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Girls Who Code Club - 3rd to 5th Grade

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of suppor...

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:

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology.

TikTok Made Me Make It Flyer

TikTok Made Me Make It

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
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. Each program will ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
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.

 

Building Our Library Together: Community Discussion Series

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a collaborative discussion where your ideas and input will shape the future of our library. Your voice matters!

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a collaborative discussion where your ideas and input will shape the future of our library. Your voice matters!

Picture of Scrabble logo

Sunday Scrabble & More

Sunday, January 12, 2025 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, January 13, 2025 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, January 13, 2025 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.

 

Homeschool Maker Monday

Monday, January 13, 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, January 13, 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:

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.

 

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, January 14, 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.

STEM Time

Wednesday, January 15, 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: 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!

Adult Yoga with Soul Yoga

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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, January 16, 2025 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.

 

Girls Who Code Club - 3rd to 5th Grade

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of suppor...

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

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology.

Coffee Club

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Other
Age Group:
Ages 19+
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.

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.

stuffed snake & pillow in front of books

Sew a Softie

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
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! We'll cover basic hand-sewing, including q...

Waitlist
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Available
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!

Closed for MLK Jr 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

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, January 20, 2025 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...

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

 

Teen Action Board (TAB) Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 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.

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year old's

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

 

Adulting 101: Life Skills for Teens

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

Adulting 101: Life Skills for Teens is a hands-on program designed to equip teenagers with essential real-world skills—from financial literacy and basic home maintenance to effecti...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adulting 101: Life Skills for Teens is a hands-on program designed to equip teenagers with essential real-world skills—from financial literacy and basic home maintenance to effective communication and decision-making—preparing them for independenc

Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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.

 

Girls Who Code Club - 3rd to 5th Grade

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEAM Studio at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of suppor...

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:

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology.

TikTok Made Me Make It Flyer

TikTok Made Me Make It

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
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. Each program will ...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
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.

 

Paint Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Room 8 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Come and join Deirdre and Mike for another fun paint day.  Join them in painting a winter themed piece of art.  This program will be held in the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch i...

Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come and join Deirdre and Mike for another fun paint day.  Join them in painting a winter themed piece of art.  This program will be held in the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch in Meeting Room 8. Registration required.