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Children's Take-and-Make: Gobbling Paper Cup Turkey (HAN)

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Just in time for Thanksgiving, make a turkey friend that will talk to you!  This craft is for children up to age 5.   *One kit per child. Sign each child up separ...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Just in time for Thanksgiving, make a turkey friend that will talk to you!  This craft is for children up to age 5.  

*One kit per child. Sign each child up separately. 

 

Small fall leaf bowl

Family Take-and-Make: Small Fall Leaf Bowl (HAN)

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Create a beautiful bowl with artificial fall leaves. *This craft is for ages 6 and up.

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create a beautiful bowl with artificial fall leaves.

*This craft is for ages 6 and up.

Pinecone Owl

Children's Take-and-Make: Pinecone Owl (HAN)

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Make a little winter Owl friend using a pinecone and cotton balls.  *This craft if for ages 5 and under. *One kit per person. If you need more than one, sign each child ...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Make a little winter Owl friend using a pinecone and cotton balls. 

*This craft if for ages 5 and under.

*One kit per person. If you need more than one, sign each child up separately.

Family Take-and-Make: Layered Paper Tree Ornament (HAN)

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament... with decorations! *This craft is for patrons 6 to adult. *One kit per person. Please add each person separately.

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament... with decorations!

*This craft is for patrons 6 to adult.
*One kit per person. Please add each person separately.

Make and Take Craft Kit - Christmas Ornament (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Create a Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.  While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Create a Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.  While supplies last.

red checked napkin with sausage bites on it

Teen Chef -- Sausage Bites

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

I'll be sharing on of my family's favorite recipes as we make sausage bites.  We enjoy these little delights for breakfast on Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house!  Com...

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, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

I'll be sharing on of my family's favorite recipes as we make sausage bites.  We enjoy these little delights for breakfast on Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house!  Come find out why we look forward to them all year!

Library Holiday Open House (SMI)

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy some refreshments at the library after Smithsburg's tree-lighting ceremony in Veterans Park.  Tour our building, pick up free craft kits for the kids, check out the used...

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Enjoy some refreshments at the library after Smithsburg's tree-lighting ceremony in Veterans Park.  Tour our building, pick up free craft kits for the kids, check out the used book sale and Santa will be here.  Also, at 7:30 pm, children

Gingerbread Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Run, Run, Run fast as you can to enjoy stories, music and movement.  Don't leave without your yummy Gingerbread man cookie! Sign up online. If you sign up and your plans ch...

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Run, Run, Run fast as you can to enjoy stories, music and movement.  Don't leave without your yummy Gingerbread man cookie! Sign up online.

bead and pipe cleaner ornaments

Teen Holiday Party

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the winter holidays with some games, crafts, and of course food!  Stop by or stay the whole time for an early start to you holiday season.

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

Let's celebrate the winter holidays with some games, crafts, and of course food!  Stop by or stay the whole time for an early start to you holiday season.

jazz concert picture

Annual Holiday Jazz Concert (SHA)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Sit back and relax while enjoying the live holiday music of Bob Sykes, Scott Silbert, and Anita Thomas! There will be cookies, too—a lovely holiday tradition.  

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Sit back and relax while enjoying the live holiday music of Bob Sykes, Scott Silbert, and Anita Thomas! There will be cookies, too—a lovely holiday tradition.  

Holiday Photo Booth

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

After you meet a special jolly visitor in the Children's Department, stop by the first floor atrium of the library for an additional photo opportunity! Take a family photo for a...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

After you meet a special jolly visitor in the Children's Department, stop by the first floor atrium of the library for an additional photo opportunity!

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.
Hot Chocolate Bar & A Charlie Brown Christmas Event for Teens at WCFL

Hot Chocolate Bar & Movie Night

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy hot chocolate bar and A Charlie Brown Christmas! The hot chocolate bar will include peppermint sticks, marshmallows, whipped cream and more.

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

Join us for a cozy hot chocolate bar and A Charlie Brown Christmas! The hot chocolate bar will include peppermint sticks, marshmallows, whipped cream and more.

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.

Maker Saturday: Holiday Joy! Glitter Ornament with Cricut Joy (HAN)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library and get creative! Participants will learn how to use various crafting machines (such as Cricut and heat press) as well as techniques for creat...

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, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library and get creative! Participants will learn how to use various crafting machines (such as Cricut and heat press) as well as techniques for creating fun and/or functional 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.

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.

Letters to Santa! (SMI)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Families - Sit together by the fire and write your very own letter to Santa Claus!  Listen to Christmas stories. Children ring the bells along with Christmas Music.  Sign...

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Families - Sit together by the fire and write your very own letter to Santa Claus!  Listen to Christmas stories. Children ring the bells along with Christmas Music.  Sign up online.

Decorated Christmas Cookies

Family Craft Saturday: Holiday Cookie Decorating (HAN)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating holiday themed cookies! This event is for all ages. *Children under the age of 10 will require an adult helper at all times. *We will ...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating holiday themed cookies! This event is for all ages.

*Children under the age of 10 will require an adult helper at all times.

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.

Food Allergies

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

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.
ornaments

Christmas Craft - Winter Scene Ornament

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Get festive with us as we create these cute holiday winter scene ornaments!

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get festive with us as we create these cute holiday winter scene ornaments!

Little Explorers: Christmas Tree Pinecones

Little Explorers STEM: Christmas Tree Pinecones

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Join us for Little Explorers STEM: Christmas Tree Pinecones on December 21st from 11am-12pm. We'll be learning about pinecones, the Ponderosa Pine Tree, and each child will decorat...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for Little Explorers STEM: Christmas Tree Pinecones on December 21st from 11am-12pm. We'll be learning about pinecones, the Ponderosa Pine Tree, and each child will decorate their own Christmas tree pinecone.

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.
Ugly Sweater Decorating Party for Teens at WCFL

Ugly Sweater Party

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Join us to decorate your own ugly sweater! Bring a plain sweater and we will provide the supplies to make it "ugly." Christmas music will be played while decorating is happening!

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

Join us to decorate your own ugly sweater! Bring a plain sweater and we will provide the supplies to make it "ugly." Christmas music will be played while decorating is happening!

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.