MAY 2008 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 

Youth Artwork this month: at WL (ramp near Youth Services area) - Art from Walsingham Lower School students 
at WL (Youth Services Program Room) - Art from the Greater Williamsburg Women's Association annual children's art contest (K-8)
at JCCL (Youth Services Program Room) - artwork by Stonehouse Elementary School students

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Elephant Walk (unrated, 1954) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Elizabeth Taylor stars in this soap opera set on a lush and lovely plantation in Ceylon called "Elephant Walk." Liz plays an unhappy newlywed torn between her drunken, daddy-obsessed husband (Peter Finch) and the plantation's attractive foreman (Dana Andrews). Drought, a cholera epidemic and a rampaging herd of elephants add melodrama to the suds. - FREE

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

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008

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

Intro. to Email Class - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Special Friends' Preview - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Williamsburg Community Building - 401 North Boundary Street (across from the Williamsburg Library)
Friends membership card required for admission. Non-members may join at the door. Come choose from thousands of gently-used book bargains, and also videos, CDs, and more. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Regional Library.

SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Open to the Public - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Williamsburg Community Building - 401 North Boundary Street (across from the Williamsburg Library)
Come choose from thousands of gently-used book bargains, and also videos, CDs, and more. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit
the Williamsburg Regional Library.

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

Saturday Poetry Series - 11:00 a.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
The public is invited to enjoy this program of published poets reading their work; admission is free.  Sponsored by the Poetry Society of Virginia and the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Play - Our Little Buttercup - 8:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The days of old time radio come alive once again with Palomino Entertainment Group's world premiere production of "Our Little Buttercup" by local playwright Paul Schutte. This hilarious new comedy takes place in a radio station during the 40s and 50s when radio was king. "Our Little Buttercup" is performed live with actors, sound effects and music and recreates those wonderful programs reminiscent of the "Golden Era" of radio. Tickets: $12 adults/$10 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$6 under 17 - 259-4070  (also showing May 4, 10 & 11)

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Open to the Public - 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Williamsburg Community Building - 401 North Boundary Street (across from the Williamsburg Library) Visa/MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Regional Library.

Play - Our Little Buttercup - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The days of old time radio come alive once again with Palomino Entertainment Group's world premiere production of "Our Little Buttercup" by local playwright Paul Schutte. This hilarious new comedy takes place in a radio station during the 40s and 50s when radio was king. "Our Little Buttercup" is performed live with actors, sound effects and music and recreates those wonderful programs reminiscent of the "Golden Era" of radio. Tickets: $12 adults/$10 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$6 under 17 - 259-4070  (also showing May 3, 10 & 11)

4-H Furry Friends (Youth Services) - 2:30 p.m. - JCCL 
Please note - this will be the last session for this school year.  Remember to check in the fall for new information.

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

MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008

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, MAY 6, 2008

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008

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 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

Basic Internet Class - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

Celtic Film Series - The Wind that Shakes the Barley (unrated, 2006) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, this unrated, gripping drama is set during the early days of the Irish Republican Army, when British occupation of the Irish radicalized many a citizen and caused some to take up arms. Cillian Murphy ("Cold Mountain," "Batman Begins") plays Damien, a medical student on his way to London when he witnesses atrocities committed by British troops. Instead of becoming a doctor, he turns into a leading and respected figure in an IRA division led by his brother, Teddy (Padraic Delaney, from "The Tudors."). Presented in cooperation with the local chapters of the St. Andrew's Society and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. - FREE

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - It Happened One Night (unrated, 1934) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Frank Capra's wonderful romantic comedy about a runaway heiress pursued b y a down-on-his-luck reporter was the first film to win all five major Academy Awards. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert are excellent as the mismatched traveling companions who find love and adventure on the night bus to New York. - FREE

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

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008

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

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008

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 - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area 

Play - Our Little Buttercup - 8:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The days of old time radio come alive once again with Palomino Entertainment Group's world premiere production of "Our Little Buttercup" by local playwright Paul Schutte. This hilarious new comedy takes place in a radio station during the 40s and 50s when radio was king. "Our Little Buttercup" is performed live with actors, sound effects and music and recreates those wonderful programs reminiscent of the "Golden Era" of radio. Tickets: $12 adults/$10 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$6 under 17 - 259-4070  (also showing May 3, 4 & 11)

SUNDAY, MAY 11, 2008

Play - Our Little Buttercup - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The days of old time radio come alive once again with Palomino Entertainment Group's world premiere production of "Our Little Buttercup" by local playwright Paul Schutte. This hilarious new comedy takes place in a radio station during the 40s and 50s when radio was king. "Our Little Buttercup" is performed live with actors, sound effects and music and recreates those wonderful programs reminiscent of the "Golden Era" of radio. Tickets: $12 adults/$10 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$6 under 17 - 259-4070  (also showing May 3, 4 & 10)

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

MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008

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, MAY 13, 2008

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

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

Best Friends Therapy Dogs (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL 
For children preschool age and older.  Come and read to a four-legged friend!  Please note - this will be the last session for this school year.  Remember to check in the fall for new information.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2008

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 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Laura (unrated, 1944) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
An outstanding film noir about the brutal murder of a beautiful career girl (Gene Tierney). The gruff detective assigned to the case (Dana Andrews) becomes infatuated with the victim. His investigation draws him into the cynical world of New York high society where suspects include the acid-tongued critic Waldo Lydecker (Clifton Webb). Otto Preminger directed the movie, which costars Vincent Price and Judith Anderson. - FREE

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

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: The Bard in the 'Burg - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Producing Director Christopher Owens offers an overview of the 2008 Virginia Shakespeare Festival, which runs June 25 to August 3. With two comedies and The Bard's greatest tragedy, the Festival celebrates its 30th year in Williamsburg. Sparks fly as Petruchio and Kate match wits in The Taming of the Shrew, the villainous Iago deceives the heroic Moor in Othello, and everything you know about American history gets the irreverent treatment in The Complete Works of American History (Abridged). - FREE

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

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008

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

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008

Paws to Read @ Your Library (Youth Services) - 2:30 p.m. - WL Youth Services Program Room Trained therapy dogs listen as children read.  Free, but a signed permission slip is required.  New readers are welcomed!

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

MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

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, MAY 20, 2008

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

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: "PTerry: The Works of Terry Pratchett."  New members are welcomed!  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008

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 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - WL Adult Services area 

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

THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (unrated, 1954) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A gruff backwoodsman (Howard Keel) and his new bride (Jane Powell) try to find wives for his six roughhewn brothers in this exuberant musical from director Stanley Donen. Her plan includes civilizing the brood but he takes a more direct approach and kidnaps some unwilling brides-to-be. Michael Kidd choreographed the energetic dance sequences. - FREE

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

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

FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008

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

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2008

LIBRARIES CLOSED 

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2008

LIBRARIES CLOSED 

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008

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

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

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Never On Sunday (unrated, 1960) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A stuffy American naively tries to reform a happy-go-lucky Greek prostitute in this charming film. Jules Dassin wrote, directed and costars, but the vivacious Melina Mecouri steals the picture as the carefree, life-loving Illia. Never On Sunday was nominated for five Academy Awards. Greek with English subtitles. - FREE

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

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008

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

Karen Savoca & Pete Heitzman in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre 
Karen and innovative guitarist Pete Heitzman have been described as a self-contained mini-band with "the fearlessness of a high-wire act working without a net." It's an elusive mix... melodic, funky and spontaneous. Karen's supple, soulful alto is "both sex and spirit - growling and whispering the listener into submission." Tickets: $15 adults/$13 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$7 under 16 - 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html