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2nd Annual Spooktactular Celebration

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Arts and Crafts, Games, Special Events, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our 2nd Annual Spooktactular Celebration!  We will have our Haunted Mobile Learning Lab, Spooky Storytime, a dance party, a small Trunk or Treat, scavenger hunt, a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Games, Special Events, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our 2nd Annual Spooktactular Celebration!  We will have our Haunted Mobile Learning Lab, Spooky Storytime, a dance party, a small Trunk or Treat, scavenger hunt, and a craft!  A whole lot of fun rolled into one night.  A

Storytime

Thursday, October 31, 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.

 

Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Main Floor at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Other, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Join us for the Halloween Parade after Storytime on Thursday, 10/31! Come in costume and trick-or-treat your way through the library! 

Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Other, Special Events
Event Details:

Join us for the Halloween Parade after Storytime on Thursday, 10/31! Come in costume and trick-or-treat your way through 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.

 

Community Computer Lab @ Hebron

Friday, November 1, 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

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, November 4, 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.

 

Fun with Coding for 5-10 yr. olds

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
STEM, MD STEM Festival, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

Is your 5-10 year old interested in STEM?  Bring them out our Mobile Learning Lab at Willards Elementary for our Fun with Coding workshop!  We will have our Squishy Circu...

Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, MD STEM Festival, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Is your 5-10 year old interested in STEM?  Bring them out our Mobile Learning Lab at Willards Elementary for our Fun with Coding workshop!  We will have our Squishy Circuits, Sphero indi, and Osmos out for use.  This program is part

Coding for Kids

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

Whether you already know how to code or want to learn, this is the program for you! For Fall and Winter 2024, we'll explore different platforms and apps based on the Scratch e...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Whether you already know how to code or want to learn, this is the program for you! For Fall and Winter 2024, we'll explore different platforms and apps based on the Scratch engine.

Closed for Election 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

Tabletop Game Club

Wednesday, November 6, 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, November 7, 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 @ Willards

Friday, November 8, 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

Escape the Mobile Learning Lab - Session 1

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Can you escape the Mobile Learning Lab?  An AI has locked you in and you need to solve puzzles to get out.  Work together with your group before the timer runs out. ...

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

Can you escape the Mobile Learning Lab?  An AI has locked you in and you need to solve puzzles to get out.  Work together with your group before the timer runs out.  The Mobile Learning Lab will be located at the Westside Community

Escape the Mobile Learning Lab - Session 2

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Program Type:
Games, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 12-18
Event Details:

Can you escape the Mobile Learning Lab?  An AI has locked you in and you need to solve puzzles to get out.  Work together with your group before the timer runs out. ...

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

Can you escape the Mobile Learning Lab?  An AI has locked you in and you need to solve puzzles to get out.  Work together with your group before the timer runs out.  The Mobile Learning Lab will be located at the Westside Community

Closed for Veteran's 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

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 in 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 in at Leonard Mill Park.  Come out and read about the Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves!

Drone Obstacle Course

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Room 1 at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
STEM, MD STEM Festival, Technology
Age Group:
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Event Details:

Learn to fly and maneuver a drone through an obstacle course.  Two people at a time will go head to head competing for the fastest time.  The course will be located ...

Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 1
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, MD STEM Festival, Technology
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn to fly and maneuver a drone through an obstacle course.  Two people at a time will go head to head competing for the fastest time.  The course will be located in Room 1 of our Sarbanes branch.  This is a MD STEM festival

the word spike on a yellow background

LEGO Robotics

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

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Storytime

Thursday, November 14, 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.

 

Young Thinkers Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room at Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Program Type:
Class or Workshop
Age Group:
Ages 6-11
Event Details:

In the Young Thinkers Club, children will play games, talk, and do activities that get them thinking--and having fun! This club is led by faculty and students from Salisbury Univer...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Available
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In the Young Thinkers Club, children will play games, talk, and do activities that get them thinking--and having fun! This club is led by faculty and students from Salisbury University's philosophy department.

Adult Trivia Night

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games, Special Events
Age Group:
Ages 19+
Event Details:

Think you know it all? Come prove it at The Brick Room, where an adult trivia night will be hosted! All categories and subjects are included in this exciting night of trivia. There...

Available
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games, Special Events
Available
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Think you know it all? Come prove it at The Brick Room, where an adult trivia night will be hosted! All categories and subjects are included in this exciting night of trivia.

Community Computer Lab @ Sharptown

Friday, November 15, 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 Sharptown Town Hall! -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 Sharptown Town Hall!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

Sew a Softie

Saturday, November 16, 2024 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...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 10
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!

Preschool Playgroup

Monday, November 18, 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.

 

Coding for Kids

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

Whether you already know how to code or want to learn, this is the program for you! For Fall and Winter 2024, we'll explore different platforms and apps based on the Scratch e...

Open
Available
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Available
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Whether you already know how to code or want to learn, this is the program for you! For Fall and Winter 2024, we'll explore different platforms and apps based on the Scratch engine.