Winter Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

10:00am–11:15am
Adults, All Ages
Tabb Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
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You asked for it and we delivered--puzzle swap time! 

Criteria

  • All puzzles must be in the original box and contain all their pieces.
  • Puzzles should be from the last 10-25 years.
  • Puzzles/puzzle boxes should not show excessive signs of wear or age.
  • We will not be accepting Puzzlebug Deluxe, Puzzlebug, or other Dollar Tree/Store puzzles.
  • The standard swap ratio is one to one, and you can swap a maximum of six puzzles in total. 

Anyone is welcome to donate more than six; however, you can only receive six maximum at the swap.  If you intend to bring puzzles to swap on the day of, please drop them off at least 30-60 minutes prior to the start of the event; otherwise, you will not be able to enter the swap until your donations have been assessed and received.

Anyone can participate in the puzzle swap; youths must be accompanied by an adult. Staff reserves the right to end the swap early if attendance significantly dwindles in the last half hour.

Donations will be accepted at Tabb Library Reference desk starting December 30, 2025 through January 23, 2026.

Science Saturday

10:15am–11:00am
Children, Elementary
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games, STEM
Registration Required
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Let's learn about balance. Being in balance is so important for you and for the world around you. We will practice some yoga moves and participate in some balancing activities to see how good our balance is.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

1:30pm–4:30pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
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Can you be the fastest team? Let's puzzle it out together!

Teams of four compete to put together a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in two hours or less. 

The team captain should register for the event below--make sure to indicate your teammates in the Special Notes field. Please do not sign up if you have not put together a team.

The puzzle competition is for Adults and Teens aged 11 and up. Each team is allowed to keep their puzzle.

Questions? Call 757-890-5207 or email reference@yorkcounty.gov.

ICYMI: The team captain should register for the event below--make sure to indicate your teammates in the Special Notes field. Please do not sign up if you have not put together a team.

Backyard Chicken Keeping

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Join Carol Bartram of Peninsula Chicken Keepers (PeCK) to learn about the basics of keeping a small flock of pet chickens in your backyard. Registration is optional. 

Fiber Arts Meetup

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

Spend a relaxing afternoon working on your individual fiber arts projects while enjoying the company of others at Yorktown Library.  This drop-in program occurs on the 4th Saturday (excluding holidays) each month from 2-4 PM at Yorktown Library. It is for adults of all skill levels interested in crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, and other related crafts. Teens are also welcome if accompanied by an adult. A limited amount of supplies (yarn, needles, hooks, etc.) will be available while supplies last.

Questions? Call 757-890-5207 or email reference@yorkcounty.gov.