Upcoming Events

MCAAHC Book Drive

All Day 2/24–6/6

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

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

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

Program Type: Books & Authors

Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

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.

Family Take-and-Make: "Bugs-in-a-Bag" DIY Tic Tac Toe game

All Day 4/1–4/30

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

Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Registration Required

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

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

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create a portable and adorable tic-tac-toe set!

Ages 8 and up.

Rabbit with a Fence

All Day 4/6–4/24

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Smithsburg Library

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Stop by the Smithsburg Library and pick up a craft kit to build a Rabbit at a Fence. Everything is provided except the glue. While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Root View

All Day 4/6–4/24

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Smithsburg Library

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker

Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a STEM kit to discover how plants grow from seeds. While supplies last.

Take and Make Kit - Watercolor

All Day 4/6–4/24

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Smithsburg Library

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Teens and adults, stop by the library to pick up your kit to make watercolor art. Draw a design on the watercolor paper with a white crayon and then use the watercolors to enhance your drawing. Everything except the water is provided.

Bookmobile Take and Make: Found Poetry

All Day 4/6–4/30

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Celebrate 250 years of women in the arts with Bookmobile’s Take and Make craft series. We’re kicking off with a found poetry kit inspired by the United States' first woman Poet Laureate, Louise Bogan.

Toddler Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Boonsboro Free Library

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 Toddlers 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.

Bookmobile stop: Brookdale @ Robinwood

1:30pm–2:15pm

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Residents and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Francis Murphy Apartments

2:30pm–3:00pm

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

Circus Theme Escape Room

4:00pm–6:00pm

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Williamsport Memorial Library

Registration Required

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Craft Supply and Material SWAP

All Day

Everyone

Williamsport Memorial Library

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

Bookmobile Stop: Greenbrier Elementary

8:45am–10:30am

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Students and staff are welcome!

Car Seat Checks with the Washington County Health Department

10:00am–1:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Car seat technicians will be available to make sure your car seat is properly installed! Registration is required. Click here to see available appointments: C

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am

Young Children (0-6)

Williamsport Memorial Library

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Stories, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. All ages are welcome. In the warmer weather we will take storytime outside on Wednesdays!

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Tiny Tots

11:15am–11:30am

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Tiny Tots Daycare: children, families, and staff are welcome!

Wiggles & Giggles Playtime

11:30am–12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Williamsport Memorial Library

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Fun & Games

Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to 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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm

Young Children (0-6)

Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

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.

New* Long Story Short Book Club

12:15pm–1:15pm

Adults

Williamsport Memorial Library

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors

Event Details:

Don't have time to read long novels, all are welcome to our bite sized book club. Each month we will discuss a short book, poetry or short story. Stop by the branch to pick up your book or poetry packet. Call the branch for more information.

Bookmobile Stop: Twin Oaks Assisted Living

1:30pm–2:15pm

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Residents and staff are welcome!

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