Parents & Educators

Student Virtual Cards

K-12 students attending any Wicomico County Public School are able to use their school-issued lunch number to check out 5 books at any one time. This virtual card is limited to books only and must be used by the student themselves. 

Homework Help

Got Homework? Students in grades K-12 can get FREE assistance throughout the school year at the Sarbanes Branch in Downtown Salisbury. 

Schedule a Class Visit

Schools and organizations can schedule group visits with the Wicomico Public Library's Paul S. Sarbanes Branch. Group visit structures are flexible and can be shaped to meet the needs of your group. Visits can include a library tour, research assistance, education on library resources, a story time, and more. Use the form to schedule a group visit!

Schedule a Class Visit

Request a Librarian Visit

Give us a call to have a librarian visit your classroom or children’s center! Let us know what you’re looking for: book talks, storytime, crafts or activities? Contact the Sarbanes Branch Children’s department at 410-749-3612 x125.

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
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, Class or Workshop, Games
Event Details:
Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup! Children will have the opportunity to engage in free play and structured activities all while learning to socialize with their peers.  ...

Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games, Technology
Event Details:
Don't know how to play chess? No problem! We will help you learn.  Play chess onboard the Mobile Learning Lab against your friends on computers or physical boards. We will be parked at Parkside High School, but students from any middle or high s...

Young Thinkers Club

4:30pm - 5:15pm
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 and do activities that get them thinking--and having fun! This club is led by faculty and students from Salisbury University's philosophy department.  Parents: This club seeks to help child...

Spanish for Children

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 3
Event Details:
Come learn Spanish with us! Salisbury University Spanish professor, Dr. Sally Perret, will lead these fun and engaging Spanish classes for children. ...

Cross Stitch 101

10:30am - 12:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Let's get crafty! Learn the basics of the counted cross stitch method.  Registration is required; the first 20 sign-ups will receive supply kits to use during the program. We will be in Meeting Room #1 at the Sarbanes Branch. ...

Teentober - Virtual Reality Beat Saber

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Teentober continues as we strap the VR headsets on and challenge each other to a Beat Saber competition.  Pre-registration is required.  ...

STEAM & Robotics Club: Eclipse

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
This week, we'll be celebrating the October 14 solar eclipse! Join us for eclipse-themed activities and pick up a pair of eclipse glasses while you're at it. Imagine, design, explore, build, and discover using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineeri...

Spanish for Children

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: 11
Event Details:
Come learn Spanish with us! Salisbury University Spanish professor, Dr. Sally Perret, will lead these fun and engaging Spanish classes for children. ...

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
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, Class or Workshop, Games
Event Details:
Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup! Children will have the opportunity to engage in free play and structured activities all while learning to socialize with their peers.  ...

Teen Action Board (TAB) Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Attend in person or on Zoom! Registration is required. Held in-person at the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch. Zoom links will be sent the day before. All middle and high school students are invited to our TAB (Teen Action Board) Meeting. TAB mee...

Resources

ABC Mouse

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).

View Resource

BookFlix

Bookflix logo
BookFlix is an online literacy program for children that pairs classic video storybooks with nonfiction ebooks. BookFlix builds a love of reading while reinforcing early reading skills in English and Spanish.
View Resource More Details

Brainfuse

Brainfuse, Ignite your mind

Brainfuse offers live tutoring, skills building, foreign language lab, live writing assistance, a test center offering practice quizzes for standardized tests.

View Resource

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center

Brainfuse Adult Learning Center

Designed to support adult learners and job seekers with services that include GED prep, 24/7 Writing Lab, Live Tutoring, Skills Building, Career Resources, U.S.

View Resource

Educators Reference Complete

Educators Reference Complete Logo
Provides access to academic journals, reports, and many premier reference sources in the field of education.
View Resource More Details

Elementary (Gale in Context)

Elementary (Gale in Context)
Research content designed for young learners, featuring an easy-to-use interface with age-appropriate, reliable, curriculum-related content, covering a broad range of educational topics.
View Resource
View More