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Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre presents Aladdin

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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
Event Details:

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre is joining us again the summer with Aladdin, one of the most popular tales from the collection of stories know as 1001 Arabian Nights. 

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

Storytime and Craft @ Adkins Mill Park

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

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

STEM Time

4:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

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

Exploring our Colorful Microscopic World

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Come out to Adkins Mill Park to look around at the world's colors.  We will be there with our Mobile Learning Lab that has handheld microscopes.

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
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Beat the Heat Fan Craft

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+, Everyone
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

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

Poplar Hill Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Poplar Hill Storytime, a special partner program between Wicomico Public Library and Poplar Hill Mansion.

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

The Amazing Josini!

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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
Event Details:

Come and meet the Amazing Josini; a magician, musician, comedian, and ventriloquist all rolled into one. There's a reason why we call him amazing!

Registration is not required for this program.

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

Build a Sandcastle: A coloring craft

5:00pm–6:45pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Creating a sandcastle is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it possible for kids to create their own sandcastles and bring them home! ( With no sand for you to clean up). Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch

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

Animal Story time and Color your own book

10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join our staff for a storytime.  Your child will also have a chance to color pages in a book about our zoo animals.  They can color at the program or take it home to color.

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

Slime-stravaganza, Summer Edition

2:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Available
Event Details:

It's not a Saturday, it's a Slime-urday! 

To celebrate a summer of color, let's create brightly colored slimes. You can make up to three different colors, with or without fun slime mix-ins. 

Registration is required.

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

Growing Up WILD!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Registration Available
Event Details:

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.

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
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
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 Available
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can 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.

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

Cascading Carlos

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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
Event Details:

It's that time again - time for a visit from Cascading Carlos! 

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
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Build-a-Book Workshop

1:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come down to the Sarbanes for a fun and creative book making workshop! Open to children aged 6 and up, this interactive session will guide participants through the process of crafting their very own handmade books.

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

Exploring the Shore with Maryland Coastal Bays

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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
Event Details:

Summertime means beach time, but there's so much more to our shores than swimming and sunbathing! Our friends from Maryland Coastal Bays are coming to the Sarbanes Branch to tell us 

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

Sketchbook Social

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

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

STEM Time

4:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

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

STEM Free Play

1:00pm–2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Is your child interested in STEM?  We will have some of our STEM activities out on the Mobile Learning Lab for kids ages 6-11 to try out.  We will be parked at Winterplace Park.

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

Project Wild

2:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

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

Miss Nelson is Missing! Escape Room Mystery and Storytime

5:00pm–7:00pm
Ages 6-11
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Summer Reading, Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

HELP! Miss Nelson has gone missing and you are the only ones that can find her! Work together to find Miss Nelson in this Escape Room Style Mystery and storytime. Registration is required.

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: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Registration Available
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can 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.

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

Storyteller Beth Ohlsson

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to take storytelling to the next level with Beth Ohlsson! 

From tales of whimsy to historical narration, Beth brings to life the stories that connect our past with our present.

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

Storytime and Craft @ Crooked Oak Playground

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Crooked Oak Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!