake. From his early visions as a child to his later prints and poems, Blake saw the world through the vivid lens of his personal theology. Influencing countless artists and writers, most of which worked long after his death, Blake's imaginative genius still enthralls viewers today.  Reservations are not required.  This lecture series is presented by the Library and This Century Art Gallery, and is made possible through the Gallery's partnership program with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). A reception provided by This Century Art Gallery will follow the program. - FREE  See also: http://www.wrl.org/programs/mindfood.html#art

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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

Celtic Film Series - Mortal Causes (2006) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
John Hannah stars as Detective Inspector Rebus in this gritty adaptation of the best-selling novel by Ian Rankin. D.I. Rebus confronts the underworld and his own personal demons while scouring the streets of Edinburgh investigating a series of deadly crimes. The Celtic Film Series is presented by the library in cooperation with the local chapters of the St. Andrew's Benevolent Association and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. - FREE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2007

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Ernest Hemingway's novel about the Spanish Civil War makes a fine vehicle for Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman. - FREE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007

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

Woody Beckner in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
An evening of live jazz standards and original acoustic jazz music with guitarist Woody Beckner; saxophonist Jeff Smith; Jimmy Masters, bass; and Billy Williams on drums. Tickets are $15 adults, $13 students/Friends of WRL w. I.D., and $7 under 16. (757) 259-4070   

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2007

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2007

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

It's Children's Book Week!  Celebrate by checking out and reading a good book.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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

Basic Internet Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

Best Friend Therapy Dogs (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL
Come read with Best Friend Therapy Dogs!

Centuries of Art @ Your Library - Florence and the Medici in 15th Century Italy - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Join Dr. Mary Sweeney Ellett for a lecture which will explore the unique Florentine Quattro cento - its remarkable artists and that special family of bankers, merchants, politicians, and art patrons known to history as the Medici.  Reservations are not required.  This lecture series is presented by the Library and This Century Art Gallery, and is made possible through the Gallery's partnership program with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). A reception provided by This Century Art Gallery will follow the program. - FREE  See also: http://www.wrl.org/programs/mindfood.html#art

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007

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

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

Talk With Your Doc - Author Visit - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL
Margo Corbett, author of Lead Your Way to Better Health, will present this free lecture. After a series of life-threatening illnesses struck her family, she devised a way for ordinary people to maintain accurate health records and to communicate effectively with their doctors. She will be selling copies of her book.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007

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

Intro. to Word Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007

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

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

Basic Computers II Class - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Gigi (1958) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A young French girl (Leslie Caron) being trained as a courtesan by her grandmother finds true love with a wealthy man (Louis Jourdan). - FREE

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library - Promoting Your Book - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
In today's marketplace, authors have many ways to get their books published, but few have a plan to sell them. So how do you get copies into readers' hands? Author Jean C. Keating will introduce the topic, followed by three workshops to focus on the best ways to promote your book once it's published.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007

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

Tellabration - Storytelling for Grownups - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Join the Library as we celebrate the art of spoken stories at our 6th annual Tellabration. Tellers Kim Weitkamp and The Weavers of the Word, along with musicians Lynn and Barry Trott, will remind us that stories aren't just for children. Free of charge, but we will be collecting canned goods for FISH.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2007

		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.

John McCutcheon in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
"Virginia's Rustic Renaissance Man" (The Washington Post), John McCutcheon is one of our most respected and loved folksingers. Tickets are $15 adults (before Nov. 18), $13 students/Friends of WRL w. I.D., and $7 under 16 / $20 adults (day of show), $15 students/Friends of WRL w. I.D., and $12 under 16. (757) 259-4070   Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 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, NOVEMBER 20, 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, Fantasy and Science Fiction in Mainstream Fiction.  New members are welcomed!  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2007

LIBRARIES CLOSE AT 5:00 p.m. TODAY

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007

THANKSGIVING
LIBRARIES CLOSED TODAY

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2007

LIBRARIES CLOSED TODAY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2007

The Nutcracker Suite (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (repeat), both at WL
Get in the holiday spirit.  Join us for the Virginia Concert Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker Suite. (reservations not required)

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2007

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 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, NOVEMBER 27, 2007

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007

Basic Computers Class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007

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

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - The Long, Long Trailer (1954) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz play newlyweds honeymooning in a huge trailer on wheels.  Disaster ensues in this broad comedy, which costars Marjorie Main and was directed by Vincente Minnelli. - FREE

Four Bitchin' Babes in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Start with four richly gifted singer-songwriters - Add 3/4 cup of married life, 1 French boyfriend, 4 kids, 3 cats, four part harmony vocals, one piano, four guitars, a bass, a dollop of sharp social commentary, and a wardrobe to die for. Put this on the road and allow to steep for 17 years and you've got... Four Bitchin' Babes. Tickets are $25 adults, $15 students/Friends of WRL w. I.D., and $12 under 16. (757) 259-4070   Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007