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Preschool Playgroup

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Games
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
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 learnin...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Games
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 10

Summer's Gate Community

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Johnson Road

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Johnson Road

Green-Hands Garden Club

Green-Hands Garden Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Area at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
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...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
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!

Computer Tutor for Seniors

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Need help learning how to use the computer but don’t know where to start? Come to the Pittsville Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, where a librarian will teach a class starting wi...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Need help learning how to use the computer but don’t know where to start? Come to the Pittsville Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, where a librarian will teach a class starting with the most basic skills you may need.

Bedtime Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

For our bedtime storytime, all 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on th...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

For our bedtime storytime, all 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

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.

 

Beginner's Arabic for Adults

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Room 3 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner's Arabic class! We will introduce Standard Arabic, go over language concepts and characteristics, build conversational verses, and cover reading and writing ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 3
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner's Arabic class! We will introduce Standard Arabic, go over language concepts and characteristics, build conversational verses, and cover reading and writing skills.

Teen Action Board (TAB) Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Attend in person or on Zoom! Registration is required. Held in-person at the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch. Zoom links will be sent the day before. All middle and high school stu...

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

Attend in person or on Zoom! Registration is required. Held in-person at the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch. Zoom links will be sent the day before.

Jenga Tournament

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a night of block-tumbling fun! See who can last the longest without losing it all, while competing head-to-head for a chance to win the grand prize: a Jenja set for you...

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a night of block-tumbling fun! See who can last the longest without losing it all, while competing head-to-head for a chance to win the grand prize: a Jenja set for you to take home! Drop-ins welcome.

Virtual Book Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Please join the Virtual Book Club from the comfort of your home for a relaxed discussion. Come prepared to share book(s) that you're reading or have recently read. Registratio...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Please join the Virtual Book Club from the comfort of your home for a relaxed discussion. Come prepared to share book(s) that you're reading or have recently read. Registration is required.

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowfac...

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:

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F.

Northwestern School

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Rd.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Rd.

STEAM & Robotics Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Snap Circuits, l...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more! Twice a month, the library turns into a S

Chess Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Don't know how to play chess? No problem! We will help you learn.  Play chess onboard the Mobile Learning Lab against your friends on computers or physical boards. We will be ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games, Technology
Event Details:

Don't know how to play chess? No problem! We will help you learn.  Play chess onboard the Mobile Learning Lab against your friends on computers or physical boards.

Fruitland Primary School

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:15am - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

301 N. Division St.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

301 N. Division St.

Coffee Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Stop by Centre Branch on Thursday mornings and join the Coffee Club. Enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, meet new friends, and chat with others to start your day right! Help us sa...

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by Centre Branch on Thursday mornings and join the Coffee Club. Enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, meet new friends, and chat with others to start your day right! Help us save waste; bring a mug! No registration is required. 

flyer for storytime. text reads: "storytime ages 0-5 thursdays 10:30 am"

Storytime Ages 0-5

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on the first four Thursdays of e...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on the first four Thursdays of each month.

Diamond Dazzlers - Diamond Painting Group

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join the Diamond Dazzlers, a fun group of folks who want to try their hand at the relaxing craft of diamond painting. We will meet weekly to work on a special diamond painting that...

Cancelled
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join the Diamond Dazzlers, a fun group of folks who want to try their hand at the relaxing craft of diamond painting.

Westside Primary School

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:15am - 1:45pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
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 ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Available
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.

Spring Scavenger Hunt and Craft

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come out to Pemberton Park for a nature scavenger hunt!  Participating children will receive a small prize when completed.  We will also be decorating bird houses to take...

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

Come out to Pemberton Park for a nature scavenger hunt!  Participating children will receive a small prize when completed.  We will also be decorating bird houses to take home for your feathered friends.

Beginners Chess Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
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....

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.

adventurer's league

Adventurer's League: D&D Club

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Get ready to embark on a world of mystery, magic, and adventure! Dungeons and Dragons is a role-playing game where you create your very own character to play and roll dice to find ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Get ready to embark on a world of mystery, magic, and adventure! Dungeons and Dragons is a role-playing game where you create your very own character to play and roll dice to find if they succeed or fail.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site