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Sketchbook Social

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
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.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Rain Cloud in a Jar

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

This rain cloud in a jar experiment gives children an opportunity to experiment and learn more about clouds and rain in an engaging way!

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This rain cloud in a jar experiment gives children an opportunity to experiment and learn more about clouds and rain in an engaging way!

STEM Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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 C...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

Make Your Own Flashlight Hunt

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come make a super neat flashlight hunt in a bag that can be switched out any time you want with any picture!Supplies and Space limited, registration is required.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come make a super neat flashlight hunt in a bag that can be switched out any time you want with any picture!

Supplies and Space limited, registration is required.

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.

 

Slime-stravaganza!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

It's not a Saturday, it's a Slime-urday! You'll be able to make three different types of slime: regular, fluffy, or glitter! Make one, make two, or make all three! Registratio...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

It's not a Saturday, it's a Slime-urday! You'll be able to make three different types of slime: regular, fluffy, or glitter! Make one, make two, or make all three! 

Registration is required.

logos for scratch, sphero, and lego education

RoboCoders

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO. If you're a kid who loves building o...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO.

Homeschool Maker Monday

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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 an...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
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!

Paws to Read

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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...

Open
Available
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
Available
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.

 

Storytime and Craft @ Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come out and join us at our Storywalk for some extra stories, singing, and a craft.  Afterwards, take a walk along our storywalk path to read How to Catch a Garden Fairy. &nbs...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Event Details:

Come out and join us at our Storywalk for some extra stories, singing, and a craft.  Afterwards, take a walk along our storywalk path to read How to Catch a Garden Fairy.

STEM Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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 C...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
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!

logos for scratch, sphero, and lego education

RoboCoders

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO. If you're a kid who loves building o...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO.

Spring STEM Book Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring STEM Book Club for ages 7 to 11.We’ll be reading The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L Holm. The Fourteenth Goldfish begins the story of Ellie and her grandf...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Book Discussion
Available
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring STEM Book Club for ages 7 to 11.We’ll be reading The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L Holm.

Homeschool Maker Monday

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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 an...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
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!

Paws to Read

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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...

Open
Available
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
Available
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.

 

logos for scratch, sphero, and lego education

RoboCoders

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO. If you're a kid who loves building o...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

RoboCoders: a mashup of LEGO and coding. In each session, we'll tackle a LEGO Robotics challenge and then explore coding, with or without LEGO.

Spring Salt Painting

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

In the Spring Salt Painting Program, kids will create colorful spring-themed paintings using watercolors and salt, watching their artwork come to life!

Closed
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In the Spring Salt Painting Program, kids will create colorful spring-themed paintings using watercolors and salt, watching their artwork come to life!

Sketchbook Social

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
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.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

STEM Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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 C...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

Mother's Day Card Craft

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come make a beautiful Mother's Day card to give to a loved one! We will also have a small craft to give as a gift with the card.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come make a beautiful Mother's Day card to give to a loved one! We will also have a small craft to give as a gift with the card.

Thumbprint Heart Magnets

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Make a super fun magnet for your fridge, or for a super special gift!Easy, simple, and fun for all.Space and supplies limited, registration is required

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Make a super fun magnet for your fridge, or for a super special gift!

Easy, simple, and fun for all.

Space and supplies limited, registration is required

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.

 

Homeschool Maker Monday

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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 an...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 11
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!

Paws to Read

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
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...

Open
Available
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
Available
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.

 

Storytime and Craft @ Humane Society

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come out and join us at our Storywalk at the Humane Society for some extra stories, singing, and a craft.  Afterwards, take a pup for a walk along our storywalk path to read G...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Event Details:

Come out and join us at our Storywalk at the Humane Society for some extra stories, singing, and a craft.  Afterwards, take a pup for a walk along our storywalk path to read Grumpy Monkey: Spring Fever. 

Build Your Own I Spy Tube!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

A fun game? In a portable tube? Say no more!Make a fun I Spy Challenge for you and your friends in this super neat craft!Space is limited, registration is required.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

A fun game? In a portable tube? Say no more!

Make a fun I Spy Challenge for you and your friends in this super neat craft!

Space is limited, registration is required.

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.