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This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Crochet 101

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month!

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.

Mini Straw Painting

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
:

Make your very own mini painting you can take home and proudly display! Explore what you can do with only some paint and a straw (or two)

Space and supplies limited, registration is required.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Make your very own mini painting you can take home and proudly display! Explore what you can do with only some paint and a straw (or two)

Space and supplies limited, registration is 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.

 

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

Homeschool Science Fair RESCHEDULED FROM 5/22/25

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
:

We are excited to invite homeschool students from elementary through high school to participate in our non-competitive Science Fair!

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

We are excited to invite homeschool students from elementary through high school to participate in our non-competitive Science Fair!

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

Sketchbook Social

Tuesday, June 3, 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 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer - Part 1 -Basic Housing, Nutrition and General Care

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Cross Stitch Zodiac Constellations!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

Let's take a look into the world of cross stitching by creating these beginner constellation designs! You'll pick your constellation, and together we'll learn our first few stitches to put this beautiful piece together.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Let's take a look into the world of cross stitching by creating these beginner constellation designs! You'll pick your constellation, and together we'll learn our first few stitches to put this beautiful piece together.

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

Project Wild

Monday, June 9, 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 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Easy Sewing with Kristie

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Art Exploration

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

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, June 12, 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
Registration 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
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 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Seasonal Scrapbookers

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination.


The theme this month is: Hello Summer.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination.


The theme this month is: Hello Summer.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Teen Action Board (TAB) Meeting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

All middle and high school students are invited to our TAB (Teen Action Board) Meeting. TAB meetings are a forum where students’ opinions and suggestions are heard.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

All middle and high school students are invited to our TAB (Teen Action Board) Meeting. TAB meetings are a forum where students’ opinions and suggestions are heard.

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer - Part 2 -Picking the right breed for your flock

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

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.
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 12-18" group.

Crochet 101

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us the 4th Tuesday of each month!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us the 4th Tuesday of each month!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Art Exploration

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

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

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

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 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer - Part 3 - Poultry Biosecurity Basics

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Intro to Book Binding

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

Ever wanted to make your own book? This class will go over coptic book binding, a style of book binding that uses only thread to weave your book together. No glue required!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make your own book? This class will go over coptic book binding, a style of book binding that uses only thread to weave your book together. No glue required!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Easy Sewing with Kristie

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.