APRIL 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 

March 17 - May 1: at WL Gallery (515 Scotland Street) - Works by Linda C. Miller - "Botanical Discoveries"

Youth Art on Display - at WL: Williamsburg Christian Academy; at JCCL: Walsingham Academy

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009

Celtic Film - Mary of Scotland (unrated, 1936) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to rule as queen, to the chagrin of Elizabeth I of England who finds her a dangerous rival. This John Ford-directed film stars Katharine Hepburn, Fredric March and John Carradine.  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, APRIL 2, 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 Gay Divorcee (unrated, 1934) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A woman seeking a divorce (Ginger Rogers) flees to a beach resort with her husband and a pesky suitor (Fred Astaire) in pursuit. The plot is silly, but the sets, costumes, music and dancing are divine. Songs include Cole Porter's "Night and Day" and "The Continental" which won the first ever Academy Award for Best Song. - 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, APRIL 3, 2009

SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009

Basic Internet Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2009

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

MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2009

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

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009

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

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, space is limited. - FREE

Spring Break Middle School Game Night (Youth Services) - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
Come with your friends for games, pizza and fun. Bring your favorite board games or play one of ours. Game on! Pre-registration is required. You can register by calling 259-7733 or in person at either library.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 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 - Babes in Arms (unrated, 1939) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Hollywood's Golden Year of 1939 saw the first pairing of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Mickey Moran (Rooney) wants to help his struggling family by putting on a big vaudeville musical with the help of his girlfriend Patsy (Garland) and some neighbor kids. Problems arise but the show must go on. Busby Berkeley directed from a script based on a Broadway stage play by Rodgers and Hart. - FREE

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

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

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

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2009

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2009

Easter Sunday - Libraries CLOSED

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009

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

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

ONE Town Hall featuring Congressman Wittman: A Conversation on Global Poverty - 3:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
An opportunity for the public to meet with 1st district Congressman Rob Wittman to discuss his plans to address international development issues in the 111th Congress. The program is co-sponsored by ONE, a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization backed by more than 2 million people from around the world and every walk of life who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa (www.one.org). The program is free of charge. Reservations are not needed.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 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 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 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

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 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 Word Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - An American in Paris (1951) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
An American expatriate in Paris finds himself torn between two women in this fine musical that features the remarkable talents of Gene Kelly, Vincente Minnelli, Alan Jay Lerner, George Gershwin, Cedric Givvons and Orry-Kelly. The film, which costars Leslie Caron, Nina Foch and Oscar Levant is best known for its amazing 17-minute dance sequence that brings some impressionist paintings to vivid life. - FREE

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: Undercover for the Bomb - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
As a young Air Force officer, James Heaphey went undercover to secure a site for nuclear retaliation against the Soviet Union. His assigned location: French Morocco. His mission: get the base without either the French or the Soviets finding out. To do that, he had to travel the back alleys of Casablanca and Marrakech, the villages of the Atlas Mountains and the remote Foreign Legion posts in the Saraha, trying to wrest Morocco from the French. - FREE

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009

Rumplestiltskin (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
Theatre IV, a nationally known children's theatre, presents Rumplestiltskin. Join us for this special performance!  (Reservations not required.)

Meet the Artist - Linda C. Miller - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Gallery
Come meet the artist of the exhibit "Botanical Discoveries."

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 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, APRIL 20, 2009

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

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009

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

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

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

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - JCCL
This month's topic will be - Dynamic Duos in Speculative Fiction. 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, APRIL 22, 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

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 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 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Thursday Afternoon Films - Show Boat (1951) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This third version of the Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein stage hit about life and love on a 19th Mississippi riverboat is a flashy Technicolor extravaganza. The film stars Ava Gardner, Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson. The great musical score includes "Make Believe," "Ol' Man River" and "Can't Help Lovin' That Man." - 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, APRIL 24, 2009

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009

Robbin Thompson in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Robbin is an award-winning Virginia singer-songwriter and national recording artist who has been predominant on the national music scene since the early 1970s. He was the lead singer in the Bruce Springsteen band "Steel Mill," won the American Song Festival twice, and has recorded 12 albums to date. Thompson, along with friend Steve Bassett, authored the song, "Sweet Virginia Breeze," which is considered by many to be the unofficial state song of Virginia. He has also written and recorded songs with the Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit, who also sings harmonies on many of Robbin's recordings. This concert is supported by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for Friends of WRL and students, and $7 for those under 16. (757) 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009

A Celebration of the Art of Dance (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre
Presented by Storytime with the Arts, and part of the annual Arts on the Square - Starting at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m., they will present a continuous program of storytime readings, one act monologues, an extended version of The Ugly Duckling with a return of Tinkerbell and Thumbelina. Join us for the fun as these young performers share the stories of favorite characters from children's literature.

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009

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

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, space is limited. - FREE

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2009

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

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

Basic Computers Class - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 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 - Bye Bye Birdie (1963) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Daffy musical about the hysteria that ensues when an Elvis- like singer is drafted into the army and one lucky girl is chosen to receive a departing kiss from him on the Ed Sullivan show. Ann-Margaret is lovely and vivacious in her first feature film. - 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