Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in honor of Presidents' Day. 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!
For Families
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Families
Saturday, February 7
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (see schedule below)
Tabb & Yorktown
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 & "Why I love my library" community projects
There will be other activities all day. Come learn about all the library offers!
Kids Run Trains
All Ages
Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, February 15, 1-3 p.m.
Tabb
Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.
Olympics Watch Party
All Ages
Sunday, February 15
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Yorktown
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.
"How To Train Your Dragon"
Movie & Activities
Families
Saturday, February 21
1-3 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is not required.
Adventure awaits! Come to the Yorktown Library and enjoy coloring pages and popcorn as we set off into a magical world of dragons.
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.
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 presented by Arts for Learning Virginia and is supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), the National Endowment for the Arts/America250, and Williamsburg Area Arts Commission.
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.
"Roll for Danger: The Cursed Catacombs" Book Adventure
Join us for a collaborative fantasy adventure where you become the hero! In this interactive teen program, you’ll team up with other participants to shape the story’s outcome – combining the excitement of tabletop roleplaying with the twist and turn fun of choose-your-own-path storytelling. A roll of the dice will decide your fate: will your group achieve a legendary victory or stumble into an epic fail? Every participant will receive a free copy of the book to continue the adventure at home!
It Starts With One Line...A sentence. A spark. A story you can’t put down. Stop by the Teen Area at Tabb or Yorktown libraries and find a February read to fall in love with.
100 Books Before Graduation Grades 6th-12th
Ongoing
Sign up through Beanstack. Don't forget to log your books to get credit!
Featured Resource
HelpNow extends tutoring hours
Brainfuse is excited to share that HelpNow has expanded their tutoring hours to be available 24/7 for all library users. Whether you are working late on homework, studying early in the morning, or fitting learning into a busy schedule, live online tutoring and academic support are now available anytime you need it.
HelpNow offers live tutor access for homework help, skills building and test preparation. The test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests - including the SAT. Spanish language homework help is also available.
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