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A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon

A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: Author Talk with Nina Simon

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

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daugh...

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

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.

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.

For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope fo...

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:

Mars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times.

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.

Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega...

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

Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!

Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and kn...

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:

Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racis

Picture of performer Nathalia holding a guitar

Mil Colores: A Bilingual Family Concert with Nathalia

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30pm
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:

Nathalia presents, ‘Mil Colores’ (A Thousand Colors) Colombian-born songwriter and performer, Nathalia, hosts a fun and interactive presentation of her original biling...

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:

Nathalia presents, ‘Mil Colores’ (A Thousand Colors)

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.

 

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.

A Magical Adventure with Tom Lilly

Tuesday, July 2, 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
Event Details:

Join us for a magical adventure with performer Tom Lilly! Tom's magic show is sure to delight children and teens alike! Registration is not required.

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:

Join us for a magical adventure with performer Tom Lilly! Tom's magic show is sure to delight children and teens alike!

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.

 

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.

Visit with Chincoteague Pony

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
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, Ages 19+, Everyone
Event Details:

Children will have the opportunity to meet a Chincoteague Pony! We will start on the children's main floor to learn about how to interact with the pony, then we will finish outside...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children will have the opportunity to meet a Chincoteague Pony! We will start on the children's main floor to learn about how to interact with the pony, then we will finish outside! 

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.

 

Adventure Begins: Summer Cooking Class

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us online for our summer cooking series! Week One (July 8): Appetizer Time! Learn how to make Warm Soft Pretzels** Week Two (July 15...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Join us online for our summer cooking series!

Week One (July 8): Appetizer Time! Learn how to make Warm Soft Pretzels**

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson and Kate DiCamillo (PreK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 9, 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:

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind th...

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

Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson!

Adventure Begins: Summer Cooking Class

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us online for our summer cooking series! Week One (July 8): Appetizer Time! Learn how to make Warm Soft Pretzels** Week Two (July 15...

Open
Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Join us online for our summer cooking series!

Week One (July 8): Appetizer Time! Learn how to make Warm Soft Pretzels**

Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier

Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier (3rd-6th Grade)

Tuesday, July 16, 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:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the...

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

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.

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.

 

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.

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.

 

Adventure Begins: Summer Cooking Class

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Join us online for our summer cooking series! Week One (July 8): Appetizer Time! Learn how to make Warm Soft Pretzels** Week Two (July 15...

Available
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Join us online for our summer cooking series!

Week One (July 8): Appetizer Time! Learn how to make Warm Soft Pretzels**

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!

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.