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Halloween Costume Swap

All Day 10/16 - 10/31
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Program Type: Other, Special Events
Event Details:

Let's reuse and recycle this Halloween! Donate gently used Halloween Costumes and pick up a new-to-you ensemble for the holiday!

Storywalk @ Riverwalk Park

All Day 10/18 - 12/6
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks
Event Details:

Come check out the Story Walk at the Riverwalk Park! Starting October 18, you can enjoy Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman. 

Halloween Movie Bag

All Day 10/21 - 10/31
Everyone
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie, Other
Event Details:

Starting October 21st, visit the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch to pick up your Halloween Movie bag. Each bag includes a reusable bag for trick-or-treating, microwave popcorn, assorted candy, and a curated list of our favorite Halloween movies.

Storywalk @ Winterplace Park

10/21/2024 @ 12:00pm - 11/04/2024 @ 12:00am
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Event Details:

Count with us as you walk along our storywalk path at Winterplace Park.  See who and what is At the Old Haunted House.

Northwestern School

9:00am - 3:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Rd.

Mini-Montessori for 2-6 year-olds

10:00am - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:

Please ask staff from the children’s desk to enter the program room anytime between 10 am and 3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Children age 2–6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori!

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.

 

Cancelled due to school conflict - Tabletop Game Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you need a break from technology?  Do you like Scrabble, Uno, etc.?  Come join us in playing tabletop games with your friends.  We will be parked at Parkside High, but all middle and high schoolers are welcome!

Ticket to Tabletop

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come join us as we learn to play a new and popular board or card game!

Fruitland Primary School

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

301 N. Division St.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
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.

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.

 

Coffee Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
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. 

3D Printing Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Buckle up for a 3D modeling adventure! Unleash your creativity and bring your designs to life with our magical 3D printer right here at the library!

Registration 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.

 

Young Thinkers Club

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In the Young Thinkers Club, children will play games, talk, and do activities that get them thinking--and having fun! This club is led by faculty and students from Salisbury University's philosophy department.

Pittsville Puzzlers

All Day
Everyone
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come to the Pittsville Branch for a drop in cozy activity! Help the staff and the branch mascot Jeff the Sloth put together our current puzzle!

Community Computer Lab @ Fruitland

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Fruitland Big Lots!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

STEM games/Pop up Bookmobile Stop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Games, MD STEM Festival, Technology
Event Details:

Are you interested in STEM?  We will have our STEM related games and activities out for use.  This program will take place on our Mobile Learning Lab with it being parked at Sharptown Town Hall.  Guess what!....our fabulous bookmobi

Coffee Filter Bats

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Add some spook to your season! Join us while we explore color and paint on coffee filters! Registration is required for this event.

Sunday Scrabble & More

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages 19+
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!

Indian Classical Dance Classes

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Indian classical dances are rooted in devotion, a majority of them originated as temple dances. Learn about classical dance forms, mudras (hand gestures and finger-postures), and saris in this free 6 session series.

Corner Campus

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

28430 Nanticoke Rd.

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 2

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

26550 Ocean Gateway

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
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:

Preschool Playgroup

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

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to 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.

 

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