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WINTER 2019 WICOMICOLIBRARIES.ORG
MISSION
To serve the people of Wicomico County by supporting learning, enriching lives, and building community. UPCOMING CLOSINGS
All locations of Wicomico Public Libraries will be closed on the following dates: Christmas Eve - Monday, December 24 Christmas Day - Tuesday, December 25 New Year’s Eve - Monday, December 31 New Year’s Day - Tuesday, January 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Maida Finch, Ph.D. - Chairperson Michele Canopii, Ph.D. - Vice Chairperson H. Scott Duncan, Ph.D. - Treasurer Audrey Orr - Secretary Richard Duvall, Esq. George Demko, Ph.D. James L. Otway, Esq. Richard Keenan, Ph.D. Susan M. Bounds Marc Kilmer - County Council Representative Jim Ireton - City Council Liaison INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John Venditta
2019 BOARD MEETINGS
December 11, 2018 February 12, 2019 April 9, 2019 June 11, 2019 August 13, 2019 October 8, 2019 December 10, 2019
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
THOUGHTS FROM OUR BOARD CHAIRPERSON
THE SEASON OF CHANGE As the weather changes on Delmarva, there are also transitions happening here at Wicomico Public Libraries. In October, we said goodbye to our Executive Director, Andrea Berstler. During her time with us, she accomplished much both inside and outside the library. Andrea, staff, and a focus group comprised of various members of the community developed a new strategic plan for the library. She also revived the adult literacy program, Project READ, and started the Homework Help Center, a place where children receive one-on-one tutoring and get free materials for their school assignments and projects. She expanded greatly the role of the Friends, who then created the Light of Literacy, an event to honor those individuals who work to promote reading and learning within the community. Mrs. Berstler coordinated with various community organizations to hold the first-ever Salisbury Book Festival and also Salisbury Reads, a program where a chosen book was distributed among and discussed with members of the community. Vital internal improvements, such as outside lighting, new carpet on the main floor of the library, renovated public bathrooms, and a new HVAC system were completed under her directorship. We wish Andrea the best in her new position as Executive Director in Carroll County, Maryland. The search for a new Executive Director of Wicomico Public Libraries is underway and the Search Committee is busy reviewing applications and talking with candidates. It will be hard to replace Andrea’s passion and energy, but the Board is optimistic about the process and hopes to have someone in place soon. As the year draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on our many successes. Wicomico County students are now able to use their lunch numbers to check out up to five library materials, fine free! The library’s Reader Van, which delivers early literacy materials to local daycare centers, continues to grow and thrive. We also implemented a new ILS system, Polaris, paid for by the Eastern Shore Regional Library (ESRL), which should make placing items on hold easier and more efficient for patrons. An Economic Impact Study, completed by Salisbury University’s Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), will show the community and government officials the library’s monetary effect on local area businesses. The Board looks forward to hiring a new Executive Director who will continue to develop community relationships and also offer innovative and inclusive library programs and services! Maida Finch, Ph.D. Chairperson
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Downtown Library
Downtown Library BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join us for the library’s ongoing book discussion group at the Downtown Branch. See online calendar for each month’s title. Free and open to the public. 2:00 pm Thursday | Feb. 7 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. Tue. & Thu. Sun. (through 5/26/19)
410-749-3612 10 am - 5 pm 10 am - 8 pm 1 - 5 pm
LEGAL CLINIC @ YOUR LIBRARY Join us at the library to get free legal advice from volunteer lawyers. Some of the issues the legal experts can address: - Bankruptcy—Chapter 7 - Expungements & Shielding - Birth Certificates - Debt and Consumer Disputes - Foreclosures - Deed Changes - Name Changes - Income Tax Disputes - Divorce & Custody
SUNDAY YARNS This program is for experienced crocheters and knitters of all levels. Bring a project and join us for an afternoon of crochet or knitting.
Please come in to the Downtown Branch or call (410) 749-3612 ext. 127 to sign-up.
