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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spring Flower Bouquet [Take and Make Kit]

All Day 5/4 - 5/31
Virtual
Closed
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

April Showers are bringing Spring Flower Bouquets for you to make. Reserve your Take and Make Kit to make several colorful tissue paper flowers. All materials will be provided.

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

Budding Artist Club for Kids

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Centre Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you're between the ages of 7 and 12 and love to draw, paint, and create, join us as we learn a different art technique each session and create works of art that you can take home with you. Pre-registration is required. 

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

Diamond Dazzlers - Diamond Painting Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Centre Branch
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join the Diamond Dazzlers, a fun group of folks who want to try their hand at the relaxing craft of diamond painting.

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

Homeschool Art 101

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join us for Arts and Crafts for our homeschool friends! Each session we will work on a new project suitable for ages 10 - 16 focusing on a relevant artist, book, or technique. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Third Friday (Paw Prints)

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by and see us!

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

Crochet for Beginners

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Centre Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up to join our Crochet for Beginners program, and learn the basics of crochet as we make a fun project. Registration is encouraged.

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

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:15am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization. 

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.

Diamond Dazzlers - Diamond Painting Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Centre Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Ages 19+
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Join the Diamond Dazzlers, a fun group of folks who want to try their hand at the relaxing craft of diamond painting.

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

10:15am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand.

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

Spring Scavenger Hunt and Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mobile Learning Lab
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Learning Lab
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come out to Pemberton Park for a nature scavenger hunt!  Participating children will receive a small prize when completed.  We will also be decorating bird houses to take home for your feathered friends.

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand.

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

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:15am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop, Games
Event Details:

Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization. 

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.

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:00am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization. 

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.

Egg Carton Exploration

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come join us as we learn how to make adorable crafts out of egg cartons. This week's craft will be a cute little turtle. Pre-registration is required. The program is geared toward children 6 to 11, but we welcome any age. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Make a Father's Day Card

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Storybook Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come make a special card for all the Dad's or special people in your life. Pre-registration is required.

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

Lego Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome to our exciting Lego Club for children ages 6-11! Join us for a world of creativity and imagination on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Get ready to build, design, and explore with fellow Lego enthusiasts.

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.

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

10:15am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand.

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand.

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

Preschool Playgroup

10:30am - 11:00am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, STEM, Class or Workshop
Event Details:

Children 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to Preschool Playgroup. Join us for free play, developmentally appropriate guided play, and structured activities, all while learning early socialization. 

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.

Make Your Own Juneteenth T-Shirt

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Centre Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Centre Branch
Room: The Space at Centre
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come make your own Freedom Day T-Shirt. Bring your own white T-shirt, and we will teach you how to make a special iron-on to decorate your shirt for this special day and every day! Pre-registration is required.

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

Hack That Painting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pittsville Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Pittsville Branch
Age Group: Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Hack that Painting is the slightly more refined cousin of Bad Art Night but for kids. Kids will be given a pre-printed canvas and they will be able to add whatever they like to the image. Do they imagine a dinosaur stomping down a mountain?

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.

Perls for Pride

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-11, Ages 12-18
Program Type: Arts and Crafts
Event Details:

Show your pride and creativity as we use fusible beads to make our own colorful Perler crafts for June! Make a flag, make a pattern, make pixel art, let your imagination run wild!

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 @ Winterplace Park

10:00am - 11:30am
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, Summer Reading, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us at Winterplace Park for stories, music, and a craft! While you are there, check out our story walk.

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

Mini-Montessori for 2 - 6 year olds

10:15am - 11:30am
Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Paul S. Sarbanes Branch
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts and Crafts, Class or Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Children age 2 - 6 and their caregivers are invited to Mini-Montessori! Montessori play is purposeful play that mimics real-life tasks. It focuses on mindfulness during activities and focusing on the task at hand.