FEBRUARY 2009 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 March 15: at WL Gallery (515 Scotland Street) - Works by Students of Barclay Sheaks

Youth Art on Display - at WL: Matthew Whaley Elementary School ; at JCCL: Waller Mill Elementary School

Join our winter reading program for preschoolers - Snuggle with a Good Book

Read to your child every day in February and earn a free book!

Come to the Youth Services desk at either library or the Mobile Library Services van for details.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009

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

Black History Month Program - The Oasis Contemporary Gospel Musicians - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
These hour-long programs celebrate African-American Heritage in music, dance and the creative arts. Meet the performers and enjoy refreshments following the presentation. Programs are free and do not require reservations.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL  & JCCL

Centuries of Art @ Your Library - Taking Liberties: Archibald Knox and the Celtic Revival - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
In England at the turn of the last century everyone knew Liberty & Co., the London firm founded in 1875 that sold modern design to the British Middle Class. This illustrated talk will introduce the man who taught design in London, researched and illustrated ancient crosses on the Isle of Man, and is now credited with defining the look of Liberty's and the Celtic Revival. 

Centuries of Art @ Your Library is a partnership between This Century Gallery, the Williamsburg Regional Library and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). These programs have been organized by the Office of Statewide Partnerships of the VMFA, Richmond, and are supported by the Paul Mellon Endowment. - FREE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009

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

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

Global Film and Migration Series - Border (2007, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Migration and motion picture film have a shared history that has shaped human existence and our understanding of it since the end of the nineteenth century. What is the relationship between migration and film? How has film helped us understand and respond to the role of migration in shaping modern lives? These and other questions motivate this film series - presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. A series of free film showings will be presented in the Williamsburg Library Theatre between January and March. - FREE

Basic Internet Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - WL  

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - Green Card (1990, Australia/France/USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Basic Computers Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL  

Celtic Film - My Way Home (rated PG, 1978) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The concluding film in Bill Douglas' influential trilogy, My Way Home follows Jamie from a children's home in Edinburgh back to his hometown. Faced with the prospect of going down in the mines, Jamie rebels, telling his uncomprehending family he intends to be an artist. He runs off back to Edinburgh where he eventually lands on the streets and is drafted. The Library presents the Celtic Film Series in cooperation with the local chapters of the St. Andrews Society and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. The series explores the history, drama and quirky humor of films made in or about Scotland and Ireland. - FREE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009

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

Global Film and Migration Series / Thursday Afternoon Films - Hester Street (1975, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Carol Kane won an Oscar nomination for her deft performance in this charming low-budget film about Jewish immigrants to NYC in the 1890s. This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Basic Internet II Class - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL

Music in Your Life Series - The Virginia Opera - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
This popular series on music organized by Dr. Miles J. Schwartz returns. Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg and the Library, the series is free of charge. Reservations are not needed. Feb. 5 - Members of the Virginia Opera will perform operatic selections and a group of classic American songs. - FREE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - Quando sei nato non puoi più nasconderti / Once You're Born You Can No Longer 
Hide (2005, Italy/France/UK) - 4:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Everything Google Part II Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - Curious George (2006, USA) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Black History Month Program - The New Zion Baptist Church Christian Dramatics Family Ministry - A Change Has Come: African American Political Leaders - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
These hour-long programs celebrate African-American Heritage in music, dance and the creative arts. Meet the performers and enjoy refreshments following the presentation. Programs are free and do not require reservations.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2009

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL  & JCCL

Internet Security Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2009

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - WL  

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - A Day Without A Mexican (2004, USA/Mexico/Spain) - 3:00 p.m. (note time change: previously listed as 2:00 p.m.) - WL Theatre  This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL

Global Film and Migration Series - Un Franco, 14 Pesetas / Crossing Borders (2006, Spain) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009

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

Intro. to Excel Class - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series / Thursday Afternoon Films - Flower Drum Song (1961, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This musical from Rodgers and Hammerstein is about the generational culture clash that arises when a traditional mail-order bride from China unexpectedly arrives at the home of a modern Chinese-American family in San Francisco. This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL

Music in Your Life Series - Bart Kuebler Jazz Trio - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
This popular series on music organized by Dr. Miles J. Schwartz returns. Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg and the Library, the series is free of charge. Reservations are not needed. Feb. 12 - The Bart Kuebler Jazz Trio will review the origins of jazz and its performance techniques. - FREE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2009

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

Coyote Run in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Coyote Run returns to the Library for two nights with their powerful, eclectic folk and Celtic music. Inspired by the rich heritages of Warrior, Celtic, Dramatic and Maritime traditions, Coyote Run's unique and rich storytelling style of music tells soaring tales of battle, blood, love, loss and the sheer joy of living. (757) 259-4070 Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 Friends/students, $7 under 16.  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009

C-Shells Concert (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
Join us on Valentine's Day for a special concert by the C-Shells.  This will be a morning full of song and audience participation.

