Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. 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
For those events that require registration, note that registration opens the Monday of the week before each event. Register online via our online calendar. An email address is required to register. To view our online calendar,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.
Special Events
Kids Run Trains
Families
Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, March 30, 1 p.m.-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.
Around the World with Rainbow Puppets
All Ages
Saturday, April 5
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Yorktown
Saturday, April 26
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tabb
Travel around the world to hear songs, stories, and learn about friends all over the globe. It's a fun-filled tour that's filled with puppets, music, and dance. In France, we meet Mother Goose and her friends. In England, we meet "Punch and Judy.” In Italy, we celebrate the opera with THE THREE LITTLE PIGS OPERA. In Africa, we meet a hungry crocodile and then join a team of soccer players who teach how important it is the make good decisions. In Norway we hear the tale of THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF. And that’s just the beginning. There are many more stops along the way! Presented through generous support from the Newport News Arts Commission, the Virginia Arts Commission, and the York County Arts Commission. While supplies last, special gift to all attendees from Wingstop Charities.
Teen Buttons and Origami
Grades 6-12
Saturday, April 12
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tabb
Looking for something fun to do? Drop by Tabb Library for a super chill day of button making and origami! Whether you're into designing cool buttons or folding paper into awesome shapes, we've got you covered! No registration - just drop in!
Teeny Tiny Farm
Saturday, April 12
All ages 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Tabb
The Teeny Tiny Farm is "paws-itively" coming to Tabb Library! Come "hoof" it over to meet and pet the adorable young animals – no registration required. Crafts for children inside the children's area of the library. Grab some tasty treats from the Get Cheesy and Dough Haus food trucks, available for purchase. Don’t "fur-get" to stop by our Books and More Sale in the meeting room from 1-4 p.m. It’s sure to be a "purr-fect" afternoon – we can’t wait to see you there!
Teen Gaming Tournament
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, April 8
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Yorktown
Do you think you can race to the top? Come test out your (virtual) driving skills in a Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Nintendo Switch on the big screen. No experience necessary! Winners will receive gaming related prizes, and snacks will be provided for all. Registration is required.
Teen Anime Movie Night
Grades 6-12
Monday, April 14
5:00-7:30 pm
Tabb
Come join the teen anime club for a screening of the critically acclaimed anime movie Howl’s Moving Castle! Anyone in grades 6-12 is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided, and we will make a movie related craft. Registration is required.
For Families
EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting
Families Tuesday, March 25
Session 1: 5:30-6:30 p.m. (waitlist)
Session 2: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (waitlist)
Yorktown
Wednesday, April 2
Session 1: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Session 2: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (waitlist)
Tabb
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a video. Parents will receive a printout of the fingerprint and a flash drive containing all recorded information. Rest assured, this sensitive data is never stored; it is immediately deleted from the computer once the flash drive is provided. Each child's session lasts approximately 10 minutes. To reserve a spot, please sign up each child individually. Upon arrival, parents should sign in, and children will be taken in the order they arrive. For any questions, please contact Deputy Kevin Taylor at the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office at 757-890-3639.
Snuggle Story Time
Families
Tuesday, April 1
7-7:30 p.m.
Tabb
Snuggle Stories is a family story time for children of all ages and parents/caregivers. There will be stories, songs and a simple craft or activity. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. No registration required.
Dog Man Day
Families Wednesday, April 9
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Yorktown
Celebrate Dog Man with games and activities while dressed up as your favorite super hero (optional). This is a drop-in program for the family. Registration is not required.
Minecraft Mania
Families
Thursday, April 10
2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Tabb
Minecraft is not just for the screen, we are going to bring it to life. Come build, craft, and celebrate Minecraft creativity. We will keep calm and mine on! No registration required.
Once Upon a Cuento
(English/Spanish Story Time) Families Friday, April 11 10:15 a.m.-11 a.m. Yorktown
We invite all of our friends/amigos to join us for Bilingual Story Time. Enjoy a story, songs, craft, and other activities. Whether your child is a beginner starting with the basics or looking to practice their knowledge of the Spanish language, bilingual story time is the place to be! Registration is required.
