December 2025 Library Events for Adults
Library Announcements
Library Closures
 
Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be have the following schedule this holiday season:
  • Closing early at 5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 26, and closed Thurs., Nov. 27, and
    Fri., Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24-Friday, Dec. 26, in observation of Christmas
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 31-Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observation of New Years Eve
Our digital collection is always available, though, so visit our online resources through our website or through OverDrive. See our full list of upcoming closures on our Closing & Holidays web page. 
 
 
 Spotlights
Grinchmas at the Library  
Thursday, December 11, 6:00-7:45 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Merry Grinchmas! From the top of Mt. Crumpet to the littlest who, we’ve got something planned just for you. Drink some hot cocoa while you search for the Grinch. Enjoy a cheerful evening of crafts, snacks, and a movie for you to relax. There will be a storytime at 6:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by The Doorway Singers. Pop's Kettle Corn & More food truck will be available. Join our green festivities and make some grinchy memories! Fun for all ages - registration is not required. Parents must stay with young children; this is not a drop-off program.  
 
 
Holiday Concert:
Lana Puckett & Kim Person
Sat., Dec. 13, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
Join us at Yorktown Library for a festive holiday concert featuring the musical stylings of Lana Puckett and Kim Person, a gifted duo well known for their unique vocal styles, intricate guitar skills and amazing tight vocal harmonies. The duo features Lana on vocals and acoustic guitar and Kim on acoustic guitar and keyboards and sound. For more information, visit their website: www.kimpersonmusic.com. Registration not required. Drop-ins welcome. Questions? Call Yorktown Library at 757-890-5207.
 
 
Magic of Harmony Show Chorus
Sat., Dec. 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
Join us for a festive, melodic concert performed by local group Magic of Harmony Show Chorus. Registration is not required. This performance is for all ages. Magic of Harmony Show Chorus is an extraordinary singing group of women who gather together in celebration of four-part a Cappella Harmony sung in the barbershop style. Chartered in Newport News VA as a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, we can be heard throughout the Hampton Roads area. For more information, visit our website at
www.magicofharmonyshowchorus.com.
 
 
Featured Programs
Human Trafficking Awareness
Monday, December 8, 6:15-7:45 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
In this class on Human Trafficking, citizens can expect to receive information from Deputy Kevin Taylor of York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office on the hidden dangers of Human Trafficking and its existence.  We will learn about victim vulnerabilities and risk factors as well as where this crime can occur.  Citizens will receive information on what to do if they suspect human trafficking. Registration is recommended but not required. Questions? Call 757-890-5207.
 
Hallmark Movie Bingo
Thursday, December 11, 6-8 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
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 required as there are a limited number of bingo cards. Questions? Call 757-890-5207. The featured movie is Christmas in Evergreen (2017).
Canva Basics Class:
Calendars and Planners
Mon., Dec. 15, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
Just in time for the new year! Learn how to create calendars and planners using Canva. A free Canva account is required. If possible, please set up your Canva account in advance.
This program is for Adults 18+. Registration is required as space is limited. Questions? Call Yorktown Library at 757-890-5207. 
 
Jane Austen Trivia Night
Tuesday, December 16, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
You are most cordially invited to partake in an evening of intellectual diversions that seek to test your knowledge of Jane Austen, her novels, and their adaptations. Come for the trivia, stay for the snacks, gentle wit, and chance to win themed prizes! For adults 18+. Registration is required. Sign up your team below! You can register a team as small as 3 and as large as 5.
 
Ongoing Programs
Genealogy Hour 
Mon., Dec. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
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. Bring your questions, success stories, and tips to share! For adults 18+. No registration. Questions? Call Yorktown Reference at 757-890-5207.
 
Tabb Library Writers' Meetup
Mon., Dec. 1 & 15, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 
Tabb Library Program Room 
 
Are you interested in writing, but don’t know how to start? Or maybe you’re a seasoned writer, looking for feedback? Join the Tabb Writers Group! Our meetup provides adult writers a space to work, offer and receive critiques, and to meet other local writers. No registration required. Questions? Call the Tabb Reference desk at 757-890-5120.  
 
