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Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.   

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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'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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool
Youth Programs:

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.   

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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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb 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 March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting 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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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool
Youth Programs:

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.   

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.   

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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Toddler Tales

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb 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 March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting 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.

Cybersecurity Skills Series: Accounts and Passwords

Cybersecurity Skills: Accounts and Passwords

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Tabb Technology Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Ever get frustrated keeping track of accounts and passwords? Learn techniques to keep your information safe and secure on different devices. This is a library staff-led program. Registration is recommended; this program is for adults 18+.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 4:15pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever get frustrated keeping track of accounts and passwords? Learn techniques to keep your information safe and secure on different devices. This is a library staff-led program. Registration is recommended; this program is for adults 18+.

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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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

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Toddler Tales

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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 March 23, 2026 @ 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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Tiny Tales

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool
Youth Programs:

Tiny Tales is a lapsit program for infants and their parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes and finger plays that they can use to interact and bond with their baby at home.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tiny Tales is a lapsit program for infants and their parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes and finger plays that they can use to interact and bond with their baby at home.

 

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.

Books & Banter

Books & Banter

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tabb Conference Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Like talking about books? Interested in exploring different new-to-you fiction and nonfiction titles? Come out to Books & Banter, a monthly book group held in the Tabb Library Conference Room on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM.

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Like talking about books? Interested in exploring different new-to-you fiction and nonfiction titles? Come out to Books & Banter, a monthly book group held in the Tabb Library Conference Room on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 AM.

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Toddler Tales

Thursday, April 23, 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 March 23, 2026 @ 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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Crochet Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Middle & High School

Join us in the library to learn and grow with crochet skills. Yarn and crochet supplies will be provided as Ms. Elyssa leads teens in making a beginner project. This will be a casual atmosphere, so no experience necessary to participate.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the library to learn and grow with crochet skills. Yarn and crochet supplies will be provided as Ms. Elyssa leads teens in making a beginner project. This will be a casual atmosphere, so no experience necessary to participate.

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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Fiber Arts Meetup

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Yorktown Group Study Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Fiber Arts Meetup:

Spend a relaxing afternoon working on your individual fiber arts projects while enjoying the company of others at Yorktown Library.  This drop-in program occurs on the 4th Sat...

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Group Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts

Spend a relaxing afternoon working on your individual fiber arts projects while enjoying the company of others at Yorktown Library.  This drop-in program occurs on the 4th Saturday (excluding holidays) each month from 2-4 PM at Yorktown Library. It is for adults of all skill levels interested in crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, and other related crafts. Teens are also welcome if accompanied by an adult. A limited amount of supplies (yarn, needles, hooks, etc.) will be available while supplies last.

Questions? Call 757-890-5207 or email reference@yorkcounty.gov.
 

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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. 

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Teen Monday

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Middle & High School

Kick off your week at Teen Mondays! Bring a friend, grab a snack, and unwind with games, crafts, coloring, reading, or get yourself organized for the week ahead. Your Mondays just got way better!

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Kick off your week at Teen Mondays! Bring a friend, grab a snack, and unwind with games, crafts, coloring, reading, or get yourself organized for the week ahead. Your Mondays just got way better!

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Dropoff

This program is designed for teens to attend alone after the library is closed. Adults are not permitted in the program or in the library during the program.

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. 

Identity Theft and Scams

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library
Age Group:
Adults
Identity Theft and Scams:

Join Deputy Kevin Taylor Crime Prevention Specialist for The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office for an informative presentation on protecting yourself from Identity Theft and Scams. &n...

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 28, 2026 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

Join Deputy Kevin Taylor Crime Prevention Specialist for The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office for an informative presentation on protecting yourself from Identity Theft and Scams.  Deputy Taylor will cover different aspects of Identity Thefts and Scams as well as the do’s and don’ts.  Questions are encouraged both during and after the presentation.  This presentation is geared towards adults. 

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Poetry Open Mic

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us by attending this special Poetry Open Mic. Sign up for a 3-5 minute time slot to guarantee your chance to read. There will be a very limited amount of drop-in sign up slots.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us by attending this special Poetry Open Mic. Sign up for a 3-5 minute time slot to guarantee your chance to read. There will be a very limited amount of drop-in sign up slots.

YCPL Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Age Group:
Adults
It's time again for another entertaining and illuminating YCPL Trivia Night at Tabb Library! 

This session's categories include Famous Slogans, Geography, National Food Month, WWII, and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
It's time again for another entertaining and illuminating YCPL Trivia Night at Tabb Library! 

This session's categories include Famous Slogans, Geography, National Food Month, WWII, and more.

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Open Play

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

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Open Play

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

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Open Play

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

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Mosquito Abatement

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Mosquito Abatement: Techniques That Work...and Those That Don't:

Mosquitoes are part of life in the Tidewater area, but that doesn’t mean that you have to avoid using your yard because of them.  There are many companies out there promising ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required

Mosquitoes are part of life in the Tidewater area, but that doesn’t mean that you have to avoid using your yard because of them.  There are many companies out there promising solutions, but are their methods scientifically proven?  Join a Virginia Master Naturalist to find out how to successfully control mosquitoes in your yard using techniques backed up by scientific research. Registration is recommended but not required. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

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Teen Monday

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Middle & High School

Kick off your week at Teen Mondays! Bring a friend, grab a snack, and unwind with games, crafts, coloring, reading, or get yourself organized for the week ahead. Your Mondays just got way better!

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Kick off your week at Teen Mondays! Bring a friend, grab a snack, and unwind with games, crafts, coloring, reading, or get yourself organized for the week ahead. Your Mondays just got way better!

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Dropoff

This program is designed for teens to attend alone after the library is closed. Adults are not permitted in the program or in the library during the program.

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.