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Board Game Day

9:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you want to take a break from screens?  Do you enjoy the classic board games? Bring your family or friends and go retro! The Mobile Learning Lab will be parked at the YMCA for this event.

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

10:15am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand.

E-Game Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games, Technology
Event Details:

Are you a video gamer? Try out our tech gaming options on board the Mobile Learning Lab (parked at Crown Sports Center)!  We will have our Nintendo Switch, VR headset, tablets, and computers available for use.  

Tie Dye in the Park

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the Summer with us and tie-dye in the park! Located at the Riverwalk Games Park across from the Sarbanes Branch. Bring your own cotton item to dye or the library will have a limited supply of items available to dye.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

Pittsville Puzzlers

All Day
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you love doing jigsaw puzzles? Want to take part in a summer adventure piece by piece? Come to the Pittsville Branch every Saturday all day and help us complete a puzzle.

Beginners Chess Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking to learn how to play, or improve your chess game? Players of all ages are welcome to join us every Saturday morning for our Beginners' Chess Club! No Registration Required. Drop-Ins Welcome.

Sharptown Town Hall

9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

401 Main St. Sharptown

Northwestern School

10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Road, Mardela Springs

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:00am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

Storywalk at the Park - Cedar Hill Marina

07/01/2024 @ 12:30pm - 07/15/2024 @ 9:00am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adventure is what you will find at Cedar Hill Marina in our Storywalk at the Parks.  Follow our little friend as she goes from being bored to traveling to amazing places in Journey!

Family Movie Night

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly monday movie night! Children and their families are welcome to join us for a movie! Snacks and drinks will be available.

This program is free and registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

Green-Hands Garden Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Get ready to grow your own scrumptious fruits and veggies! Our group meets twice a month and covers everything you need to know to become a green-thumbed guru. Discover how to grow your own food and become a self-sufficient superstar!

A Magical Adventure with Tom Lilly

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a magical adventure with performer Tom Lilly! Tom's magic show is sure to delight children and teens alike!

Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Attending Children

Children under 8 must be monitored by a guardian who is at least 13 years old to assure the safety and behavior of that child. Children ages 8 and older may visit the library independently provided they are able to care for themselves and are able to understand and follow the Library’s Behavior Guidelines.

 

Family Storytime in the Park

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to Family Storytime in the Riverside Games Park on Tuesdays at 6:00 this summer. We'll share books, songs, and movement. Storytime is designed for preschoolers but the whole family is welcome. 

Storytime and Craft @ Cedar Hill Marina

10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us at our Cedar Hill Marina for a stories, music, and a craft!  While you are there, check out our story walk.

Board Game Bunch (55+)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

The Board Game Bunch is for those 55+ who want to try out new board games and make new friends. Every Wednesday at 11am.  Drop-ins are welcome.

Horizon's Camp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

6279 Hobbs Road, Salisbury

Fourth of July Beaded Sunglasses

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create a pari of patriotic and eye-catching beaded sunglasses that put the FUN in functional. Pre-registration is required.

Paint Your Own Fireworks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

In celebration of the Fourth of July come in and paint your own firework scene to keep forever! Pre-registration is required. 

Teen STEAM

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D printing, stop motion animation and more!

Project Wild

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.