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

Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer - Part 5 -Build your chicken network

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

"Raising the Roost: A Chicken Primer" is an exciting 5 part series designed to help you start your journey to raising backyard birds with confidence!

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
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. 

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 19+" group.

Coffee Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Other
Event Details:

Let's talk books! Join us for coffee and discussion.

Coffee and cups provided, but feel free to bring your own. We will be meeting on the main floor.

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.

Build-a-Book Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: STEAM Studio
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come down to the Sarbanes for a fun and creative book making workshop! Open to children aged 6 and up, this interactive session will guide participants through the process of crafting their very own handmade books.

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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Grab a partner and head to the Westside Community Center for our Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.  Teams of two will compete to see who is the fastest puzzle solving team.

The Salisbury Salon Creative Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Program Type: Book Discussion, Class or Workshop, Guest Speaker or Performance, Other, Special Events
This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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 - Scrying

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.

Exploring the Shore with Maryland Coastal Bays

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

Summertime means beach time, but there's so much more to our shores than swimming and sunbathing! Our friends from Maryland Coastal Bays are coming to the Sarbanes Branch to tell us 

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

DIY Fabric Wreath

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come and learn how to make an easy wreath with fabric scraps. Each is unique as you put your own flair on them. Do you happen to sew or quilt? This is a great way to get rid of that scrap fabric stash.

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

Cozy Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 0-5
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Cozy Storytime is designed to be accessible. We will read gentle stories and sing soothing songs. We'll provide noise-cancelling headphones, fidgets, low lighting, and a quiet corner. Come in your pajamas and bring your favorite snuggly toy.

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.

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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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 19+" group.

Beekeeping for Beginners: Winterizing & Long-Term Beekeeping Success

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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
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. 

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 "Everyone" group.

Storywalk @ Riverwalk Park

All Day 8/8 - 9/26
Everyone
Off Site
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 August 8, you can enjoy Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown.

Are you bored with being so proper?

Do you want to have more fun?

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Story walk @ Crooked Oak Playground

08/08/2025 @ 12:00pm - 08/29/2025 @ 12:00pm
Everyone
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storywalk at the Parks
Event Details:

Come out and enjoy Crooked Oak Playground Story walk.  Discover The Hidden Rainbow in this featured book.

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

STEM Free Play

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ages 6-11
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Is your child interested in STEM?  We will have some of our STEM activities out on the Mobile Learning Lab for kids ages 6-11 to try out.  We will be parked at Winterplace Park.

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

Computer Tutor

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
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: