SEPTEMBER 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 

Through September 30: at WL Gallery (515 Scotland Street) - Works by local photographer Trotter Hardy

Youth Art on Display - at WL: Williamsburg Parent Cooperative Preschool; at JCCL: Williamsburg Campus Child Care

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Libraries CLOSED

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

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

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

Basic Internet Class - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register. - FREE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Suspicion (unrated, 1914) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A shy heiress marries a charming con man but soon suspects that he is only after her money and will kill to get it. Alfred Hitchcock directed this masterful suspense film that stars Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. - FREE

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

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

Mike Seeger in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Mike Seeger has devoted his life to singing and playing the music made by American southerners before the media age. This music grows out of hundreds of years of British traditions that blended in our country with equally ancient African traditions to produce songs and sounds that are unique to the United States. This music in time became the roots of today's country, bluegrass, and popular music. Mike sings the old songs, and plays in a wide variety of traditional styles, accompanying himself on an array of instruments including banjo, fiddle, guitar, jaw harp, mouth harp, quills, lap dulcimer, mandolin and autoharp. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 students/Friends of WRL (both with I.D.), and $8 under 16. (757) 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

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 Williamsburg Regional Library and Poetry Society of Virginia are pleased to announce the eighth season of the Saturday Poetry Series - monthly readings by accomplished poets from the Williamsburg region and eastern Virginia. The public is invited and admission is free.

SOUTHSIDE POETS TO READ:

Poets from Norfolk and Virginia Beach will present their poetry on September 6 as part of the Saturday Poetry Series. Presenting will be:

Doris Baker, Robert Young, Virginia O'Keefe, Robert Arthur, Sunday Abbott

The public is invited to enjoy this program.   

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

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

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

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

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

U.S. Army TRADOC Woodwinds in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
A free chamber recital by performers from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at Ft. Monroe. Admission is FREE. Advance tickets will not be distributed for this concert. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.   Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Sudden Fear (unrated, 1952) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A wealthy playwright (Joan Crawford) marries a younger man (Jack Palance) only to discover that he and his old flame (Gloria Grahame) plan to murder her. Can she turn the tables on them before it's too late? - FREE

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL  

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

Frances Norton Honich (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Family Storytime presents author and storyteller Frances Norton Honich with a reading of her new picture book called William Ship's Boy on Saturday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Mrs. Honich, a retired historical interpreter from the Jamestown Settlement, invites you to use your imagination as she gives a reading of her book depicting the life of a fictional young English boy serving onboard the Susan Constant as a ships' boy. Accompanying Mrs. Honich is costumed historical interpreter, Mr. Hulick representing a ship's boatswain who will share some reproduction artifacts and interesting insight about life at sea in the 1600s. A question and answer session will follow the program. A special free Jamestown poster designed by Peter Catalanotto will be available to those attending the program. 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

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

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

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

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

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: "You'll Like the Book Better! Speculative Fiction Made into Films or Television."  New members are welcomed!  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

Philip Roth Presentation - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
One of America's most celebrated writers, Philip Roth (Portnoy's Complaint, The Plot Against America) will be "appearing" via the Internet on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. In a groundbreaking event, the 75-year old Roth will broadcast the author "tour" for his new novel Indignation, which we'll be showing on the large screen in the James City County Library's Community Room. Williamsburg Regional Library and The College of William and Mary Bookstore are co-sponsoring his appearance as one of a select few venues in the U.S. The Bookstore will have a small number of signed copies of Indignation for sale.

A few free tickets will be offered to Friends of the Williamsburg Regional Library (2 per household, please) beginning September 4, with the remainder of the tickets becoming available September 8-16. We will be distributing tickets at the Williamsburg Library Reference desk and at the James City County Library Reference desk. Please get your tickets early. Seating is extremely limited, and the doors will open to the general public at 6:45 p.m. - FREE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

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

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 Spiral Staircase (unrated, 1945) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
In a small New England town in the early 1900s, a serial killer with a hatred for the handicapped targets a mute girl (Dorothy McGuire) who is caring for a wealthy invalid (Ethel Barrymore). This spooky gothic thriller costars George Brent and was directed by Robert Siodmak. - FREE

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL  

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: Starting and Managing Your Own Business - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
The Williamsburg Chapter of SCORE presents a free workshop on the essentials of planning and running your own successful business. Learn the key factors in successfully starting and managing a business; how to structure for legal and financial security; effective business planning; financing options: essentials of marketing; and where to get advice and information. FREE, no reservations required. - FREE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

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

U.S. Army TRADOC Chamber and Solo Ensembles in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
A free concert by individual performers and small ensembles from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band at Ft. Monroe, performing a variety of music, both classical and modern. Admission is FREE. Advance tickets will not be distributed for this concert. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.   Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

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

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

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

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

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

Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Sorry, Wrong Number (unrated, 1948) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A neurotic shut-in overhears a phone call between two men planning a murder and soon realizes that she is the intended victim. But, as the killer closes in, she can't get anyone to believe her story. Barbara Stanwyck gives a fine Oscar nominated performance in this taut thriller that co-stars Burt Lancaster and was directed by Anatole Litvak. - FREE

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL  

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Pat Donohue in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Pat has earned national recognition for his mastery of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, which he exhibits weekly on Garrison Keillor's radio program "A Prairie Home Companion." Chet Atkins called him one of the greatest finger pickers in the world today. Pat seamlessly blends jazz and blues with folk. Over the years he has captivated audiences with his unique original compositions, dazzling instrumentals and humorous song parodies. Local favorite Stephen Bennett will join Pat for a few numbers in this special concert. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 students/Friends of WRL (both with I.D.), and $9 under 16. (757) 259-4070   Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

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

All Ages Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

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

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