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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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 ...

Cancelled
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
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.

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, May 27, 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...

Cancelled
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
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.

 

Coding for Kids

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coding! This program is designed for children ages 7-11, but all are welcome! Today we will be following along with TBD!

Cancelled
Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of coding! This program is designed for children ages 7-11, but all are welcome!

Today we will be following along with TBD!

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.

 

Paws to Read

Monday, May 27, 2024 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
Event Details:

Paws to Read allows your child to 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 chil...

Cancelled
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
Event Details:

Paws to Read allows your child to 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.

 

Community Computer Lab @ Crown Sports Center

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Crown Sports Center! -Free Computer use -...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Crown Sports Center!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

Beginner's Arabic for Adults

Tuesday, May 28, 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: 15
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.

Crochet 101

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
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! We'll use tutorials from the library resource, Creativebug, and one on on...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
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!

Pittsville Branch Anime/Manga Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 12 and 17 and love all things manga and anime, join our club at the Pittsville Branch. We meet twice a month on Tuesday evenings. During this time, w...

Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 12 and 17 and love all things manga and anime, join our club at the Pittsville Branch. We meet twice a month on Tuesday evenings.

TikTok Made Me Read It Book Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Reading the viral BookTok sensations every month and discussing them! May's book is Babel by R.F. Kuang.

Cancelled
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Reading the viral BookTok sensations every month and discussing them! May's book is Babel by R.F. Kuang.

Centre Branch Anime/Manga Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 12 and 17 and love all things manga and anime, join our club at the Centre Branch. We meet twice a month on Wednesday evenings. During this time, we ...

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you are between the ages of 12 and 17 and love all things manga and anime, join our club at the Centre Branch. We meet twice a month on Wednesday evenings.

Coffee Club

Thursday, May 30, 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. 

Diamond Dazzlers - Diamond Painting Group

Thursday, May 30, 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...

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.

Pittsville Puzzlers

All Day
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
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. Get an...

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.

Around the World in 12 Holidays

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Get ready for a year-long adventure! Around the World in 12 Holidays is a once a month adventure for explorers ages 5-12 where we will learn about the ways people around the world ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready for a year-long adventure! Around the World in 12 Holidays is a once a month adventure for explorers ages 5-12 where we will learn about the ways people around the world celebrate holidays and what makes us all beautifully unique!