2:00 pm Sunday | Jan. 6 Feb. 3
2:00 pm Wednesday | Dec. 12 Feb. 13
ZUMBA WITH JEN! Join Zumba instructor Jen Morgan for weekly exercise in Meeting Room 1. Children under 16 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
LAWYERS IN THE LIBRARY One-on-One Civil Legal Advice with no appointments necessary. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Maryland Legal Aid attorneys and paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will provide brief, one-on-one advice on a variety of civil legal issues including:
5:30 pm Tuesday | Dec. 4, 18 EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH YARN Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? Come join us for an evening of creativity! We’ll provide knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn to use for the evening. Or bring your own. Open to all ages. 6:00 pm Tuesday | Dec. 4 Feb. 5
- Bankruptcy - Child Custody & Support - Debt Collection - Expungements - Government Benefits - Foreclosure - Landlord/Tenant - Veterans’ Benefits - Wage Claims 12:00 pm Wednesday | Jan. 9
MOVIE MATINÉES AT YOUR LIBRARY No more waiting in long lines at the theater or waiting on long hold lists at the library to see a new movie. Come enjoy a matinée with a rotating selection of some of the titles that are in high demand. No one younger than age 18 will be admitted to an R-rated movie without a parent or guardian. Incredibles 2 (PG) 2:00 pm Saturday | Jan. 26 4
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Downtown Library
Downtown Library
410-749-3612
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. Tue. & Thu. Sun. (through 5/26/19)
10 am - 5 pm 10 am - 8 pm 1 - 5 pm
3 - 5’S STORY TIME All 3, 4, and 5 year olds and their caregivers are welcome to join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and a take-home craft during our 1/2 hour program. 10:30 am Wednesday | Dec. 5, 12, 19 Jan. 2, 9, 16 Feb. 6, 13, 20 BETH OHLSSON-OUR LOCAL STORYTELLER AND OUR LOCAL TREASURE Local Storyteller Beth Ohlsson takes us to that “Once Upon a Time” place with her words. Ages 6 and older.
Ho Ho Ho! Join the Children’s staff at the Downtown Library for songs, fingerplays, stories and fun as we anticipate jolly old St. Nick. The library elves may be leaving us a surprise as well! For kids ages birth-5. 10:30 am Wednesday | Dec. 19 LAPTIME FOR BABIES Wow! Our baby’s brains are developing so fast! Join us for finger plays, songs, stories and fun for ages 0-23 months with a caregiver. There will be two identical sessions. Please come to whichever one best suits your schedule.
11:00 am Saturday | Dec. 15 Jan. 19 Feb. 16 LEGO CHALLENGE! The LEGO Challenge is open! Children ages 5-11 are constructing with LEGOs, and playing Lego Wii games all while learning about their community, the world, and building skills and confidence. 2:00 pm Saturday | Dec. 8, 22 Jan. 12, 26 Feb. 9, 23
3:30 pm each Thursday
10:30 & 11:15 am Tuesday | Dec. 4, 11 Jan. 8 Feb. 5, 12 TIME 4 TWOS Storytime for 2 year olds. Stories, music, singing, fingerplays, simple crafts and much more. Designed to introduce young children to the joys of reading, and to encourage reading at home. Bring the little ones to meet the Tooth Fairy and learn the basics of tooth care on February 8th! 10:30 am Friday | Dec. 7, 14 Jan. 4, 11 Feb. 1, 8 READ-A-LONG WITH ROSIE For ages 5 -11 and their parents & caregivers. Make a theme-related craft, enjoy singing with guitar and cd accompaniment, interactive stories, and light refreshments. 6:30 pm Thursday | Dec. 20 Jan. 17 Feb. 21
DOG DAYS - PAWS TO READ This program allows your child to read aloud to a dog for 5-7 minutes. Children must be 4-12 years old, must be accompanied by an adult, and not have any allergies to dogs. Permission slip must be signed by parent/guardian and presented at the program. 2:00 pm 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
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Downtown Library
