Holiday Closing

In observance of Good Friday and Easter, Wicomico Public Library will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18th and Sunday, April 20th.

Event List

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Age Group
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Ongoing Events

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

Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
:

Come out to Pemberton Park to join our Scavenger Hunt.  We will give you a list of things to find around the park.  What a wonderful way to stop and observe the colors of our world!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come out to Pemberton Park to join our Scavenger Hunt.  We will give you a list of things to find around the park.  What a wonderful way to stop and observe the colors of our world!

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

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
:

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car is helping kick off summer. With the help of his friends from the Maryland Highway Safety Office, he'll help children learn how to bike and walk safely. 

Registration is not required for this program.

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

Cruz the Traffic Safety Car is helping kick off summer. With the help of his friends from the Maryland Highway Safety Office, he'll help children learn how to bike and walk safely. 

Registration is not required for this program.

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 6-11" group.

Rock Painting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
:

Join us for some rock painting!  We provide the rocks and paint! You provide the creativity!  The Mobile Learning Lab will be parked at Pemberton Park.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for some rock painting!  We provide the rocks and paint! You provide the creativity!  The Mobile Learning Lab will be parked at Pemberton Park.

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

Storytime and Craft @ Humane Society

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, 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 the Humane Society of Wicomico County.  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, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at the Humane Society of Wicomico County.  While you are there check out our story walk!

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

STEM Time

Wednesday, June 18, 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
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 13
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.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Visit with a Chincoteague Pony

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
:

Let's meet a Chincoteague Pony! We will start in the library where we will learn how to interact with the pony, then we will finish outside. 

Registration is not required for this program.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Let's meet a Chincoteague Pony! We will start in the library where we will learn how to interact with the pony, then we will finish outside. 

Registration is not required for this program.

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

Poplar Hill Storytime

Saturday, June 21, 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.

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
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Available
Seats Remaining: 17
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
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
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

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.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
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
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
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
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
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Open
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
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
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 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.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
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 19+" 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 19+
:

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
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 13
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 19+" 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 19+
:

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.

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
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
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
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
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!