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Read with Benny

"Read With Benny" Winter Reading Challenge 2026

All Day 1/1 - 2/28

Age Group:

Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This January, all ages are welcome to join Benny the Bean for our 2026 Winter Reading Challenge!  Sign up on our website or use the Beanstack app to track your reading progress between January 1st and February 28th.

Books in a white tote bag

Teen Totes Subscription Service

01/03/2026 @ 10:00am to 01/16/2026 @ 5:00pm

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Passive Programming
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Subscription Service
Event Details:

 

Dates to Remember:

 

January Tote:

Pick Up Window: January 30 - February 6th

Return Window: February 13th - February 20th

 

stuffed bear

Stuffie Sleepover: Drop Off

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Age Group:

Children, Family
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Special Interest Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wonder what happens in the library over night? Now your favorite stuffed friend can find out! Bring your cuddly companion to our Stuffie Sleepover, where only the stuffies get to spend the night.

neon flag

Glow-in-the-Dark Capture the Flag

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group:

Teens
Registration will close on January 16, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice your teamwork, strategy, and stealth in the library after hours. Teams will work together to protect their space while invading enemy territory in a Glow-in-the-Dark version of Capture the Flag.  

kids doing scientific experiments

Messy STEAM!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group:

Elementary
Registration will close on January 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

What happens when you add a dollop of Science, a dash of Technology, a speck of Engineering, a dash of Art, and a bit of Math to some baking soda and vinegar? Come find out at Messy STEAM!

A picture of orange orchids

Orchids

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group:

Adults, Family
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 7:48pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the beauty and versatility of orchids with the York-Poquoson Master Gardeners! This program covers essential orchid care, common varieties, and easy-to-follow methods for successful orchid propagation.

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Election Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Election Day, the library will be closing on Tuesday, November 3rd and we will reopen on Wednesday, November 4th at 10am. 

Veterans Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, the library will be closing on Wednesday, November 11th and we will reopen on Thursday, November 12th at 10am. 

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

11/25/2026 @ 1:00pm–11/27/2026 @ 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the library will be closing at 1pm on Wednesday, November 25th and we will reopen on Saturday, November 28th at 10am. 

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Christmas Holiday, the library will be closing on Thursday, December 24th and we will reopen on Saturday, December 26th at 10am.

New Year's Holiday

12/31/2026 @ 5:00pm–01/01/2027 @ 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the New Year's Holiday, the library will be closing at 5pm on Thursday, December 31st and reopening on Saturday, January 2nd at 10am. Happy Holidays!