Welcome to the York County Public Library Youth Service Department. Our youth collection includes books, audio books, and videos.  We offer story times and other special programs, too.  For more information, contact us at (757) 890-5110.

Calling all middle and high school aged youth.  The Tabb Library is hosting a National Gaming Day @ your Library program from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, in the children's activity room.  Enjoy an afternoon of board games and Nintendo Wii games including Guitar Hero, DDR, Madden NFL 08, Mario Kart, and more! Call 890-5110 for more information.

Join us for a special children's program about the famous newspapermouse, Geronimo Stilton, editor of the Rodent's Gazette!  This program for children in grades 1-3 will include reading, activities, crafts, and fun!  We will meet on Thursday, November 6, 13, and 20 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Tabb Library meeting room.  Register at the Youth Services Desk or call 890-5110.  This program is limited to 25 children.

Join us on the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. for Paws to Read!  Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to read to a certified pet therapy dog and their owner.  Paws to Read programs have been shown to help readers gain self confidence and improve their reading skills.   The November 22 session will be held in the Yorktown Library meeting room.  A signed parental permission slip will be required.

Join us for the second session of Fun at One, a program for children ages 6-10 who are home schooled.  Enjoy books, crafts, and activities centered on the theme, It's a Mystery!  This one hour program meets Mondays at 1 p.m. from November 3-24, 2008, in the Yorktown Library Meeting Room.  Parents are encouraged to attend with their children.  Registration is not required, but please let us know if you are interested in attending.  For more information, call the Yorktown Library at 890-5207.

Get in the holiday spirit by making a beautiful holiday ornament at the Tabb Library from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, December 6, and December 13. Register for just one session or all three at the Youth Services desk or by calling 890-5110. This activity is for ages 8-12 and will be held in the children's activity room. Registration is required and limited to 25 in each session.

Ring in the holidays with a special holiday story time on Saturday, December 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the Tabb Library meeting room or at 1 p.m. in the Yorktown Library meeting room.  Enjoy a festive story, songs, and a craft. Recommended for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome.  Registration is not required.

Thanks to all the participants who submitted book reviews in the Books with Bite @ your library® contest.  Congratulations to the Dunkin Donut's gift card winners — Ellie L. and Megan G.  Check out the book reviews at our Books with Bite webpage.