Student Virtual Cards
K-12 students attending any Wicomico County Public School are able to use their school-issued lunch number to check out 5 books at any one time. This virtual card is limited to books only and must be used by the student themselves.
Homework Help
Got Homework? Students in grades K-12 can get FREE assistance throughout the school year at the Sarbanes Branch in Downtown Salisbury.
Schedule a Class Visit
Schools and organizations can schedule group visits with the Wicomico Public Library's Paul S. Sarbanes Branch. Group visit structures are flexible and can be shaped to meet the needs of your group. Visits can include a library tour, research assistance, education on library resources, a story time, and more. Use the form to schedule a group visit!
Request a Librarian Visit
Give us a call to have a librarian visit your classroom or children’s center! Let us know what you’re looking for: book talks, storytime, crafts or activities? Contact the Sarbanes Branch Children’s department at 410-749-3612 x125.
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!
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!
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.
Are you always forgetting what books you’ve read? Do you wish you had kept track of your thoughts on a book? Are you curious how long and how many books you read in a year? Why not start a reading journal!
Are you interested in STEM? Come join us at the Westside Community Center to use our mini Sphero's to maneuver through a obstacle course. Registration is required.
Come explore the fun of water on salt and make your very own unique snowflake designs! Registration is required for this event.
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.
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.
Prepare to make your very own snowstorm in a jar! This exciting activity perfect for kids ages 6-11, teaches kids fundamental chemistry concepts, such as chemical reactions, while blending hands-on learning with creativity.
Please ask staff from the children’s desk to enter the program room anytime between 10 am and 3 pm on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Children age 2–6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori!
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.
Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology.
Resources
ABC Mouse
Interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities. This resource is only available on Library Computers.
BookFlix
Brainfuse
Brainfuse offers live tutoring, skills building, foreign language lab, live writing assistance, a test center offering practice quizzes for standardized tests.
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center
Designed to support adult learners and job seekers with services that include GED prep, 24/7 Writing Lab, Live Tutoring, Skills Building, Career Resources, U.S.
Educators Reference Complete
Elementary (Gale in Context)
