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Bookmobile Stop: Tiny Tots

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Tiny Tots Daycare: children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Tiny Tots Daycare: children, families, and staff are welcome!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

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: Twin Oaks Assisted Living

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Residents and staff are welcome!

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

Residents and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: City Park Community Stop

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

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

Everyone is welcome!

Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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.

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.

Leaders of 250 Years Ago - George Washington

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us to learn about the leaders that built our country 250 years ago.  This month we will be studying George Washington.  Each session will include hands-on activities.  Ages 6 - 12.  Please register.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about the leaders that built our country 250 years ago.  This month we will be studying George Washington.  Each session will include hands-on activities.  Ages 6 - 12.  Please register.

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Calvary's Kids

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Open Arms @ Concordia Lutheran

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Hager's Crossing Community Center

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

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

Everyone is welcome!

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Stories, activities and a craft with Ms Susan! 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Stories, activities and a craft with Ms Susan! 

Tween STEAM Club: (HAG)

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Registration requested but not required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Registration requested but not required. 

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.
Green typewriter, image says Writers workshop for teens ages 13-18

Writers Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! 

TEEN program: For ages 13-18 

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
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! 

TEEN program: For ages 13-18 

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Night

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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.

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 Storytime: MLK Headstart

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Everyone

Storytime open to MLK Head Start Staff and Children. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Storytime open to MLK Head Start Staff and Children. 

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2026 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 our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.  

 

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 our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.  

 

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.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Calling all ages - join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 AM for story time.  Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more.  No registration required.

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 AM for story time.  Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more.  No 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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Lapsit Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2026 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.

Infant and Toddler Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Spend some quality time with your baby or toddler, and meet other adults with very young ones.  During this shorter story time for our youngest patrons, we will have fun with stories, fingerplay and music.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Spend some quality time with your baby or toddler, and meet other adults with very young ones.  During this shorter story time for our youngest patrons, we will have fun with stories, fingerplay and music.

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

STEM Club

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Each month, students in grades K-5 will participate in a different STEM activity.

January: Create a marble maze with LEGO's

February: Build a simple machine with Rig-A-Ma-Jig's

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, students in grades K-5 will participate in a different STEM activity.

January: Create a marble maze with LEGO's

February: Build a simple machine with Rig-A-Ma-Jig's

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.

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Writers Group

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.