Free Comic Book Day (SHA)

9:15am - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Stop by the library and pick up your free comic book!  All ages.  

Lego Club (SHA)

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation.  

Reading Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come to the library for a special day celebrating books and reading! 

10:00 AM- 2:00 PM: Book Giveaway

11:00 AM: Kids Discover: Flowers (registration required)

1:00 PM: Read with a Pet: Gimli the Cat

Kids Discover: Flowerpot Designs

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover STEM gardening activities. We'll be decorating our own flowerpots and planting flowers for take home fun. Join us Saturday May 4th from 11am-12pm.

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.

May the 4th Be With You! - (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

From a galaxy far, far away...we would like to invite Star Wars fans for some crafts, activities, as well as Jedi Training.   Costumes encouraged.

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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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.

Read with a Pet: Gimli

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00

Saturday Family Movie Matinee: The Little Mermaid

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and "The Little Mermaid" live action at 2 p.m. in the Conference Room 334 located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch!