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Beat the Heat Fan Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
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, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+, Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative summer event where you'll learn to paint your own beautiful, foldable fans to stay cool and stylish.

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 "Everyone" group.

Making Bracelets with Paracord

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafting, come out to the Westside Community Center to make bracelets with paracord.  If you don't know how, no problem.  Our staff can help you out.  Make one for yourself or for a friend!

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

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

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Divination Series - Tasseography

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This engaging series led by Nicole Blackwater of Blackwater Apothecary introduces participants to the fascinating world of divination.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

The Amazing Josini!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Main Floor
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Guest Speaker or Performance, Special Events, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and meet the Amazing Josini; a magician, musician, comedian, and ventriloquist all rolled into one. There's a reason why we call him amazing!

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Ages 6-11" group.
This event is in the "Ages 12-18" group.

Build a Sandcastle: A coloring craft

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Creating a sandcastle is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it possible for kids to create their own sandcastles and bring them home! ( With no sand for you to clean up). Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Memory Lab Orientation

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Discover how to preserve your precious memories at our Memory Lab at the Centre Branch!

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

Crochet 101

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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!

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Family Law Help Services

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 19+
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Let Wicomico Public Library’s Mobile Learning Lab bring FREE Family Law Help to you!

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

Art Exploration

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Calling all middle and high schoolers, adventure awaits! Let's get creative and explore a different art medium every week, with hands on learning that will result in an awesome piece of artwork you'll get to take home with you.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Beekeeping for Beginners: Honey Harvesting & Hive Products

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Interested in beekeeping but not sure where to start? Join us for our series on Beekeeping for Beginners, an introduction to the essentials of starting your own hive!

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Coffee Club @ The Centre Branch

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
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. 

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Coffee Club @ the Pittsville Branch

10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Coffee Club (Formally known as Coffee Klatch), is back at the Pittsville Branch. Join us every Thursday morning for coffee and conversation. No registration required, just drop in!

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

Animal Story time and Color your own book

10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Join our staff for a storytime.  Your child will also have a chance to color pages in a book about our zoo animals.  They can color at the program or take it home to color.

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

Blackout Poetry

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come learn a new take on poetry, and express yourself! Blackout poetry is a unique way to write a poem, but not having to worry about spelling tricky words!

Registration is required as space is limited.

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

Slime-stravaganza, Summer Edition

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: 10
Event Details:

It's not a Saturday, it's a Slime-urday! 

To celebrate a summer of color, let's create brightly colored slimes. You can make up to three different colors, with or without fun slime mix-ins. 

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: STEM, Class or Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics in our Computer Tutor series!

Self-paced, hands-on learning for just the basics, including:

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

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Registration Required
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.

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

Magic the Gathering Game Day

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 12-18
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by our Mobile Learning Lab to play a round of Magic the Gathering!  New to the game?  No problem!  Our staff can teach you how to play!  We will be parked in the Centre at Salisbury's parking lot.

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

Growing Up WILD!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.

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.

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 19+" group.

Coloring for Adults

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Coloring is not just for children any more. If you are looking for a relaxing, stress-reducing creative outlet that is inexpensive and allows you to connect with others in your community, join us every week as we color our world.