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

Coding for Kids

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of coding! This program is designed for children ages 7-11, but all are welcome! Today we will be following along with TBD! ...

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.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Paws to Read allows your child to read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun. This fun and popular prog...

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.

Young Thinkers Club

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:
In the Young Thinkers Club, children will play games and do activities that get them thinking--and having fun! This club is led by faculty and students from Salisbury University's philosophy department.  Parents: This club seeks to help child...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Budding Artist Club for Kids

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Centre Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
If you're between the ages of 7 and 12 and love to draw, paint, and create, join us as we learn a different art technique each session and create works of art that you can take home with you. Pre-registration is required.  ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime Ages 0-5

10:30am - 11:00am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on the first four Thursdays of each month. Studies have shown that singing aloud and sharing books alo...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Game On!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Come play your favorite video games every month! Every month is something new, so be sure to check us out. We have a variety of games for the Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, VR headsets, and even board games! ...

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.

Homeschool Art 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:
Join us for Arts and Crafts for our homeschool friends! Each session we will work on a new project suitable for ages 10 - 16 focusing on a relevant artist, book, or technique. All supplies will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:15am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization.  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.

 

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

Bedtime Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
For our bedtime storytime, all 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Feel free to wear your pajama...

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.

STEAM & Robotics Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more! Twice a month, the library turns into a STEA...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime Ages 0-5

10:30am - 11:00am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Paul S. Sarbanes downtown library to share songs, rhymes, and stories together on the first four Thursdays of each month. Studies have shown that singing aloud and sharing books alo...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

10:15am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand. There is no “right way” to interact ...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Spring Scavenger Hunt and Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Games
Event Details:
Come out to Pemberton Park for a nature scavenger hunt!  Participating children will receive a small prize when completed.  We will also be decorating bird houses to take home for your feathered friends. ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Event Details:
Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand. There is no “right way” to interact ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:15am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Games
Event Details:
Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization.  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.

 

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

Coding for Kids

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of coding! This program is designed for children ages 7-11, but all are welcome! Today we will be following along with TBD! ...

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.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Paws to Read allows your child to read aloud to a dog for 5 - 7 minutes. A volunteer will be present during the entire session. This activity helps build reading confidence in children while they are relaxing and having fun. This fun and popular prog...

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.

Around the World in 12 Holidays

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Get ready for a year-long adventure! Around the World in 12 Holidays is a once a month adventure for explorers ages 5-12 where we will learn about the ways people around the world celebrate holidays and what makes us all beautifully unique! ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:00am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
Event Details:
Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization.  ...

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.

Family Movie Night

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
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. Today's movie will be Garfield the Movie. ...

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.

Egg Carton Exploration

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Come join us as we learn how to make adorable crafts out of egg cartons. This week's craft will be a cute little turtle. Pre-registration is required. The program is geared toward children 6 to 11, but we welcome any age.  ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Family Storytime in the Park

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Bring your little ones to Family Storytime in the Riverside Games Park on Tuesdays at 6:00 this summer. We'll share books, songs, and movement. Storytime is designed for preschoolers but the whole family is welcome.  In the case of inclement ...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Project Wild

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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 goal of Project WILD is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment, resulting in informe...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us to share songs, rhymes, and stories together every Thursday. Studies have shown that singing aloud and sharing books aloud help your child's brain development and health. This program i...

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.