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Make a Reading Pointer

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Come and join us for an awesome craft! Make your own reading pointer stick with us! Pre-registration is required.

Open
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come and join us for an awesome craft! Make your own reading pointer stick with us! Pre-registration is required.

Beginners Arabic for Adults

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner's Arabic class! We will introduce Standard Arabic, go over language concepts and characteristics, build conversational verses, and cover reading and writing ...

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

Join us for a beginner's Arabic class! We will introduce Standard Arabic, go over language concepts and characteristics, build conversational verses, and cover reading and writing skills.

Crochet 101

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 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 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: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: 7
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!

Family Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to Family Storytime in the Riverwalk Games Park on Tuesdays at 6:00 this summer. We'll share books, songs, and movement. Storytime is designed for preschoole...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to Family Storytime in the Riverwalk Games Park on Tuesdays at 6:00 this summer. We'll share books, songs, and movement. Storytime is designed for preschoolers but the whole family is welcome. 

Storytime With Nana

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Storybook Room at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Join us as we read some fun stories and do a related craft! While designed for kids aged 3-5 all children are welcome to join us! Learning about strawberries can be just as fun ...

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we read some fun stories and do a related craft! While designed for kids aged 3-5 all children are welcome to join us!

Board Game Bunch (55+)

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

The Board Game Bunch is for those 55+ who want to try out new board games and make new friends. Every Wednesday at 11am.  Drop-ins are welcome.

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

The Board Game Bunch is for those 55+ who want to try out new board games and make new friends. Every Wednesday at 11am.  Drop-ins are welcome.

Project Wild

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
STEM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop&n...

Cancelled
Available
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come get WILD with us this summer. Project Wild is a conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat.

Wednesday Night Uno-Fest

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

It's an Uno-Fest! Come play this exciting card game every 4th Wednesday at the Pittsville branch! Drop-ins welcome!

Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

It's an Uno-Fest! Come play this exciting card game every 4th Wednesday at the Pittsville branch! Drop-ins welcome!

Storytime

Thursday, August 29, 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.

 

Coffee Club

Thursday, August 29, 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...

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. 

Thursday Gaming

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Game Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Come play your favorite Switch games at the Sarbanes Branch! A selection of board games will also be available. Open to middle and high school students.

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

Come play your favorite Switch games at the Sarbanes Branch! A selection of board games will also be available. Open to middle and high school students.

Community Computer Lab @ Willards Lions Community Center

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Willards Lions Community Center! -Free Compu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Willards Lions Community Center!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

Beginners Chess Club

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Space at Centre at Centre Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Looking to learn how to play, or improve your chess game? Players of all ages are welcome to join us every Saturday morning for our Beginners' Chess Club! No Registration Required....

Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking to learn how to play, or improve your chess game? Players of all ages are welcome to join us every Saturday morning for our Beginners' Chess Club! No Registration Required. Drop-Ins Welcome.

Closed for Labor 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

Tuesday, September 3, 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...

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

 

Storytime

Thursday, September 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:

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.

 

Community Computer Lab @ Hebron

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Hebron Fire Department! -Free Computer use ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Need a place to study or do some work?  Just need to use a computer for a short task? Stop by the Mobile Learning Lab parked at Hebron Fire Department!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

Reading Party

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Is reading your passion?  Do you want to read more and want different perspectives and recommendations?  Do you love to discuss what you have read with others?  Come...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Is reading your passion?  Do you want to read more and want different perspectives and recommendations?  Do you love to discuss what you have read with others?  Come join our Reading Party.  We will have snacks and exchange tho

Sunday Scrabble & More

Sunday, September 8, 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...

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!

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, September 9, 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.

 

Storywalk @ Humane Society - Book One

09/09/2024 @ 12:00pm to 09/30/2024 @ 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come check out our storywalk, Can I Be Your Dog?, at the Humane Society.  While you are there, take a shelter pup for a walk!  They would love for you to read the story t...

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

Come check out our storywalk, Can I Be Your Dog?, at the Humane Society.  While you are there, take a shelter pup for a walk!  They would love for you to read the story to them.  

Paws to Read

Monday, September 9, 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.

 

Tabletop Game Club

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 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!

Storytime

Thursday, September 12, 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.