JULY 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 

"Portraits of the Selves" through July 11: at WL Gallery (515 Scotland Street) - Williamsburg native Karen E.D. Peterson exhibits her mixed media art

"Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America" through August 8: at JCCL (7770 Croaker Road)  

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008

Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL

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

Film - The Patriots (unrated, 120 minutes) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
An Emmy-award nominated play that presents the personal and political conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.   Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 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

Barefoot Puppets Present "Trickster Tales" (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL & 3:30 p.m. - JCCL

THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Jim Thorpe: All American (unrated, 1951) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The troubled life of Native American sports star Jim Thorpe (Burt Lancaster) is portrayed in this earnest biopic. Thorpe, a superb athlete, rose from poverty to win two gold medals in Track at the 1912 Olympic games. Unfortunately, his later career as a professional athlete was undermined by personal problems and a fondness for alcohol. 

FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2008

LIBRARIES CLOSED

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008

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

SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2008

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

MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - (pick one session):
Come make a fun craft with our Youth Services librarians!
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - WL
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - WL

Film - The Duel (unrated, 70 minutes) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The July 11, 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr has taken on mythic proportions. This revealing film - originally shown on The History Channel - strips the facts from the fictions surrounding their fateful encounter. Hosted by Richard Dreyfuss, “The Duel” features novelist Gore Vidal, biographer Ron Chernow and other Burr-Hamilton experts on the many facets of the deadly exchange that changed the course of American history.  Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008

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

Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL

Film - The Duel (unrated, 70 minutes) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
The July 11, 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr has taken on mythic proportions. This revealing film - originally shown on The History Channel - strips the facts from the fictions surrounding their fateful encounter. Hosted by Richard Dreyfuss, “The Duel” features novelist Gore Vidal, biographer Ron Chernow and other Burr-Hamilton experts on the many facets of the deadly exchange that changed the course of American history.  Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 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

Peter McCory's One Man Band (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL & 2:30 p.m. - JCCL

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

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - The Pride of the Yankees (unrated, 1943) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Gary Cooper is terrific playing baseball legend Lou Gehrig in this poignant film that was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. Gehrig was the star first baseman of the New York Yankees before being struck down by ALS, the degenerative nerve disease that today bears his name. Teresa Wright costars along with real life baseball greats Babe Ruth, Bill Dickey and Bob Meusel. 

Lecture - Hamilton at Yorktown (unrated, 70 minutes) - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism." - Alexander Hamilton
In this quote, Hamilton described his role in the climactic battle of Yorktown. Mike Litterst from Colonial National Historical Park will discuss Hamilton's key role in securing the final winning of American independence, while winning for himself the military glory he craved since the beginning of the war. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008

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

An American Girl Party (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - Barnes & Noble in New Town (please note that this program is not at the Library)
Join us for an American Girl Party celebrating the new movie "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl."  The program, presented in partnership with Barnes & Noble Booksellers, will be held at Barnes & Noble in New Town featuring games, crafts and refreshments.

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2008

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

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008

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

MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - (pick one session):
Come make a fun craft with our Youth Services librarians!
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - WL
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - WL

Video - Jefferson-Hamilton Debate (unrated, 107 minutes) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Originally broadcast on C-SPAN, this program features scholars portraying Jefferson (Clay Jenkinson of radio's The Thomas Jefferson Hour.) and Hamilton (historian Hal Bidlack). The debate brings the Republican and Federalist viewpoints of post-Revolutionary America to life for a modern audience and presents their disparate views of democracy, the founding of the nation and projects the two founding fathers' possible views of modern politics. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008

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

Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL

Video - Jefferson-Hamilton Debate (unrated, 107 minutes) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
Originally broadcast on C-SPAN, this program features scholars portraying Jefferson (Clay Jenkinson of radio's The Thomas Jefferson Hour.) and Hamilton (historian Hal Bidlack). The debate brings the Republican and Federalist viewpoints of post-Revolutionary America to life for a modern audience and presents their disparate views of democracy, the founding of the nation and projects the two founding fathers' possible views of modern politics. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

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: "Rejuvenation, Immortals & The Search for Immortality."  New members are welcomed!  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 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

"A Ballet Reuss for Dr. Seuss" by the Richmond Concert Ballet (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL & 1:30 p.m. - WL

Intro to Blogging Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Pat and Mike (unrated, 1952) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy engage in a sports- themed battle of the sexes in this romantic comedy. Despite the objections of her overbearing fiancé, Pat (Hepburn), a gifted amateur golfer hires Mike (Tracy), a slightly shady manager, to help her go pro. Several famous athletes including Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Gussi Moran, Don Budge and Helen Detweiler make cameo appearances. 

