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Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Dive into thrilling tales and intriguing plots with the Yorktown Library Mystery Book Club! Every month, we’ll explore a new mystery subgenre or title that’s sure to captivate.

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Calling all mystery enthusiasts! Dive into thrilling tales and intriguing plots with the Yorktown Library Mystery Book Club! Every month, we’ll explore a new mystery subgenre or title that’s sure to captivate.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Thursday, July 10, 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.

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
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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 10, 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.

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Story Time
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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.

Rob Westcott Magic

Magician Rob Westcott

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Movies & Entertainment, Other
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Rob Westcott is an award-winning professional comedy magician who has performed thousands of shows for children and adults at parties, schools, libraries, festivals, military and corporate events. The magic is fun, fast-paced and amazing.

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games, Movies & Entertainment, Other
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Rob Westcott is an award-winning professional comedy magician who has performed thousands of shows for children and adults at parties, schools, libraries, festivals, military and corporate events. The magic is fun, fast-paced and amazing.

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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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Shopping and Travel Safety

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Deputy Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office for an educational program on shopping safety and travel safety.  The class will go into great detail identifying the hiding risk around shopping and travel at different time of

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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Join Deputy Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office for an educational program on shopping safety and travel safety.  The class will go into great detail identifying the hiding risk around shopping and travel at different time of

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Green Thumbs

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

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

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
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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.

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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.

Summer Birthday Celebration

Summer Birthday Celebration

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Youth Programs:

This will be a fun celebration for those forgotten summer birthdays. We will party at the library with a story, décor, music, and crafts. It will be a library birthday to remember! 

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

This will be a fun celebration for those forgotten summer birthdays. We will party at the library with a story, décor, music, and crafts. It will be a library birthday to remember! 

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.

Messy

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

Masterpieces & Mayhem

Masterpieces & Mayhem

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults

Masterpieces & Mayhem: a library mystery event

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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Event Details:

Masterpieces & Mayhem: a library mystery event

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Pictures of the front covers of Debra Kempf Shumaker's books Freaky Funky Fish and Peculiar Primates with the date June 14th.

Story Time with Author Debra Kempf Shumaker

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Author Event, STEM, Story Time
Age Group:
Infants - Preschool, Families

Join author Debra Kempf Shumaker as she reads her rhyming nonfiction picture books PECULIAR PRIMATES and FREAKY, FUNKY FISH, gets kids moving, and sings some silly songs.

 

For Families, no registration required.

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Infants - Preschool, Families
Program Type: Author Event, STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

Join author Debra Kempf Shumaker as she reads her rhyming nonfiction picture books PECULIAR PRIMATES and FREAKY, FUNKY FISH, gets kids moving, and sings some silly songs.

 

For Families, no registration 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.

Pictures of the front covers of Debra Kempf Shumaker's books Freaky Funky Fish and Peculiar Primates with the date June 14th.

Elementary Animal Adaptations with Author Debra Kempf Shumaker

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Author Event, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Join author Debra Kempf Shumaker for an interactive reading of her STEM-themed picture book Freaky Funky Fish. Kids will learn some amazing and weird facts about fish adaptations, followed by an adaptation activity.

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Author Event, STEM
Event Details:

Join author Debra Kempf Shumaker for an interactive reading of her STEM-themed picture book Freaky Funky Fish. Kids will learn some amazing and weird facts about fish adaptations, followed by an adaptation activity.

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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Coloring & Conversation

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults
Coloring & Conversation:

Monday afternoons just got a bit better! Join us on the second Monday of each month for coloring, conversation, and light snacks. Drop-in any time; registration is not required. Co...

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art

Monday afternoons just got a bit better! Join us on the second Monday of each month for coloring, conversation, and light snacks. Drop-in any time; registration is not required. Coloring & Conversation is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call 757-890-5207.

Book Character Play and Draw

Book Character Play and Draw!

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

Drop in for a fun-filled library adventure where preschoolers through elementary-aged kids and their families can play games inspired by beloved book characters and get creative drawing their favorites!

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Art, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun-filled library adventure where preschoolers through elementary-aged kids and their families can play games inspired by beloved book characters and get creative drawing their favorites!

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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Glowforge for Beginners

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Technology, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a laser cutter? 

Join us for a Glowforge for Beginners session at the Yorktown library to learn laser cutting basics, including how laser cutters work, safety basics, and how to design files us

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Makerspace
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a laser cutter? 

Join us for a Glowforge for Beginners session at the Yorktown library to learn laser cutting basics, including how laser cutters work, safety basics, and how to design files us

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Content Disclaimer

This program focuses on design software and MakerSpace equipment. This is not a craft program.

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Lil Picassos

Tuesday, July 15, 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!

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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.

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Teen Gaming

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Middle & High School

Summer heat got you down? Come chill out with some Nintendo Switch, PS5, Wii, and a variety of other games! You are welcome to drop by anytime between 5-7 P.M.

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
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Summer heat got you down? Come chill out with some Nintendo Switch, PS5, Wii, and a variety of other games! You are welcome to drop by anytime between 5-7 P.M.

Disclaimer(s)

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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'Bad' Art Night

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Age Group:
Adults & Teens
"Bad" Art Night:

Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. Make a painting, draw a picture, or scribble uncontrollably (on paper). If you work better with constraints, an art pro...

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens
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Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. Make a painting, draw a picture, or scribble uncontrollably (on paper). 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 all works will 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.

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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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 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
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
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
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.

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Memory Cafe

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Memory Cafe:

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30pm - 3:00 pm for Memory Café at the Tabb Library!This social gathering is for anyone personally affected by memory loss and thei...

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30pm - 3:00 pm for Memory Café at the Tabb Library!

This social gathering is for anyone personally affected by memory loss and their care partners. Each café will offer its guests the chance for unstructured conversation, refreshments and getting to know others with similar memory changes. Care Partners and/or spouses must attend as well. The café is organized and hosted by trained facilitators.

RSVP is not required and there is no cost to attend. For more information, call 757-246-1919 or 757-220-4751 or call Marjorie Hilkert, Regional Coordinator at 757-345-6977.

This project is supported in part by grant # 90ADPI0009-01-00 from the U.S.  Administration for Community Living Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20201.
 

The Bad Guys Movie Night

The Bad Guys Movie and Activities

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Families

Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night featuring The Bad Guys! enjoy this hilarious and heartwarming animated adventure at Yorktown Library. We’ll have themed crafts, cool goody bags, and lots of laughs—don’t miss out on this exciting evening

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Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night featuring The Bad Guys! enjoy this hilarious and heartwarming animated adventure at Yorktown Library. We’ll have themed crafts, cool goody bags, and lots of laughs—don’t miss out on this exciting evening

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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Teen Book Club: Your Space, Your Book

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Middle & High School

Looking for a low-pressure space to relax and do some summer reading? Join us for a book club for teens who love to read… and teens who don’t. 

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Looking for a low-pressure space to relax and do some summer reading? Join us for a book club for teens who love to read… and teens who don’t. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Once Upon a Hue: Story Time

Once Upon a Hue: Family Story Time

Thursday, July 17, 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.

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Registration Required
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 17, 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
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Registration Required
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.

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Evening Yoga (Tabb)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Evening Yoga (Tabb):

Join us at Tabb Library for evening yoga and breathing exercises with a certified yoga instructor. Classes are held the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. For ages 18+ and all ...

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Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Join us at Tabb Library for evening yoga and breathing exercises with a certified yoga instructor. Classes are held the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month. For ages 18+ and all skill levels.

**Please bring your own yoga mat**