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

Coyote Run in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Coyote Run returns to the Library for two nights with their powerful, eclectic folk and Celtic music. Inspired by the rich heritages of Warrior, Celtic, Dramatic and Maritime traditions, Coyote Run's unique and rich storytelling style of music tells soaring tales of battle, blood, love, loss and the sheer joy of living. (757) 259-4070 Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 Friends/students, $7 under 16.  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2009

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

Black History Month Program - Charles Lewis Bell, Jr. - Tenor - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
These hour-long programs celebrate African-American Heritage in music, dance and the creative arts. Meet the performers and enjoy refreshments following the presentation. Programs are free and do not require reservations.

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!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2009

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL  & JCCL

Centuries of Art @ Your Library - Poetic Visions: What Poets See When They Look at Art - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Guided through examples of popular 20th century poems, this talk will explore the relationship between the arts, uncovering what poetry and painting share when painting becomes the subject of the poet's pen. 

Centuries of Art @ Your Library is a partnership between This Century Gallery, the Williamsburg Regional Library and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). These programs have been organized by the Office of Statewide Partnerships of the VMFA, Richmond, and are supported by the Paul Mellon Endowment. - FREE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009

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

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - WL  

Italian Film Festival - The Bicycle Thief - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The story of an unemployed worker who gets a job posting flyers in the depressed post-World War II economy of Italy.  Sponsored by the Library and the Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO). The film will be followed by a reception. 

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - JCCL
Spend Valentine's Day in the magical, sexy, contemporary world of paranormal adventures. A list of suggested reading for the month is available from librarian Neil Hollands for those interested.  Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Basic Computers Class -11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - 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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL

Global Film and Migration Series - El Norte (1983, USA/UK) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

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

Global Film and Migration Series / Thursday Afternoon Films - Sweet Land (2005, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A shy Norwegian in MN brings over from Germany a feisty woman to be his bride. This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL

Basic Internet Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: A Brief History of Birds in Art - 7:00 p.m. - WL Youth Services Program Room
Join us for an exploration of ways in which birds have been used to portray various themes and topics throughout art history, and how these portrayals have been altered by our increased scientific understanding of our feathered friends. - FREE

Music in Your Life Series - "The American Songbook" - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
This popular series on music organized by Dr. Miles J. Schwartz returns. Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg and the Library, the series is free of charge. Reservations are not needed. Feb. 19 - The "American Songbook" - Soprano Patricia Rublein and tenor Douglas Price, with piano accompaniment by Bart Kuebler, will perform music from the theater and movies. - FREE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009

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

Global Film and Migration Series - In America (2002, Ireland/UK) - 4:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - An American Rhapsody (2001, USA/Hungary) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Black History Month Program - The Suwabi Ballet Company - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
These hour-long programs celebrate African-American Heritage in music, dance and the creative arts. Meet the performers and enjoy refreshments following the presentation. Programs are free and do not require reservations.

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

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009

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

Best Genealogy Websites Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL  & JCCL

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009

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

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

Global Film and Migration Series - Farmingville (2004, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - WL  

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 6-8 (Youth Services) - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL

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

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009

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

Global Film and Migration Series / Thursday Afternoon Films - Gunga Din (1939, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Three British soldiers in 19th century India cross swords with the villainous leader of a cult of assassins. This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

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

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

Battle of the Books Practice - Grades 4-5 (Youth Services) - 4:45 p.m. - WL

Music in Your Life Series - Raymond Jones - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
This popular series on music organized by Dr. Miles J. Schwartz returns. Jointly sponsored by the Virginia Symphony Society of Greater Williamsburg and the Library, the series is free of charge. Reservations are not needed. Feb. 26 - A conversation with popular WHRO radio personality Raymond Jones. The discussion will focus on his career and opinions, and include CD selections. - FREE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009

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

Whitetop Mountain Band in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
One of the most popular dance bands of the Appalachian Mountains, this family-based band hails from the highest mountains in Virginia - an area rich in the old time music traditions.  William and Mary's Ewell Concert Series and the Library's Dewey Decibel Series are jointly presenting this concert. FREE - no tickets needed. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - Madagascar (2005, USA) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - Al Otro Lado / On The Other Side (2004, Mexico) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This series is presented by the Library in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE