The Williamsburg Regional Library | Programs | December 2009 Events at the Library


DECEMBER 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: http://www.wrl.org/programs/exhibits.html Model Railroad Displays at JCCL - December 5 & 6 Youth Art - At WL: WISC At JCCL: Providence Classical Williamsburg Library Gallery - 515 Scotland Street Through January 11, 2010: The Photo Guild of Williamsburg
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL Intermediate Excel Class - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room Call 259-7720 to register. Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months Intro. to Excel Class - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register. Celtic Film - Agnes Brown (1999, rated R) - 7:00 p.m. - WL Theatre The Library and the Ancient Order of Hibernians announce the return of the Celtic Film Series, featuring films exploring the history, drama and quirky humor of films made in or about Celtic lands. The unexpected death of her husband sends a woman (Angelica Houston, who also directed) and her seven children, ages 2-14, into emotional turmoil and financial crisis in 1967 Dublin.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months Basic Computers 2 Class - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room Call 259-7720 to register. Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Indiscreet (1958, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre The love affair between two romance-wary sophisticates (Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman) flounders when he is caught being less than truthful about his marital status. This romantic comedy from director Stanley Donen was written by Norman Krasna, and Christian Dior designed Ms. Bergman's couture gowns. School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009
"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m. Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for children ages 3 - 5 and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's. Everything Google Part 2 Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room Call 259-7720 to register.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009
Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years PowerPoint Class - 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room Call 259-7720 to register.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months Intro. to Excel Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Jane Eyre (1944, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine star in this dark, atmospheric version of Charlotte Bronte's gothic masterpiece. Although directed by Robert Stevenson, Welles' behind the scenes influence on the production is apparent. The screenplay was written by Aldous Huxley and John Houseman. School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL Basic Internet Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Schell Room Call 259-7720 to register.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009
Basic Internet Class - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - JCCL e-CLIC Room Call 259-7720 to register. Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL Timothy Seaman in Concert - 7:30 p.m. - WL Theatre One of America's foremost expressive virtuosos on the hammered dulcimer and flute, Timothy Seaman has thrilled audiences for two decades with his compelling and heartfelt renditions of the greatest lyrical music. His twelve best-selling CDs focus on Virginia parks, nature and history as well as Christmas themes. Both familiar and rare music from Christmas, Hanukkah, and the winter season will combine with classic and new Celtic airs as well as shining new compositions to fill two hours with joy and wonder. Seaman's powerful pianistic hammered dulcimer and dramatic flute are widely recognized voices of the season, together with his mountain dulcimer, bamboo flute, low whistle, and psaltery. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 Friends/students, and $6 under 16. (757) 259-4070 Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2009
"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m. Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for children ages 3 - 5 and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009
Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years Performance Tuning: Windows XP Class - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register. Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meeting - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - JCCL The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss this month's theme, "Is That an Exploding Sun or the Star of Bethlehem?" - Annual Holiday Party! New members are welcomed. Contact Bob Snare for more info. and to RSVP. Peninsula Concert Band - 7:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. doors - WL Theatre A free concert of holiday music and popular favorites presented by this ensemble of more than 40 musicians. The Peninsula Concert Band is now in its 59th year of performing in the Tidewater area. The band is a non- profit organization chartered in 1956 to serve the Peninsula cities. It is made up of members of local military bands as well as civilian musicians. Advance tickets will not be distributed for this concert. A free-will donation will be accepted to benefit the band. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. 259-4070 Read more: http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months Thursday Afternoon Film Series - Going My Way (1944, unrated) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre A young priest who likes to sing (Bing Crosby) is brought in to assist old Father Fitzgibbon (Barry Fitzgerald) in reviving a troubled parrish, but the two immediately clash. This genial charmer was directed by Leo McCarey and won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Song, "Swinging on a Star. Basic Internet 2 Class - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - WL Room B Call 259-7720 to register. School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL December Holiday Program (Youth Services) - 7:00 p.m. - JCCL Come and share different ways we celebrate the holidays. For ages 4 and up.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - WL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009
"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m. Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for children ages 3 - 5 and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's. Christmas Crafts (Youth Services) - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - JCCL Youth Services Program Room Need a few more ornaments for the tree? Need a home-made gift for a friend or family member? Get into the holiday spirit and come to the library for drop-in Christmas Crafts! Three crafts will be available to make and take, including a snowman mobile, decorative stars, and paper ornament balls. Crafts are for all ages, but parents will need to help the little ones with theirs.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL 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, DECEMBER 21, 2009
Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years Thursday Afternoon Film Series (special day) - Oliver Twist (1948, rated PG-13) - 2:00 p.m. - WL Theatre David Lean directed this superior version of Charles Dickens' novel about a young boy in Victorian era London who falls in with thieves. The all British cast includes Robert Newton, Kay Walsh, Anthony Newley, and Alec Guinness, who makes a memorable Fagin.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months Christmas Crafts (Youth Services) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - WL Schell Room Need a few more ornaments for the tree? Need a home-made gift for a friend or family member? Get into the holiday spirit and come to the library for drop-in Christmas Crafts! Three crafts will be available to make and take, including a snowman mobile, decorative stars, and paper ornament balls. Crafts are for all ages, but parents will need to help the little ones with theirs. Christmas Crafts (Youth Services) - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - WL Schell Room
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009
LIBRARIES CLOSED Christmas Eve
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2009
LIBRARIES CLOSED Christmas
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2009
"Feed Me A Story" (Youth Services) - Ukrop's Cafe, Monticello Marketplace - 10:00 a.m. Join us for a story and a snack plus the chance to earn free books! This program is for children ages 3 - 5 and their parents or caregivers. Co-sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library and Ukrop's.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2009
Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - WL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2009
Walk-in Computer Help - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - JCCL Toddler Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children ages 18 months - 3 years Thursday Afternoon Film Series (special day & time) - Gone With The Wind (1939, unrated) - 1:00 p.m. - WL Theatre Producer David O. Selznick's epic about the trials and tribulations of southern belle Scarlett O'Hara during the Civil War won 8 Academy Awards and was nominated for 6 more. Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, and Hattie McDaniel star.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2009
Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:30 a.m. - JCCL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2009
LIBRARIES CLOSE AT 5:00 p.m. TODAY Baby Time (Youth Services) - 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - WL A storytime for children from birth - 18 months School Age Storytime (Youth Services) - 2:15 p.m. - WL Walk-in Computer Help - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - WL

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