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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

Age Group:

Adults

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. Re...

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

Age Group:

Adults & Teens, Adults

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 ...

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.

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Crochet Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Yorktown Youth Programs Room at Yorktown Library

Age Group:

Middle & High School

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 casu...

Registration will close on April 24, 2026 @ 3:45pm.
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.

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Kids Run Trains

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library

Age Group:

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

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.

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.

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Kids Run Trains

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library

Age Group:

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

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.

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.

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...

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

Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Tabb Meeting Room at Tabb Library

Age Group:

Adults

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, ...

Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
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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Poetry Open Mic

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library

Age Group:

Adults

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...

Registration will close on April 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
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.

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Mosquito Abatement

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Yorktown Meeting Room at Yorktown Library

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 ...

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
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Deputy Story Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Tabb Meeting 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 Sheriff’s Office as he shares some of his favorite stories with preschoolers an...

Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Tabb Library
Room: Tabb Meeting 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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Glowforge for Beginners

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Yorktown Technology Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to use a laser cutter? 

Join us for a Glowforge for Beginners session at the Yorktown library to learn laser cutting basics, including how laser cutters work, safety basics, and how to design files us

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Content Disclaimer

This program focuses on design software and MakerSpace equipment. This is not a craft program.

3D Printing Basics

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Yorktown Technology Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on May 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Yorktown Library
Room: Yorktown Technology Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Content Disclaimer

This program focuses on design software and MakerSpace equipment. This is not a craft program.