MARCH 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
March 17 - May 1: - Works by Linda Miller

Youth Art on Display - at WL: Providence Classical School; at JCCL: Bruton High School

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2009

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

Global Film and Migration Series - Lilo & Stitch (PG - 2002, USA) - 1:00 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

Global Film and Migration Series - Fresa y Chocolate / Strawberries and Chocolate (1994, Cuba) - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009

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

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

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - E l'aura fai son vir / The Wind Blows Round (2005, Italy) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - La Promesse (please note change: previously listed as Failan) (1996, Belgium/France/Luxembourg) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series / Celtic Film - Kings (subtitled, 2007, Ireland) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
In the mid 1970s a group of young men left the west of Ireland, bound for London, filled with ambition for a better life in a place where they could be kings. Thirty years have passed when they meet again. For some of them, those thirty years have been hard.  There will be a post-film discussion led by William and Mary faculty and students and an Irish reception for those wishing to participate.  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, MARCH 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

Thursday Afternoon Films - The Age of Innocence (rated PG, 1993) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Daniel Day-Lewis stars as New York society scion Newland Archer who begins to question his engagement to the stiflingly bland May Welland (Winona Ryder) after meeting her daringly sophisticated cousin, the Countess Olenska. - 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 

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002, USA/Canada) - 4:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Introduced by Brent Williams and George Canavos.  Post-screening discussion and free Greek food reception co-sponsored by St. Demetrios of Williamsburg and other Greek-American groups. Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SATURDAY, MARCH 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

Classic Stories from Hans Christian Andersen (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
Storytime with the Arts presents classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen including The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina. Join us for this morning of special stories and dance.

Global Film and Migration Series - Time Bandits (PG - 1981, UK) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - La Misma Luna/The Same Moon (PG-13 - 2007, Mexico/USA) - 1:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - Title TBA - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

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

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009

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

Intro. to Excel Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

"Conversations" with Mickey Mantle, Charles Kuralt and Others - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Author Hal Gieseking plays tapes and narrates highlights of his conversations with famous Americans including Jimmy Carter, Beverly Sills, James Michener, Julia Child, Robert Ludlum and Bill Moyers.  The program is free, but a freewill donation will be taken to support the Kiwanis African Initiative.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - Ernst Lubitsch Double Feature: Titles TBA - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - The Joy Luck Club (1993, USA) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

THURSDAY, MARCH 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

Online Job Searching Demonstration - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - WL Theatre
How can Monster, craigslist, CareerBuilder, online classifieds and the Williamsburg Regional Library help your job search?  Come find out at this free demonstration.  No registration is necessary.

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - Intermezzo (unrated, 1939) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
In her first Hollywood film, Ingrid Bergman plays a talented concert pianist who falls for a married violinist played by Leslie Howard. But can love survive a shattered marriage and ruined career? - 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

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2009

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

Global Film and Migration Series - Padre Nuestro / Sangre de mi Sangre (2007, USA/Argentina) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Uncalled for Tour - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Two hours of singing, laughing and stories by three of America's funniest and most heart-warming tellers.
Kit Weitkamp is an award-winning teller with a commanding presence, beautiful singing voice and perfectly woven stories.
Bil Lepp is a nationally-renowned storyteller and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars' Contest.
Andy Offut Irwin, another teller of hilarious stories, with astonishing mouth noises thrown in, is equal parts mischievous schoolboy and the Marx Brothers, with a touch of Southern balladeer.
Sponsored by Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) For ticket information and purchase, contact Ian Henry - (434) 823-8600 / or e-mail iandhenry2 (at) cs.com. $12.00 advance / $15.00 at the door.  (The Library does not have tickets for this event, please contact Mr. Henry for all ticket sales or purchase at Aromas on Prince George Street.) 

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009

Magician Brad Matchett (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
A magical Saturday with magician Brad Matchett.  Come and join the fun. 

Global Film and Migration Series - Hello Hemingway (1990, Cuba) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2009

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

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, MARCH 16, 2009

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

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

Global Film and Migration Series - Once We Were Strangers (1997, USA/Italy) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
With an introduction by a William and Mary professor Anita Angelone. Post-screening discussion and free pizza provided by members of CIAO (Colonial Italian American Organization). Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009

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

Intro. to Powerpoint Class - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

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

Italian Film Festival - Pane e tulipani (Bread and Tulips) (subtitled, 2000) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Bread and Tulips tells the story of an Italian housewife, Rosalba Barletta, who finds herself stranded during a family vacation. Instead of waiting for her controlling businessman husband to pick her up, she hitchhikes her way home, only to impulsively detour to Venice, which leads to romantic and comedic results. 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
This month's topic will be - Hail Britannia!: BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY. 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, MARCH 18, 2009

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 Celebration of Floral Grace and Beauty - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Celebrating their 80th anniversary, Williamsburg Garden Club invites the community to a program on the history of flower arranging by Washington-area floral designer Marion Zimmermann. She will show how to create arrangements for special occasions and delight the audience with her commentary. Free of charge, no registration is needed.

