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Mad Science of Hampton Roads: Sounds Like Science

Mad Science

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Performances, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Kids will get tuned-in to learning with exciting demonstrations focused on sound, including the singing pipe, the surprisingly loud Dinosaur-in-a-can, and a kid-created thunderstorm!

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Concerts & Performances, STEM
Event Details:

Kids will get tuned-in to learning with exciting demonstrations focused on sound, including the singing pipe, the surprisingly loud Dinosaur-in-a-can, and a kid-created thunderstorm!

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.

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Green Thumbs

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Elementary

Calling all budding (elementary) gardeners! In this program, we will learn how to grow and care for a variety of flowers and plants.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all budding (elementary) gardeners! In this program, we will learn how to grow and care for a variety of flowers and plants.

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.

Messy

Note: This activity may get you a little messy, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Bright Star Theatre logo a yellow star on a red circle

Bright Star Theatre: Wizard of Oz

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Performances
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the area with their performance of Wizard of Oz.

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Event Details:

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, is visiting the area with their performance of Wizard of Oz.

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.

Bright Star Theatre logo a yellow star on a red circle

Bright Star Theatre: La Caperucita Roja: Little Red Bi-lingual Edition

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Performances
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

A Bi-lingual Bully Prevention Adventure (K-6) – this dual language version of our show “Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf” is sure to delight language learners of both English and Spanish!

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Event Details:

A Bi-lingual Bully Prevention Adventure (K-6) – this dual language version of our show “Little Red and the Big Bully Wolf” is sure to delight language learners of both English and Spanish!

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.

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Lil Picassos

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Join us for a fun-filled children’s art and craft hour at the library, where creativity and imagination come to life!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled children’s art and craft hour at the library, where creativity and imagination come to life!

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.

Messy

Note: This activity may get you a little messy, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 8:30am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 30, 2025 @ 1:35pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 31, 2025 @ 10:35am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 31, 2025 @ 1:35pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Sunscreen Painting

Sunscreen Painting

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tabb Youth Services at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

This quick STEAM themed program will give kids a visual understanding of the benefits of sunscreen. We will paint with sunscreen and see the protective barrier it leaves on the paper.

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Youth Services
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Art, STEM
Event Details:

This quick STEAM themed program will give kids a visual understanding of the benefits of sunscreen. We will paint with sunscreen and see the protective barrier it leaves on the paper.

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.

Messy

Note: This activity may get you a little messy, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

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Open Play

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

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.

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York County Public Library Talent Show Auditions

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Show us your talent! Come demonstrate your art, singing, dancing, juggling, comedy, magic, martial arts, acting, playing an instrument or some other performance you'd like to showcase for the community on August 9th.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 1, 2025 @ 12:30pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show us your talent! Come demonstrate your art, singing, dancing, juggling, comedy, magic, martial arts, acting, playing an instrument or some other performance you'd like to showcase for the community on August 9th.

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.

Teen Permission Form

Teens and their parent or guardian must have a completed a Teen Program Permission Form on file to participate in this program. 

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Art Museum Family BINGO

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Join us for a colorful twist on the classic game with Art Museum Family BINGO! Families with children from preschool through high school can explore famous artworks while playing for fun and prizes. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 1, 2025 @ 5:35pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a colorful twist on the classic game with Art Museum Family BINGO! Families with children from preschool through high school can explore famous artworks while playing for fun and prizes. Registration is required.

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.

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York County Public Library Talent Show Auditions

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Show us your talent! Come demonstrate your art, singing, dancing, juggling, comedy, magic, martial arts, acting, playing an instrument or some other performance you'd like to showcase for the community on August 9th.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on August 1, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show us your talent! Come demonstrate your art, singing, dancing, juggling, comedy, magic, martial arts, acting, playing an instrument or some other performance you'd like to showcase for the community on August 9th.

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.

Teen Permission Form

Teens and their parent or guardian must have a completed a Teen Program Permission Form on file to participate in this program. 

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Open Play

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

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.

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Open Play

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

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.

Jonathan Austin's 24 Hour Emergency Juggling and Magic Services

Jonathan Austin's 24 Hour Emergency Juggling and Magic Service

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Performances
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

Jonathan orchestrates close-up magic with his outgoing, personable nature to create a highly entertaining and always fresh performance.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Event Details:

Jonathan orchestrates close-up magic with his outgoing, personable nature to create a highly entertaining and always fresh performance.

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.

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Lil Picassos

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a fun-filled children’s art and craft hour at the library, where creativity and imagination come to life!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled children’s art and craft hour at the library, where creativity and imagination come to life!

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

Note: This activity may get you a little messy, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World through stories, songs, and crafts at this story time. Let us brighten your day with vibrant imagination, new friends, and lively learning.

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.

The words green thumbs surrounding by a variety of gardening equipment

Green Thumbs

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Elementary

Calling all budding (elementary) gardeners! In this program, we will learn how to grow and care for a variety of flowers and plants.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on July 28, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all budding (elementary) gardeners! In this program, we will learn how to grow and care for a variety of flowers and plants.

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.

Messy

Note: This activity may get you a little messy, so wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

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SRP Finale

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 3:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Concerts & Performances, Other
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for the finale of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program at the Yorktown Branch of the York County Public Library. Early in the day we will have a talent show from younger kids and families.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Art, Crafts, Concerts & Performances, Other
Event Details:

Join us for the finale of the Color Our World Summer Reading Program at the Yorktown Branch of the York County Public Library. Early in the day we will have a talent show from younger kids and families.

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.