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This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Make a Holiday Card (SMI)

All Day 11/30 - 12/12
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Smithsburg Branch will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your won cards or sign purchased cards.  Card making supplies and cards to sign will be available at the Smithsburg

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

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

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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.

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

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

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

Make and Take Craft Kit - Christmas Ornament (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.

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

Make and Take Craft Kit - Wine Cork Santa or Snowman (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Teens and Adults, stop by the library to pick up your kit to make an ornaments out of a wine cork.  Select from a Santa or Snowman while supplies last.  Glue gun needed.

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

STEM Challenge Kit - Christmas Paper Circuit Card (SMI)

12/02/2024 @ 7:15pm - 12/20/2024 @ 8:15pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Create a card for a loved one that lights up. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

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

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Gather with other Toddles to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story 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.

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Returning Favorite- Teen Escape Room

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out! Call ahead at 301-223-7027 to reserve a team slot, or drop in during the program to join a team!

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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Little Jacks North

9:00am - 10:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

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

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

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

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. 

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.

STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime. 

STEM Playtime in the Williamsport Memorial Library

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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

11:30am - 12:30pm
Young Children (0-6)
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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Homeschool Book Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

There are several versions of The Nutcracker available, according to your child's reading level. We will have activities related to the book. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop: Crest and Greenberry Rds. Everyone is welcome!