World Read Aloud Day

All Day
Everyone
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Whoever you are, and wherever you are: grab a book, find an audience big or small, and read aloud in celebration of the 13th annual World Read Aloud Day!  Need a book to share?  Come visit us first!

 

Bookmobile School Stop: Bester Elementary

9:00am - 11:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Bookmobile will be at the following school stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.
 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Bester Elementary School @  385 Mill Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Infant Storytime (HAG)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Children's Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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.

Masks Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this 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.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6)

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Required
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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Books, music, and educational activities! Registration and face coverings (for ages 2+) required for all in-person programs. Register online or call the Williamsport Memorial Library at 301-223-7027.

STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (Ages 2-6)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Welcome to our Makerspace! Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play focused on STEM concepts.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Preschoolers and their families are invited to join Ms. Pam for stories, movement activities and a take-home craft!  This is a drop-in program, no reservations required!

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.

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.

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this 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.

Adult Book Club (CLE)

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join other adults for a lively book discussion. In February we'll be reading Stranger in the Woods: the Extraordinary Story of the North Pond Hermit by Michael Finkel. 

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this program.

Book Share (SHA)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

What are you reading?  Come share with our group and find some new titles to read.  

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this program.

Kids Zone (SHA)

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

For ages 8-up.  Come check out some neat books about animals and pick up some cool coloring sheets on mammoths and bats.  

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Teens & YA (13-18)
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month  pick up while supplies last: 

*Your sample of the spice of the month, February:Nigella

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

Bookmobile Stop: Ivy Hill Farm

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.
 
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Ivy Hill Farm @ 13840 Smithsburg Pike, Smithsburg

Bookmobile Stop: Edgemont Rd

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.


2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Edgemont Rd, Smithsburg

Movie Night: Luca (SHA)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Showing "Luca"   Rated PG 

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this program.