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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Home School Book Club: "The War that Saved My Life" Packet Registration

All Day 11/1 - 11/10
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Register today to pick up a Home School Book Club packet for the month of November. The title available is "The War that Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, recommended for grades 5 through 8.

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

STEM Challenge Kit - Balloon Pinwheel (SMI)

All Day 11/4 - 11/8
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Assemble these pieces, blow up the balloon and watch it spin.  While supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Make and Take Craft Kit - Thankful Pumpkin (SMI)

All Day 11/4 - 11/9
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build a 3D pumpkin and add the things you are thankful for. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Children's Take-and-Make: Gobbling Paper Cup Turkey (HAN)

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Just in time for Thanksgiving, make a turkey friend that will talk to you!  This craft is for children up to age 5.  

*One kit per child. Sign each child up separately. 

 

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Take-and-Make: Small Fall Leaf Bowl (HAN)

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
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, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Create a beautiful bowl with artificial fall leaves.

*This craft is for ages 6 and up.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Bester Elementary

9:00am - 11:15pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

MD STEM Festival Challenge (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Stations will be set up with Legos and materials to make marble runs and Junkbots!  Please stop in for some creative fun anytime we are open the week of November 5th. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Yo-Yo Interest Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Do you like to Yo-Yo or are you new to Yo-Yo? Are you interested in sharing your tricks and skills with others? join us for a Yo-Yo Interest Club for all ages. Bring along your own Yo-Yo to learn some new tricks and moves.

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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

50 Books Cafe

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Western Maryland Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! 

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Bring them to our first winter & holiday decoration swap. All holidays, and winter season items.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Hancock Elementary

9:15am - 11:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Williamsport Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion!  Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion.  Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome, no prior Book Club experie

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

MD STEM Festival Challenge (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Stations will be set up with Legos and materials to make marble runs and Junkbots!  Please stop in for some creative fun anytime we are open the week of November 5th. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

STEM Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

 STEM storytime honors the MD STEM Festival: Engineering and Nature.  Build with Legos. Make a marble run or junkbot.  Create with boxes! 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Williamsport Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion!  Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion.  Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome, no prior Book Club experie

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

*New* Evening Storytime

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Are you unable to attend the morning storytime, then this evening storytime is a great alternative. Join us for books, music,  and educational activities. Every first Thursday of the month.

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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Family Story Night (HAG)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Bring them to our first winter & holiday decoration swap. All holidays, and winter season items.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

11:00am - 11:45am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
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.