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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

01/02/2026 @ 10:00am to 01/16/2026 @ 9:00pm

Age Group:

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

Sign up using our survey! Register Here! 

new year, new tech with sparklers and robotic hand

New Year, New Tech

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on January 3, 2026 @ 7:28pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 151
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got a new phone, drone, or tablet for the holidays and not sure where to start? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll walk you through the basics of setting up and using your new device.

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 @ 4:30pm.
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.

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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:

Join the York-Poquoson Master Gardener's for an introduction to the world of Orchid management and propagation! 

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New Year's Holiday

12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm–01/02/2026 @ 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the New Year's Holiday, the library will be closing at 5pm on December 31st and reopening on January 3rd at 10am. Happy Holidays!

Teen Advisory Board’s Souper Bowl Soup Drive

01/12/2026 @ 10:00am–02/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Passive Programming
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Teens, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Food insecurity is no game and is especially hard this year for many local families.

Free Vision Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 30, 2025 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Small Study Room 166
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning abilities. The screening device is able to detect risk factors for amblyopia, refractive errors that need corrective lenses, and unequal vision. 

Select Dates: 2-5 pm

 

 

Free Vision Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Small Study Room 166
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning abilities. The screening device is able to detect risk factors for amblyopia, refractive errors that need corrective lenses, and unequal vision. 

Select Dates: 2-5 pm

 

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the library will be closing on Monday, January 19th and we will reopen on January 20th at 10am. 

Free Vision Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 21, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Small Study Room 166
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning abilities. The screening device is able to detect risk factors for amblyopia, refractive errors that need corrective lenses, and unequal vision. 

Select Dates: 2-5 pm

 

 

Free Vision Screening

2:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Infant, Preschool
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 27, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Poquoson Public Library
Room: Small Study Room 166
Age Group: Children, Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning abilities. The screening device is able to detect risk factors for amblyopia, refractive errors that need corrective lenses, and unequal vision. 

Select Dates: 2-5 pm

 

 

George Washington Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the George Washington Day Holiday, the library will be closing on Monday, February 16th and we will reopen on February 17th at 10am. 

Easter Sunday

10:00am–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Easter Sunday Holiday, the library will be closing on Sunday, April 5th and we will reopen on Monday, April 6th at 10am. 

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, the library will be closing on Sunday, May 24th and we will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 10am. 

Juneteenth Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, the library will be closing on Friday, June 19th and we will reopen on Saturday, June 20th at 10am. 

Independence Day Holiday

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, the library will be closing on Friday, July 3rd and we will reopen on Sunday, July 5th at 10am. 

Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Poquoson Public Library
Description:

In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, the library will be closing on Monday, September 7th and we will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 10am. 

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!