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This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Soaring into the Future with Kites

10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Closed
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us while we read about flying kites and launching lanterns like in Chinese lantern festivals.  Afterwards we will have a variation on the festivals. We will decorate kites with our wishes for the future and fly them.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

RoboCoders March Special

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Sketchbook Social

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Rain Cloud in a Jar

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This rain cloud in a jar experiment gives children an opportunity to experiment and learn more about clouds and rain in an engaging way!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

STEM Time

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Make Your Own Flashlight Hunt

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come make a super neat flashlight hunt in a bag that can be switched out any time you want with any picture!

Supplies and Space limited, registration is required.

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Slime-stravaganza!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

It's not a Saturday, it's a Slime-urday! You'll be able to make three different types of slime: regular, fluffy, or glitter! Make one, make two, or make all three! 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

RoboCoders

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can 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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Storytime and Craft @ Kilbirnie Neighborhood Playground

10:00am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Storywalk at the Parks, Storytime
Event Details:

Come out and join us at our Storywalk for some extra stories, singing, and a craft.  Afterwards, take a walk along our storywalk path to read How to Catch a Garden Fairy.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

STEM Time

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

RoboCoders

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Spring STEM Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for our Spring STEM Book Club for ages 7 to 11.We’ll be reading The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L Holm.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can 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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

RoboCoders

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Spring Salt Painting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Centre Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In the Spring Salt Painting Program, kids will create colorful spring-themed paintings using watercolors and salt, watching their artwork come to life!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Sketchbook Social

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

A social art club just for teens and tweens! Bring your current art project and chat with others as you work!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

STEM Time

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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!

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Mother's Day Card Craft

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come make a beautiful Mother's Day card to give to a loved one! We will also have a small craft to give as a gift with the card.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Thumbprint Heart Magnets

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Make a super fun magnet for your fridge, or for a super special gift!

Easy, simple, and fun for all.

Space and supplies limited, registration is required

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.

 

This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Homeschool Maker Monday

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.

Paws to Read

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

At Paws to Read, children can 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.