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Giving Sunshine: 12 Weeks of Summer Generosity

All Day 7/5 - 8/31
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our exciting donation program - 'Giving Sunshine'! Make a difference with each donation and earn a special button as a token of your generosity.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground

07/22/2024 @ 12:30pm - 08/05/2024 @ 10:00am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Storywalk at the Parks continues the adventure with the book, Explorers of the Wild!  You will see that no adventure is too scary when you have a friend by your side.  Bring your friends and family to explore!

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

10:15am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Closed
Registration
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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.

Mean Girls (2024) || Summer Flick Fridays!

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

You CAN sit with us--- at the Sarbanes branch! Join us for a showing of Mean Girls (2024)! :) xoxo

Refreshments provided! 

***RATED PG-13*** 

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

Puppet Show Adventure: Holly Gander's Where Did You Go Pogo?

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A Delaware legend for thirty years, Holly Gander’s mission is to inspire creativity and a love of reading with her programs.

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.

Pittsville Puzzlers

All Day
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you love doing jigsaw puzzles? Want to take part in a summer adventure piece by piece? Come to the Pittsville Branch every Saturday all day and help us complete a puzzle.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Beginners Chess Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking to learn how to play, or improve your chess game? Players of all ages are welcome to join us every Saturday morning for our Beginners' Chess Club! No Registration Required. Drop-Ins Welcome.

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

Growing Up WILD! (Ages 2 - 5)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

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

String Painting Palooza

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 2
Event Details:

Make your very own unique canvas out of string and paint! Perfect to hang in your room to add some flair! Pre-registration is required.

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

Adventurers' League: A D&D Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get ready to embark on a world of mystery, magic, and adventure! D&D is a role-playing game where you create your very own character and roll dice to find if they succeed or fail.

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Sunday Scrabble & More

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Stop by the Sarbanes Branch for an afternoon of wordsmithing with the classic game Scrabble.

Boards and dictionary will be provided for use, but feel free to bring your own, too!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Sharptown Town Hall

9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

401 Main St. Sharptown

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Northwestern School

10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Road, Mardela Springs

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 19+" group.

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

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

Beginners Cricut for Teens

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centre Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come learn how to use the Cricut cutting machine for all of your craft projects. You will learn the basic skills of the machine as well as Cricut Design Studio to let your creativity go wild! Pre-registration is required.

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 "Everyone" group.

An Adventure in Juggling with Cascading Carlos

11:00am - 12:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Everyone
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Cascading Carlos is not a clown or magician, he is a juggler. He clowns around and adds lots of illusions in his Juggling show. You will be amazed by his Juggling skills!

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.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Ticket To Tabletop (Board Game Club)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come join us as we learn to play new and popular board games. In this session, we will be learning how to play the hit game Here to Slay! Pre-registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Beginners Arabic for Adults

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner's Arabic class! We will introduce Standard Arabic, go over language concepts and characteristics, build conversational verses, and cover reading and writing skills.

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

Family Storytime in the Park

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to Family Storytime in the Riverwalk 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. 

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

Storytime With Nana

10:00am - 11:00am
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we read some fun stories and do a related craft! While designed for kids aged 3-5 all children are welcome to join us!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Kilbirnie Playground

10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Dundee Dr.

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

Zero Robotics: ISS Finals

10:00am - 1:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Special Events
Event Details:

It's the big day! Let's meet in the STEAM Studio for the Zero Robotics finals. We'll watch as astronauts on the International Space Station run code created by ZR coders. Snacks will be provided.