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Veterans Art Show at Yorktown Library

All Day 11/4 - 11/22
All Ages
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art
Event Details:

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Yorktown Arts Foundation is presenting a special exhibit at the Yorktown Library showcasing artwork created by active military and veterans living in the Peninsula and Tidewater region.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Banter

10:30am - 11:30am
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

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. Registration is recommended but not required. Join us for some good reads and good conversation!

2024 Schedule

Jan. 25: Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby
Feb. 22: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston 
Mar. 28:  Bruno: Chief of Police by Martin Walker
Apr. 25: Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World by Theresa MacPhail 
May 23: Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
Jun. 27: The Switch by Beth O'Leary 
Jul. 25: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Aug. 22: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
Sept. 26: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Oct. 24: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 
Nov. 21: Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Dec. 19: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 
 

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: 13

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Homeschool Huddle: Write Your Own Story

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Elementary
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Homeschoolers are invited to participate in interactive work related to creating stories, writing your worlds, and sharing imagination with friends, old and new.

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.

This event is in the "Middle & High School" group.

Homeschool Huddle: Write Your Own Story

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Middle & High School
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Homeschoolers are invited to participate in interactive work related to creating stories, writing your worlds, and sharing imagination with friends, old and new.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Permission From

Teens and their parent or guardian must have a completed a Teen Program Permission Form on file to participate in this program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting Holiday Cards

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Technology Room
Waitlist
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 greeting cards for this holiday season. Make up to 4 cards from the available designs, including 2 winter and 2 Christmas options. Materials will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts Group

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.

Board Game Meetup

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults & Teens
Tabb Meeting Room
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens
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. 

This event is in the "Middle & High School" group.

Teen Gaming

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Middle & High School
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Hang out and unwind on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month with Nintendo Switch, PS5, Wii, board, and card games.  This program is for 6th-12th graders.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting 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)!

Closed for Thanksgiving at 5 p.m.

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Yorktown Library, Tabb Library, Off Site
Description:

York County Public Library system closes at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving holiday.

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

York County Public Library system closed.

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

York County Public Library system closed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Meetup

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy

Are you hooked on exploring your family’s history or interested in learning more? Join a group of like-minded individuals for an informal discussion at our 1st Monday monthly meeting at Yorktown Library. Feel free to bring your questions, success stories, and tips to share! For adults 18+. Registration is not required.  Questions? Call 757-890-5207.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Baby Bookworms

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Tabb Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Baby Bookworms

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Tabb Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Safety

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Yorktown Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Deputy Kevin Taylor, Crime Prevention Specialist and Law Enforcement Practitioner for York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office for an informative presentation on Holiday Safety.  With the Holiday season upon us it’s easy to become distracted and c

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Toddler Tales

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Tabb Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Preschool Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Registration
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants - Preschool" group.

Toddler Tales

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Tabb Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.