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Genealogy Hour

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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, May 5, 2025 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 Green Tea Blending

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Yorktown Library to craft your own loose leaf green tea blend! Make your own blend from a variety of ingredients and learn about popular flavor pairings. Enjoy a han...

Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us at the Yorktown Library to craft your own loose leaf green tea blend! Make your own blend from a variety of ingredients and learn about popular flavor pairings.

Polka Dot Story Time

Snuggle Story Time

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Snuggle Story Time is a family story time for children of all ages and parents/caregivers. There will be stories, songs and a simple craft or activity. Children are encouraged to w...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Snuggle Story Time is a family story time for children of all ages and parents/caregivers. There will be stories, songs and a simple craft or activity. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas.  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.

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Wonderosity: Spy School

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games, STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a spy? We will learn about codes and the gadgets and tools of the spy trade along with developing our observational skills and the art of blending i...

Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Fun & Games, STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a spy? We will learn about codes and the gadgets and tools of the spy trade along with developing our observational skills and the art of blending in with disguises.

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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Adventures in Cycling

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

May is National Bike Month! Join us on Thursday, May 8th at 6:30 PM in the Tabb Library meeting room as we welcome Williamsburg resident Larry Walsh who stepped away from corporate...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

May is National Bike Month!

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Ukulele for Kids (grades K-3rd)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the c...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the class, which cannot be taken from the library.

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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Ukulele for Kids (grades 4th-8th)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle & High School
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle & High School
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the class, which cannot be taken from the library.

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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Coloring & Conversation

Monday, May 12, 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...

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.

Glowforge for Beginners

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Technology, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 las...

Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
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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BINGO Night

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults & Teens
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 40

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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Creation Station

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a fun craft hour where we'll make insect-inspired creations! Whether you love creepy crawlers or just want to get crafty, this event is for you! Grab your creativity, a...

Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a fun craft hour where we'll make insect-inspired creations! Whether you love creepy crawlers or just want to get crafty, this event is for you! Grab your creativity, and let’s create some buzz!

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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Meditation @ Tabb Library

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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 second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Tabb Library with Melissa McGill, Ed.D., certified Mindfulness Medi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Establish or deepen your mindfulness and meditation practice on the second 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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Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 ti...

Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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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Adventures With Paddington Bear

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Come for a fun filled hour of games, food tasting, crafts and story time all about Paddington Bear. 

Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games, Story Time
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come for a fun filled hour of games, food tasting, crafts and story time all about Paddington Bear. 

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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Evening Yoga (Tabb)

Thursday, May 15, 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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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Give Me Liberty: Raising the County Militia in 1775

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Fellow Citizens the call has been made to form up the militia. Lord Dunmore has seized the gunpowder from the Williamsburg Magazine and Patrick Henry has made the call to assemble ...

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

Fellow Citizens the call has been made to form up the militia. Lord Dunmore has seized the gunpowder from the Williamsburg Magazine and Patrick Henry has made the call to assemble the Militia and march on the capitol.

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Teen D & D

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Middle & High School
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons for teens is at Tabb Library! If you're in grades 6-12, sign up for one of the two sessions and get ready to dive into epic quests. No need to worry about char...

Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons for teens is at Tabb Library! If you're in grades 6-12, sign up for one of the two sessions and get ready to dive into epic quests.

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.

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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Tabb Book Readers

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Tabb Conference Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Tabb Book Readers:

The Tabb Book Readers (TBR) is an adult book discussion group that meets from 1:15-2:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Tabb Library. Please register by the Friday ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

The Tabb Book Readers (TBR) is an adult book discussion group that meets from 1:15-2:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Tabb Library. Please register by the Friday before the meeting. Contact the Tabb Reference Department at 757-890-5120 for more information. New members are always welcome. Interested persons should email reference@yorkcounty.gov for more information and to register.

Learn more about book clubs by visiting https://www.yorkcounty.gov/749/Book-Clubs.

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Teen D & D

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Middle & High School
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons for teens is at Tabb Library! If you're in grades 6-12, sign up for one of the two sessions and get ready to dive into epic quests. No need to worry about char...

Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Dungeons and Dragons for teens is at Tabb Library! If you're in grades 6-12, sign up for one of the two sessions and get ready to dive into epic quests.

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.

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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Ukulele for Kids (grades K-3rd)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the c...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the class, which cannot be taken from the library.

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.

Rustic background with the body of a ukulele and Lesson dates and times listed.

Ukulele for Kids (grades 4th-8th)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Yorktown Technology Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary, Middle & High School
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary, Middle & High School
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the class, which cannot be taken from the library.

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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Tabb Library Writers' Meetup

Monday, May 19, 2025 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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'Bad' Art Night

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
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...

Required
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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.