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

Color Our World Pre-School Storytime (HAG)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join us for colorful stories, songs, experiments and a craft to celebrate the Summer Reading Club theme Color Our World.  At 11:00 AM for ages 3 and up.    

 

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:

Join us for colorful stories, songs, experiments and a craft to celebrate the Summer Reading Club theme Color Our World.  At 11:00 AM for ages 3 and up.    

 

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 "Young Children (0-6)" group

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Infant Story Time/Lap Sit:

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
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

Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SMI) (SRC)

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard the Bookmobile! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard the Bookmobile! 

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

Yogurt Making with Jakki

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Hagerstown Homesteaders present Jakki Williams as she instructs us on preparing homemade yogurt and condensed milk from scratch.  Samples will be provided so please come with an appetite.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hagerstown Homesteaders present Jakki Williams as she instructs us on preparing homemade yogurt and condensed milk from scratch.  Samples will be provided so please come with an appetite.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Family Story Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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 "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Crest & Greenberry Roads

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Crest & Greenberry rds. Everyone is welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Crest & Greenberry rds. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Marbern Rd

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Marbern rd. Everyone is welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Marbern rd. Everyone is welcome!

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

Festive Fridays

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. 

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. 

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan 

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

Lego Club (SHA)

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, August 2, 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.

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

Painted Landscape Demonstration

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Artist David Buckley Good will be demonstrating traditional oil painting techniques while creating a landscape on canvas.  David Buckley Good is a graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore and served on their faculty from 1999-

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artist David Buckley Good will be demonstrating traditional oil painting techniques while creating a landscape on canvas.  David Buckley Good is a graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore and served on their faculty from 1999-

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

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, August 2, 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.

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

Read with a Pet: Gimli

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Saturday Family Movie Matinee: Dog Man

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! August's movie is "Dog Man". Rated PG. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! August's movie is "Dog Man". Rated PG. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Big Storm Storywalk 

All Day 8/4 - 8/9
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy a leisurely, self-led walk around the second floor atrium railing while reading "The Big Storm" by Nancy Tafuri. This is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Enjoy a leisurely, self-led walk around the second floor atrium railing while reading "The Big Storm" by Nancy Tafuri. This is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Hagerstown Day Nursery. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Hagerstown Day Nursery. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Learning Center

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Eyes Early Learning Childcare. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Eyes Early Learning Childcare. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Sargent Shriver Head Start

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Sargent Shriver Head Start. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Sargent Shriver Head Start. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Toddler Time (WIL)

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Stories, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's plan and learn together at Toddler Time.  All ages are welcome!

 

 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Stories, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's plan and learn together at Toddler Time.  All ages are welcome!

 

 

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

Wiggles & Giggles Toddler Playtime (WIL)

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

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

Bookmobile Stop: Seaton of Hagerstown

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Seaton of Hagerstown. Everyone is welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Seaton of Hagerstown. Everyone is welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop: Daniel's Circle at Robin's Glen-Color Our World Family Storytime

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Everyone

 Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this story time on the bookmobile! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

 Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this story time on the bookmobile! 

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 "Everyone" group

LEGO Night (SMI)

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Community Room to build with LEGOs.  In August we will be building a rainbow or free build.  Registering is preferred.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room to build with LEGOs.  In August we will be building a rainbow or free build.  Registering is preferred.

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

Teen Chef -- Double Chocolate cookies

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Who doesn't enjoy some chocolate?  Learn how to make double chocolate chip cookies -- chocolate chips in chocolate cookies! Yum!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn't enjoy some chocolate?  Learn how to make double chocolate chip cookies -- chocolate chips in chocolate cookies! Yum!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.