YCPL Birthday Club
Ages 2 and up (recommended)
Ongoing
Tabb and Yorktown
It's your birthday, and we want to see you at the library! Stop by the Youth Services desk at either the Tabb or Yorktown Library during your birthday month for a special prize. Recommended for ages 2 and up.
For our Youngest Patrons
Baby Bookworms
Ages birth through16 months
Tuesdays, April 8-29
Session 1: 10:15 a.m.
Session 2: 11 a.m.
Yorktown
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play, and conclude with a parenting topic each week. Registration is for all four weeks.
Tiny Tales
Ages 6-16 months
Thursdays, April 10-May 1
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Tabb
Tiny Tales is a lap-sit program for infants and their parents/caregivers. Parents/Caregivers will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that they can use to interact and bond with their baby at home. Registration is required and is for all four weeks.
Toddler Tales
Ages 17-30 months
Wednesdays, April 9 - 30@ Tabb
Session 1: 10:15 a.m.
Session 2: 11:00 a.m.
Thursdays, April 10 - May 1 @ Yorktown
Session 1: 10:15 a.m.
Session 2: 11 a.m.
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. The program is designed for children to experience literature through interactive play, songs, and books while providing early literacy information to parents and caregivers.Registration is for all four weeks.
Deputy Story Time
Preschool
Monday, April 14
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Tabb
Come enjoy a special story time with Crime Prevention Specialist Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriffs Office as he shares some of his favorite stories with preschoolers and their families. Registration is required.
Preschool Story Time
Ages 2.5-5 yrs
Tuesdays, April 8-29 @ Tabb
Session 1: 10:15 a.m.
Session 2: 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, April 9-30 @ Yorktown
Session 1: 10:15 a.m.
Session 2: 11 a.m.
Story time is a program with stories and songs with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Parent/caregiver must accompany child. Required registrationis for all four weeks.
Open Play
Preschool through Elementary
April 4-6 & 18-19
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Yorktown
Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Ongoing
Tabb & Yorktown
How many books can you and your child read before they begin Kindergarten? Any child who has not yet started Kindergarten is invited to participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at the Tabb or Yorktown Library. Pick up your starter materials at either Youth Services desk. Then, track the books you read with your child to earn stickers and prizes!
For our Elementary School Children
LEGO Club
Pre-K-5th Grade
Wednesday, April 2 & 16
4-6 p.m.
Tabb
What can you build? Stop by to build and create using LEGOs during our LEGO Club. We will look at creative and challenging LEGO ideas together. Registration is not required. Drop in any time between 4 and 6 p.m. A parent or guardian of children under the age of 10 must remain with the children during the program.
Creation Station
Grades K-5th
Wednesday, April 9
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Tabb
Every month there will be a creative craft hour for children in grades K-5 at Tabb Library. This month’s theme: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle! Parents and guardians are encouraged to remain with the children during the program. Registration is required.
Ukulele for Kids
Grades K-3rd 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Grades 4th-8th 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Saturdays April 12-May 17
Yorktown
Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at Yorktown Library. Classes start Saturday, April 12. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the class, which cannot be taken from the library. Feel free to bring your own instrument. We will provide stands, music and expert instruction from Jamie K Auberg. Register once for all six sessions.
Wonderosity: Spy School
Grades 3-5
Wednesdays, April 16-May 7
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Yorktown
Do you have what it takes to be a spy? We will learn about codes and the gadgets and tools of the spy trade along with developing our observational skills and the art of blending in with disguises. Come join us after school for lots of fun. Register once for all four sessions.
Homeschool Huddle
K-5th Grade
Friday, April 25
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tabb
Following a building code and using balsa wood and glue provided, each student will build the strongest bridge they can to span a 250 mm length with a minimum width of 50 mm. We will weigh the bridges and then test their strength. Several awards will be given. Be prepared for bridge failures while we learn engineering. Registration is required.
Estimation Station
Preschool-5th Grade
April 8-15 @ Tabb
April 23-30 @ Yorktown
Test your estimation skills when you visit either Tabb or Yorktown. How close can you get to the correct number of items in our container? The child with the number closest to the correct answer will win a prize!
I Spy Preschool-5th Grade
April 1-8 @ Tabb
April 16-23 @ Yorktown
Play YCPL's version of "I Spy" at the Tabb or Yorktown Library. Stop by the children's area and look into our "I Spy" tank. Can you find all of the items? If so, complete the slip of paper and be entered into a drawing to win a prize!
