York County Public Library Virginia
September 2026 Library Events for Adults
Library Closures
 
Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day. 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. 
 
Featured Programs
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Introvert Lounge
Tuesday, September 1, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Introvert Lounge is a low-pressure social gathering where adults have a way to connect or just be around other people. Want to bring a book and read? Want to color? Okay! This is a place to recharge and gently socialize. Small talk is not required; conversation cards will be available. Attendees will be required to respect others' personal space as well as their desire to not talk if that's what they choose. Light refreshments provided. Registration is helpful for staff but is not required.
 
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Making things with Google: Docs
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
Get the best tips and tricks for creating documents using Google's free online tools. Library staff will teach how to edit, format, save, and share using any internet-connected device. This is the first of three classes about using Google tools. Basic computer literacy (using a mouse and keyboard) is required. Registration is required. 
 
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The Floating Folk Jam Yorktown
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
The Floating Folk Jam visits the Yorktown Library on the second Wednesday of every other month. The "Folk Jam” is a fun, free event where attendees go around the circle picking songs to sing and play together. Lead a song, request a song or pick from the big song book.  If you have an unplugged instrument, please bring it with you. Singing/instrument playing is not required: listeners are also welcome. For Adults and Teens Accompanied by Adults.
 
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Happy Birthday, YCPL
Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
Time to celebrate! Our small system officially became state-certified 50 years ago! Additionally, the original Yorktown Library officially opened its doors 42 years ago in September 1984. Join us for cake and a special library exhibit as we reminisce how far the library has come and look forward to the next decades. All ages welcome- registration is not required. Drop in anytime! This event is sponsored by Friends of the York County Library Foundation. 
 
Adults sitting in a classroom writing documents by hand
Shut Up and Write!® in Yorktown
Mon., Sept. 14 & 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
Need to hit your word count for the day? Ready to tackle those emails you've been putting off? Having a hard time focusing on your college paper? Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month (excluding holidays) for distraction-free writing time at Yorktown Library. This event follows the Shut Up and Write!® methodology. Registration is required. 
 
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'Bad' Art Night:
Watercolors & Acrylic
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Blow off some steam and get creative at our 'Bad' Art Night. If you work better with constraints, a prompt will be provided. No pressure to finish- take this time to 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. This month's mediums are watercolor and acrylic.
 
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Book Bedazzling Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Tabb Library Program Room
 
Add a little extra bling to one of your favorite books! Bring a book from home and use our provided bedazzling supplies to bling out the cover. You should expect to only ~highlight~ your cover; for more ambitious blinging, you will need to finish the project at home with your own materials. This program is for adults 18+ and registration is required. This requires a moderate to high level of manual dexterity.
 
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Virtual Author Talk:
Yasmine Cheyenne
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Virtual
 
Join us online for an empowering, eye-opening virtual conversation with renowned wellness expert Yasmine Cheyenne as we discuss her transformative new book, The Comeback Era: From Limiting Beliefs to Living Without Limits on Thursday, September 17th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with York County Public Library and Library Speakers Consortium. Registration is required. 
 
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Making Things with Google: Sheets
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
Get the best tips and tricks for creating spreadsheets using Google's free online tools. Library staff will teach how to organize data, use formulas, save, and share using any internet-connected device. This is the second of three classes about using Google tools. Basic computer literacy (using a mouse and keyboard) is required. Registration is required. 
 
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Glowforge for Beginners
Monday, Sept. 21, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
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 using Canva. Participants will design a mini puzzle to be printed and picked up at a later date. Registration is required as space is limited. This program focuses on design software and Makerspace equipment. This is not a craft program. 
 
Close-up photographs of models being painted and assembledMiniatures and Models Build Night
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
For those who love minis and model-making: come to our hobbyist Build Night at the library! Bring your work-in-progress or a new project while sharing tips, techniques, and inspiration with fellow enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome. Projects and kits are not provided. There will be acrylic paint and paintbrushes available as well as a small assortment of tools. Registration, though not required, is helpful for staff planning.
 
Flat wooden ornaments with various colorful designs on the facesCricut: Heat Transfer Vinyl & Wooden Ornaments
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
Learn how to use the Cricut and heat transfer vinyl to personalize a wooden ornament and a wooden keychain, either for yourself or to give as a gift to get a jump on holiday shopping. No prior Cricut experience is needed, but computer experience is helpful. This program requires a moderate level of manual dexterity and the ability to work independently. Registration is required. 
 
Red and White Scam Warning SignsIdentity Theft and Scams
Monday, Sept. 28, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Yorktown Library Conference Room
 
Join York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office for an informative presentation on protecting yourself from Identity Theft and Scams. A deputy 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. Registration is required. 
 
