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Game On!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come play your favorite video games every month! Every month is something new, so be sure to check us out. We have a variety of games for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, VR hea...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come play your favorite video games every month! Every month is something new, so be sure to check us out. We have a variety of games for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, VR headsets, and even board games!

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.

 

Rustic Acres Neighborhood

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

30421 Bottom Creek Drive, Salisbury

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

30421 Bottom Creek Drive, Salisbury

Elk Creek Neighborhood

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Elk Creek Drive, Salisbury

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

Elk Creek Drive, Salisbury

Coffee Club

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 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. 

Storytime

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
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 to share songs, rhymes, and stories together every Thursday. Studies have shown that singing aloud and sharing book...

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 to share songs, rhymes, and stories together every Thursday.

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.

 

Village at Tony Tank

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Village Oak Drive, Salisbury

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

Village Oak Drive, Salisbury

New Creation Learning Center

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

208 Moonglow Road, Fruitland

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

208 Moonglow Road, Fruitland

Summer's Gate Community

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

1130 Kestrel Way, Sallisbury

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

1130 Kestrel Way, Sallisbury

Nintendo Summer Bowling League for Seniors

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:

Come join our summer bowling league for seniors. Every Thursday all summer from 2pm to 4pm, we will be league bowling. Bring your own team or come join one. The championship team w...

Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Program Type: Games
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join our summer bowling league for seniors. Every Thursday all summer from 2pm to 4pm, we will be league bowling. Bring your own team or come join one. The championship team will receive prizes at the end of the summer!

Thursday Gaming

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come play your favorite Switch games at the Sarbanes Branch! A selection of board games will also be available. Open to middle and high school students.

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

Come play your favorite Switch games at the Sarbanes Branch! A selection of board games will also be available. Open to middle and high school students.

Board Game Day

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you want to take a break from screens?  Do you enjoy the classic board games? Bring your family or friends and go retro! The Mobile Learning Lab will be parked at the YMCA ...

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

Do you want to take a break from screens?  Do you enjoy the classic board games? Bring your family or friends and go retro! The Mobile Learning Lab will be parked at the YMCA for this event.

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

Friday, August 23, 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.

E-Game Day

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you a video gamer? Try out our tech gaming options on board the Mobile Learning Lab!  We will have our Nintendo Switch, VR headset, tablets, and computers available for us...

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

Are you a video gamer? Try out our tech gaming options on board the Mobile Learning Lab!  We will have our Nintendo Switch, VR headset, tablets, and computers available for use.

Rock Photo Holder

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come and design your own photo holder! Perfect to store a fun summer memory. Pre-registration is required.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come and design your own photo holder! Perfect to store a fun summer memory. Pre-registration is required.

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.

Beginners Chess Club

Saturday, August 24, 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.

Growing Up WILD! (Ages 2 - 5)

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

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

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

Sunday, August 25, 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 ...

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.

Sunday Scrabble & More

Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Stop by the Sarbanes Branch for an afternoon of wordsmithing with the classic game Scrabble. Boards and dictionary will be provided for use, but feel free to bring your own, too...

Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Stop by the Sarbanes Branch for an afternoon of wordsmithing with the classic game Scrabble.

Boards and dictionary will be provided for use, but feel free to bring your own, too!

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
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...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
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, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series! Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including: Getting Started with a Computer: the essential functions of a ...

Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

3D Printing for Kids

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Learn to design 3D printing projects in Tinkercad! Projects that are not finished printing by the end of the session will be available for pick-up the following session. Space is l...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design 3D printing projects in Tinkercad! Projects that are not finished printing by the end of the session will be available for pick-up the following session. Space is 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.

 

Paws to Read

Monday, August 26, 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...

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:

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.

 

Make a Reading Pointer

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come and join us for an awesome craft! Make your own reading pointer stick with us! Pre-registration is required.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come and join us for an awesome craft! Make your own reading pointer stick with us! Pre-registration is required.