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2026 Reading Challenge

All Day 12/19–3/31
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Kick off 2026 with Wicomico Public Library’s Adult Reading Challenge! Organized by the Adult Services Department at the Paul S.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sing it Forward: 12 Weeks of Spring Generosity

All Day 3/1–5/31
Everyone
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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 "Everyone" group

Storywalk @ Riverwalk Park: Bird Count

All Day 3/20–5/30
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks
Event Details:

It’s springtime at the Riverwalk Park StoryWalk®, and we’re celebrating with a new featured book: Bird Count by Susan Edwards Richmond, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Corner Campus

9:00am–10:00am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

28430 Nanticoke Rd.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 2

10:15am–10:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

26550 Ocean Gateway

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

At a Glance:
Wiggles welcome! Designed for ages 18-35 months, this interactive storytime features short stories, songs, and movement. Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.

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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 "Everyone" group

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 1

11:00am–11:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9181 Old Railroad. Rd. Hebron

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Villas at Avalon

12:00pm–12:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Troopers Way

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

"Grow In Peace" Youth Craft Club

4:30pm–6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
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 "Everyone" group

Westside Primary School

9:15am–1:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

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

It's Storytime! @ The Centre

11:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for stories, games, and crafts at the Centre Branch!

Every other Tuesday of the month for ages 0-3!

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
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 special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Westside Community Center

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

21109 Bivalve Lodge Road, Bivalve

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Northwestern School

9:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Rd.

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

Storytime with Ms. Tiffany

10:30am–11:15am
Ages 0-5
Riley Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Each week, the library will host a 45-minute-long storytime that will include read-alouds, songs, and a craft. A different theme will be highlighted each week, and books, songs, and crafts will correspond with each theme.

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 0-5" group
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group

PokéClub

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Games
Event Details:

Calling all young Pokémon Trainers! Join us for PokéClub, an official Pokémon Club program offered in partnership with the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).

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 12-18" group

T(w)een Anime Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Riley Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Event Details:

A library club for t(w)eens, 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

Puzzle Power Hour

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come relax at the Centre Branch by jumping in with a puzzle hour!

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

Riley Plant Swap

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Riley Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Riley Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Event Details:

Visit the new Lewis R. Riley Branch for a community plant program focused on sharing and learning. Bring a plant if you have one, or let us know ahead of time if you’ll need us to provide one(limited).

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Fruitland Primary School

9:15am–3:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

301 N. Division St.

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

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Registration Available
Event Details:

At a Glance:

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Coffee Club @ The Centre Branch

10:30am–12:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
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. 

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

The Iron Keep: Table Top Gaming

3:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games, Guest Speaker or Performance
Registration Available
Event Details:

Step into the world of imagination, strategy, and storytelling with The Iron Keep, a tabletop role-playing game experience designed especially for teens.

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.