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Storywalk @ Riverwalk Park

All Day 10/18 - 12/6
Off Site
Program Type:
Storywalk at the Parks
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come check out the Story Walk at the Riverwalk Park! Starting October 18, you can enjoy Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman.  What better way for ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks
Event Details:

Come check out the Story Walk at the Riverwalk Park! Starting October 18, you can enjoy Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman. 

Storywalk @ Leonard Mill Park

11/12/2024 @ 12:00pm to 12/06/2024 @ 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

This installment of our Storywalk series is at Leonard Mill Park.  Come out and read about the Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Event Details:

This installment of our Storywalk series is at Leonard Mill Park.  Come out and read about the Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!

Picture of Scrabble logo

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!

Corner Campus

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

28430 Nanticoke Rd.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

28430 Nanticoke Rd.

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 2

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

26550 Ocean Gateway

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

26550 Ocean Gateway

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.

 

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 1

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

9181 Old Railroad. Rd. Hebron

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9181 Old Railroad. Rd. Hebron

Villas at Avalon

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Troopers Way

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Troopers Way

Tidal Health Childcare Center

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

100 Carroll Street, Salisbury

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

100 Carroll Street, Salisbury

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!

Mii playing sports

Nintendo Switch Sports for Adults

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Do you remember Wii Sports? How much fun it was to play? Then come play the new version on the Nintendo Switch with us!

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you remember Wii Sports? How much fun it was to play? Then come play the new version on the Nintendo Switch with us!

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.

 

Westside Primary School

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:15am - 1:45pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

Westside Community Center

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

21109 Bivalve Lodge Road, Bivalve

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

21109 Bivalve Lodge Road, Bivalve

the word spike on a yellow background

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!

Fall Craft

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Come out to Leonard Mill Park and join us in making a fall craft!  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Come out to Leonard Mill Park and join us in making a fall craft!  

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.

 

Wednesday Night UNO Fest

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Do you like Uno? Think you're any good at playing? Come challenge the staff at Pittsville! We play by points, can you score enough before the final UNO! is called?

Open
Available
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Available
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Do you like Uno? Think you're any good at playing? Come challenge the staff at Pittsville! We play by points, can you score enough before the final UNO! is called?

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

Coffee Club

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Stop by Centre Branch on Thursday mornings and join the Coffee Club. Enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, meet new friends, and chat with others to start your day right! Help us sa...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by Centre Branch on Thursday mornings and join the Coffee Club. Enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, meet new friends, and chat with others to start your day right! Help us save waste; bring a mug! No registration is required. 

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.