E-mail Etiquette Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - Failan (2001, South Korea) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Free pre-screening Korean food reception at 6:00 p.m. co-hosted by members of our local Korean-American community. Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

THURSDAY, MARCH 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

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - Shades of Darkness (1983) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The Victorian ghost stories of Edith Wharton were the basis for these two episodes of the BBC TV series "Shades of Darkness." - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - The Jazz Singer (1927, USA) - 5:30 p.m. (note time change, previously listed as 7:00 p.m.) - WL Theatre
Introduced by Prof. Paul Buble (Senior Lecturer of American Civilization, Brown University), Author of From the Lower East Side to Hollywood: Jews in American Popular Culture. Post-screening discussion and Q&A with Prof. Buble. Jewish food reception. Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

Global Film and Migration Series - Opening Reception - 7:30 p.m. - WL

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: Partners in Power - 7:00 p.m. - WL Youth Services Program Room
What would Mamie Eisenhower say to Martha Washington? Local author Feather Schwartz Foster will discuss an imagined conversation among America's First Ladies as they freely exchange thoughts about their lives. Using her in-depth studies of the lives of these unique women, Foster wrote Ladies: A Conjecture of Personalities to allow them to talk about anything they want - and to sympathize and criticize each other across the centuries. - FREE

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009

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

Battle of the Books Local Final (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The 20th Battle of the Books local final - come cheer for your favorite team!

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009

Global Film and Migration Series - American Tail (1986, USA) & The Immigrant (1917, USA) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Presented in partnership with the College of William and Mary. - FREE

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009

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

Howard Levy with the Harris Simon Trio in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Universally acknowledged as the world's most advanced diatonic harmonica player, Howard Levy is a musician without limits. Howard was a founding member of (and a Grammy Award winner with) Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. He toured and recorded two albums with Kenny Loggins and formed Trio Globo with Eugene Friesen and Glen Velez. He's appearing with our very own Harris Simon Trio including bassist Jason Jenkins, drummer Billy Williams and Harris Simon on piano. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for Friends of WRL and students, and $8 for those under 16. (757) 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009

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

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

Blue Lias or The Fish Lizard's Whore - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
"Fabulous... powerful stuff," says poet Andrei Codrescu about the unique and complex interdisciplinary pieces created by musician, actor, and playwright Claudia Stevens. Ms. Stevens' newest one- person play, with music composed by Rome Prize winner Allen Shearer, portrays Victorian fossil hunter Mary Anning and her colorful scientist contemporaries. Based on letters, diaries and other original sources, the play explores the intersection of science, religion, and artistic experience as well as the role of women in science. The library, the College of W&M's Ewell Concert Series and the College's departments of Geology, Biology, and Anthropology jointly sponsor this performance. FREE of charge, tickets not required. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009

THURSDAY, MARCH 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

Thursday Afternoon Films - The House of Mirth (rated PG, 2000) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The sad decline of an Edwardian-era lady is sumptiously portrayed in this well-acted version of Edith Wharton's 1905 novel. - FREE

Basic Computers 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 

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

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009

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

Battle of the Books Regional Final (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The 20th Battle of the Books regional final - come cheer for your favorite team!

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009

Mother Goose Mania (Youth Services) - 10:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
Mother Goose Mania features school teams of third graders in a Jeopardy-like competition based on nursery rhymes, fairy tales and classic picture books. Share the fun and root for your favorite team.

Intro. to Word Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

The Runaway String Band in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
The Runaway String Band brings together four long-time Williamsburg-area musicians to produce a wonderful variety of bluegrass, old time, and swing music. With lush vocal harmonies and hot instrumentals, the band provides audiences with a taste of American music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and includes some contemporary pieces as well. They play the Williamsburg Library Theatre on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for Friends of WRL or students with I.D., and $6 for those under 16. Call (757) 259-4070 to reserve your tickets.  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2009

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2009

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

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

(rescheduled date) Centuries of Art @ Your Library - Printed Pictures: Albrecht Dürer and the Intellectual Renaissance - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
The most famous artist in the Renaissance was not Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci, but Albrecht Dürer, the son of a Hungarian goldsmith living in Nuremberg. As he studied to become a painter, Dürer quickly understood that the new medium of printed images could spread artistic ideas along with personal fame much more efficiently and effectively than any other art form, and he devoted the greater part of his career to creating a body of prints of unmatched artistic beauty and exceptional intellectual content. This lecture introduced Dürer's most famous prints, and explores the remarkable levels of meaning that they contain. 

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, MARCH 31, 2009

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

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