Downtown Library SATURDAY GAMING @ THE LOUNGE Come play your favorite WiiU, PS2 and Xbox Kinect games at the Teen Lounge Game Room! Open to ages 12-18. 1:00 pm Saturday | Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH YARN Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? Come join us for an evening of creativity! We’ll provide knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn or bring your own. Open to all ages. 6:00 pm Tuesday | Dec. 4 Feb. 5 TEEN MARVEL MOVIE NIGHT If you’re a fan of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) come join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we view one of the movies. Popcorn and snacks provided. Ages 12-18 only. 5:30 pm Tuesday | Dec. 11 - Thor Jan. 8 - Avengers Feb. 12 - Iron Man 3
410-749-3612
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. Tue. & Thu. Sun. (through 5/26/19)
10 am - 5 pm 10 am - 8 pm 1 - 5 pm
TAC (TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL) Want to help choose the books, movies and music we buy for the Teen Lounge? Have ideas about the programs we schedule for teens? Come have some PIZZA while we talk about what you’d like to see and earn 1.5 service hours. Ages 12-18. 6:00 pm Tuesday | Dec. 18 Jan. 15 Feb. 19 SUNDAY YARNS This program is for experienced crocheters and knitters of all levels. Bring a project and join us for an afternoon of crochet or knitting. 2:00 pm Sunday | Jan. 6 Feb. 3 BEGINNERS ROBOTICS CLUB Want to learn how to build and program basic LEGO Mindstorm robots? This is the club for you! Start from the beginning and build your first robot! Even if you have some robotics experience you can still practice your beginner skills here. This group will meet once a week for one month. For ages 10+ 6:00 pm Thursday | Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
Homework Help Center Students grades K-12 can get FREE assistance with homework and school projects at the Downtown Library throughout the school year. Free use of school supplies, laptops, iPads, and color printouts for school related assignments!
HOMEWORK HELP CENTER HOURS Downtown Library 410-749-3612 ext 125
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Mon & Wed 3 - 5 pm Tue & Thu 3 - 8 pm Sunday 1 - 5 pm
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JANUARY 1-31, 2019 WARM UP WITH A FEW GOOD BOOKS THIS WINTER! WE CHALLENGE OUR COMMUNITY TO READ AT LEAST 50,000 MINUTES DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY. PATRON CHALLENGE
600 MINUTES COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
50,000 MINUTES
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ADULT
Centre Branch
Centre Branch Mon. - Fri. Sat. Sun.
410-546-5397
10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 11 am - 6 pm
TRIVIA NIGHT Test your wits with us at trivia night! Each trivia night has a different theme. We’ll provide pub style snacks and have a small prize for the winning team. Registration is recommended. 6:30 pm Wednesdays Dec. 5 - Game of Thrones - Winter is Coming Jan. 2 - Harry Potter Feb. 6 - Doctor Who DIY BOOKISH CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Join us for a cozy evening of making bookish ornaments and drinking hot cocoa. For adults. Supplies are limited. Registration is recommended. 6:30 pm Wednesday | Dec. 12 WHO IS IN YOUR FAMILY TREE? Discover the history of your family with Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Using Library Databases, you can find out more about your ancestors and where they came from. Registration is recommended. 10:30 am Tuesday | Jan. 8 Feb. 05 MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT Gray Catsby has invited his most talented and wealthy friends to a charity gala event at his countryside residence, Catsby Hall. But before any dancing and donations begin, Catsby’s fiancée, Ginger Whiskers, is found dead in the dumbwaiter! Join the flappers and dappers to find out who finished her off! Costumes are encouraged. For ages 18+. Registration is required. 6:30 pm Wednesday | Jan. 9
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POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT Calling all poets and wordsmiths! Join us for a night of spoken word. Read your poetry, short work, an excerpt of your novel, or any short, original piece you want. Ages 16+. Registration is recommended. 6:30 pm Wednesday | Feb. 13
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Centre Branch
Centre Branch
Mon. - Fri. Sat. Sun.
