Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed the following days:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 & Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Years
Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Our digital collection is always available, though, so visit our online resources through our websiteor through OverDrive. See our full list of upcoming closures on our Closing & Holidays web page.
Special Events
Winter Reading Challenge January 1-February 7, 2026
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 5 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/
Teens for Warmth
(sponsored by the YCPL Teen Advisory Board)
January 1-February 7
Join the YCPL Teen Advisory Board this winter as we work together to support York-Poquoson Social Services. The colder months can be especially challenging for individuals and families in need, and your donations can make a meaningful difference. We’re collecting essential items such as hats, gently used coats, scarves, gloves and mittens, socks and leg warmers, and hand warmers. Every contribution—big or small—helps someone in need. Donations will be collected at both York County Public libraries beginning January 1 through February 7.Thank you for joining us in operation Teens for Warmth!
Make history through art with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Nfon Asuquo! In "History in Your Hands", participants explore block printing, design their own symbols, and discover how creativity connects us — just as it did during the Revolution. This program is sponsored by grants from: Virginia Commission for the Arts , National Endowment for the Arts, and Williamsburg Area Arts Commission.
For Families
Minecraft Movie & Activities
Families
Saturday, January 3
1-3 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is not required.
Adventure awaits! Join us at the library for the Minecraft Movie, creative LEGO building, and fresh popcorn.
Pajama Tales
Families
Saturday, January 10
10:15-11 a.m.
Tabb
Registration is not required.
Pajama Tales is a special Saturday story time just for you! Come along for a cozy morning filled with stories and fun—because pajamas aren't just for bedtime! Don’t forget to wear your favorite PJs and bring along your beloved stuffed animal.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Families
Saturday, February 7
10:30-1:30 (see schedule below)
Tabb & York
Families are invited to the Tabb and Yorktown libraries to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and the last day of the Winter Reading Challenge! We’ve got plenty of fun activities happening concurrently at both branches:
10:30-11 a.m. - Family Story Times
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Crafts for children and teens, and "Why I love my library" community projects
There will be other activities all day. Come learn about all the library offers!
For our Youngest Patrons
Story Times at Your Library
The Tabb and Yorktown Libraries offer story times in 4-week sessions with breaks between. The next sessions starts the week of January 5, 2026. We offer story times for the following age groups:
Due to limited class size, registration is required. Register once for all weeks in a session. To register visit the Youth Services desk, call the Tabb Library (757-890-5110) or Yorktown Library (757-890-5294), or register online through the Events Calendar.If space is still open, you may register for story times taking place during the current session.
New Teen Programs Participant Agreement and Code of Conduct forms will be available beginning December 29, 2025. All teens including teen volunteers who’d like to participate in any teen programs at York County Public libraries during the year 2026, will need to complete a new form. Teen Programs Participant Agreement and Code of Conduct forms are available through the library website under the Teen tab or www.yorkcounty.gov/761/Teens, and at the youth service desks at Tabb and Yorktown library.
Apply to join the Teen Advisory Board
Want to make a difference at your library? Join the York County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board this spring! Members help plan and promote teen programs, create book displays, work on community service projects, and share ideas to make the library more teen-friendly all while earning volunteer hours and meeting new friends. Applications will be available beginning Monday, December 1 through Sunday, January 11, and can be found on the library website and at both Tabb and Yorktown library youth services desk.
Visit Tabb or Yorktown to match each New Year’s resolution to the book character for a chance to win a prize.
100 Books Before Graduation Grades 6th-12th
Ongoing
Sign up through Beanstack. Don't forget to log your books to get credit!
Featured Resource
Prep for the SAT with Brainfuse
Brainfuse is pleased to offer a free, live SAT workshop series. This 11-session series begins on January 7, 2026, and is designed to support high school students preparing for the SAT by providing clear strategies across reading, writing, and math. The workshops will be hosted live on Zoom and led by Brian Stewart, author of ACT, SAT, and PSAT test-preparation books published through Barron’s Educational Series. Each session runs for one hour and focuses on practical strategies students can apply immediately. All sessions will be recorded. Recordings will be added to the Brainfuse platform so students who are unable to attend live may still benefit from the content. To register, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JFUn39OJTIOQ-jQqWLf0kQ. One session is scheduled for March 9 and must be registered for separately at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ykvZepx8Qt-L6prBNFwm-w.
Want to learn more about Brainfuse? Visit Brainfuse.com.
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