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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.

 

Delmar Kids Klub

10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
811 S 2nd St., Delmar ...

Villa's of Avalon

11:45am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Trooper's Way ...

Beaver Run Kids Klub

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
31481 Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury ...

Learning the Power of Poetry with Bestselling Author Elizabeth Acevedo (9th-12th)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-ve...

Beginner's Arabic for Adults

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 3
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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. Materials will be provided--just bring an open mind and curiou...

Crochet 101

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us the 4th Tuesday of each month! We'll use tutorials from the library resource, Creativebug, and one on one instruction to start you crocheting for fun and to make scarves for ...

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 ...

Storytime and Craft @ Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground

10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:
Come join us at Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground for stories, music, and a craft! While you are there, check out our story walk. ...

Board Game Bunch (55+)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
The Board Game Bunch is for those 55+ who want to try out new board games and make new friends. Every Wednesday at 11am.  Drop-ins are welcome. ...

Horizon's Camp

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
6279 Hobbs Road, Salisbury ...

Teen STEAM

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:
Every Wednesday in July join us in our STEAM Studio to check out our technology and learn something new. Each week we’ll feature a different technology - digital illustration, 3D printing, stop motion animation and more! All middle and high school st...

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...

Wednesday Night Uno-Fest

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
It's an Uno-Fest! Come play this exciting card game every 4th Wednesday at the Pittsville branch! Drop-ins welcome! ...

Rustic Acres Neighborhood

9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
30421 Bottom Creek Drive, Salisbury ...

Elk Creek Neighborhood

10:30am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Elk Creek Drive, Salisbury ...

Coffee Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
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.  ...

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30pm
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: 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.

 

Village at Tony Tank

11:30am - 12:15pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Village Oak Drive, Salisbury ...

Summer's Gate Community

12:30pm - 1:15pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
1130 Kestrel Way, Sallisbury ...

Nintendo Summer Bowling League for Seniors

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Centre Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Come join our summer bowling league for seniors. Every Thursday all summer from 2pm to 4pm, we will be league bowling. Bring your own team or come join one. The championship team will receive prizes at the end of the summer! Pre-registration is requi...

Thursday Gaming

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Come play your favorite Switch games at the Sarbanes Branch! A selection of board games will also be available. Open to middle and high school students. ...

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 ...

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
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. Part Mother Goose, part clown, Holly Gander is one of the finest storytellers, balloon twisters and magicians in the Delaware...

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.