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Teen D & D

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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...

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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.

Friends of the York County Library Foundation Presents Books & Plant Sale. Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM. Tabb Library, 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown, VA 23693. Friends of the York County Public Library Logo

FOL Books & Plant Sale

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Families, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Come out and support York County Public Library by shopping our Friends of the Library Books & Plant Sale at Tabb Library. There will be gently used books for all ages as well ...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Adults & Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Come out and support York County Public Library by shopping our Friends of the Library Books & Plant Sale at Tabb Library. There will be gently used books for all ages as well as various plants (limited stock) for sale.

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Teeny Tiny Farm

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tabb Outside at Tabb Library

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

The Teeny Tiny Farm is "paws-itively" coming to Tabb Library! Come "hoof" it over to meet and pet the adorable young animals – no registration required. Grab some tasty treats from...

Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Outside
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School, All Ages
Event Details:

The Teeny Tiny Farm is "paws-itively" coming to Tabb Library! Come "hoof" it over to meet and pet the adorable young animals – no registration required. Grab some tasty treats from the Fit Eatz, Pop’s Kettle Corn, and Cast Iron Catering Co.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons with images of dice and scroll

Teen D & D

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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...

Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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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Deputy Story Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library

Age Group:

Children, Infants - Preschool

Event Details:

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

Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 10:20am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Youth Programs 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 Sheriff’s Office as he shares some of his favorite stories with preschoolers and their families.

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EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 12:15pm
Yorktown Conference Room at Yorktown 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 close on April 13, 2026 @ 10:50am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference 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 short video.

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Teen Anime Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tabb Program Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Middle & High School

Event Details:

Join fellow anime fans to watch and discuss anime, enjoy snacks, do anime themed crafts, and a number of other activities each month. This program is for 6th-12th graders. 

Registration will close on April 13, 2026 @ 6:05pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Middle & High School
Program Type: Crafts, Movies & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow anime fans to watch and discuss anime, enjoy snacks, do anime themed crafts, and a number of other activities each month. This program is for 6th-12th graders. 

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Creation Station

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Children, Elementary

Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of Arts & Crafts where kids can let their creativity run wild and make awesome masterpieces! With colorful supplies and hands-on projects, every y...

Registration will close on April 14, 2026 @ 4:20pm.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Art, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of Arts & Crafts where kids can let their creativity run wild and make awesome masterpieces! With colorful supplies and hands-on projects, every young artist is sure to have a blast.

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Colonial Daze

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library

Age Group:

Children, Families

Event Details:

Travel back in time with Arts for Learning Virginia’s magician Harold Wood as he uses props, humor, and costumes to explore how the thirteen original colonies were connected in ear...

Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Travel back in time with Arts for Learning Virginia’s magician Harold Wood as he uses props, humor, and costumes to explore how the thirteen original colonies were connected in early America. All ages.

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History of American Gardening

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Adults & Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Why do we have lawns? What does Peter Rabbit have to do with how we garden? What did Thomas Jefferson and Frank Lloyd Wright have to do with what our gardens look like? Come and me...

Registration will close on April 18, 2026 @ 11:30am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Why do we have lawns? What does Peter Rabbit have to do with how we garden? What did Thomas Jefferson and Frank Lloyd Wright have to do with what our gardens look like?

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Toddler Tales

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 11:00am.
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: Accounts and Passwords

6:15pm–7:15pm
Adults
Tabb Technology Room
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+.

Bad Poetry Evening

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 22, 2026 @ 6:15pm.
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.

Toddler Tales

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 10:15am.
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.

Tiny Tales

10:15am–11:00am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Tabb Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 10:15am.
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

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Tabb Conference Room
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.

Toddler Tales

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Infants - Preschool
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on April 23, 2026 @ 11:00am.
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.

Beginner Jewelry Making Techniques

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Tabb Program Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on class designed for beginners or those seeking a refresher. You will get an introduction to basic jewelry making tools and simple wire manipulation and shaping techniques to get attractive results.

Disclaimer(s)

Hand Mobility/Dexterity

This craft program requires a high level of finger dexterity/mobility and the ability to work independently.

Crochet Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Middle & High School
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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. 

Kids Run Trains

10:00am–5:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 1

10:15am–10:45am
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 2

11:00am–11:30am
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 3

11:45am–12:15pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 4

1:00pm–1:30pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 5

1:45pm–2:15pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Fiber Arts Meetup

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Yorktown Group Room #1
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Group Room #1
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.
 

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 6

2:30pm–3:00pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 7

3:15pm–3:45pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 8

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Yorktown Conference Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Conference Room
Age Group: Adults & Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below.

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.

Kids Run Trains

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Yorktown Meeting Room
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants - Preschool, Elementary, Families, Middle & High School
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

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.

Board Game Meetup

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults & Teens, Adults
Tabb Program Room
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. 

Teen Monday

3:30pm–5:30pm
Middle & High School
Yorktown Youth Programs Room
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

1:30pm–2:45pm
Adults
Tabb Program Room
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. 

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 with a Nintendo Switch, PS5, Wii, card games, and a brand-new Switch 2! This program is for 6th-12th graders.


 

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.