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Storywalk @ Riverwalk Park

All Day 12/6 - 1/10
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 December 6, you can enjoy The Broken Ornament written and illustrated by Tony Deterlizzi. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Take & Make Kit: "Pals in Pots"

All Day 12/10 - 12/23
Everyone
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Other
Event Details:

"Chill" out with a new penguin or snowman friend!

Each kit includes:

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Computer Lab @ Sharptown

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 Sharptown Town Hall!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Coffee Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Let's talk books! Join us for coffee and discussion.

Coffee and cups provided, but feel free to bring your own. We will be meeting on the main floor.

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

Snowflake Luminaries

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Closed
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Have a touch of winter in your life with a snowflake luminary!

Registration is required for this event.

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.

Holiday Cookie Decorating and Storytime

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other, Storytime
Event Details:

Come out to the Westside Community Center and decorate pre-made Holiday cookies to eat or take home.  There will also be a holiday story-time during this event.

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

Sew a Softie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to sew in this monthly program for kids ages 6 and up. You will leave each session with a complete project; come to one or all!

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

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!

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

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:

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

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:

Calling all children ages 0-5 and their caregivers! Join us for Preschool Playgroup every Monday morning for a fun-filled session of free play and social interaction.

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.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun activities at Homeschool Maker Monday! All homeschool students ages 6 to 11 are invited to join us the second and fourth Monday of each month to learn all about STEAM!

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
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:

At Paws to Read, children can 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.

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.

 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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:

Join us every Thursday morning for a delightful hour of stories, songs, and interactive fun designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

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 19+" group.

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. 

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

TikTok Made Me Make It

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Designed to ignite the creativity and DIY spirit in teens aged 12-18. Inspired by the latest TikTok trends, this initiative offers fun and engaging DIY projects.

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 19+" group.

Switch Bowling

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come bowl with us at the library..... Catch a fun game on the Nintendo Switch just like Wii Bowling!

Easy on the joints and big on the excitement... Can you bowl that perfect game? Or beat last week's best score? 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

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:

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

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:

Calling all children ages 0-5 and their caregivers! Join us for Preschool Playgroup every Monday morning for a fun-filled session of free play and social interaction.

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.

 

Closed for New Year’s

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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:

Join us every Thursday morning for a delightful hour of stories, songs, and interactive fun designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

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 19+" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

How to Get Started Book Journaling

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you always forgetting what books you’ve read? Do you wish you had kept track of your thoughts on a book? Are you curious how long and how many books you read in a year? Why not start a reading journal!