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"Mini Masterpieces" Summer Reading Club Art Project

All Day 7/5–8/1
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

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Celebrate Summer Reading Club 2025 with a BIG 'tiny art' project and exhibition for artists of all ages! 

 

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day 7/7–7/31
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 paint kit.  Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

July Craft Kit - Colorful Lantern (SMI)

All Day 7/7–7/31
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:

Create a colorful lantern out of a clear cup and tissue paper.  While supplies last.

Mural Project

All Day 7/7–7/31
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up one section of a giant mural at the Smithsburg branch, color it with any medium, and return it by August 1 to see the final creation.  First come, first serve.

STEM Challenge Kit - Colorful Candy Science (SMI)

All Day 7/7–7/31
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

The July Simple STEM kit will be doing experiments with candy.  Stop by the library to pick up a kit while they last.

Bookmobile Stop: Maugansville Elementary Rec Dept Camp

8:30am–9:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Maugansville Elementary Rec Dept Camp. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Marty Snook Rec Dept Camp

9:30am–10:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Marty Snook Rec Dept Camp. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Eating Healthy on a Budget

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Eating healthy while sticking to a budget can be a challenge. In this workshop, we'll discuss tips and recipe ideas to help you meet your nutritional goals - without breaking the bank! 

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
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: 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!

Money Without Stress: A Simple Plan to Feel in Control Again

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you’re tired of feeling anxious every time you check your bank account — or wondering where your money went each month — this workshop is for you.

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. 

Bookmobile Stop: Spickler Rd.

2:30pm–2:45pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Sweetsies Community Stop

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Sweetsies. Everyone is welcome!

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.

Adult Book Club (SMI)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  The book we are reading for July is Leaving Coy's Hill by Katherine Sherbrooke.

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jack's Corner @ HCC

9:15am–10:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks Corner @ HCC. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Infant Storytime (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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Infant Storytime (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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.

Preschool Storytime (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: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Stories, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday.  All ages are welcome. In the summer 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: 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!

Wiggles & Giggles Playtime (WIL)

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
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.