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This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.

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

Girls Who Code Club - 3rd to 5th Grade

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology.

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

TikTok Made Me Make It

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 12-18
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Designed to ignite the creativity and DIY spirit in teens aged 12-18. Inspired by the latest TikTok trends, this initiative offers fun and engaging DIY projects.

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.

Switch Bowling

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come bowl with us at the library..... Catch a fun game on the Nintendo Switch just like Wii Bowling!

Easy on the joints and big on the excitement... Can you bowl that perfect game? Or beat last week's best score? 

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

Yarn Art Painting!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Centre Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 12-18, Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come “paint” your own landscape using yarn! Yarn painting involves sticking cut pieces of yarn on a canvas to create an intricate and textured “painting”. We’ll have everything you’ll need to make this calming and satisfying craft.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Computer Lab @ Fruitland

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Mobile Learning Lab
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 Fruitland Big Lots!

-Free Computer use

-Wi-Fi

-Job Search Help

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

Paint Day

10:30am - 12:30pm
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come and join Deirdre and Mike for another fun paint day.  Join them in painting a winter themed piece of art.  This program will be held in the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch in Meeting Room 8. Registration required.

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

Happy Lunar New Year Snake: Easy Sewing Class with Kristie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages 19+
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come to this beginner hand sewing class with easy embroidery.

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

Y2K Trivia Night Fundraiser

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

Ready to party like it’s 2000? Join us for Y2K Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25, at 7 PM at the Paul S. Sarbanes Branch.

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

Sunday Scrabble & More

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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!

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

"For the Record" Music Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 19+
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Room 8
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Sarbanes is alive with the sound of music! Update your music library at our new monthly music listening club, “For the Record,” where attendees will share songs and albums to play. Feel free to bring your own CDs and/or playlists.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Corner Campus

9:00am - 10:00am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

28430 Nanticoke Rd.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 2

10:15am - 10:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

26550 Ocean Gateway

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
Program Type: Other
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.

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.

Lighthouse Christian Childcare 1

11:00am - 11:45am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

9181 Old Railroad. Rd. Hebron

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Villas at Avalon

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Troopers Way

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tidal Health Childcare Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

100 Carroll Street, Salisbury

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: 10
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 "Everyone" group.

Westside Primary School

9:15am - 1:45pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

600 Quantico Rd., Quantico

This event is in the "Ages 19+" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Book Discussion, Guest Speaker or Performance, Virtual Author Talk
Event Details:

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next?

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Westside Community Center

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

21109 Bivalve Lodge Road, Bivalve

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: Teen Game Room
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

If you'd like to learn to crochet and are in middle or high school, join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month!