MAY 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 

Youth Art on Display - at WL: James River Elementary School; at JCCL: Queens Lake Middle School

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Special Friends' Preview - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Williamsburg Community Building - 401 North Boundary Street (across from the Williamsburg Library)
Friends membership card required for admission. Non-members may join at the door. Come choose from thousands of gently-used book bargains, and also DVDs, CDs, and more. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Regional Library.

John McCutcheon in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre 
"Virginia's Rustic Renaissance Man" (The Washington Post), John McCutcheon is one of our most respected and loved folksingers. Master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer, his 31 recordings have garnered every honor, including six Grammy nominations.  Tickets: $18 adults/$15 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$9 under 16 - 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Open to the Public - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Williamsburg Community Building - 401 North Boundary Street (across from the Williamsburg Library)
Come choose from thousands of gently-used book bargains, and also DVDs, CDs, and more. Visa/MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit
the Williamsburg Regional Library.

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

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2009

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

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Open to the Public - 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Williamsburg Community Building - 401 North Boundary Street (across from the Williamsburg Library) Visa/MasterCard accepted. Proceeds benefit the Williamsburg Regional Library.

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009

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

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

Basic Internet Class - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009

Celtic Film - The General (rated R, 1998) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Based on the book by Paul Williams, this film tells the story of Martin Cahill, the notorious thief and gang leader who ruled an underprivileged Dublin neighborhood in the 1980s.  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, MAY 7, 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 - Frisco Jenny (unrated, 1932) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
After losing everything in the ‘06 San Francisco earthquake, the notorious “Frisco” Jenny (Ruth Chatterton) lets a respectable family adopt her son. Years later the boy becomes a District Attorney crusading against the criminal empire that Jenny rules over and her felonious cronies want him eliminated. What’s a mother to do? This tough little pre-code melodrama was directed by William Wellman. - FREE

Basic Computers 2 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, MAY 8, 2009

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

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009

Everything Google : Part 1 Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

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

Tanglefoot in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre 
For more than 25 years, Tanglefoot has been synonymous with Canadian music. Now, you'll have one final chance to catch these five great musicians as they make their farewell tour.  Tickets: $18 adults/$15 Friends of WRL and students with I.D./$9 under 16 - 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2009

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

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009

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

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

Bedtime Storytime (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - WL
In partnership with the Junior League of Hampton Roads, Youth Services is offering two special storytimes in celebration of Children's Book Week (May 11-17).We'll read bedtime stories, lead a Stuffed Animal Parade around the library, and then it's time for one last lullaby. Come in your pajamas and bring along your favorite stuffed animal! 

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009

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

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

Film: Benjamin Franklin, parts 1 & 2 - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
This PBS series traces Franklin's life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, founding father, and America's first diplomat to France. (120 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

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

Intro to Word Class - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Fourum in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre 
Join us for a free concert by this British male quartet as they return to Williamsburg with a mix of popular music. No tickets will be distributed in advance for this show. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. - 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 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

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

Pirate Storytime (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL
Listen to pirate stories, learn to talk like a pirate, make a pirate hat, and maybe even walk the plank! Suitable for children ages 4 and up.

Film: Benjamin Franklin, parts 1 & 2 (repeat) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This PBS series traces Franklin's life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, founding father, and America's first diplomat to France. (120 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 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

Family Search Class: Giving and Getting the Best Genealogical Information - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - WL Schell 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 

Thursday Afternoon Films - Stella Dallas (unrated, 1937) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Stella (Barbara Stanwyck), a working class woman, marries into wealth but cultural differences doom the union. Now Stella must make a heart wrenching decision. Should she hold onto her beloved daughter (Anne Shirley), or let the girl’s more reputable father have her? This classic tearjerker, directed by King Vidor, garnered Oscar nominations for both Stanwyck and Shirley. - FREE

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009

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

Opening Reception: A Glass Armonica Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre
Local musician Dean Shostak introduces audiences to music of Benjamin Franklin's Glass Armonica, which he invented in 1761. The glass armonica was one of the most celebrated instruments of the 18th century, and noted contemporary composers such as Mozart and Donizetti would write music for it.  Dean Shostak has been featured on "All Thing's Considered," "The Early Show," "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood," CNN, HGTV, and many other programs. His music can even be heard on The Weather Channel. Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009

Family Fairy Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL
Celebrate spring with the fairies!

Poet, Playwright and Musician Robert Arthur - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
A musical play about Virginia. Robert Arthur uses poetry written for the event by many of the finest poets in Virginia, including Claudia Emerson. There will be a reception afterwards. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Contact Ed Lull at ewlull@verizon.net.

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009

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

Family Fairy Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - WL
Celebrate spring with the fairies!

