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Children's Take-and-Make: Gobbling Paper Cup Turkey (HAN)

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Just in time for Thanksgiving, make a turkey friend that will talk to you!  This craft is for children up to age 5.  

*One kit per child. Sign each child up separately. 

 

Family Take-and-Make: Small Fall Leaf Bowl (HAN)

All Day 11/4 - 11/30
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create a beautiful bowl with artificial fall leaves.

*This craft is for ages 6 and up.

Children's Take-and-Make: Pinecone Owl (HAN)

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Make a little winter Owl friend using a pinecone and cotton balls. 

*This craft if for ages 5 and under.

*One kit per person. If you need more than one, sign each child up separately.

Family Take-and-Make: Layered Paper Tree Ornament (HAN)

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament... with decorations!

*This craft is for patrons 6 to adult.
*One kit per person. Please add each person separately.

Make and Take Craft Kit - Christmas Ornament (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Create a Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.  While supplies last.

Teen Chef -- Sausage Bites

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

I'll be sharing on of my family's favorite recipes as we make sausage bites.  We enjoy these little delights for breakfast on Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house!  Come find out why we look forward to them all year!

Library Holiday Open House (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Enjoy some refreshments at the library after Smithsburg's tree-lighting ceremony in Veterans Park.  Tour our building, pick up free craft kits for the kids, check out the used book sale and Santa will be here.  Also, at 7:30 pm, children

Gingerbread Story Time (SMI)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Run, Run, Run fast as you can to enjoy stories, music and movement.  Don't leave without your yummy Gingerbread man cookie! Sign up online.

Teen Holiday Party

4:30pm - 7:00pm
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: Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the winter holidays with some games, crafts, and of course food!  Stop by or stay the whole time for an early start to you holiday season.

Annual Holiday Jazz Concert (SHA)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Sit back and relax while enjoying the live holiday music of Bob Sykes, Scott Silbert, and Anita Thomas! There will be cookies, too—a lovely holiday tradition.  

Holiday Photo Booth

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

After you meet a special jolly visitor in the Children's Department, stop by the first floor atrium of the library for an additional photo opportunity!

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.

Hot Chocolate Bar & Movie Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy hot chocolate bar and A Charlie Brown Christmas! The hot chocolate bar will include peppermint sticks, marshmallows, whipped cream and more.

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.

Maker Saturday: Holiday Joy! Glitter Ornament with Cricut Joy (HAN)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library and get creative! Participants will learn how to use various crafting machines (such as Cricut and heat press) as well as techniques for creating fun and/or functional items.

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.

Letters to Santa! (SMI)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Families - Sit together by the fire and write your very own letter to Santa Claus!  Listen to Christmas stories. Children ring the bells along with Christmas Music.  Sign up online.

Family Craft Saturday: Holiday Cookie Decorating (HAN)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating holiday themed cookies! This event is for all ages.

*Children under the age of 10 will require an adult helper at all times.

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.

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.

Christmas Craft - Winter Scene Ornament

11:00am - 12:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
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: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get festive with us as we create these cute holiday winter scene ornaments!

Little Explorers STEM: Christmas Tree Pinecones

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for Little Explorers STEM: Christmas Tree Pinecones on December 21st from 11am-12pm. We'll be learning about pinecones, the Ponderosa Pine Tree, and each child will decorate their own Christmas tree pinecone.

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.

Ugly Sweater Party

2:00pm - 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: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us to decorate your own ugly sweater! Bring a plain sweater and we will provide the supplies to make it "ugly." Christmas music will be played while decorating is happening!

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.