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Bookmobile Stop: Marshall Street

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

Blessed Are The Cheesemakers!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Please join us on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 2:00-3:30 PM in our Community Room to hear Master Cheesemaker, Kelly Harding, from Village Cheeseworks, teach us how to make artisan cheeses.

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.

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 10
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!

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

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, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make something of your own. 

Spring Seasonal & Holiday Decoration Swap (WIL)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Please bring them to our spring and seasonal decoration swap.  This includes holiday and spring-season items.

Dr. Deuss's Birthday Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by reading a few of his books and making some Seuss-tastic crafts!  Ages 2+

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.

Kids Discover: Wheelie Racers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover STEM: Wheelie Racers. Special guest 4-H will be joining us as we construct our own wheelie racers on Saturday March 1st from 11am-12pm.

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 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.

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

Teen Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop in for a few games of chess hosted with Ms. Bonnie every first Saturday of the month.

Teen Mardi Gras Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come celebrate Mardis Gras with a grand costume party!  Take this opportunity to bring out your cosplay and win a prize.  Also, enjoy some uniquely Mardis Gras snacks and make a Mardis Gras mask!

Saturday Family Movie Matinee: Transformers One

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for Warehouse Cinemas popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! March's movie is "Transformers One". Rated PG. 

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Craft Kit - Spring Craft (SMI)

All Day 3/3 - 3/21
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the branch to pick up a spring craft kit.  While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Make Static Electricity (SMI)

All Day 3/3 - 3/28
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Nikola Tesla will be the great scientists we study in March.  Stop by the library to pick up a static electricity kit.  While supplies last. 

Hagerstown Day Nursery

9:15am - 9:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Hagerstown Day Nursery children, families and staff are welcome. 

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Learning Center

9:45am - 10:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bright Early Learning Center children, families and staff are welcome.

Toddler Time (HAG)

10:00am - 10:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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:

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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.

Spring Seasonal & Holiday Decoration Swap (WIL)

10:00am - 6:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Please bring them to our spring and seasonal decoration swap.  This includes holiday and spring-season items.

Bookmobile Stop: Sargent Shriver Head Start

11:00am - 11:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Sargent Shriver Head Start children, families and staff are welcome. 

Toddler Time (HAG)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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:

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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.

Toddler Time (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: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and learn together at Toddler Time. A small activity will be provided after story time. All ages are welcome!

 

 

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.