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Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us to share songs, rhymes, and stories together every Thursday. Studies have shown that singing aloud and sharing book...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All 0-5 year-olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us to share songs, rhymes, and stories together every Thursday.

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.

 

3D Printing Workshop

3D Printing Workshop

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Buckle up for a 3D modeling adventure! Unleash your creativity and bring your designs to life with our magical 3D printer right here at the library! Because this is a registered...

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

Buckle up for a 3D modeling adventure! Unleash your creativity and bring your designs to life with our magical 3D printer right here at the library!

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.

 

Friends Foundation of the Library Preview Night

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Friend's Preview night 

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Friend's Preview night 

Friends Foundation of the Library Fall Book Sale

All Day 11/22 - 11/23
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Fall Book Sale located in meeting rooms 1-8 located in the basement gently used books, CDs & media

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Fall Book Sale located in meeting rooms 1-8 located in the basement gently used books, CDs & media

Public Narcan Training

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Steven Bradford from the Maryland Coalition of Families will be conducting a community Narcan Training on Friday, November 22nd, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. He will also supply free N...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Event Details:

Steven Bradford from the Maryland Coalition of Families will be conducting a community Narcan Training on Friday, November 22nd, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

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Sunday Scrabble & More

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 19+
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...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Available
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!

Computer Tutor

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series! Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including: Getting Started with a Computer: the essential functions of a ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socializat...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization!

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, November 25, 2024 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: 3
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, November 25, 2024 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:

Paws to Read allows your child to 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 chil...

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:

Paws to Read allows your child to 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.

 

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LEGO Robotics

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

LEGO robotics exists at the intersection of engineering and coding. We'll complete challenges to learn what we can do with the LEGO Education Spike kits. For elementary and midd...

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:

LEGO robotics exists at the intersection of engineering and coding. We'll complete challenges to learn what we can do with the LEGO Education Spike kits.

Crochet 101

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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:

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

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
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 the 4th Tuesday of each month!

Mini-Montessori Flyer

Mini-Montessori for 2-6 year-olds

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Please ask staff from the children’s desk to enter the program room anytime between 10 am and 3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Children age 2–6 and their c...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Please ask staff from the children’s desk to enter the program room anytime between 10 am and 3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Children age 2–6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori!

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 Thanksgiving

All Day
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site

Closed for Native American Heritage Day

All Day
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Bookmobile, Centre Branch, Mobile Learning Lab, Pittsville Branch, Off Site
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Nutcracker Storytime with Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us for storytime with the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre! After hearing the story of the Nutcracker, attendees will have the opportunity to take pictures with the characters, ma...

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

Join us for storytime with the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre! After hearing the story of the Nutcracker, attendees will have the opportunity to take pictures with the characters, make crafts, and enjoy snacks. 

Computer Tutor

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series! Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including: Getting Started with a Computer: the essential functions of a ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
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. This welcomin...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Other
Available
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.

 

logos for scratch, sphero, and lego education

RoboCoders

Monday, December 2, 2024 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.

Holiday Ornament

Take and Make: Holiday Ornament

All Day 12/3 - 12/23
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Create a Family Heirloom with a Holiday Ornament!This holiday season, get crafty and make something special! We’re offering a DIY Ornament Kit that includes all the materials you n...

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Create a Family Heirloom with a Holiday Ornament!

Snack Attack

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Join us for a flavor-packed adventure where we will explore international movies and snack boxes! 1st Tuesday of the month From 5:00-6:30 PM For teens ages 12-18

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

Join us for a flavor-packed adventure where we will explore international movies and snack boxes!

1st Tuesday of the month

From 5:00-6:30 PM

For teens ages 12-18

STEM Time

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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: 9
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!

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance
Available
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Come join Soul Yoga's instructor Lauren Gilmore for a free adult yoga class! Participants will learn the fundamentals of yoga while exploring how it can benefit them. Grab a friend or family member to experience and learn together.

Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
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. Our engaging storytime helps foster...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Available
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.