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Growing Up WILD!

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Registration Available
Event Details:

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Paws to Read

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

At Paws to Read, children can read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Registration Available
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

We Are Limitless Studios

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

You've seen their art all over Salisbury: We Are Limitless Studios are the creators behind many of the incredible murals throughout the city. They are joining us at the Sarbanes branch to share a little art-making magic this summer.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

You've seen their art all over Salisbury: We Are Limitless Studios are the creators behind many of the incredible murals throughout the city. They are joining us at the Sarbanes branch to share a little art-making magic this summer.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Story Tapestries with Arianna Ross

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Story Tapestries presents The Fastest Plane: Paint our World with Stories, Music, and Movement.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Story Tapestries presents The Fastest Plane: Paint our World with Stories, Music, and Movement.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate (3rd-6th Grade)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Colorful Chalk Creations

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Come have some messy fun as we make homemade chalk and conduct a chalk chemical reaction science experiment. Registration is suggested.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come have some messy fun as we make homemade chalk and conduct a chalk chemical reaction science experiment. Registration is suggested.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Chincoteague Bay Field Station Summer Fun

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Get ready for some summer animal fun at the Sarbanes Library with Chincoteague Bay Field Station! Enjoy stories, crafts, and a chance to discover a few fascinating creatures from the Eastern Shore.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for some summer animal fun at the Sarbanes Library with Chincoteague Bay Field Station! Enjoy stories, crafts, and a chance to discover a few fascinating creatures from the Eastern Shore.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Sketchbook Social

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

STEM Time

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Paint! With Marbles!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Make your very own modern art as we explore paint and marbles on canvas!

Each piece will be completely unique!

Registration is required as supplies are limited.

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Make your very own modern art as we explore paint and marbles on canvas!

Each piece will be completely unique!

Registration is required as supplies are limited.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Science for Kids! Rainbow Walking Water Experiment

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

The walking water experiment is a fun way for kids to learn about science! It shows how water moves through tiny spaces (like a straw or paper towel), soaks into things, and mixes colors.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Available
Event Details:

The walking water experiment is a fun way for kids to learn about science! It shows how water moves through tiny spaces (like a straw or paper towel), soaks into things, and mixes colors.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Step into a world of miniature magic at The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition. Whether you're a long-time dollhouse enthusiast or just discovering the charm of these tiny worlds, this program offers something for everyone.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Step into a world of miniature magic at The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition. Whether you're a long-time dollhouse enthusiast or just discovering the charm of these tiny worlds, this program offers something for everyone.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Fun with Digital Art

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Visit our Mobile Learning Lab at the YMCA parking lot to try your hand at digital art.  If you have been wanting to use a digital drawing pad, here is your chance!  When you finish, you may print your creation or email it to yourself.

Waitlist
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Learning Lab at the YMCA parking lot to try your hand at digital art.  If you have been wanting to use a digital drawing pad, here is your chance!  When you finish, you may print your creation or email it to yourself.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Project Wild

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Paws to Read

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

At Paws to Read, children can read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Registration Available
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre presents Aladdin

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre is joining us again the summer with Aladdin, one of the most popular tales from the collection of stories know as 1001 Arabian Nights. 

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
Event Details:

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre is joining us again the summer with Aladdin, one of the most popular tales from the collection of stories know as 1001 Arabian Nights. 

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Storytime and Craft @ Adkins Mill Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

STEM Time

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

Exploring our Colorful Microscopic World

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

Come out to Adkins Mill Park to look around at the world's colors.  We will be there with our Mobile Learning Lab that has handheld microscopes.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Come out to Adkins Mill Park to look around at the world's colors.  We will be there with our Mobile Learning Lab that has handheld microscopes.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Beat the Heat Fan Craft

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+, Everyone

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Poplar Hill Storytime

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for Poplar Hill Storytime, a special partner program between Wicomico Public Library and Poplar Hill Mansion.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Poplar Hill Storytime, a special partner program between Wicomico Public Library and Poplar Hill Mansion.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

The Amazing Josini!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

Come and meet the Amazing Josini; a magician, musician, comedian, and ventriloquist all rolled into one. There's a reason why we call him amazing!

Registration is not required for this program.

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
Event Details:

Come and meet the Amazing Josini; a magician, musician, comedian, and ventriloquist all rolled into one. There's a reason why we call him amazing!

Registration is not required for this program.