York County Public Library Youth Services Update
Library Announcements
Library Closures
 
Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 20, 2025, in observance of Yorktown 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. 
 
Event Registration Information

Note that forms no longer display under events; instead a Registration button will appear under those events that include a registration component. For those events that require registration, registration opens the Monday of the week before each event. An email address is required to register for library events. To view our online calendar and register for events, visit
https://yorkcountyva.librarycalendar.com. Questions? Stop by the Youth Services desk at the Tabb and Yorktown libraries, or call Tabb Youth Services at 757-890-5110 or Yorktown Youth Services at 757-890-5294. 
 
 
For Families
Once Upon a Cuento (bilingual) 
Families
Friday, October 10
10:15 a.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required. 
 
Spooky Story Time 
Families
Saturday, October 25
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required.
 
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown  
Families
Saturday, October 25
1:30-3 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is not required.

 
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 4-week session starts the week of October 21.
We offer story times for the following age groups:
  • Baby Bookworms: Ages birth-16 months (Yorktown only)
  • Tiny Tales: Ages 6-16 months (Tabb only)
  • Toddler Tales: Ages 17-30 months 
  • Preschool Story Time: Ages 2.5-5 years
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. 
 
Firefighter Story Times 
Ages 2.5-5 years
Tues., Oct. 7 @ Tabb
Thurs. Oct. 9 @ Yorktown
10:15 a.m.    
Registration is required.
 
ABC Explorers 
Ages 4-6 years
Thursday, October 9
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Tabb  
Registration is required.
 
Pre-Coders 
Ages 4-6 years
Wednesday, October 15 (first session)
1:15-2 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required.
 
Open Play
Preschool through Elementary
October 3-5 & 17-19
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is not required.
 
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 
Ongoing
Ages birth through Pre-K
Tabb & Yorktown
Pick up your starter materials at either library.
 
 
For our Elementary School Children
Paws to Read
Grade 1st-5th
Sunday, October 12
   Session 1: 1:30 p.m.
   Session 2: 3:00 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required. 
 
Creation Station
Grade K-5th
Tuesday, October 14
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is required. 
 
LEGO Club
Preschool-5th grade
Wednesday, October 15
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is not required.
 
 
For Middle and High Schoolers
Teen Volunteer Applications  
 
Want to make a difference, gain volunteer hours, and have fun at the library? Apply to be a York County Public Library teen volunteer! It’s a fun way to get involved in your community and make new friends. Applications are available now through March 2026, and can be found at any Youth Services desk or on the Teen Page on our website at www.yorkcounty.gov/761/teens.
 
2025 Teen Program Permission Forms 
The Teen Program Permission Form for 2025 now available. All teen volunteers and any teen who would like to participate in any teen programs at the library during the year 2025 will need to complete a new form. One form covers events at both branches.  This form is available at the Youth Services desk at each branch and on the YCPL website's Teen Page. 
 
Teen After Hours 
Grades 6-12
Friday, October 3
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required.
 
Teen Anime Club 
Grades 6-12
Monday, October 13
6-7 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is required.
 
Teen Gaming 
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, October 14 & 28
5-7 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is not required.
 
Teen D & D
Grades 6-12
Saturday, October 11
     Session 1: 10:30 a.m.
     Session 2: 1:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
 
Teen Mondays
Grades 6-12
Monday, October 27
3-5 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is not required.
 
Crochet Club 
Grades 6-12
Friday, October 24
3:30-5 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required.
 
Teen Trivia: The Mystery of the Vanishing Book Titles 
Grades 6-12 
October 9-17 @ Tabb
October 22-31 @ Yorktown
 
This month at the library, something spooky is happening - book titles are vanishing, and we need your help to solve the mystery! Stop by during the listed dates to take our trivia challenge. Use your book smarts 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!
 
 
Support to the Library
Donate to the Friends of the Library
 
Want to support our amazing library programs? Donate to the Friends of the Library Foundation today! Donations support the York County Public Library by increasing public awareness about the library and its importance to the community. The Foundation raises funds through gifts and bequests to enhance library facilities, programs and services. For more information or to donate to the Foundation, visit our website at www.yorkcounty.gov/745/Friends-of-the-Library-Foundation. 
 
 
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