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Project Wild

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment r...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

Paws to Read

Monday, July 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.

 

logo with the words "Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre"

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre presents Aladdin

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre is joining us again the summer with Aladdin, one of the most popular tales from the collection of stories know as 1001 Arabian Nights. Aladd...

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

Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre is joining us again the summer with Aladdin, one of the most popular tales from the collection of stories know as 1001 Arabian Nights. 

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 @ Adkins Mill Park

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

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story wal...

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

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Adkins Mill Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!

STEM Time

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
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!

Exploring our Colorful Microscopic World

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come out to Adkins Mill Park to look around at the world's colors.  We will be there with our Mobile Learning Lab that has handheld microscopes.  Walk around the park and...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading, Technology
Event Details:

Come out to Adkins Mill Park to look around at the world's colors.  We will be there with our Mobile Learning Lab that has handheld microscopes.

Beat the Heat Fan Craft

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish. During this program, you'll be guided through de...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

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.

 

The Amazing Josini!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come and meet the Amazing Josini; a magician, musician, comedian, and ventriloquist all rolled into one. There's a reason why we call him amazing!Registration is not required for t...

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

Come and meet the Amazing Josini; a magician, musician, comedian, and ventriloquist all rolled into one. There's a reason why we call him amazing!

Registration is not required for this program.

Build a Sandcastle: A coloring craft

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Creating a sandcastle is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it possible for kids to create their own sandcastles and bring them home! ( With no sand for you ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Creating a sandcastle is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it possible for kids to create their own sandcastles and bring them home! ( With no sand for you to clean up). Registration is required.

Animal Story time and Color your own book

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join our staff for a storytime.  Your child will also have a chance to color pages in a book about our zoo animals.  They can color at the program or take it home to colo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join our staff for a storytime.  Your child will also have a chance to color pages in a book about our zoo animals.  They can color at the program or take it home to color.

Slime-stravaganza, Summer Edition

Saturday, July 26, 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! To celebrate a summer of color, let's create brightly colored slimes. You can make up to three different colors, with or without fun s...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

It's not a Saturday, it's a Slime-urday! 

To celebrate a summer of color, let's create brightly colored slimes. You can make up to three different colors, with or without fun slime mix-ins. 

Registration is required.

growing up wild logo

Growing Up WILD!

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Th...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Available
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.

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.

 

Paws to Read

Monday, July 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.

 

Cascading Carlos

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

It's that time again - time for a visit from Cascading Carlos! He'll dazzle and entertain you with his juggling prowess. He'll give everyone time to practice their juggling sk...

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

It's that time again - time for a visit from Cascading Carlos! 

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.

 

Build-a-Book Workshop

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come down to the Sarbanes for a fun and creative book making workshop! Open to children aged 6 and up, this interactive session will guide participants through the process of craft...

Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come down to the Sarbanes for a fun and creative book making workshop! Open to children aged 6 and up, this interactive session will guide participants through the process of crafting their very own handmade books.

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.

 

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Exploring the Shore with Maryland Coastal Bays

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Summertime means beach time, but there's so much more to our shores than swimming and sunbathing! Our friends from Maryland Coastal Bays are coming to the Sarbanes Branch to tell u...

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

Summertime means beach time, but there's so much more to our shores than swimming and sunbathing! Our friends from Maryland Coastal Bays are coming to the Sarbanes Branch to tell us 

Sketchbook Social

Sketchbook Social

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 13
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!

STEM Free Play

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
STEM, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Is your child interested in STEM?  We will have some of our STEM activities out on the Mobile Learning Lab for kids ages 6-11 to try out.  We will be parked at Winterplac...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Is your child interested in STEM?  We will have some of our STEM activities out on the Mobile Learning Lab for kids ages 6-11 to try out.  We will be parked at Winterplace Park.

Project Wild

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment r...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

Miss Nelson is Missing! Escape Room Mystery and Storytime

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

HELP! Miss Nelson has gone missing and you are the only ones that can find her! Work together to find Miss Nelson in this Escape Room Style Mystery and storytime. Registration is r...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Summer Reading, Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

HELP! Miss Nelson has gone missing and you are the only ones that can find her! Work together to find Miss Nelson in this Escape Room Style Mystery and storytime. Registration is required.

Paws to Read

Monday, August 11, 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.

 

Storyteller Beth Ohlsson

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Get ready to take storytelling to the next level with Beth Ohlsson! Beth Ohlsson is a storyteller who has created and transformed stories for 25+ years. ​From tales of whimsy ...

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:

Get ready to take storytelling to the next level with Beth Ohlsson! 

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 @ Crooked Oak Playground

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Summer Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Crooked Oak Park.  While you are there check out our story wal...

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

Join Mobile Services staff for stories, songs, and a craft.  We will be hosting our story time and craft at Crooked Oak Park.  While you are there check out our story walk!