York County Public Library Youth Services Update
Library Announcements
Library Closures
 
Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed on Tuesday November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans' Day. They will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving.
 
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. 
 
Special Events
Pokémon Day
Families, Teens
Saturday, November 15
Tabb

Pokémon has taken over the Tabb Library! Join us for a fun-filled day of adventure and discovery. Don't miss all of the fun events:
  • Two Pokémon BINGO sessions for all ages
  • Two rounds of Pokemon-themed Teen D&D
  • Two teen craft sessions
  • A children's scavenger hunt
  • Action-packed hour featuring a Pokémon movie screening, children’s crafts, and a chance for children and teens to trade Pokémon cards—so bring your best deck and see if you can catch a new favorite!
Registration is required for BINGO, Teen D&D, and Teen Craft sessions. Check out the event calendar for details and to register for programs that require registration.  
 
Dinosaur Tea Party 
Preschool
Saturday, November 22
10:30-11:15 am
Tabb
Registration is required 

Come and have tea with the dinosaurs! We will have a story time, craft and fun activities about dinosaurs and tea parties. 
 
Rob Westcott, Magician
Grades 6-12
Friday, November 7
5:30-7:30 pm
Tabb
Registration is required 

Join us for a special Teen After Hours event with magician Rob Westcott, who will not only perform mind-blowing magic but also teach you some of his favorite tricks along the way. It’s a fun, hands-on evening of illusions, laughs, and mystery—just for teens!
 
 
For Families
Once Upon a Cuento (bilingual) 
Families
Friday, November 14
10:15 a.m.
Yorktown
Registration is required. 
 
Disney Pixar's Cars movie
Families
Saturday, November 8
1:30 pm
Yorktown
Registration is not required.
 
Come join us at the library for a fun family movie. Kids can unleash their creativity at our cars-themed coloring stations. Plenty of seats will be available so everyone can relax and enjoy the fun.
 
 
For our Youngest Patrons
Story Times at Your Library
 
The Tabb and Yorktown Libraries offer story times in 4-week sessions with breaks between. 
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. 
 
ABC Explorers 
Ages 4-6 years
Thursday, November 13
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Tabb  
Registration is required.
 
Open Play
Preschool through Elementary
November 7-9 and November 21-23
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, November 9
   Session 1: 1:30 p.m.
   Session 2: 3:00 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is required. 
 
Swirls and Symphonies
Grades K-5th
Thursday, November 13
4:15-5:15 pm
Yorktown
Registration is required.
 
Creation Station
Grade K-5th
Tuesday, November 18
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is required. 
 
LEGO Club
Preschool-5th grade
Wednesday, November 19
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is not required.
 
Estimation Station
Preschool-5th Grade
Nov. 5-12 @ Tabb
Nov. 26-Dec. 3 @ Yorktown
Registration is not required. 
 
I Spy
Preschool-5th Grade
Nov. 18-25
Tabb
Registration is not required.  
 
 
For Middle and High Schoolers
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 Anime Club 
Grades 6-12
Monday, November 10
6-7 p.m.
Tabb
Registration is required.
 
"Would You Rather?" 
Grades 6-12
November 5-16 @ Tabb
November 17-30 @ Yorktown
Registration is not required. 
 
Teens, it’s decision time! Stop by the Teen Area to check out our “Would You Rather?” display and cast your vote!
 
Teen Gaming 
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, November 25
5-7 p.m.
Yorktown
Registration is not required.
 
Teen Mondays
Grades 6-12
Monday, November 17
Yorktown
Monday, November 24
Tabb
3-5 p.m.
Registration is not required.
 
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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