410-546-5397
10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 11 am - 6 pm
UPCYCLE CRAFTS Give new life to your clutter by turning something old into something new and fabulous. Each month bring in common household objects and repurpose them into new items. This will be a family program for kids and adults. Ages 10 & up. Registration is recommended 10:30 am Saturdays Dec. 1 - T-Shirt Textiles Jan. 5 - Button Buddies Feb. 02 - Newspaper Baskets 3D SNOWFLAKES Use design software and 3D printers to make your own Fractal Snowflake. Ages 11 and older. Registration required. 4:00 pm Saturday | Dec. 1 TABLETOP GAMING CLUB Learn how to play our Featured Game of the Month or choose from any game available. We offer a selection of games including Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Chess & Checkers and many more. Ages 13+ Registration is recommended. 4:00 pm Saturdays Dec. 8 - Warhammer Quest Jan. 12 - Munchkin! Feb. 9 - Pandemic KIDS CRAFT Kids age 4+ are welcome to join their Centre Branch friends and create a hand made special craft to give as a gift or keep for their very own! Registration is recommended. 10:30 am Saturdays Dec .15 - Little Christmas Trees Jan. 19 - Baby Penguins Feb. 9 - Valentine Birds
ADVANCED ROBOTICS CLUB Already familiar with building and programming basic LEGO Mindstorm robots? This is the club for you! Bring your robotics skills and learn more to accomplish a series of fun challenges! This group will meet twice a week for one month. For ages 10+ 6:00 pm Monday Thursdays
Dec. 3, 10, 17 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec. 6, 13, 20 Jan.10, 17, 24, 31 Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
STORYTIME CELEBRATIONS - DRAGONS LOVE TACOS Join us as we celebrate the well loved children’s story Dragons Love Tacos. We will have music, games and crafts. All ages. Registration is recommended. 10:30 am Saturday | Dec. 29
DESIGN A MUG Customize your own mug using Sharpies. Make any design you’d like, then take it home and bake it for a lasting design. We will provide one mug per participant, but feel free to bring your own if you’d like to do more. This is a family program. Supplies are limited. Registration is recommended.
ANIME CLUB Have an interest in manga and anime? Join the Anime Club! Hang out and meet new people while watching a themed anime. Asian snacks will be provided. For ages 13+
6:30 pm Wednesday | Dec. 19
4:00 pm Saturday | Dec. 29 Jan. 26 Feb. 23 Winter 2019
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Centre Branch
Centre Branch
Mon. - Fri. Sat. Sun.
410-546-5397
10 am - 9 pm 10 am - 6 pm 11 am - 6 pm
FAFSA HELP Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Omega Chapter Presents: FAFSA Help! Need money for college? More people qualify for student aid than you think! We will provide assistance with filling out the FAFSA form. 3:00 pm Saturday | Jan. 5 “SICHOUHUA” (SILK PAINT) WORKSHOP Participants ages 14+, adults welcomed, are encouraged to come to a 3-part program series on Guo Hua (Silk Pant). Supplies are limited. Registration is required. THE ARDUINO HOBBYIST GROUP Come join us as we learn how to make Arduino projects work. See how to use lights, motors, sensors and other peripherals with your Arduino and make awesome projects! We will also take time to discuss projects that group members are making and help make them successful. Please bring a laptop with the Arduino software installed. Registration is required. 6:00 pm Tuesday | Dec. 11 Jan. 8, 22 Feb. 12, 26
1:00 pm Saturday | Jan. 12, 19, 26 STRESS LESS FOR TEENS Sign up for a new two program series on how to reduce stress and help improve mood. We will focus on ways use mindfulness and self-care to reduce stress, and focus on creative outlets to help improve mood and increase happiness. Ages 13-18. Registration is recommended. 4:00 pm Saturday | Part 1 - Jan. 19 Part 2 - Feb. 16
A community approach to solving Wicomico A community approach County’s adult literacy issue. to solving Wicomico County’s adult literacy issue.