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Thymely Tips: A History of Spices That Spurred the Age of Exploration
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Learn the origin of extravagant and exotic spices that we now consider commonplace and how that need led to the expansion of European exploration. This program is presented by Wisteria Perry on behalf of The Mariner's Museum. Registration is required. 
 
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Speed Friending Event: Ages 20-35
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
New to York County of Hampton Roads, or just want to meet someone with similar hobbies or interests? Socializing can be hard; let us help make it easier. Go with the flow at this event designed to bring people together in a fun way at the library. Participants will spend a few minutes getting to know each other, then rotate to new partners. At the end of the session, you are free to continue socializing over snacks. This event is for adults, ages 20-35. Registration is required. Attendees are not obligated to provide their contact information to others. 
 
Ongoing Programs
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Meditation @ Tabb Library
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tabb Library Meeting Room 
 
Establish or deepen your mindfulness and meditation practice on the first 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 is encouraged but not required. Questions? Email reference@yorkcounty.gov or call 757-890-5120.
 
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Evening Yoga
Thurs., Sept. 3 & 17, 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.  
 
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BINGO Night
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 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. Questions? Call the Tabb Reference Desk
at 757-890-5120.
 
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Coloring & Conversation
Monday, September 14, 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 while supplies last. Drop-in any time; registration is not required. This program is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call the Yorktown Library Reference desk at
757-890-5207.
 
Man Researching Family Tree On Computer At Table
Genealogy Hour 
Monday, Sept. 14, 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. In September we will explore genealogy education at home. Bring your questions, success stories, and tips to share!
For adults 18+. No registration required.
Questions? Call 757-890-5207.
 
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Memory Cafe
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1:30-3 p.m. 
Tabb Library Meeting Room
 
Those personally affected by memory loss and their care partners are invited 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 Marjorie Hilkert, Regional Coordinator, at 757-345-6977.
 
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Tabb Library Writers' Meetup
Monday, Sept. 21, 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 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
 
Sketch of a yarn ball with accompanying text 'fiber arts meetup'.
Fiber Arts Meetup
Saturday, September 26, 2-4 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Conference Room
 
Spend a relaxing afternoon working on your individual fiber arts projects while enjoying the company of others at Yorktown Library.  This drop-in program is for adults and teens accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call Yorktown Reference at 757-890-5207.
 
Board Game Meetup
Sunday, September 27, 1:30-4:00 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? Call 757-890-5120. 
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Book Clubs
Brontë Sisters Book Club
Thursday, September 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Conference Room
 
Delve into the world of Gothic novels as we read through the catalog of the Bronte sisters: Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. Join us each month from March to September 2026 to discuss a new novel over a cup of tea. In September, we will discuss Villette by Charlotte Brontë. Registration is strongly encouraged. New members are always welcome!
 
Yorktown Historical Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, September 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Yorktown Library Conference Room
 
Find your historical era in 2026! The Yorktown Library Book Club is diving into historical fiction this year! Every month, we’ll explore a different era of history through fiction. Join fellow readers from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month in the Yorktown Library Conference Room. In September, we will read and discuss West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Registration is encouraged, but not required. All book lovers are welcome! 
 
Tabb Book Readers 
Saturday, September 19, 1:15-2:30 p.m. 
Tabb Library Conference Room
 
Our thematic book discussion group meets every third Saturday at the Tabb Library. In September, the theme is books set in Latin America. New members are always welcome. For details and a list of suggested titles to choose from, email reference@yorkcounty.gov. 
 
Books & Banter
Thursday, September 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 
Tabb Library Program Room
 
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 Program Room on the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. In September, we will read The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Join us for some good reads and good conversation! Registration is encouraged but not required.
 
 Coming in October!
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Making things with Google: Slides
Thursday, October. 1, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Technology Room
 
Get the best tips and tricks for creating presentations using Google's free online tools. Library staff will teach how to edit, format, save, and share using any internet-connected device. This is the last of three classes about using Google tools. Basic computer literacy (using a mouse and keyboard) is required. Registration is required. 
 
Painting of several people in colonial clothing having a discussion
Common Cause:
The Constitution of Virginia
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Yorktown Library Meeting Room
 
Join us for an exploration into the composing of the Constitution of Virginia in 1776. This inspiring participatory event engages the audience with participatory living history, offering a unique picture into the beginnings of our shared Virginia history. Sponsored by York County Arts Commission, Celebrate Yorktown Committee, and VA250. Registration is required. Teens are also welcome to join with an accompanying adult. 
 
Featured Resource
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The Daily Press Collection
 
Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and more from current and archived issues of The Daily Press through NewsBank. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections. The Daily Press is available in a text format and an image format. 
 
Check out this resource and more on our website.
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