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Author Event: Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Meet Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din, author of Victorious: A Spiritual Autobiography. Her book takes readers on a journey through her life, including her childhood in Salisbury, MD.

Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance
Registration Available
Event Details:

Meet Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din, author of Victorious: A Spiritual Autobiography. Her book takes readers on a journey through her life, including her childhood in Salisbury, MD.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

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

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Speed Date a Book

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Visit the new Lewis R. Riley Branch for a fast-paced book discovery program. Participants will rotate through themed book stations, spending 5–10 minutes exploring different genres and categories they may not usually choose.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Visit the new Lewis R. Riley Branch for a fast-paced book discovery program. Participants will rotate through themed book stations, spending 5–10 minutes exploring different genres and categories they may not usually choose.

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

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Booked for the Weekend

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room 4 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Read and Roam

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Ever wanted to dip your toes into a genre, but had no clue where to start? Look no longer! We will discuss and explain what a different genre is, and some authors you can check out each month!

 

March - True Crime

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to dip your toes into a genre, but had no clue where to start? Look no longer! We will discuss and explain what a different genre is, and some authors you can check out each month!

 

March - True Crime

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 18+

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief

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

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief

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

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

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

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

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

T(w)een Anime Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Event Details:

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

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

Chapter Chats: Teen Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore fantasy and fiction in our Chapter Chats Teen Book Club!

Bring your thoughts and feelings to this program and express them in a safe and welcoming environment, and bring your questions too!

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

T(w)een Anime Club

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Event Details:

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 18+

old onto your heart-patterned boxers!

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

old onto your heart-patterned boxers!

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Booked for the Weekend

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Room 4 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 4
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Available
Event Details:

Welcome to Booked for the Weekend! This book club features one title per month with selections from a variety of genres and authors.

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

T(w)een Anime Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Event Details:

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

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

Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.

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

Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

The "Dark Paradise" of Lana Del Rey || "For the Record" Music Club: Deluxe Edition

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Break out a flower crown and beat the 'summertime sadness!' Let's 'dive deep in dark blue' in the complex cinematic and literary-drenched world of acclaimed ('living legend') musician and poetess, Lana Del Rey.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Other
Registration Available
Event Details:

Break out a flower crown and beat the 'summertime sadness!' Let's 'dive deep in dark blue' in the complex cinematic and literary-drenched world of acclaimed ('living legend') musician and poetess, Lana Del Rey.

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

Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

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

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

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

T(w)een Anime Club

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Event Details:

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

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

T(w)een Anime Club

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Event Details:

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

MD250! Fest

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Other, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Maryland's statehood and America's 250th birthday with us! Featuring local art, music, food, and special guests! 

 

 

~Presented by The WPL Salisbury Salon Creative Circle~

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Other, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Maryland's statehood and America's 250th birthday with us! Featuring local art, music, food, and special guests! 

 

 

~Presented by The WPL Salisbury Salon Creative Circle~

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

T(w)een Anime Club

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Riley Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Book Discussion, Games
Event Details:

A library club for teens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.