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5th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest (HAN)

All Day 9/26 - 10/26
Everyone
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for our 5th annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Pick up a pumpkin at the HANCOCK BRANCH, decorate it and RETURN IT TO THE HANCOCK BRANCH by October 29.

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Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Children's Take-and-Make: Paper Plate Dream Catcher (HAN)

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Native American and First Nations people created dreamcatchers for their children to protect sleepers from bad dreams and nightmares, while allowing good dreams to pass through.

Family Take-and-Make: Paper Roll Pumpkin

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

create a fun and unique miniature pumpkin with a TP roll and chunky yarn. One registration per person age 6 and up. Please add every person separately. 

Take N Make: Spy Tools

10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Test out your spy skills with this Spy Tools Take N Make: make a secret code wheel, and invisible ink. Ages 6 to 12. Pick up your kit at the branch of your choice between October 15 and 19. 

Favorite Book Character Voting

All Day 10/18 - 11/5
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

The Children’s Department is sponsoring two elections this voting season. Children and their families can vote for their favorite children’s picture book character and favorite children’s chapter book character.

Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Christian Pre-School

10:00am - 10:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

11:00am - 11:45am
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Piano

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring pianist Tony Nalker and the book The Whatifs.

Registration is requested but not required.  This event will replace Pre-School Storytime.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Halloween Craft - Black Rose & Skull Wreath - NEW!!!

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

New additional wreath-making workshop for teens. Join us to make this cool wreath for Halloween!

Spooky Movie Marathon

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Halloween is right around the corner, so let's set the scene with these two freaky films! We'll be watching Corpse Bride (2005) and Beetlejuice (1988). Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

Tween STEAM Club: Magnet Cars (HAG)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Engineer a race car using magnets as a power source. See if your car can beat your competitors! Ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Maker Saturday (HAN)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library and get creative! Participants will learn how to use various crafting machines (such as Cricut and heat press) as well as techniques for creating fun and/or functional items.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Family Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Yen for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Little Explorers: Beaded Pumpkins

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for Little Explorers STEM and create your own beaded pumpkin on Saturday October 19th from 11am-12pm. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Craft Saturday: Fall Mosaic on Canvas (HAN)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Create a beautiful pumpkin mosaic with paper on canvas. This craft is for ages 6 and up. One registration per person. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Teen Cosplay Make-up tutorial

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come learn the particulars of putting together a fantastic cosplay make-up face just in time for Halloween!

Legos at the Library: Lego Your Name (HAG)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Maryland STEM Festival: Engineering and Nature

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Learn about the engineering concept of biomimicry, perform a science experiment using a real life example, and design your own product inspired by animals and plants! Ages 9 to 12. Registration preferred.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs/Videography

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.