OUR GOAL: To have a positive impact on literacy
rates throughout Wicomico County in the areas of basic literacy (reading), health literacy, financial literacy, technology literacy and family literacy by providing direct one-on-one tutoring, supplementary instruction and activities and by working with and making connections with community organizations that can provide additional instruction and assistance.
For more information contact Wynnette Curtis, Project READ Coordinator at wcurtis@wicomico.org or 410-749-3612 x 159 10
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ADULT
Pittsville Branch
Pittsville Branch
410-835-2353
Mon. - Sat. Sun.
10 am - 6 pm Closed
MYSTERY LOVERS MIXER Share your love of mysteries with other mystery lovers and make some new friends. There will be refreshments and a baking demonstration of Joanne Fluke’s own Mystery Cookies from her book, Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden Cookbook.
VISION BOARD A vision board is a collage of images, pictures and affirmations of one’s dreams and desires, designed to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation, and using the law of attraction to attain goals. Make your own and realize your future!
11:00 am Thursday | Dec. 6
2:00 pm Tuesday | Jan. 29
LOW IMPACT WORKOUTS Keep moving through the winter by learning chair yoga and other low-impact workouts at your local library. 11:00 am Friday | Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 INTRODUCTION TO ANDROID SMARTPHONES This tutorial is intended to be accessible enough to be given to a complete Android or Galaxy Phone novice, and provide them with the basic understanding needed to use many of the most common smartphone tasks. Registration required. 11:00 am Tuesday | Dec. 11 TEA TIME Come meet new friends, explore the many wide varieties of tea, learn its history, and nibble on some biscuits. A different theme will be explored each month. 5:00 pm Wednesday | Dec. 12 Jan. 9 Feb. 13 IPHONES FOR BEGINNERS Trying to figure out that new iPhone? This tutorial will teach the basic functions of an iPhone. Registration is required. 11:00 am Tuesday | Jan. 8 INTRO TO EXCEL An introduction to spreadsheets, charts, and formulas. Basic computer skills are necessary for this class. Registration required. 11:00 am Tuesday | Jan. 22 AN AFTERNOON WITH EDGAR ALLEN POE No, Edgar Allen Poe is not coming back from the grave to spend his birthday with us. Come create your own blackout poetry and participate in a lively discussion. This event is suitable for adults and teens. Birthday cake will be served! 2:00 pm Wednesday | Jan. 3, 23
MENU FOR FUTURE - SETTING THE TABLE This is the first of six sessions from the series Menu for the Future. This session will help us refect on both the pleasures and anxieties of eating in our modern culture. Books will be available for pickup at the Pittsville Branch starting Jan. 2. 2:00 pm Wednesday | Jan. 30
CELEBRATE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Celebrate African American History Month with us as we view movies that honor the contributions and history of African Americans. Refreshments and discussion will follow the movie. THE QUILTMAKERS OF GEE’S BEND This uplifting, Emmy-winning PBS film tells the modern-day “Cinderella” story of the quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Born into extreme poverty, these artists’ work are hailed by a New York Times art critic as “some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced.” 11:00 am Tuesday | Feb. 12 SOMETHING THE LORD MADE The film “Something the Lord Made” is based on a true story and illuminates the obstacles a young black man encountered on his path to becoming a heart surgeon. It dramatizes the relationship between Dr. Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas as they pioneer heart surgery techniques in Baltimore in the 1940s. 11:00 am Tuesday | Feb. 19 LIBRARY LOVERS CRAFTS Show how much you love your library by making book chocolates and folded heart bookmarks. 11:00 am Thursday | Feb. 14 GLORIOUS TEXTS Do you have a special text message that you’d like to preserve forever? Take a recent text, and make it glorious with calligraphy and art! 3:00 pm Wednesday | Feb. 27 Winter 2019
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Pittsville Branch TRIM THE TREE - MAKE & TAKE BOOK THEMED ORNAMENTS Create a special ornament to commemorate your favorite book! Book lovers rejoice as we make book themed ornaments. 2:00 pm Tuesday | Dec. 4
STITCH CIRCLE Come and yarn! Trade tricks, tips, and make new friends. Bring your work-in-progress projects. Drop-ins welcome. 4:30 pm Wednesday | Dec. 5, 19 Jan. 2, 16 Feb. 6, 20 STEAM Join us on Thursdays as kids get to take part in handson STEAM-based projects, learning about science, technology, arts and more! Drop-ins welcome!
