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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Backyard Chicken Keeping

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Tabb Meeting Room
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Join Carol Bartram of Peninsula Chicken Keepers (PeCK) to learn about the basics of keeping a small flock of pet chickens in your backyard. Registration is not required. 

This program was rescheduled from January 11, 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Hour

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tabb Library Writers' Meetup

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Tabb Program Room
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.
 

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

USCG TRACEN Yorktown Ceremonial Band Performance

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Concerts & Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a free, all-ages musical performance by the US Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown Ceremonial Band in the Yorktown Library Meeting Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Valentines Day Cards Craft

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Yorktown Technology Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Yorktown Library to create beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for your loved ones. Make up to 3 cards from the available designs during this cozy crafting event. Materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Yoga (Tabb)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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**

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Starting From Seed

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Seed Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Tabb Program Room
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature

Drop in to participate in our Seed Swap program. Please bring at least one variety seeds to share. Purchased and harvested seeds are both welcome as long as the seeds are not more than 3-4 years old. If you bring bulk seeds, you will need to provide your own small empty bags or packets. Labels will be available as needed. Leave some seeds, take some new ones! But please only take what you need. For more information or concerns, email reference@yorkcounty.gov. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coloring & Conversation

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

BINGO Night

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meditation @ Tabb Library

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hallmark Movie Bingo

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

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 not required. Questions? Call 757-890-5207.

February's selection is The Secret Ingredient (2020).

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Email Basics

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Tabb Technology Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Led by library staff, this class will take you through the basics of creating a Gmail account, doing basic email functions to send and receive emails and how to manage spam, organizing, and deleting emails.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tabb Book Readers

1:15pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Tabb Conference Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memory Cafe

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Abstract Art Made Easy

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Relax and get inspired at our Abstract Art Made Easy series for adults, where you'll explore creativity through color and abstract design. No experience is needed—just come ready to de-stress, have fun, and express yourself! Materials provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Email Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Technology Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Led by library staff, this class will take you through the basics of creating a Gmail account, doing basic email functions to send and receive emails and how to manage spam, organizing, and deleting emails.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Yoga (Tabb)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration 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**

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Getting Started in Beekeeping

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, All Ages
Yorktown Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37

Beekeeping is a wonderful way to bring the magic of nature into your own yard and to help provide habitat to key pollinators.  But what is really involved with becoming a beekeeper?  How much does it cost, what do you need to know, and what are the first steps that you should take to get started?  Come and join us to learn more about it from the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners, and to see if beekeeping might be right for you.

Registration recommended. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Meetup

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference 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.
 

This event is in the "Adults & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vinyl Swap

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Bring your great condition and unwanted vinyl records for swapping and shuffling with others on February 24th at 6 PM!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printing Basics: Bookmarks

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Yorktown Technology Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of 3D printing and object design by making your own custom bookmark with the assistance of library staff. There will be brief tutorials of Tinkercad and Thingiverse; prior experience not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Tabb Program Room
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Looking for a space to host your D&D group? Want to meet other D&D players in the area? Adventure awaits at Tabb Library on the 4th Tuesday of each month (excluding holidays)!