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This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Paint Day - Free Paint Wild Colors

10:30am–12:30pm
Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Closed
Registration Available
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Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come join our artists, Mike and Deirdre, for a very colorful version of Paint Day.  You will be free painting with many beautiful colors!  Registration is strongly encouraged.

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

We Are Limitless Studios

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

You've seen their art all over Salisbury: We Are Limitless Studios are the creators behind many of the incredible murals throughout the city. They are joining us at the Sarbanes branch to share a little art-making magic this summer.

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

Story Tapestries with Arianna Ross

2:30pm–3:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Story Tapestries presents The Fastest Plane: Paint our World with Stories, Music, and Movement.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. 

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

Crochet 101

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
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!

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

Art Exploration

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

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

Colorful Chalk Creations

2:00pm–3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Come have some messy fun as we make homemade chalk and conduct a chalk chemical reaction science experiment. Registration is suggested.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Birds in the Park

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 18+
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Do you love to watch the colorful birds native to the Eastern Shore?  Come out to Ben's Red Swings and meet up with other bird enthusiasts to talk about our feathered friends and do some bird watching!

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

Teddy Bear Tea Party

10:30am–12:30pm
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: Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a charming and educational experience at the Teddy Bear Tea Party, where toddlers and their favorite stuffed friends will create lasting memories!

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

Rock Photo Holders

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Centre Branch
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Season with a unique place to store a memory!

Rocks, Markers, and some wire is all you need for this lovely creation.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Summer Reading Collaborative Coloring Mural Project

5:00pm–6:45pm
Everyone
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

We are making a group mural to hang in the library! Everyone gets a piece to color with their own artistic flair and then we will put all the pieces together to unveil our group masterpiece! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 18+" group

Coloring for Adults

5:30pm–7:00pm
Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Coloring is not just for children any more. If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing creative outlet that is inexpensive and allows you to connect with others in your community, join us every week as we color our world.

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

Chincoteague Bay Field Station Summer Fun

11:00am–12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready for some summer animal fun at the Sarbanes Library with Chincoteague Bay Field Station! Enjoy stories, crafts, and a chance to discover a few fascinating creatures from the Eastern Shore.

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

Sketchbook Social

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

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

STEM Time

4:00pm–5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)! Bring your curiosity and imagination to play with Sphero Indi and Bolt, Snap Circuits, littleBits, and more!

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

Paint! With Marbles!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Centre Branch
Closed
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Make your very own modern art as we explore paint and marbles on canvas!

Each piece will be completely unique!

Registration is required as supplies are limited.

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 18+" group

Intro to Book Binding

5:00pm–6:30pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Centre Branch
Waitlist
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make your own book? This class will go over coptic book binding, a style of book binding that uses only thread to weave your book together. No glue required!

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

Ms. Rachel Party: A Musical Playdate for Little Ones

11:00am–1:00pm
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: Arts and Crafts, Games, Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled party featuring Ms. Rachel's most beloved songs and activities! This interactive event is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers to sing, dance, and play together.

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

Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2.º grado)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Acompaña al autor e ilustrador Raúl the Third mientras nos habla de su libro ¡Vamos! ¡A leer! Conoce a Lobito y sus amigos mientras exploran el Festival del Libro Love de su biblioteca.

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

Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Summer Reading, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!. Meet Little Lobo and friends as they explore their library's Libro Love Book Festival!

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

Art Exploration

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

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

The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition

4:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Step into a world of miniature magic at The Miniature Workshop: Dollhouse Edition. Whether you're a long-time dollhouse enthusiast or just discovering the charm of these tiny worlds, this program offers something for everyone.

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

Fun with Digital Art

10:00am–11:30am
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Mobile Learning Lab
Waitlist
Registration Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Learning Lab at the YMCA parking lot to try your hand at digital art.  If you have been wanting to use a digital drawing pad, here is your chance!  When you finish, you may print your creation or email it to yourself.

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

Color Our World: Acrylic Painting for Adults

1:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 18+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Special Events, Summer Reading
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join Our Acrylic Painting Program for Adults!