If Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer had stopped by the WRL Book Nook after this morning’s live broadcast, they could’ve picked up some pretty cool vintage postcards for just 10¢ to remember their Williamsburg visit. Just sayin’. 📬✨
#FridayFinds #TodayShow #WRLBookNook #WilliamsburgVA #VintagePostcards
"I've always liked books. My father had a beautiful library, but he never let us go to a public library when my sister and I were growing up. He said, if you want to get some books, I'll take you to a bookstore. Library books have been handled by too many people." 🎂Happy birthday to Lee, our longest-serving WRL volunteer, who has been lovingly handling other people's books in the Book Nook now for over 40 years! 🎉
#HumansofWRL
Your camera roll is begging for this one 🤳
Come experience the pastel art exhibit featuring the MidAtlantic Pastel Society and see a collection of dreamy, vibrant paintings all month long.
📍WRL Gallery at Stryker Center
🕚 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
That’s a wrap on KidLit Fest 2026! 📚✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday to celebrate the magic of historical fiction. From Valerie Tripp’s inspiring author talk and book signing to hands-on activities like trying on historic clothing and making homemade butter, the day was filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable memories for all ages.
We’re especially grateful to the incredible local organizations and community partners who helped make this year’s festival possible — your support, creativity, and enthusiasm brought KidLit Fest to life.
Thank you for helping us make KidLit Fest 2026 such a wonderful success! ❤️
Happy Mother’s Day 💐
From fiercely protective to endlessly nurturing, literature is full of unforgettable moms. Which one are you?
✨ Tag a mother figure who reminds you of one of these icons!
#MothersDay #LibraryLife #LiteraryMoms #BookLovers #WRL
So when he says 1900s, do we think he means the turn of the century, or any year that starts with 19...🤔
Trying not to feel like a historical artifact over here.😬
Join this next generation of history lovers at KidLit Fest: Anniversary Edition this Saturday from 12:30–4 p.m.! 🕰️Author talk with American Girl book author Valerie Tripp begins at 3 p.m. in the Williamsburg Library Theatre. Theatre doors open at 2:30 p.m.
Don't miss:
✨ Early Virginia bread samples & butter-making
✨ “Weird but True” Williamsburg trivia
✨ Colonial children’s games
✨ A Who Was?-inspired caricature artist
✨ A history podcast listening party, and more!
See you there!
May is in bloom! 🌸 Can you ID these native flowers from the Library Natural Playground? (And how adorable is that bee house!?)
Pick up some flower seeds at the WRL Seed Exchange and grow some of your own flowers for the bees, butterflies and birds.
#WRLSeedExchange
🚨 Exhibition alert! 🚨
Ready for some incredible stories? Head to the James City County Library to learn about four Virginians whose courage, creativity, and determination helped push for equality and inclusion.
WRL is proud to bring the Strong Men & Women in Virginia History exhibition, a joint project of the Library of Virginia and Dominion Energy, to our community—on display through May!
💡 Bonus: You can nominate someone for the 2027 exhibit 👀 Link in comments!
#LibraryLife #Virginia #HistoryMatters #Exhibit #Inspiration
May the 4th be with you! 💫✨
Swing by the Williamsburg Library today to make a fun, Star Wars-inspired craft at the art cart. Who is your favorite character in the Star Wars universe? Porgs and Loth-cats, anyone?
#starwarsday #maythefourth #maythe4thbewithyou
Felicity lives in colonial Williamsburg. But lately she's been wondering — what if she'd been born somewhere else? Some "when" else?
After a thorough tour of our historical fiction section, she's made her decision. She's staying put. She heard the author who wrote her stories is coming to WRL on May 9, and she doesn't want to miss the chance to say hello! Will you be there, too?
🗓️ KidLit Fest | Saturday, May 9 | 12:30–4 p.m. Meet Valerie Tripp at her author talk and book signing, plus colonial games, tricorn hats, history trivia, and more. Free and open to all ages.
🔗 Details in bio.
#KidLitFest #WRL #WilliamsburgLibrary #HistoricalFiction #AmericanGirl #ValerieTripp
The slide and rock scramble at the Library Natural Playground are temporarily closed while we work with the county to ensure the safety of the feature. The playground remains open during regular library hours.
