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Veterans Poetry Workshop: Poetry as a Personal Odyssey Thursday, November 1, 1-2:30 p.m. Tabb Library Meeting Room Join combat veteran and local author Bill Glose for a hands-on workshop showing attendees how to blend personal experience with historical and current events to create poetry that is universal. Participants will create their own poem and be guided through an examination of their work. The intended audience for this program is adults 18+ who are military veterans. Registration is recommended. Questions? Call 757-890-5120. |
Advanced 3D Printing Wed., Nov. 5, 6-7:45 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Move beyond 3D printing basics by learning how to design a 3D printed object from scratch. We will be designing our own 'desk buddy.' Basic knowledge of Tinkercad is required for this program. Note: Due to printing time for objects, attendees will have to return to pick up their creations at a later date. Registration is required as space is limited. This event is for adults only. Questions? Call 757-890-5207. |
Travel & Shopping SafetyMon., Nov. 10, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Tabb Library Program Room Join Deputy Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office for an educational program on shopping safety and travel safety. The class will go into great detail identifying the hiding risk around shopping and travel at different time of the day and year. Some of the key takeaways for citizens are parking lot safety, credit card and debit card safety, suspicious persons while shopping, preparing for a road trip, and what do in the event of a travel emergency. Citizens are encouraged to take notes and ask questions. Registration is encouraged but not required. Call 757-890-5120 for details. |
Cricut Class: SublimationThursday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Create a personalized toiletries/makeup bag for you and a loved one! During this class, you will design and make a sublimation ink design. Then we will print your design(s) using our sublimination ink printer. Finally, you will adhere your design to the bag using our Cricut Heat Press. Supplies are provided. Each participant will leave with two personalized 9in x 6 in zippered bags. Prior experience with Cricut and DesignSpace is welcomed but not required. For Adults 18+. Registration is required due to limited space and materials. Questions? Call Yorktown Library at 757-890-5207. |
The Pressing of Dunmore's Proclamation Thurs., Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Meeting Room Lord Dunmore has silenced all dissent. He has seized the printing press in Hampton and has used it to print his proclamation offering freedom to any slave or servant of the rebels that would join the British forces. Freedom lost and freedom gained. Join us as we peer into the origins of the Virginia Bill of Rights and explore our shared colonial history. Part of the 250th Anniversary of Dunmore’s Virginia Campaign, Virginia Revolutionary War Trail. Sponsored by the York County 250 Committee and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. |
Canva Basics: Cards and Invites Mon., Nov. 17, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Give your well wishes or condolences a creative, personal touch! Learn how to create cards and invitations using Canva. A free Canva account is required. Please set up your account prior to attending this program. Note: This program is best suited for individuals who are new to Canva, comfortable navigating websites online, and who have an interest in digital graphic design. This is not an advanced design class or a craft class. This program is for adults. Registration is required as space is limited. Questions? Call Yorktown Library at 757-890-5207. |
Genealogy Hour Mon., Nov. 3, 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., Nov. 3 & 17, 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 Tues., Nov. 4, 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. October's theme is Spooky Foods. 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. |
'Bad' Art Night
Wed., Nov. 5, 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. |
Evening Yoga Thurs., Nov. 6 & 20, 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., Nov. 10, 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. |
 Meditation @ Tabb LibraryWed., Nov. 12, 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. |
BINGO Night Tues., Nov. 18, 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. |
Memory Cafe
Wed., Nov. 19, 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 more information, call 757-246-1919 or 757-220-4751 or call Marjorie Hilkert, Regional Coordinator, at 757-345-6977. |
Fiber Arts Meetup Sat., Nov. 22, 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. |
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 ChorusSat., 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 |
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