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: I Come From Old Virginny: The Story of the Banjo - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Join historian and author Carson Hudson as he presents an informative and entertaining "show and tell" program examining the origins and transformation of the banjo and banjo music in Virginia, from slavery to the Civil War and beyond.  Several reproduction instruments will be exhibited and demonstrated.  Carson Hudson is an historian, author, puppeteer and circus fire-eater.  He is the founder and owner of Historical Diversions. - FREE

Lecture - Hamilton's Economic Vision - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
Seen by some today as a visionary of the American economy to come, Hamilton was seen by many in his time as threatening the republican vision of the early United States. W&M economics professor Clyde Haulman looks at Hamilton's views on public credit, banking, manufacturing and other economic issues. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008

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

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

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008

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

Concert - Music of Hamilton's Time - Presented by The Virginia Company - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
The Virginia Company (David Gardner, Barry Trott, Cliff Williams) perform the historic vocal and instrumental music of Colonial America, and popular period music known to 18th century Americans like Hamilton. They use reproductions of period instruments including violin, guitar, mandolin, recorder, whistles and percussion. FREE - Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008

Paws to Read @ Your Library (Youth Services) - 2:30 p.m. - WL Schell 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, JULY 21, 2008

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - (pick one session):
Come make a fun craft with our Youth Services librarians!
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - WL
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - WL

Film - Founding Brothers, Part 1 (unrated, 100 minutes) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This film from The History Channel is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning history by William & Mary graduate and former professor, Joseph Ellis. This analysis and dramatization examines the intertwined careers of the founders of the American republic including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and George Washington, and the moments that shaped the early Nation's history. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008

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

Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL

Film - Founding Brothers, Part 1 (unrated, 100 minutes) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
This film from The History Channel is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning history by William & Mary graduate and former professor, Joseph Ellis. This analysis and dramatization examines the intertwined careers of the founders of the American republic including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and George Washington, and the moments that shaped the early Nation's history. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2008

Magic of Krendl (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL & 1:30 p.m. - JCCL

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

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008

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

Amazing World of Reptiles (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - JCCL

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Chariots of Fire (1981, rated PG) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This lovely British movie based on a true story about the rivalry between two sprinters competing in the 1924 Olympics won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Eric Liddell was a devout Protestant who ran track for personal religious reasons. Harold Abrahams was Jewish and competed to overcome class prejudice and anti-semitism. The film stars Ben Cross and Ian Charleson and was directed by Hugh Hudson. 

Basic Computers II Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

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

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008

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

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008

MONDAY, JULY 28, 2008

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - (pick one session):
Come make a fun craft with our Youth Services librarians!
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - WL
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - WL

Film - Founding Brothers, Part 2 (unrated, 100 minutes) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This film from The History Channel is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning history by William & Mary graduate and former professor, Joseph Ellis. This analysis and dramatization examines the intertwined careers of the founders of the American republic including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and George Washington, and the moments that shaped the early Nation's history. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008

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

Film - Founding Brothers, Part 2 (unrated, 100 minutes) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
This film from The History Channel is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning history by William & Mary graduate and former professor, Joseph Ellis. This analysis and dramatization examines the intertwined careers of the founders of the American republic including John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and George Washington, and the moments that shaped the early Nation's history. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton

Basic Internet Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008

Jonathan Austin's Juggling Show (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL & 1:00 p.m. - JCCL

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - One Day in September (1999, rated R for some graphic, violent images) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This is a riveting Academy Award winning documentary about the hostage crisis that took place during the 1972 Olympic games in Munich. On September 5, members of the Palestinian terrorist group Black September took the entire Israeli athletic team hostage. The tragic events that followed are grippingly told through the use of newsreel footage and interviews with people involved in the failed rescue attempt.

Weasley Clock Craft (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - James City County Library 
It's time to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday!  And what better way to do that than by making a Weasley-style clock?  Join us at the James City County Library at 2:00 p.m. to make your own timepiece that tells when you and other members of your family are travelling, at work, at school - or even in mortal peril!  For ages 9 and older.  Registration is required and starts July 10 by calling 259-7733.

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

Lecture - Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
University of Richmond history professor Woody Holton disputes the idea that the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution to protect civil liberties. Trying to make the United States more attractive to investors, they consciously made American government less democratic than it had been. Hear the fascinating views of this finalist for the National Book Award. Part of the Alexander Hamilton programs: www.wrl.org/hamilton