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!

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009

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

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

Performance Tuning: Windows XP Class - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 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 Excel Class - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Room B
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Film: Benjamin Franklin, part 3 - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
The conclusion of the PBS series portrays Franklin's place as a framer of the Constitution. (90 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

An Evening with Benjamin Franklin - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Share a delightful visit with Benjamin Franklin and hear the stories of his inventions, civic involvements, political intrigues and adventures. He will share some familiar stories and some you have never heard.  This inspiring, entertaining and electrifying portrayal will be one you won't want to miss. Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - JCCL
This month's topic will be - Goddess Worship: Grand Dames of Science Fiction and 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, MAY 20, 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

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

Film: Benjamin Franklin, part 3 (repeat) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The conclusion of the PBS series portrays Franklin's place as a framer of the Constitution. (90 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 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 - Midnight (unrated, 1939) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This delightful romantic comedy is another gem from Hollywood’s golden year of 1939. A showgirl named Eve posing as a Baroness crashes a society party in Paris. She meets a wealthy man who enlists her in a scheme to get his wife back by having Eve seduce the wife’s lover. Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett wrote the terrific script that is expertly performed by a great cast including Claudette Colbert, John Barrymore, Mary Astor & Don Ameche. - 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 

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: Looking for a Good Book? - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
What goes better with warm weather and sunny skies than a good book to read (or to listen to)? As summer approaches, now is the time to start thinking about making your list of books for the beach, the lake, or just sitting in the backyard. Let our librarians help you find some new titles or authors that you might enjoy. Four of our librarians will preview a mix of forthcoming books and older titles that you might have missed. - FREE

Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Inventor - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
W&M professor Emeritus of physics, John McKnight relates the amazing journey of the first world-class American scientist.  As the 10^th child of a working-class Boston family who had little formal education, Benjamin Franklin seemed unlikely to achieve.  Still, his innovations as a printer made him wealthy enough by age 42 to pursue his interest in science and the natural world.  His investigation into the phenomenon of electricity won him appointment to the Royal Society and his continuing interest in pure and applied science remained vigorous throughout his time in England and France. Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009

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

Stephen Bennett in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre 
Since his 1987 first-place win at the National Flatpicking Championship in Kansas, Stephen Bennett has become known as a versatile guitarist who consistently garners critical praise and audience enthusiasm for his recordings and live performances. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for Friends of WRL and students, and $9 for those under 16. 259-4070  Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009

Ben and Me Movie (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre 
In the 1700s, Amos the mouse set out to make his way in early America. He soon found himself at the home of Benjamin Franklin, a young, unsuccessful printer and bookbinder. This fun-filled Disney-animated story tells of the friendship between Ben and Amos. (25 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009

Libraries CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2009

Libraries CLOSED

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 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 Excel Class - 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

Film: A Glorious System of Things - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
The 18th century was an age marked by scientific curiosity. In this Colonial Williamsburg video a traveling lecturer arrives in Williamsburg for a series of lectures on the solar system and the working of electricity. He demonstrates a telescope, a barometer, an air pump and a model of the solar system and shows how scientific knowledge was shared and disseminated in 18th-century America. (59 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2009

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

Film: A Glorious System of Things (repeat) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
The 18th century was an age marked by scientific curiosity. In this Colonial Williamsburg video a traveling lecturer arrives in Williamsburg for a series of lectures on the solar system and the working of electricity. He demonstrates a telescope, a barometer, an air pump and a model of the solar system and shows how scientific knowledge was shared and disseminated in 18th-century America. (59 minutes) Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 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 - Mildred Pierce (1945) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
This outstanding Film Noir about a relentlessly self-sacrificing mother won the Best Actress Oscar for star Joan Crawford. Mildred Pierce (Crawford) will do anything to provide the best of everything for her ungrateful daughters. Inevitably, this leads to heartache, betrayal and murder. The film was based on the hard-edged book by James M. Cain and directed with great noir style by Michael Curtiz. - 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 

Secret Revolution: Intelligence and the American War for Independence - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Kitzinger Community Room
Founding father, harnesser of electricity, civic leader, Spy?  This last role of Benjamin Franklin’s may not be as well know as his others, yet Franklin ran an intelligence network in Europe during the Revolution.  CIA chief historian David Robarge discusses how civilian and military leaders of the American Revolution used espionage, covert action, counterintelligence, deception operations, and cryptanalysis to offset the British Army's advantage in men and weaponry and help win the fight for independence.  Part of "Benjamin Franklin: A Search for a Better World."

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009

Build A Fairy House (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - JCCL 
Families are invited to build a Fairy House. Please bring the natural materials you will need to construct your house. The house will be built among the trees behind the building.

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009

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