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BINGO Night

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
BINGO Night (Tabb):

O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are ...

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required

O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are limited. Each round winner gets to select a prize from our awesome assortment. This program is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

A grid of three photos of different garden spaces; there are two pictures on the top half and one stretched picture on the bottom half.

History of American Gardening

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

Why do we have lawns? What does Peter Rabbit have to do with how we garden? What did Thomas Jefferson and Frank Lloyd Wright have to do with what our gardens look like?

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 18, 2026 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why do we have lawns? What does Peter Rabbit have to do with how we garden? What did Thomas Jefferson and Frank Lloyd Wright have to do with what our gardens look like?

People sitting around a set of tables arranged in a rectangle while working on painting projects

'Bad' Art Night: Acrylic & Watercolor

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
"Bad" Art Night:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish--take this time to relax and...

This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish--take this time to relax and unwind. Talent and skill will not be judged--but works may show up on library social media.

Materials provided. For Adults and Teens accompanied by an Adult--registration required as space and supplies are limited. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

A photo of different wood block typeset pieces where the word Poetry is spelled out toward the bottom of the image. Above the word is "Bad!" in red. There is also a laughing emoji.

Bad Poetry Evening

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

It's National Poetry Month! Celebrate by writing some bad poetry--on purpose.  After a brief overview of basic poetic forms, attendees will be given a prompt and a time limit to write their best (worst) poem.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 6:15pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's National Poetry Month! Celebrate by writing some bad poetry--on purpose.  After a brief overview of basic poetic forms, attendees will be given a prompt and a time limit to write their best (worst) poem.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 1

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 2

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 3

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 11:45am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 4

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 1:45pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 6

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 7

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 1:15pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

The words Revolutionary Escape Room are in blue font stretched across the top of the graphic. Next to the word revolutionary is an original 13 colonies American flag. Below the word room is the phrase 'For adults 18+.' The middle and lower sections of the graphic contain a faded colonial map over green grass with a colonist in American patriot garb standing next to a cannon.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 8

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 25, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

Ticket to Ride game board with different color trains

Board Game Meetup

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
Board Games Meetup:

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such as Catan, The Resistance, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride: London, and more. Attendees are welcome to bring games to share or play amongst themselves. D&D groups are also welcome to use the space.

This program is for adults (18+) of all levels of gaming experience. Teens are also welcome to join with an accompanying adult.

Registration is not required. Questions? Please call 757-890-5120. 

Photograph of BINGO cards

BINGO Night

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
BINGO Night (Tabb):

O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required

O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are limited. Each round winner gets to select a prize from our awesome assortment. This program is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

Photo of a folk music jam semi-circle overlayed on a sepia background with faded musical notes

The Floating Folk Jam Yorktown

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

The Floating Folk Jam Yorktown visits the Yorktown Library, 6-8pm on the second Wednesday of every other month. The "Folk Jam” is a fun, free event where attendees go around the circle picking songs to sing and play together.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Floating Folk Jam Yorktown visits the Yorktown Library, 6-8pm on the second Wednesday of every other month. The "Folk Jam” is a fun, free event where attendees go around the circle picking songs to sing and play together.

People sitting around a set of tables arranged in a rectangle while working on painting projects

'Bad' Art Night: Clay

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
"Bad" Art Night:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish--take this time to relax and...

This month's artistic medium is clay. What will you make? (seriously, think about it.)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish--take this time to relax and unwind. Talent and skill will not be judged--but works may show up on library social media.

Materials provided. For Adults and Teens accompanied by an Adult--registration required as space and supplies are limited. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

This month's artistic medium is clay. What will you make? (seriously, think about it.)

Disclaimer(s)

No Instructor

This is not an instructor-led program.

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

On a white textured background, there is a square-shaped image of a colonial-era woodcut print of people dancing outdoors

Colonial Dance Instruction

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

Come all of you Macaroni’s and join us for a rollicking afternoon of family-friendly colonial fun. Mind the music, learn a few new dance steps from our friends with the Virginia Youth Regiment.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come all of you Macaroni’s and join us for a rollicking afternoon of family-friendly colonial fun. Mind the music, learn a few new dance steps from our friends with the Virginia Youth Regiment.

Ticket to Ride game board with different color trains

Board Game Meetup

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
Board Games Meetup:

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such as Catan, The Resistance, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride: London, and more. Attendees are welcome to bring games to share or play amongst themselves. D&D groups are also welcome to use the space.

This program is for adults (18+) of all levels of gaming experience. Teens are also welcome to join with an accompanying adult.

Registration is not required. Questions? Please call 757-890-5120. 

On a dark blue background, there are three photos of different miniature or model projects being worked on with hands. In the lower left side of the background, there is a yellow cutout that says B.Y.O.P. Bring Your Own Project.

Miniatures and Models Build Night

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

For those who love miniatures and model-making  — come to our first hobbyist Build Night at the library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

For those who love miniatures and model-making  — come to our first hobbyist Build Night at the library!

Three photo grid (top left: photo of perfume distillation equipment, top right: photo of pink roses; bottom: photo of individual dressed in colonial garb standing at a counter with perfume distillery and red rose petals)

Common Scents: Traditional Perfume Making

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

Have you ever wondered how to harvest the fragrance of a flower? Are you curious how to capture the irresistible aroma of sandalwood?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to harvest the fragrance of a flower? Are you curious how to capture the irresistible aroma of sandalwood?

Photograph of BINGO cards

BINGO Night

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
BINGO Night (Tabb):

O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 18, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required

O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are limited. Each round winner gets to select a prize from our awesome assortment. This program is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

People sitting around a set of tables arranged in a rectangle while working on painting projects

'Bad' Art Night: Watercolor & Oil Pastels

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
"Bad" Art Night:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish--take this time to relax and...

This month's artistic mediums are watercolor paints and oil pastels. Never used them? Here's to trying!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 18, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish--take this time to relax and unwind. Talent and skill will not be judged--but works may show up on library social media.

Materials provided. For Adults and Teens accompanied by an Adult--registration required as space and supplies are limited. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

This month's artistic mediums are watercolor paints and oil pastels. Never used them? Here's to trying!

Disclaimer(s)

Teens Accompanied by an Adult

Teens who register for this program must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered and plans to participate in the program.

Ticket to Ride game board with different color trains

Board Game Meetup

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
Board Games Meetup:

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such as Catan, The Resistance, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride: London, and more. Attendees are welcome to bring games to share or play amongst themselves. D&D groups are also welcome to use the space.

This program is for adults (18+) of all levels of gaming experience. Teens are also welcome to join with an accompanying adult.

Registration is not required. Questions? Please call 757-890-5120. 

On a dark blue background, there are three photos of different miniature or model projects being worked on with hands. In the lower left side of the background, there is a yellow cutout that says B.Y.O.P. Bring Your Own Project.

Miniatures and Models Build Night

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults

For those who love miniatures and model-making  — come to our first hobbyist Build Night at the library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

For those who love miniatures and model-making  — come to our first hobbyist Build Night at the library!