Upcoming Events

Name: Victory Gardens: Food in Hard Times
Start: 2025-04-06T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-06T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

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Victory Gardens: Food in Hard Times

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Denny Warrenfeltz of Rooster Vane Gardens has a broad background in historically accurate plants, plantings, and floral arrangements, particularly of the Revolutionary War era. He ...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Combined Community Room 308/309

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Gardening & Environment

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Denny Warrenfeltz of Rooster Vane Gardens has a broad background in historically accurate plants, plantings, and floral arrangements, particularly of the Revolutionary War era.

The home built by Teeny Watson's husband, Hillary, still stands on High St. in Sharpsburg.

McCauley Lecture: Tolson's Chapel Documentary and Panel

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Cultural Heritage & Genealogy

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

The Friends of Tolson's Chapel have produced a living history film to provide insights into the life of Christina Watson (Teeny), an enslaved woman who worked in a Sharpsburg taver...

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Combined Community Room 308/309

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy

Event Details:

The Friends of Tolson's Chapel have produced a living history film to provide insights into the life of Christina Watson (Teeny), an enslaved woman who worked in a Sharpsburg tavern and also experienced the terror of the Battle of Antietam.

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Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18

Everyone

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas to paint kit. Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

Bookmobile Stop: Daniel's Circle at Robin's Glen-Color Our World Family Storytime

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Daniels Circle @ Robin's Glenn

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

New Hands on Hobbies (WIL)

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Everyone

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Fun & Games

Event Details:

Drop in to try your hand at a new or old hobby. Each month we will try something different, incuding; yo-yoing, Rubik’s cube, string games, brain teasers, and hand puzzles. All ages are welcome.

New Hello Friends! Storytime (WIL)

10:45am - 11:15am

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Want a small group Storytime focused on a set schedule and a much calmer atmosphere than our Toddler and Preschool Storytimes? Stop in for our Multi-Sensory Storytime for children and families of all ages with all abilities.

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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.

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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: Homewood at Williamsport- Summer Puzzle Swap

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games

Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!

Bookmobile Stop: Homewood Retirement Complex

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

New Family Fun Night- Crafty Shenanigans (WIL)

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

All are welcome to this family craft night. Spend an hour making fun crafts with your family. Crafts for all ages. All supplies are provided. This month we will make Summer Crafts.

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Accessibility

Photographs/Videography

Movie Night - Mufasa (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Everyone

Registration

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Community Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 46

Event Details:

Please join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Mufasa. This movie is rated PG. Light refreshments will be served.

Bookmobile Stop: Somerford Assisted Living

1:45pm - 2:30pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone welcome!

Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 23

Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room to build with LEGOs. In June we will be building the most colorful design or free build. Registering is preferred.

Bookmobile Stop: Brookdale at Robinwood

1:30pm - 2:15pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

For the residents and staff of Brookdale Assisted Living only.

Bookmobile Stop: Francis Murphy Apartments

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

9:00am - 10:00am

Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Registration

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Western Maryland Room

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks North

9:00am - 10:15am

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Little Jacks North. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Wolfe's Exotic Live Reptile Show (WIL) (SRC)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Summer Reading Club

Event Details:

Do you love reptiles and other animals? Come meet some new scaly friends at this live animal show. All ages are welcome. This is a Summer Reading Club event.

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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.

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