Cookbook Club
Tuesday, December 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Tabb Library Program Room
 
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. December's theme is cookies. Everyone picks a cookbook and then a recipe, cooks it up, and then shares their experiences, tips, and any challenges they faced. Dishes that don’t require reheating or refrigeration can be brought in for sampling. Registration is required. Questions? Call us at 757-890-5120.
 
Evening Yoga
Thurs., Dec. 4 & 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Tabb Library for evening yoga and breathing exercises with a certified yoga instructor. For ages 18+ and all skill levels. Registration is encouraged, drop-ins are welcome. **Please bring your own yoga mat** Questions? Call the Tabb Reference desk at 757-890-5120.  
 
Coloring & Conversation
Mon., Dec. 8, 1-2:30 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
Monday afternoons just got a bit better! Join us on the second Monday of each month to relax and connect through through coloring and conversation. Light snacks will be available. Drop-in any time; registration is not required. This program is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call the Yorktown Reference desk at 757-890-5207.
 
BINGO Night
Tues., Dec. 9, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
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. Registration is required. Questions? Call the Tabb Reference Desk at 757-890-5120.
 
Meditation @ Tabb Library
Wed., Dec. 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room 
 
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.
 
'Bad' Art Night
Tuesday, December 16, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Blow off some steam and get creative at our "Bad" Art Night. If you work better with constraints, an art prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish - take this time to relax and unwind. Talent and skill will not be judged, but works may show up on library social media.
Materials provided. For Adults and Teens accompanied by an Adult. Registration required as space and supplies are limited. Questions? Call 757-890-5120.
 
Memory Cafe
Wed., Dec. 17, 1:30-3 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Those personally affected by memory loss and their care partners are invited to the Tabb Library to enjoy unstructured conversation, refreshments and meeting others with similar memory changes. Care Partners and/or spouses must attend. The cafe is organized and hosted by trained facilitators. RSVP is not required. For details, call 757-246-1919 or 757-220-4751 or call Marjorie Hilkert, Regional Coordinator, at 757-345-6977.
 
Board Game Meetup 
Sun., Dec. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Tabb Library Program Room
 
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. 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. 
Book Clubs
Jane Austen Book Club 
Thursday, December 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Conference Room
 
Let’s celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this December by reading (or re-reading!) her work. From July-December 2025, we will meet monthly at the Yorktown Library to discuss one of her beloved novels. Join us for a lively discussion and a delightful cup of tea. For our final meeting, we will be discussing Persuasion. Registration is required. All Jane Austen fans are welcome!  
 
Yorktown Mystery Book Club 
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Conference Room
 
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. Join fellow mystery lovers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Yorktown Library Conference Room. This month, we will be reading and discussing Winter Mysteries. Registration is encouraged, but not required. All mystery lovers are welcome!  
NOTE: Beginning January 2026 the Yorktown Library Book Club will be reading historical fiction.
 
Tabb Book Readers 
Saturday, December 20, 1:15-2:30 p.m. 
Tabb Library Conference Room
 
Our thematic book discussion group meets every third Saturday at the Tabb Library. This month, the theme is Fiction or nonfiction books focusing on the Victorian Era. New members are always welcome. For details and a list of suggested titles to choose from, email reference@yorkcounty.gov. 
 
 
Coming in January
Winter Reading ChallengeIllustration of two mice one sitting and reading and one drinking tea
January 1-February 7, 2026 
https://yorkcounty.beanstack.org/
 
It's time for Winter Reading 2026! This is an all-ages reading challenge—start the new year off by challenging yourself and your family to read more books this winter. For each badge you earn by logging books read, you get Beanstack raffle tickets that you can enter into our raffle prize drawings. Questions? Visit our Beanstack page: yorkcounty.beanstack.org/
 
Winter Jigsaw Puzzle Swap 
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10-11:15 a.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room

Save the date for the return of our popular Jigsaw puzzle swap! You asked for it and we delivered. Our next swap will happen on Saturday, January 25, at the Tabb Library.
 
 
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Donate to the Friends of the Library
 
Want to support our amazing library programs? Donate to the Friends of the Library Foundation today! Donations support the York County Public Library by increasing public awareness about the library and its importance to the community. The Foundation raises funds through gifts and bequests to enhance library facilities, programs and services. For more information or to donate to the Foundation, visit our website at www.yorkcounty.gov/745/Friends-of-the-Library-Foundation. 
 
 
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