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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.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Event Details:
Session 3: How to Help Students Read and Write Words Join us for an enlightening workshop designed to empower parents of kindergarten to 2nd-grade students with the essential insights into the science of reading. In this interactive sess...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Let's Play! Collaborative Game Time

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Let's Play! provides an opportunity for children ages 6-11 to collaborate on their favorite games! A selection of video and board games will be available for each one hour session. Let's Play! will take place every first and third Monday, S...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

If You Give a Kid a Book - Middle Grade Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
This month's book: Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas If you give a kid a book, they'll want to read another! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for our graphic novel book club. This book club is designed for middle grade readers, bu...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Reading Dragons

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Here There Be Dragons! - If you like Collectible Trading Card games and reading, this new program is for you! The Reading Dragons Challenge will take place September through April. At the programs on December 9, January 13 and February 10  you’l...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun activities at Homeschool Maker Monday! All homeschool students ages 6 to 10 are invited to join us the second and fourth Monday of each month to learn all about STEAM! Registration i...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Coding for Kids

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 Build Your Own Kodable Fuzz! ...
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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Poké fans unite! Join us for Pokémon games, activities, and more. ...
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: Children's Program Room
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.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Swiftie Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday in style. Dress as your favorite era for an enchanted evening! Activities will include making friendship bracelets, taking pictures at the photo booth, and a Swiftie Scavenger Hunt! This program is free and regist...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Holiday Storytime w/ the Mobile Services Crew

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Arts and Crafts, Special Events, Storytime
Event Details:
The Mobile Services Crew is hosting a Holiday Storytime led by Miss Deirdre.  Join us for fun stories, music, and a craft!  This will be held in the Children's Program room of the Sarbanes Branch. ...
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Event Details:
Session 4: Vocabulary and Comprehension Strategies: Informational Texts.  Join us for an enlightening workshop designed to empower parents of kindergarten to 2nd-grade students with the essential insights into the science of reading...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Let's Play! Collaborative Game Time

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Let's Play! provides an opportunity for children ages 6-11 to collaborate on their favorite games! A selection of video and board games will be available for each one hour session. Let's Play! will take place every first and third Monday, S...
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: Children's Program Room
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.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:
Session 5: Vocabulary and Comprehension Strategies: Literature Texts.  Join us for an enlightening workshop designed to empower parents of kindergarten to 2nd-grade students with the essential insights into the science of reading. I...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

I Survived Book Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
If you’re a fan of the I Survived book series, join us the first Tuesday of each month for this new book club! Each month we’ll read one of the books that covers a major natural or man-made disaster throughout history.  Participants can check...
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 6-11" group.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun activities at Homeschool Maker Monday! All homeschool students ages 6 to 10 are invited to join us the second and fourth Monday of each month to learn all about STEAM! Registration i...
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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Poké fans unite! Join us for Pokémon games, activities, and more. ...
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: Children's Program Room
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 6-11" group.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun activities at Homeschool Maker Monday! All homeschool students ages 6 to 10 are invited to join us the second and fourth Monday of each month to learn all about STEAM! Registration i...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Rhythm and Roots Drum Workshop and Performance

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Event Details:
Rhythm and Roots is a percussion-based program where participants will explore making music with traditional drum kits and bucket drums accompanied by hip hop hits from past and present. Participants will learn to count beats and put on a mini concer...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Reading Dragons

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Here There Be Dragons! - If you like Collectible Trading Card games and reading, this new program is for you! The Reading Dragons Challenge will take place September through April. At the programs on December 9, January 13 and February 10  you’l...
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Jigsaw Wars

11:00am - 1:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Who is the fastest? Build your team and compete against others in a race to complete a jigsaw puzzle! Are you up for a challenge? Select "intermediate" for a 500 piece puzzle. Want a challenge, but maybe not that much of a challenge? The "easy"...