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The Adventures of Robin Hood with Rehoboth Children's Theatre

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

From Sherwood Forest to Nottingham, Robin and his Merry Men lead the Sheriff and his bumbling deputy on a wild goose chase through the countryside of Olde England! With tricks and ...

Open
Available
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
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

From Sherwood Forest to Nottingham, Robin and his Merry Men lead the Sheriff and his bumbling deputy on a wild goose chase through the countryside of Olde England!

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.

 

I Am Not a Fish with Chincoteague Bay Field Station

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come join Chincoteague Bay Field Station staff for an ocean themed adventure! We will be reading "I am not a Fish!" and discussing other ocean creatures while creating our own jell...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come join Chincoteague Bay Field Station staff for an ocean themed adventure! We will be reading "I am not a Fish!" and discussing other ocean creatures while creating our own jellyfish craft to take home!

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.

 

Teen STEAM

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D p...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D printing, stop motion animation and more!

Project Wild

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop&n...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

A logo showing a bear and a buffalo in profile on a green background with the words The Salisbury Zoo above the image

Salisbury Zoo-to-U

Monday, July 22, 2024 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:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Zoo-2-U program is a fun and educational experience for guests of all ages. Guests will to meet 3 of our Ambassador Animals and learn about what makes them unique. 

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

The Zoo-2-U program is a fun and educational experience for guests of all ages. Guests will to meet 3 of our Ambassador Animals and learn about what makes them unique. 

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.

 

Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground

07/22/2024 @ 12:30pm to 08/05/2024 @ 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Storywalk at the Parks continues the adventure with the book, Explorers of the Wild!  You will see that no adventure is too scary when you have a friend by your side.&nbs...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Storywalk at the Parks continues the adventure with the book, Explorers of the Wild!  You will see that no adventure is too scary when you have a friend by your side.  Bring your friends and family to explore!

3D Printing for Kids

Monday, July 22, 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.

 

Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo

Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

Storytime and Craft @ Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come join us at Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground for stories, music, and a craft! While you are there, check out our story walk.

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

Come join us at Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground for stories, music, and a craft! While you are there, check out our story walk.

Teen STEAM

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D p...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D printing, stop motion animation and more!

Project Wild

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop&n...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

Puppet Show Adventure: Holly Gander's Where Did You Go Pogo?

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

A Delaware legend for thirty years, Holly Gander’s mission is to inspire creativity and a love of reading with her programs. Part Mother Goose, part clown, Holly Gander is one of t...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading, Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A Delaware legend for thirty years, Holly Gander’s mission is to inspire creativity and a love of reading with her programs.

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.

 

An Adventure in Juggling with Cascading Carlos

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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, Everyone
Event Details:

Cascading Carlos is not a clown or magician, he is a juggler. He clowns around and adds lots of illusions in his Juggling show. You will be amazed by his Juggling skills! Carlos al...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Cascading Carlos is not a clown or magician, he is a juggler. He clowns around and adds lots of illusions in his Juggling show. You will be amazed by his Juggling skills!

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.

 

Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat

Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel with Dan Santat (5th-8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His ...

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

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

Teen STEAM

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D p...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D printing, stop motion animation and more!

Project Wild

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop&n...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

The Science Guys of Baltimore

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacl...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape!

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.

 

Family Movie Night

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly monday movie night! Children and their families are welcome to join us for a movie! Snacks and drinks will be available. This program is free and registr...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Movie, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly monday movie night! Children and their families are welcome to join us for a movie! Snacks and drinks will be available.

This program is free and registration is not 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.

 

Summer Book Club - Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come join our Summer Book Club for ages 7 to 11! We’ll be reading Front Desk by Kelly Yang which is based on the author’s real life experiences. The first 10 students to register w...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come join our Summer Book Club for ages 7 to 11! We’ll be reading Front Desk by Kelly Yang which is based on the author’s real life experiences. The first 10 students to register will receive a free copy of the book!

Project Wild

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop&n...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

San Domingo Park

08/12/2024 @ 12:30pm to 08/26/2024 @ 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

What could be more adventurous than Going on a Lion Hunt? Follow this group of hunters as they go through the jungle to find the big, scary lion.  Come out to San Do...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading
Event Details:

What could be more adventurous than Going on a Lion Hunt? Follow this group of hunters as they go through the jungle to find the big, scary lion.  Come out to San Domingo Park and enjoy our last summer installment of Storyw

3D Printing for Kids

Monday, August 12, 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: 9
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.

 

Storytime and Craft @ San Domingo Park

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come join us at San Domingo Park for stories, music, and a craft! While you are there, check out our story walk.

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

Come join us at San Domingo Park for stories, music, and a craft! While you are there, check out our story walk.

Project Wild

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop&n...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.