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

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Noland Village Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is Welcome!

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

Color your Rubber Duck (SHA) (SRC)

1:30pm–6:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Come in the week of July 22 and paint a white duck to take home!  While supplies last. 

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

Science in the Library- Colors of the Sea (BNS)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group

Color Our World: Cardboard Art (SRC) (HAG)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

The summer's halfway through! Take some time to relax with art, and come make your very own "world" out of cardboard. Ages 3 to 12. No registration necessary. 

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

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile Pop Up Maker Space

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

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

Little Art Explorers: Paint Like Alma Thomas

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a series of art exploration workshops as we “color our world.”  For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers on Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested.  

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

Painted Landscape Demonstration (BNS)

4:00pm–6:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Painted Landscape Demonstration 

Thursday, July 24 from 4:00- 6:30PM 

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

Family Fun: Open Mic Night/Talent Show (WIL)

4:30pm–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: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Performance Art! 

Share your art and talent on our stage with our family show. Sing, dance, recite poetry, or tell jokes! Registration is required to accommodate our performances. 

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

Bookmobile Stop: Plumwood Circle-Color Our World Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
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
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
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!   

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

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (CLE) (SRC)

11:30am–12:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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

Bookmobile Stop: McCleary Hill Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

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

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (HAN) (SRC)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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

Painted Landscape Demonstration

10:00am–12:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artist David Buckley Good will be demonstrating traditional oil painting techniques while creating a landscape on canvas.  David Buckley Good is a graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore and served on their faculty from 1999-

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
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!   

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

Watercolor Class (SRC) (SMI)

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artist Janie Moltrup will lead this all-day watercolor class which will contain a demonstration piece, basic drawing techniques, and creating a watercolor project.  Please bring a lunch.

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

Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (CLE) (SRC)

11:30am–12:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard 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.

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

Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (HAN) (SRC)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard 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.

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 "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile Pop Up Maker Space

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

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

Color Catching Suncatchers (BNS)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create Colorful suncatchers with coffee filters --  decorative keepsake to brighten your summer.

Registration Required

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

Little Art Explorers: Collage

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a series of art exploration workshops as we “color our world.”  For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers on Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested.  

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

Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SHA) (SRC)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard 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.

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

Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SMI) (SRC)

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard 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.

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.