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Prom Exchange

All Day 4/1 - 5/31
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Join the Prom Exchange! We're hosting a donation and pickup drive to help students find prom attire. Donate gently used suits and prom dresses, or browse our collection if you need...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Join the Prom Exchange! We're hosting a donation and pickup drive to help students find prom attire. Donate gently used suits and prom dresses, or browse our collection if you need one.

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.

Tabletop Game Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Do you need a break from technology?  Do you like Scrabble, Uno, etc.?  Come join us in playing tabletop games with your friends.  We will be parked at Parkside High...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you need a break from technology?  Do you like Scrabble, Uno, etc.?  Come join us in playing tabletop games with your friends.  We will be parked at Parkside High, but all middle and high schoolers are welcome!

Let's Play Rummikub!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!Beginners are welcome and no registra...

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!

This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!

Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

3D Printing Pop-Up Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Discover the exciting world of 3D printing at this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Learn how to set up a 3D print, explore ready-to-use designs, and...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the exciting world of 3D printing at this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Learn how to set up a 3D print, explore ready-to-use designs, and see firsthand what a Makerspace can offer.

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.

Photo of author Matthew Fleming with the cover of The Tree Book

The Stories, Science, and History of Trees with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees

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Easy Sewing with Kristie

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques! Each month, we’ll create an adorable little animal that ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for Easy Sewing with Kristie, a fun and beginner-friendly hand-sewing class featuring simple embroidery techniques!

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Anime and Manga Club members meet the second Tuesday of each month to talk about manga and watch a member selected anime movie/show. Open to middle and high school students.

Let's Play Rummikub!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!Beginners are welcome and no registra...

Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!

This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!

Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

Make Your Own Mini Books

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

This week is National Library Week, so why not celebrate and support your local library by making a miniature book! Your finished creation will stand at just under 2" tall, and loo...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

This week is National Library Week, so why not celebrate and support your local library by making a miniature book! Your finished creation will stand at just under 2" tall, and look just like a real book (well, as close as we can get)!

Life Skills series - How to care for and train your dog

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Do you think you want to get a dog?  The library's Life Skills series can help you out!  Don't really know the first thing about taking care and training of a dog?  ...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you think you want to get a dog?  The library's Life Skills series can help you out!  Don't really know the first thing about taking care and training of a dog?  Check out our special installment of our Life Skills seri

Make Your Own Intricate Easter Card

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come make an intricate and beautiful Easter or Spring card to give to a loved one! This card will be made of several layers of colorful card stock, giving you plenty of opportunity...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come make an intricate and beautiful Easter or Spring card to give to a loved one! This card will be made of several layers of colorful card stock, giving you plenty of opportunity for customization. 

Registration is required.

Teen Action Board (TAB) Meeting

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

All middle and high school students are invited to our TAB (Teen Action Board) Meeting. TAB meetings are a forum where students’ opinions and suggestions are heard. TAB members pro...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Event Details:

All middle and high school students are invited to our TAB (Teen Action Board) Meeting. TAB meetings are a forum where students’ opinions and suggestions are heard.

Let's Play Rummikub!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!Beginners are welcome and no registra...

Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!

This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!

Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

Sock Bunnies

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

This adorable bunny buddy will be the perfect addition to your displays this holiday! Join us as we make our own totally unique Bunny with common household items!Space is limited, ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This adorable bunny buddy will be the perfect addition to your displays this holiday! Join us as we make our own totally unique Bunny with common household items!

Space is limited, registration is required

Introduction to Magic the Gathering

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about the Magic the Gathering Card Game?  Come and join us to learn the game. Registration is required..  All registrants will go home with...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about the Magic the Gathering Card Game?  Come and join us to learn the game.

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.

Seasonal Scrapbookers

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination....

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us every month as we create a seasonal scrapbook layout together based on that month! All supplies will be provided, you’ll just need to bring your creativity and imagination.

This month's theme is: April Showers

Crochet 101

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month! We'll use tutorials from the library resource, Creativebug, and one on...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month!

Let's Play Rummikub!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!Beginners are welcome and no registra...

Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to the Library to meet new friends and learn to play Rummikub!

This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all!

Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.

Author Gregg Hurwitz and his book

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with u...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill?

Life Skills series - Resumes/Job Interviews

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Looking for a job?   Need some pointers on building your resume or tips on job interviews?  The library's Life Skills series can help you out!  Our expert on th...

Open
Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Looking for a job?   Need some pointers on building your resume or tips on job interviews?  The library's Life Skills series can help you out!

A D&D Adventure: Songs of the Estranged

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Looking for a short fantasy adventure? Or looking to dip your toes into the world of Dungeons and Dragons? Look no further! This one session adventure is the perfect place to come!...

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a short fantasy adventure? Or looking to dip your toes into the world of Dungeons and Dragons? Look no further! This one session adventure is the perfect place to come! Just bring yourself, and a keen eye for adventure!