For Middle and High Schoolers
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for ways to volunteer this summer? YCPL has opportunities for rising 7th-12th graders to volunteer and help with our Summer Reading Program: “Color Our World”.
Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer Applications Teen volunteer applications for the Summer Reading Program will be available starting Monday, April 14, and will be due by Sunday, May 18. You can find applications on our website or at any YCPL Youth Services desk. Teen volunteers, along with their parent or guardian, must attend one of the following orientations:
Tuesday, June 3, at Tabb Library from 5:30-6:30 PM
Saturday, June 7, at Yorktown Library from 10:30-11:30 AM
Additionally, applications for school year volunteer positions will be available starting August 11 and will run through March 2026. All teens participating in YCPL programs or events, including volunteers, must complete a 2025 teen permission form, which can be found on our website or at the Youth Services desks at both Tabb and Yorktown libraries. We can’t wait to see you this summer!
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. Additional note: Teen gaming will still be a drop in program; however, a form is required. 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: Crafts & Consoles
Grades 6-12
Friday, April 4
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Yorktown
Choose from two crafts – or try both! Quilling: Roll, curl, and create stunning paper designs to take home. Mini Tin Art: Turn mini tins into unique, personalized masterpieces. Not into crafts? Play games and hang out with friends!Registration is required.
Ukulele for Kids
Grades 4th-8th
Saturdays April 12-May 17
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Yorktown
Six weeks of beginning ukulele lessons at your York County Public Library Yorktown Branch. Classes start Saturday, April 12th. The library has limited ukuleles for use during the class, which cannot be taken from the library. Feel free to bring your own instrument. We will provide stands, music and expert instruction from Jamie K Auberg. Registeronce for all six sessions.
Teen Gaming
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, April 22
5-7 p.m.
Yorktown
Let's play games in the library! Join us at Yorktown Library for PS5, Switch, Wii, and board games. Registration is not required; however, Teen Programs Participant Agreement and Code of Conduct forms are required.
Teen Book Club: Your Space, Your Book
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, April 15
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tabb
Looking for a low-pressure space to read, relax, and connect with others? Join us for a book club for teens who love to read… and teens who don’t. BYOB—Bring Your Own Book (or check one out). No rules, no quizzes—just a relaxed space to unwind and enjoy books you like at your own pace. No registration; however, Teen Programs and Participant Agreement and Code of Conduct forms are required.
Homeschool Huddle
Grades 6-12
Friday, April 25
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tabb
Following a building code and using balsa wood and glue provided, each student will build the strongest bridge they can to span a 250 mm length with a minimum width of 50 mm. We will weigh the bridges and then test their strength. Several awards will be given. Be prepared for bridge failures while we learn engineering. Registration is required.
Teen D&D
Grades 6-12
Saturday, April 26
Session 1: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Session 2: 2-4:30 p.m.
Tabb
Dungeons and Dragons for teens is at Tabb Library! If you're in grades 6-12, sign up for one of the two sessions and get ready to dive into epic quests. No need to worry about characters or gear—YCPL has everything covered so you can jump right into the fun. Team up with friends, explore new worlds, and create your own unforgettable stories. Adventure is calling—sign up and start your journey!
100 Books Before Graduation Ongoing
Can you take on the challenge of reading 100 Books before Graduation? This challenge is open to students in 6th-12th grade. Earn prizes for every 25 books you read! Registration is open and all logging will be done through Beanstack. Just create or log in to your Beanstack account and the option to enroll in the challenge will be available to all teens. Prizes available at either location.
Featured Resource
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids is a kid-friendly collection from Kanopy that offers educational and entertaining videos for children. Content includes animated storybooks and read-alongs, popular PBS Kids shows such as Reading Rainbow and Sesame Street, language learning, and much more. The service offers unlimited streaming of all Kids content.
But the service isn't just for kids! Kanopy is an award-winning film streaming service that offers over 30,000 of the world’s best films, including documentaries, film festival favorites, indie and classic films, and world cinema. Library cardholders have 30 tickets per month. The number of tickets required and viewing period for each film is next to the play button.