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Family Take-and-Make: 3D Valentine Cards

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Virtual Event - Hancock at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Create a 3-D Valentine card to share.

This craft is for ages 8 and up. 

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

Create a 3-D Valentine card to share.

This craft is for ages 8 and up. 

Book Drive flyer presented by Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture with their logo and large bookshelf behind.

MCAAHC Book Drive

All Day 2/24 - 6/6
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

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: Robin's Nest Daycare

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:30am - 8:45am
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 Storytime: MLK Headstart

Friday, February 27, 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. 

Bookmobile Stop: Heidi Cermeno Daycare

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:15am - 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: Fun & Learning Center

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome to attend!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome to attend!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group

Friday, February 27, 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.

Bookmobile Stop: Little Friends Bilingual Childcare

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome to attend!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome to attend!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime

Friday, February 27, 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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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.

Tween/Teen Afternoon- Lunar New Year Celebration

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us in celebrating the last day of the Lunar New Year with crafts and games and learning the real history and cultural traditions of Lunar New Year.

FOR GRADES 6-12

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the last day of the Lunar New Year with crafts and games and learning the real history and cultural traditions of Lunar New Year.

FOR GRADES 6-12

VolunTeen Orientation -- Every 2nd and 4th Friday 5-5:30 PM

VolunTeen Orientation

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

Writers Group

Saturday, February 28, 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.  

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
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, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  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.
Bookmark contest information

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Community Give-Away with Echoes of Tomorrow

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Room 213 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Echoes of Tomorrow, a non-profit run by teens, will be here the first Sunday of every month from 1:30-3:00 giving out FREE bundled hygiene products, diapers, toilet paper, snacks, art supplies and more!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Echoes of Tomorrow, a non-profit run by teens, will be here the first Sunday of every month from 1:30-3:00 giving out FREE bundled hygiene products, diapers, toilet paper, snacks, art supplies and more!

program flyer

Craft Supply and Material SWAP

All Day
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

Bookmark contest information

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Bird Feeder Craft

All Day 3/2 - 3/20
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Stop by the Smithsburg Library and pick up a Bird Feeder craft to build and paint.  While supplies last.

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

Stop by the Smithsburg Library and pick up a Bird Feeder craft to build and paint.  While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Benjamin Franklin's Kite

All Day 3/2 - 3/20
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Stop by the library to pick up a kite kit to make a kite and read the provided information about the exciting experiment Benjamin Franklin performed with a kite during a storm.  While supplies last.

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

Stop by the library to pick up a kite kit to make a kite and read the provided information about the exciting experiment Benjamin Franklin performed with a kite during a storm.  While supplies last.