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 De-Stress with Drawing & DoodlingTuesday, January 6, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tabb Library Meeting Room Thursday, January 29, 2-4 p.m. Tabb Library Program Room Let the outside world melt away as you relax while drawing or doodling. This is a drop-in program for adults 18 and up; registration is not required. Whether you're a trained artist, drawing enthusiasts, compulsive doodler, or seeker of new hobbies, there's a seat for you at our table. Basic drawing/doodling supplies are provided - attendees are also welcome to bring their own drawing materials. Art dice are available for anyone needing a bit of inspiration. This is not an instruction-based class. Email questions to reference@yorkcounty.gov. |
All Creatures Great & Small Premiere Screening Events Thursday, January 8, 2026 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Yorktown Library Meeting Room You're invited to the Yorktown Library on Thursday, January 8, for a screening event to watch the Season 6 premiere of All Creatures Great & Small before anyone else! WHRO will be offering two screenings - at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. There will be a raffle drawing before the screening and WHRO merch available for purchase. The Masterpiece TV show is based upon a series of books about a Yorkshire veterinary surgeon written by James Herriot. Registration is required; please register for only one screening. |
 DIY Sublimation PuzzlesSaturday, January 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Create a personalized puzzle with your design or photo using the Cricut heat press and sublimation blanks. Staff will assist you in designing your puzzle, printing, and adding your design to the pieces. Puzzles will make a perfect keepsake or gift. All materials are included. This program is for adults. Registration is required as space and materials are limited. |
Backyard Chicken Keeping Saturday, January 17, 2-3:30 p.m. Tabb Library Meeting Room Saturday, January 24, 2-3:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Meeting Room Join Carol Bartram of Peninsula Chicken Keepers (PeCK) at one of two informational sessions to learn about the basics of keeping a small flock of chickens in your backyard. Registration is optional. Questions? Call Tabb at 757-890-5120 or Yorktown at 757-890-5207. |
Jigsaw Puzzle Club Wed., Jan. 21, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Tabb Library Program Room Enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles? Us too! Come tackle a 300 or 500 piece puzzle with us--if we don't finish, that's okay! There's always next month. Note: this program is meant to be relaxing, not stressful. Leave your competitiveness and strategy at the door. Registration is not required. Bring a friend (or two) or come solo--it's up to you! Questions? Call 757-890-5120. |
Advanced 3D Printing Wed., Jan. 21, 6-7:45 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Move beyond 3D printing basics by learning how to design a 3D print object from scratch. Basic knowledge of Tinkercad is required. Note: 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 and focuses on design software and MakerSpace equipment. This is not a craft program. Questions? Call the Yorktown Reference Desk at 757-890-5207. |
Winter Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Saturday, January 24, 10-11:15 a.m. Tabb Library Meeting Room You asked for it and we delivered--puzzle swap time! Donations will be accepted at Tabb Library Reference desk starting December 30, 2025 through January 23, 2026. Visit our event calendar entry for donation criteria. If you intend to bring puzzles to swap on the day of, please drop them off at least 30-60 minutes prior; otherwise, you will not be able to enter the swap until your donations have been assessed. Anyone can participate in the puzzle swap; youths must be accompanied by an adult. Staff reserves the right to end the swap early if attendance dwindles in the last half hour. |
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Saturday, January 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tabb Library Meeting Room Can you be the fastest team? Let's puzzle it out together! Teams of four compete to put together a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in two hours or less. Registration is required. The team captain should register for the event through our online event calendar. Make sure to indicate your teammates in the Special Notes field. *Please do not sign up if you have not put together a team. The puzzle competition is for Adults and Teens aged 11 and up. Each team is allowed to keep their puzzle. Questions? Call the Tabb Library Reference Desk 757-890-5207 or email us at reference@yorkcounty.gov. |
 DIY Vinyl NightlightsThursday, January 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Experiment with Cricut Design Space and permanent vinyl! We will search and edit Cricut designs, cut the vinyl using our library Cricut, then transfer it to a nightlight. All materials are included. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Note: This project has a difficulty level of medium for dexterity needs working with the vinyl. Questions? Call the Yorktown Reference Desk at 757-890-5207. |
Intermediate Glowforge Monday, January 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Technology Room Join us for an Intermediate Glowforge session at the Yorktown Library. We will learn how to use the online Cuttle tool to design custom coasters. Coasters will be printed and picked up at a later date. This program is free for adults. Registration is required as space is limited. Notes: Attendees must have prior laser cutting experience or have attended a session of Glowforge for Beginners, as this program expands on those skills. Participants will need a free Cuttle.xyz account to design their files. Questions? Call 757-890-5207. |
YCPL Trivia Night Wed., January 28, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Tabb Library Meeting Room It's time again for another entertaining and illuminating YCPL Trivia Night at Tabb Library! This session's categories include General Knowledge, Animals, Superhero Movies, 80s & 90s Nostalgia, and more. This free program is for adults only. Light snacks will be provided. There will be a raffle at the end of the program. Registration is recommended: Sign up your team below! You can register a team as small as 2 and as large as 5. Questions? Call the Tabb Library Reference Desk at 757-890-5120 or email us at reference@yorkcounty.gov. |
DIY Tea Blends Thursday, January 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Meeting Room
Join us at the Yorktown Library to craft your own tea blend and heart shaped tea bags. Enjoy mixing your 2-3 oz (approx.) tea blend from a variety of ingredients. Plus, learn how to make easy handsewn tea bags. This makes a perfect Valentine’s gift or personal treat. All materials will be provided. This free program is for adults; registration is required. Questions? Call 757-890-5207. |
Genealogy Hour Monday, January 5, 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 January we will explore how to read old handwriting. 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 Monday, January 5, 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 |
Meditation @ Tabb Library Wed., January 7, 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 encouraged but not required. Questions? Email reference@yorkcounty.gov or call 757-890-5120. |
Coloring & Conversation Monday, January 12, 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., January 13, 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. |
Evening Yoga Thurs., January 15, 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. |
'Bad' Art Night:
Collages & Paper Mosaics
Tuesday, January 20, 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, 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. This month's artistic mediums are collage and paper mosaic. If possible, bring some old magazines or paint sample strips to share! For Adults and Teens accompanied by an Adult. Registration required as space and supplies are limited. Questions? Call 757-890-5120. |
Memory Cafe
Wednesday, January 21, 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. |
Fiber Arts Meetup Saturday, January 24, 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, January 25, 1:30-4 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 Tabb Reference at 757-890-5120. |
Langley Winds Concert
Tuesday, February 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Meeting Room Get ready for a musical journey that will captivate your senses! Join the Langley Winds at Yorktown Library on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. The Langley Winds is a woodwind quintet based at Langley Air Force Base. They are part of the USAF Heritage of America Band. Their mission is to connect with our local communities through music that uplifts, honors, and inspires. Questions? Call Yorktown Reference at 757-890-5207. |
Olympics Watch Party
Sunday, February 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Yorktown Library Meeting Room Come enjoy the 2026 Winter Olympic Games from right here at the Yorktown Library! We'll be cheering on Team USA while watching a livestream broadcast on the big screen. There will be popcorn aplenty and even a craft for the kids. All ages welcome. Questions? Call the Yorktown Reference Desk at 757-890-5207. |
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