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Tommy Tucker Childcare

8:15am–8:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

33304 Old Ocean City Rd.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Willards School

9:00am–2:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

36161 Richland Rd., Willards

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

At a Glance:
For ages 3-5 and their caregivers, this storytime includes longer stories, songs, and creative activities that build school readiness. Meets the first and third Thursday of each month.

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 18+" group

Coffee Club @ The Centre Branch

10:30am–12:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
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. 

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

Tabletop Game Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
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!

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Cozy Craft Club (for Adults)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Available
Event Details:

Take a creative break in a relaxed, judgment-free crafting space. Cozy Craft Club is designed for adults who want to craft without stress. No experience required!

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

Saturday Storytime (for Preschoolers!)

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

At a Glance:
For ages 3-5 and their caregivers, this weekend storytime features the same stories, songs, and activities as our weekday Preschool Storytime. Meets once a month on Saturdays from 11 AM-12 PM.

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

Crafternoon

3:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

A family-friendly program where the library supplies the materials, and the patrons choose what to create.

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 18+" group

"For the Record" Music Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Other
Registration Available
Event Details:

Check out the "Centre" for music! Update your music library at our new monthly music listening club, “For the Record,” where attendees will share songs, music videos, and more to play.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Corner Campus

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

28430 Nanticoke Rd.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 2

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

26550 Ocean Gateway

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Available
Event Details:

At a Glance:
Wiggles welcome! Designed for ages 18-35 months, this interactive storytime features short stories, songs, and movement. Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month.

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Villas at Avalon

12:00pm–12:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Troopers Way

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

Join us for Paws to Read, a fun and engaging program where children can read aloud to a friendly dog for 5 to 10 minutes. Upon arrival, readers can pick up a ticket that corresponds to the dog they wish to read to.

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

Westside Primary School

9:15am–1:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

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

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Westside Community Center

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

21109 Bivalve Lodge Road, Bivalve

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Northwestern School

9:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9975 Sharptown Rd.

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

Storytime with Ms. Tiffany

10:30am–11:15am
Ages 0-5
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Each week, the library will host a 45-minute-long storytime that will include read-alouds, songs, and a craft. A different theme will be highlighted each week, and books, songs, and crafts will correspond with each theme.

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

PokéClub

4:00pm–5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Games
Event Details:

Calling all young Pokémon Trainers! Join us for PokéClub, an official Pokémon Club program offered in partnership with the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).

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

T(w)een Anime Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages 12-18
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Event Details:

A library club for t(w)eens, meeting weekly to discuss what they are reading/watching; watch episodes of anime; play anime-related games, participate in anime-related activities; earn prizes, etc.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Puzzle Power Hour

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come relax at the Centre Branch by jumping in with a puzzle hour!

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

Riley Plant Swap

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Event Details:

Visit the new Lewis R. Riley Branch for a community plant program focused on sharing and learning. Bring a plant if you have one, or let us know ahead of time if you’ll need us to provide one(limited).