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Craft Buddies

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Elementary

Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on crafting adventure . In this unique program, teen volunteers take the lead—guiding and inspiring kids in grades K–5 through fun, age-appropriate craft projec...

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on crafting adventure . In this unique program, teen volunteers take the lead—guiding and inspiring kids in grades K–5 through fun, age-appropriate craft projects.  Come create, connect, and craft something amazing!

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Memory Cafe

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library

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...

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

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Adults & Teens

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
Program Type: Fun & Games
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Cookbook Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Time for a tasty read! Explore a different theme each month by cooking recipes from a cookbook on our suggestions list or from one of your personal favorite cookbooks.  A...

Registration will close on August 26, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Time for a tasty read! Explore a different theme each month by cooking recipes from a cookbook on our suggestions list or from one of your personal favorite cookbooks. 

 

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Teen D & D

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

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...

Registration will open on August 18, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons with images of dice and scroll

Teen D & D

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

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...

Registration will open on August 18, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
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.

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Resume Creation and Adaptation

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tabb Technology Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Need to update your resume or make one for the first time? Learn the basics of creating a strong resume and how to adapt that resume to different jobs. Basic computing and word pro...

Registration will close on September 2, 2025 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to update your resume or make one for the first time? Learn the basics of creating a strong resume and how to adapt that resume to different jobs.

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Deputy Story Time

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Children, Infants - Preschool

Event Details:

Come enjoy a special story time with Crime Prevention Specialist Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriffs Office as he shares some of his favorite stories with preschoolers and...

Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy a special story time with Crime Prevention Specialist Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriffs Office as he shares some of his favorite stories with preschoolers and their families. Registration is required.

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EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Event Details:

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical ...

Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a video.

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EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School

Event Details:

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical ...

Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a video.

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Craft Buddies

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary
Tabb Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Art, Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on crafting adventure . In this unique program, teen volunteers take the lead—guiding and inspiring kids in grades K–5 through fun, age-appropriate craft projects.  Come create, connect, and craft something amazing!

Disclaimer(s)

Messy

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

EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Tabb Program Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a video.

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.

EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Tabb Program Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a video.

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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

ABC Explorers

4:30pm–5:15pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Tabb Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 2, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will explore skills for learning and enjoying reading through story time, singing, poems and fingerplays, crafts and games.

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 Cuento

10:15am–11:00am
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 1, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Bilingual Story Time, where children enjoy fun stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish!

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.

Read It, Love It, Journal It

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Elementary
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 8, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Art, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us at the library for a fun and creative event where young readers learn how to start their very own book journal!

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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

The Book That Almost Rhymed Author Omar Abed

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on September 15, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Author Event, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Virginia author Omar Abed as he presents his children's title, THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED, and talks about sibling relationships.

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.

DC League of Super-Pets

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come join us at the library for a super family movie. Kids can unleash their creativity at our superhero-themed coloring stations. Plenty of seats will also be available so everyone can relax and enjoy the fun.

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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.

Open Play

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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.