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Children's Take-and-Make: Paper Pinwheel (HAN)

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Make a simple kid-friendly pinwheel!

  • This craft is for ages 7 and below.
  • ONE kit per registration. Please register each child separately.
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a simple kid-friendly pinwheel!

  • This craft is for ages 7 and below.
  • ONE kit per registration. Please register each child separately.

Craft Kit - Rainbow (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

To celebrate the theme of Summer Reading Club, Color Your World, our craft kits this month will be making a rainbow.  While supplies last. 

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

To celebrate the theme of Summer Reading Club, Color Your World, our craft kits this month will be making a rainbow.  While supplies last. 

STEM Challenge Kit - Leonardo Da Vinci's Parachute (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci by trying to create his parachute design.  While supplies last.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci by trying to create his parachute design.  While supplies last.

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space. 

Wolfe's Exotic Reptile Show

Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters Reptile Show (BNS) (SRC)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Register in Advance to attend this exciting show with Live Reptiles.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register in Advance to attend this exciting show with Live Reptiles.

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.

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.
Wolfe's Exotic Reptile Show

Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters Reptile Show (CLS) (SRC)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Is there anything cooler than real live reptiles? Come see, learn about, and even touch real reptiles and exotic animals. This is an all ages event. 

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Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Is there anything cooler than real live reptiles? Come see, learn about, and even touch real reptiles and exotic animals. This is an all ages event. 

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.

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: Parkview Apartments at Lynnehaven Dr -Pop-Up Maker Space

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile Pop Up Maker Space

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

Splashpad Story Time! (HAN)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Offsite Hancock at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for this Summer Reading Club edition of our Preschool Story time!  We will meet at the Splashpad in Hancock Park for stories, games, and sign-up for the Summer Reading Program!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Hancock
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join us for this Summer Reading Club edition of our Preschool Story time!  We will meet at the Splashpad in Hancock Park for stories, games, and sign-up for the Summer Reading Program!

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.

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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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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:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

World Changers - Leonardo Da Vinci (SMI)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us to learn about people that changed the world, their lives and achievements.  Each session will include hands on activities.  For the month of June we will be learning about artist, Leonardo Da Vinci.  For ages 6 - 12.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about people that changed the world, their lives and achievements.  Each session will include hands on activities.  For the month of June we will be learning about artist, Leonardo Da Vinci.  For ages 6 - 12.

Tie-Dye Your World (BNS)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Get into colorful gear for Summer Reading with this tie dye program.  Participants can bring their own items to tie dye.  There will be dyeable drawstring bags provided for those without their own items.

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Registration 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, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into colorful gear for Summer Reading with this tie dye program.  Participants can bring their own items to tie dye.  There will be dyeable drawstring bags provided for those without their own 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.

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.
Tween hangout flyer

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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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
Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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

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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.

Bookmobile Stop: McCleary Hill Meal Machine-ACT Performance

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

Cricut/Maker Club (HAN)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut!

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Registration Required
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
Event Details:

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut!

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.
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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

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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 Alyssa 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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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

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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: Color Our World Paint Day - Sunflowers! (HAN)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Color our world with Sunflowers! Paint a beautiful sunflower on black canvas.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color our world with Sunflowers! Paint a beautiful sunflower on black canvas.

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.
LEGO Picnic

LEGO Club: Picnic (HAG)

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Build your perfect picnic, LEGO brick by LEGO brick! Ages 4+. No registration required. 

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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:

Build your perfect picnic, LEGO brick by LEGO brick! Ages 4+. No registration required. 

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space. 

Authentic Community Theater

Storytelling Performance with Authentic Community Theater (BNS) (SRC)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Let's get colorful with Authentic Community Theater! This live performance storytime is a great way to get excited about Summer Reading Club. Open to kids and parents of all ages. No registration necessary. 

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Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Let's get colorful with Authentic Community Theater! This live performance storytime is a great way to get excited about Summer Reading Club. Open to kids and parents of all ages. No registration necessary. 

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.

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¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile Pop Up Maker Space

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!