JULY 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 

June 5 through July 5: at WL Gallery (515 Scotland Street) - Works by Students of Anne Kushnick's Oil Painting and Pastel Classes
Opening July 9: at WL Gallery (515 Scotland Street) - The Williamsburg Landing Art Group exhibit

Special thanks to the Herbert Friedman Library Fund and Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library for their sponsorship of summer programs for children.

Summer Reading continues this month.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 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

The Magic of Krendl (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre; 2:30 p.m. - JCCL (repeat)

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2009

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - South Pacific (unrated, 1958) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Broadway hit about romance and racism on a tropic isle during World War II is based on James Michener's Pulitzer Prize winning book of short stories, Tales From the South Pacific. The musical score is outstanding with classic songs such as "Some Enchanted Evening," "Younger than Springtime" and "Bali H'ai." Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynore and Juanita Hall star under the direction of Joshua Logan. - FREE

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - JCCL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the James City County Library (JCCL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009

LIBRARIES CLOSED - INDEPENDENCE DAY

UKROP'S is CLOSED as well today - therefore, no Feed Me a Story will be held.

SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2009

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

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - WL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the Williamsburg Library (WL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 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

Jonathan Austin's Juggling Show (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre; 1:00 p.m. - JCCL (repeat)

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

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009

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

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - The Keys of the Kingdom (unrated, 1944) - 1:00 p.m.* - WL Theatre * note special time
The personal and professional problems of a devout Catholic priest (Gregory Peck) who is sent to a remote area of China in the 19th century to establish a Christian mission are recounted in this lovely film. The decade-spanning drama was nominated for four Academy Awards, including one for Peck as Best Actor. - FREE

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - JCCL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the James City County Library (JCCL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009

Everything Google 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

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009

Williamsburg Landing Art Group Exhibit Opening Reception - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Gallery
The WLAG is a group of nine artists working in either watercolor or water soluble oils under the guidance of local artist Lynn Hosegood. Their subject matter ranges from portraits to flowers, still lifes and paintings reflecting members' travels. The group, which is open to everyone, meets once a week at the Williamsburg Landing Wellness Center and stages an art exhibit at the Landing once a year.  

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

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - WL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the Williamsburg Library (WL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 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

Virginia Concert Ballet presents "Peter Pan" (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL Theatre; 1:30 p.m - WL Theatre (repeat)

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

THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - Doctor Zhivago (unrated, 1965) - 1:00 p.m.* - WL Theatre * note special time
David Lean's beautifully photographed, sweeping epic of star-crossed love during the Russian Revolution was nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Zhivago (Omar Shariff), a doctor and poet, loves his wife but is compulsively drawn to his mistress and muse Lara (Julie Christie) as Russia is beset by war and revolution. The film is based on Boris Pasternak's novel, which won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958. - FREE

Amazon Adventures with the Virginia Living Museum (Youth Services) - 2:00 p.m. - JCCL

3rd Thursdays @ Your Library: Celebrate the Moon Walk of July 20, 1969 - 7:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room
The first trip to the moon is one of humanity's greatest accomplishments. On this night Richard Brown of NASA Langley Research Center will tell us stories about that famous day and the events leading up to it. Learn more about the astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, the Apollo Missions, and NASA's work in the program. While celebrating America's past achievements in space, we will also hear about NASA's current Exploration Program and plans for a return to the moon. - FREE

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - JCCL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the James City County Library (JCCL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009

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

SUNDAY, JULY 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 Schell Room Trained therapy dogs listen as children read.  Free, but a signed permission slip is required.  New readers are welcomed!

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - WL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the Williamsburg Library (WL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009

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

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

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - JCCL
This month's theme is But Sweet - The Works of Short Story Specialists. 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, JULY 22, 2009

Peter McCory's One Man Band (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL; 2:30 p.m. - JCCL (repeat)

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009

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

Thursday Afternoon Films - Beau Geste (unrated, 1939) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
When their aunt's famous "Blue Water" sapphire is mysteriously stolen, the three Geste brothers each profess responsibility and run off to join the French Foreign Legion where they must contend with a sadistic commander and rampaging native tribesmen. This rousing adventure film, directed by William Wellman and starring Gary Cooper, Ray Milland and Brian Donlevy is another gem from Hollywood's Golden Year of 1939. - FREE

Intermediate Word Class - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - JCCL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the James City County Library (JCCL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009

Internet Safety for Parents and Children Class - ** CANCELLED **
Call 259-7720 to register, space is limited. - FREE

SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009

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

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - WL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the Williamsburg Library (WL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2009

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009

Stevens Puppets presents "Rumplestiltskin" (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - WL; 2:00 p.m. - JCCL (repeat)

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

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009

Thursday Afternoon Films - Lost Horizon (unrated, 1937) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre
Frank Capra directed this seductively optimistic fantasy about a group of world-weary travelers who stumble upon a community named Shangri-La hidden in a secret valley high in the Himalayas. Shangri-La seems to be a utopia where life is perfect and everyone is happy, healthy and lives for centuries, but is it too good to be true? The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards. - FREE

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

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009

Catch-A-Craft (Youth Services) - JCCL
Drop in, make a craft and take it home! All sessions are drop in. No sign up required; children 6 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.  All are at the James City County Library (JCCL).  Choose one session:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.