This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep-Oct 26 2024 5th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest (HAN) All Day 9/26 - 10/26 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep-Oct 26 2024 5th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest (HAN) All Day 9/26 - 10/26 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. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Children's Take-and-Make: Paper Plate Dream Catcher (HAN) All Day 10/1 - 10/31 Young Children (0-6) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Children's Take-and-Make: Paper Plate Dream Catcher (HAN) All Day 10/1 - 10/31 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.
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. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Family Take-and-Make: Paper Roll Pumpkin All Day 10/1 - 10/31 Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration 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. Oct 1 - 31 2024 Family Take-and-Make: Paper Roll Pumpkin All Day 10/1 - 10/31 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 15 - 19 2024 Take N Make: Spy Tools 10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 5:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 15 - 19 2024 Take N Make: Spy Tools 10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 5:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Favorite Book Character Voting All Day 10/18 - 11/5 Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct-Nov 2024 Favorite Book Character Voting All Day 10/18 - 11/5 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Christian Pre-School 10:00am - 10:30am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Christian Pre-School 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:30pm 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. Oct 18 2024 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am - 11:45am Young Children (0-6) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am - 11:45am 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Piano 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Piano 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Halloween Craft - Black Rose & Skull Wreath - NEW!!! 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Halloween Craft - Black Rose & Skull Wreath - NEW!!! 11:00am - 12:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Spooky Movie Marathon 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Spooky Movie Marathon 1:00pm - 5:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community 2:00pm - 2:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community 2:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Hagerstown Homesteaders 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Everyone Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Hagerstown Homesteaders 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Tween STEAM Club: Magnet Cars (HAG) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 18 2024 Fri Tween STEAM Club: Magnet Cars (HAG) 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Maker Saturday (HAN) 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Maker Saturday (HAN) 10:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Little Explorers: Beaded Pumpkins 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Little Explorers: Beaded Pumpkins 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Hagerstown Homesteaders 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults, Everyone Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Hagerstown Homesteaders 11:00am - 12:30pm 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
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am - 12:00pm 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.
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. Oct 19 2024 Sat Family Craft Saturday: Fall Mosaic on Canvas (HAN) 12:00pm - 2:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration 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. Oct 19 2024 Sat Family Craft Saturday: Fall Mosaic on Canvas (HAN) 12:00pm - 2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Teen Cosplay Make-up tutorial 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Teen Cosplay Make-up tutorial 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Legos at the Library: Lego Your Name (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Legos at the Library: Lego Your Name (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Maryland STEM Festival: Engineering and Nature 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Maryland STEM Festival: Engineering and Nature 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.