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Toddler Tales

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver.

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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De-Stress with Drawing & Doodling

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults

Let the outside world melt away as you relax while drawing or doodling. This is a drop-in program for adults 18 and up; registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

Let the outside world melt away as you relax while drawing or doodling. This is a drop-in program for adults 18 and up; registration is not required.

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DIY Tea Blends

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults

Craft your own tea blend and heart shaped tea bags. Enjoy mixing your 2-3 oz (approx.) tea blend from a variety of ingredients. Plus, learn how to make easy handsewn tea bags. This makes a perfect Valentine’s gift or personal treat.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft your own tea blend and heart shaped tea bags. Enjoy mixing your 2-3 oz (approx.) tea blend from a variety of ingredients. Plus, learn how to make easy handsewn tea bags. This makes a perfect Valentine’s gift or personal treat.

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History in Your Hands: Block Printing the Revolution

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art, History
Age Group:
Children, Elementary

Make history through art with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Nfon Asuquo!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Art, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make history through art with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Nfon Asuquo!

Join us at the Yorktown Library at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for an evening of creativity and relaxation at the Friends of the York County Library Paint Night!

Friends of the Library Paint Night Fundraiser

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Art, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Yorktown Library at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for an evening of creativity and relaxation at the Friends of the York County Library Paint Night! This adults-only event is perfect for painters of all skill levels.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Friends of the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Yorktown Library at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for an evening of creativity and relaxation at the Friends of the York County Library Paint Night! This adults-only event is perfect for painters of all skill levels.

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Genealogy Hour

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you hooked on exploring your family’s history or interested in learning more? Join a group of like-minded individuals for an presentation and informal discussion at our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday at Yorktown Library. 

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Are you hooked on exploring your family’s history or interested in learning more? Join a group of like-minded individuals for an presentation and informal discussion at our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday at Yorktown Library. 

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Tabb Library Writers' Meetup

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Tabb Library Writers' Meetup:

Are you interested in writing, but don’t know how to start? Or maybe you’re a seasoned writer, looking for a place to get feedback on your work? Join the Tabb Writers Group! Our mo...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing

Are you interested in writing, but don’t know how to start? Or maybe you’re a seasoned writer, looking for a place to get feedback on your work? Join the Tabb Writers Group! Our monthly meetup on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (except on holidays) provides writers a space to work on their projects, offer and receive critiques, and even to meet other local writers. No registration required.

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

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DIY Victorian Puzzle Purses

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to make origami style cards for Valentine’s Day. For Adults 18+ Registration is required to attend this program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 12, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make origami style cards for Valentine’s Day. For Adults 18+ Registration is required to attend this program.

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Meditation @ Tabb Library

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Meditation @ Tabb Library:

Establish or deepen your mindfulness and meditation practice on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Tabb Library with Melissa McGill, Ed.D., certified Mindfulness Medit...

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Establish or deepen your mindfulness and meditation practice on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Tabb Library with Melissa McGill, Ed.D., certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, E-RYT200 in a supportive small group setting.  Instruction and guidance on foundational mindfulness and meditation practices is incorporated. Registration encouraged but not required. Questions? Email reference@yorkcounty.gov or call 757-890-5120.

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Evening Yoga (Tabb)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 ...

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 5, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
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**

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Wool Felting for Beginners

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this beginner-level wool needle felting class, we’ll create some fun Valentine’s Day designs on dryer balls. Your finished project can be used in the clothes dryer, as essential oil scent diffusers, or as décor items.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this beginner-level wool needle felting class, we’ll create some fun Valentine’s Day designs on dryer balls. Your finished project can be used in the clothes dryer, as essential oil scent diffusers, or as décor items.

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PAWS to Read

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
PAWs to Read
Age Group:
Elementary

Paws to Read brings children books and dogs together! The purpose of the program is to help children relax and have fun as they improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a dog.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 2, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: PAWs to Read
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paws to Read brings children books and dogs together! The purpose of the program is to help children relax and have fun as they improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a dog.

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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PAWS to Read

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
PAWs to Read
Age Group:
Elementary

Paws to Read brings children books and dogs together! The purpose of the program is to help children relax and have fun as they improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a dog.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 2, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: PAWs to Read
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paws to Read brings children books and dogs together! The purpose of the program is to help children relax and have fun as they improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a dog.

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, February 9, 2026 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...

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.

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Langley Winds Concert

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Concerts & Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for a musical journey that will captivate your senses! Join the Langley Winds at Yorktown Library on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The Langley Winds is a woodwind quintet based at Langley Air Force Base.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Event Details:

Get ready for a musical journey that will captivate your senses! Join the Langley Winds at Yorktown Library on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The Langley Winds is a woodwind quintet based at Langley Air Force Base.

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BINGO Night

Tuesday, February 10, 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 January 26, 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.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles? Us too!  Come tackle a 300 or 500 piece puzzle with us--if we don't finish, that's okay! There's always next month. 

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles? Us too!  Come tackle a 300 or 500 piece puzzle with us--if we don't finish, that's okay! There's always next month. 

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Intro to Google Tools

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have trouble with your Google account or aren't familiar with its features? Learn about the features of Google accounts and use tools like Gmail, Docs, and Drive with confidence.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have trouble with your Google account or aren't familiar with its features? Learn about the features of Google accounts and use tools like Gmail, Docs, and Drive with confidence.

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Yorktown Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Find your historical era in 2026! Dive into historical fiction with the Yorktown Library Book Club! Every month, we’ll explore a different era of history through fiction. Join fellow readers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 11, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find your historical era in 2026! Dive into historical fiction with the Yorktown Library Book Club! Every month, we’ll explore a different era of history through fiction. Join fellow readers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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.

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Hallmark Movie Bingo

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Hallmark Movie Bingo Night:

Are you ready for a fun time? Come out to Hallmark Movie Bingo at Yorktown Library. Enjoy friendly competition and snacks as you attempt to get BINGO on your card by spotting class...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required

Are you ready for a fun time? Come out to Hallmark Movie Bingo at Yorktown Library. Enjoy friendly competition and snacks as you attempt to get BINGO on your card by spotting classic Hallmark movie clichés in our featured selection. 

Registration is required as there are a limited number of bingo cards. Questions? Call 757-890-5207.

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Starting from Seed

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Starting from Seed:

Have you ever tried to grow your own plants from seed, but had limited success? Come learn some easy techniques and secrets to growing your own flowers, vegetables and favorite pla...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required

Have you ever tried to grow your own plants from seed, but had limited success? Come learn some easy techniques and secrets to growing your own flowers, vegetables and favorite plants from seed at home. Increase the variety in your garden and find solutions that work in your area. Participants will go home with their own planted seeds donated by the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners.

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

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

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

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Olympics Watch Party

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Children, Middle & High School, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages

Come enjoy the 2026 Winter Olympic Games from right here at the Yorktown Library! We'll be cheering on Team USA while watching a livestream broadcast on the big screen. There will be popcorn aplenty and even a craft for the kids.

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Middle & High School, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come enjoy the 2026 Winter Olympic Games from right here at the Yorktown Library! We'll be cheering on Team USA while watching a livestream broadcast on the big screen. There will be popcorn aplenty and even a craft for the kids.

Closed for President's Day

All Day
Yorktown Library, Tabb Library, Off Site

York County Public Library system closed.

Closing
Branches:
Yorktown Library, Tabb Library, Off Site
Description:

York County Public Library system closed.

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'Bad' Art Night: Watercolors

Tuesday, February 17, 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 watercolors. Never used them? That's okay! We're learning too.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 4:07pm.
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 watercolors. Never used them? That's okay! We're learning too.

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.