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

Bookmobile Stop: Hager's Crossing Community Center-Color Our World Family Storytime

10:45am–11:15am
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), 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 storytime 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Family Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group

LEGO Club (HAN)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each month! 

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

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am–11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Family Story Night (HAG)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.
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

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration 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: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

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

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration 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: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration 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: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

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

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration 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: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

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

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration 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: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

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

September STEM Kit - Flying Helicopter (SMI)

All Day 9/2–9/23
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

How do helicopters work?  Learn about them in this STEM kit.  While supplies last.

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

September Craft Kit - Decorate a Notebook (SMI)

All Day 9/2–9/25
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a notebook and some craft supplies to create a new notebook for school. While supplies last.

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

Homeschool at the Library

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a variety of STEM activities, crafts and more.  Please check with Clear Spring Branch manager for details of each month's event.

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 "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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

Family Story Night (HAG)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Lego Club (SHA)

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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)

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Read with a Pet: Gimli

1:00pm–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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

Homeschool Program: Veterans (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: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet some local veterans and hear their stories.  Make cards for local hospitalized veterans.