CAMBRIDGE — Summer reading is in full swing this month and our calendar of events is, too! From our take-home craft kits to beach reads, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the library this summer. Before planning your visit to the library, please note that both branches of the Dorchester County Public Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day on the 4 th of July.
The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on the Second Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Find some great deals and cool reads! All proceeds benefit the library's programs and book collections. Please note the Friends of the Library can accept a few boxes of donated books in gently used or new condition on the first and second Saturdays of each month. To clarify recent publicity regarding lost and damaged library books over the past year, the library is seeking financial donations and/or items purchased from our Amazon Wishlist to help provide ongoing support in replacing and purchasing new materials selected by our professionally trained librarians. To learn more about how you can best support the library, please contact assistant director Julie Kennedy at 410-228-7331, or visit the "Support Us" tab on our website at: www.dorchesterlibrary.org/support-us .
Happenings at the Cambridge Library:
Recurring events -
July 13, 10:30 a.m. - Second Saturday Story Time (Ages 0-7, Children's Section upstairs)
Mondays, 1-2 p.m. - The University of Maryland Extension 4H Nature Workshops will be offered in the Meeting Room, July 8th-29 th (Ages 5+):
July 8 - Nature Art Workshop
July 15 - Feathers & Findings: All About Owls (Dissect an owl pellet!)
July 22 - Sounds of the Wild (Make your own turkey call!)
July 29 - Wildlife Bingo
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Family Fun Nights in the Meeting Room:
July 2 - The Art of Origami
July 9 - Craft & Paint Birdhouses
July 16 - Stitch & Knit
July 23 - Paint a Summer Suncatcher
July 30 - Bad Art Night - Where no one is an expert and everyone is an artist!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. - Story Time: Bring the little ones for stories, songs, crafts, and social-emotional learning!
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. - Kids' Book Club: Children ages 8-12 can enjoy different literacy-based activities.
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. - Teen Anime Club: Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to come enjoy games, crafts, snacks, and of course, anime!
Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. - STEM Lab, July 11-Aug. 15 - Ages 6 and up are welcome to come try out some awesome STEM challenges and projects!
Special guests:
Wednesday, July 10, 10:30-11 a.m. - American Sign Language (ASL) Storytime with Author/Interpreter, Kathy MacMillian (Ages 0-7)
Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m.-noon - Talewise returns for an exciting afternoon of interactive science, mystery, and story with Talewise's Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure! (All ages)
Wednesday, July 17, 11 a.m.-noon - Teddy Bear Clinic with the Dorchester County Health Department! Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Story Time and stay afterwards for your stuffed animal to get a check-up and learn more about Dorchester County Health Department's programs.
Friday, July 19, 11 a.m. - Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group - Join us for a unique music and dance performance from Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group. Experience Polynesia through education, entertainment, and instruction! (All ages)
Monday, July 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Reptile World: Audiences will have the opportunity to meet live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world. Audiences enjoy discovering what reptiles are, what makes them different from birds and mammals, and how important they are in our environment. (All ages)
Saturday, July 27, 3-4 p.m. - Spoken Word Open Mic - Do you have the heart of a poet? Do you write your own song lyrics? Do you have a favorite poem that just needs to be read aloud to be fully appreciated? Then come by our Spoken Word Open Mic afternoon to share! (Ages 13+)
Monthly Scavenger Hunts are available for children and now, teens, to complete while visiting the library! Complete the monthly quests for a small prize.
Happenings at Hurlock Library:
Recurring events:
Every Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m. - Story Time: Bring the little ones for fun with early literacy, crafts, and social-emotional learning! (Ages 0-7)
Tuesday, July 9 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. - Board Game Night: Join in the fun with fellow board game enthusiasts on the second Tuesday of every month! (All ages)
Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Stitch & Knit Adult Crafting: Calling all crafters! Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and come craft with us! Don't have a project? Small weaving looms, crochet hooks, and knitting needles will be available for you to try! Light refreshments will be available.
Thursday, July 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - STEM Night: Experience the excitement of STEM at the Hurlock Public Library with hands-on activities, demos, and presentations on science, technology, engineering, and math! (All ages)
Special guests:
Thursday, July 11, 2-3 p.m. - Talewise: Join us for an exciting afternoon of science, mystery, and story with Talewise's Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure! All ages welcome. (Old Hurlock Library building)
Friday, July 19, 2-3 p.m. - Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group: Join us for a special guest performance from Meki's Tamure Polynesian Arts Group. Experience Polynesia through education, entertainment, and instruction! All ages welcome. (Old Hurlock Library building)
Wednesday, July 31, 11 a.m.-noon - Teddy Bear Clinic with the Dorchester County Health Department: Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Story Time and stay afterwards for it to get a check-up and learn more about Dorchester County Health Department's family-centered clinical programs.
Did you know both of our library locations are official cooling stations during the sweltry heat of summer? Stay cool by relaxing with a cooling pack courtesy of the Dorchester County Health Department when you visit either library location. Free gun locks are also still available, thanks to Mid-Shore Behavioral Health.
Haven't signed up for Summer Reading yet? There's still time to sign up and have a chance at winning prizes (open to all ages)! Receive a free book of your choice when you register. Sign up in person or online at any time by following the link on our main page at www.dorchesterlibrary.org/ . We look forward to your visit this July and into the second half of 2024!
Julie Kennedy is assistant director and youth services coordinator, and Carolina Rodriguez is information services library associate at the Cambridge library.
Most Popular
Comments / 0