Pittsville Branch
410-835-2353
Mon. - Sat. Sun.
10 am - 6 pm Closed
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION! Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a special storytime, calligraphy, and crafts. We will be watching “The Last Emperor”. Rated PG-13 2:00 pm Thursday | Feb. 7 LEGEND OF ZELDA PARTY! Bring your best green costume and be prepared to save Hyrule at your local library! Crafts, puzzles, masks, and fairies, not to mention our Wii will be set up for Twilight Princess. Special performance of an ocarina! 3:00 pm Thursday | Feb. 21
3:15 pm Thursday Dec. 6 - Marshmallow Molecules Dec. 13 - Perler Beads Dec. 20 - Snowflakes Jan. 3 - Catapults Jan. 10 - Origami Jan. 17 - Tower of Books Jan. 24 - Marble Maze Jan. 31 - Tent Race Feb. 14 - Conversation Hearts Feb. 28 - Paintchip Bookmarks ROCKIN’ STORYTIME Books, songs, dancing, crafts, and more! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. Drop-ins welcome. 2:00 pm Tuesday | Dec. 18 Jan. 15 Feb. 19 COOKIE CONTEST & SWAP Proud of a recipe? Bring in samples and the recipe, everyone votes, winner gets a prize! 2:00 pm Friday | Dec. 28
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY READ-IN The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. During the month of February, read publications of African-American writers of your choice. On February 26th, come to the library and read your favorite selection from your reading. Refreshments provided. 3:00 pm Tuesday, Feb. 26
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Reduce your library fines and give back to your community! All donations benefit the Joseph House in Salisbury, MD SUGGESTED LIST OF DONATIONS CANNED VEGETABLES, RICE, PASTA, CAKE MIXES, BREAKFAST CEREAL, CANNED TUNA AND CHICKEN, CANNED OR PACKAGED SOUPS, INSTANT MASHED POTATOES, JELL-O, INSTANT COFFEE, COCOA, AND PEANUT BUTTER. DONATIONS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SUCH AS SOAP, DIAPERS, LAUNDRY SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, ETC. WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED. DONATED FOOD ITEMS MUST BE IN GOOD SHAPE, NOT EXPIRED AND NOT OPENED.
For each sealed, non-expired foodbank donation brought in, the Library will mark $1 of overdue fines as paid.
How does this work? Visit one of the Library’s locations during normal business hours (Downtown, Pittsville, and Centre). Present your library card at the Circulation Desk. For each $1 of overdue fines, present 1 qualified food bank donation. The staff member at the desk will remove that amount from your account.
**Good for overdue fines only. Accounts with charges for lost, billed, or damaged items cannot use the amnesty program to cover those items. Overdue items that are still checked out must be returned before you can “donate” towards that fine. Library members owing over $25 in fines - bring in 25 items and we will clear all remaining overdue fines. This program will end when the Library closes on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Introd ucing t he new St udent Virtua l Card! How do I use my Student Virtual Card? Your Student Virtual Card works just like a regular library card. No plastic card is required. Your card number is WCPS plus your lunch number. For example, WCPS12345. When you visit the library and check out a book, just tell the staff member that you are a Wicomico County Public School student and tell them your card number. Or show them your student ID.
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DOWNTOWN BRANCH 410-749-3612
122 S. Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. Tue. & Thurs. Sun. (through 5/26/19)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
CENTRE BRANCH 410-546-5397
Centre at Salisbury, Salisbury, MD 21801 Mon. - Fri. Sat. Sun.
10:00 am - 9:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
PITTSVILLE BRANCH 410-835-2353
34372 Old Ocean City Rd., Pittsville, MD 21850 Mon. - Sat. Sun.
10:00 am - 6:00 pm CLOSED
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