You asked for it and we delivered--puzzle swap time! Donate your great condition, unwanted puzzles starting on January 13th by dropping them off at the Tabb Reference Desk. All donors who donate between January 13 and January 24 will receive their swap tickets and be able to immediately enter the swap at 1:30 PM. 

Criteria

• All puzzles must be in the original box and contain all their pieces. 
• Puzzles/puzzle boxes should not show excessive signs of wear or age. 
• Puzzles should be from the last 20 years. 
• The swap ratio is one to one, and you can swap a maximum of five puzzles in total. 

Anyone is welcome to donate more than five; however, you can only receive five maximum.  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. The puzzle swap ends at 3:00 PM. Staff reserves the right to end the swap early if attendance significantly dwindles in the last half hour.

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.
 

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. All members of the team should register for the event below--everyone should make sure to indicate your teammates in the Special Notes field.

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

Questions? Call 757-890-5120 or email reference@yorkcounty.gov.