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Sing it Forward: 12 Weeks of Spring Generosity

All Day 3/1 - 5/31
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us this spring for our exciting donation program - 'Sing it Forward'! Over the next 12 weeks, let's come together to create a collective song of kindness for our community.

How it Works:

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us this spring for our exciting donation program - 'Sing it Forward'! Over the next 12 weeks, let's come together to create a collective song of kindness for our community.

How it Works:

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

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

Prom Exchange

All Day 4/1 - 5/31
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 12-18

Join the Prom Exchange! We're hosting a donation and pickup drive to help students find prom attire. Donate gently used suits and prom dresses, or browse our collection if you need one.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join the Prom Exchange! We're hosting a donation and pickup drive to help students find prom attire. Donate gently used suits and prom dresses, or browse our collection if you need one.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

"Poetry in Pink: Women in Poetry" || The Salisbury Salon Creative Circle

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Games, Guest Speaker or Performance, Other, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 18+

This National Poetry Month, let’s hear it for the ladies! We’ll walk through pages of poetesses past and present with extra vibrant readings and discussion. || 18+ 

*****

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

This National Poetry Month, let’s hear it for the ladies! We’ll walk through pages of poetesses past and present with extra vibrant readings and discussion. || 18+ 

*****

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Chamber Ensemble with Salisbury Symphony String Students

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy an afternoon of live music at the library with a small string ensemble of student musicians from the Salisbury Symphony.

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

Enjoy an afternoon of live music at the library with a small string ensemble of student musicians from the Salisbury Symphony.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Adult Trivia Night

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Think you know it all? Come prove it at The Brick Room, where an adult trivia night will be hosted! All categories and subjects are included in this exciting night of trivia.

Open
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Think you know it all? Come prove it at The Brick Room, where an adult trivia night will be hosted! All categories and subjects are included in this exciting night of trivia.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Flight Path Explorers

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Kids ages 6–11 are invited to become science explorers as we take a closer look at bird migration and the birds that live in our local and regional environments.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Kids ages 6–11 are invited to become science explorers as we take a closer look at bird migration and the birds that live in our local and regional environments.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

"Brunch at Tiffany's" || The Salisbury Salon Creative Circle

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Movie, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Dahhling, do come over for a little showing of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and chit chat. Over tea, coffee, and some light nibbles— why, of course! || 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Movie, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Dahhling, do come over for a little showing of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and chit chat. Over tea, coffee, and some light nibbles— why, of course! || 18+ REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Paws to Read

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Area at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Join us for Paws to Read, a fun and engaging program where children can read aloud to a friendly dog for 5 to 10 minutes. Upon arrival, readers can pick up a ticket that corresponds to the dog they wish to read to.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for Paws to Read, a fun and engaging program where children can read aloud to a friendly dog for 5 to 10 minutes. Upon arrival, readers can pick up a ticket that corresponds to the dog they wish to read to.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Adult Trivia Night

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Think you know it all? Come prove it at The Brick Room, where an adult trivia night will be hosted! All categories and subjects are included in this exciting night of trivia.

Open
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Think you know it all? Come prove it at The Brick Room, where an adult trivia night will be hosted! All categories and subjects are included in this exciting night of trivia.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

K-Pop Mic Drop! @ Centre Branch 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM, Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us at The Centre Branch for a K-Pop Karaoke Event. Come celebrate your favorite K-Pop Groups with crafts such as decorating K-Pop Trading cards exclusive to our event and DIY K-Pop Light Sticks.

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us at The Centre Branch for a K-Pop Karaoke Event. Come celebrate your favorite K-Pop Groups with crafts such as decorating K-Pop Trading cards exclusive to our event and DIY K-Pop Light Sticks.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Flight Path Explorers

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11

Kids ages 6–11 are invited to become science explorers as we take a closer look at bird migration and the birds that live in our local and regional environments.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Kids ages 6–11 are invited to become science explorers as we take a closer look at bird migration and the birds that live in our local and regional environments.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

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

Tote Painting Workshop

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+

Join self-taught artist Susan Zaranski for a creative afternoon of fabric painting in the STEAM Studio!

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join self-taught artist Susan Zaranski for a creative afternoon of fabric painting in the STEAM Studio!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Dino-Donators Challenge: 14 Weeks of Summer Generosity

All Day 5/31 - 9/5
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us this summer for our exciting 'Dino-Donators Challenge'! Over the next 14 weeks, let's use Jurassic generosity to help those in our community.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our exciting 'Dino-Donators Challenge'! Over the next 14 weeks, let's use Jurassic generosity to help those in our community.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group

Unearth Ponies with the Chincoteague Drill Team

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11

Learn about the famous Chincoteague Ponies with members of the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team. The program will begin in the Children’s Program Room with a short presentation about the ponies and the work of the Drill Team.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn about the famous Chincoteague Ponies with members of the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team. The program will begin in the Children’s Program Room with a short presentation about the ponies and the work of the Drill Team.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 2 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 2
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Available
Event Details:

In partnership with The Building An Empire Life, LLC and local artist Jazér Manuel, this club is designed for youth ages 6–15 who want to explore how creativity and crafting can support healthy personal growth.