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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, on the library’s web site, and here on the

Make yourself a hedgehog that is soft and cuddly instead of pokey and prickly by picking up March's Make and Take 2 Go kit.

Registration opens March 7th. You will receive a phone call when your kit is ready for pickup.

While you're planting the first seeds of the season, why not create some art? Pick up all the materials you need to create a beautiful seed mosaic in March's Nature Take Kit. 

Kids ages 7-11 can learn about real snowflakes and make some marshmallow and toothpick ones as well.   

Try your hand at making a Kawaii-style Shamrock Bookmark.

For Ages 10 and up.

Call or visit the branch to reserve your kit while supplies last.

Lace and bead a rainbow.  For 10 and under while supplies last.  Call or visit the library to pick up your kit.

Discover the science of mirrors with our make and take kit.  Everything you need for a rainy afternoon science lesson.  For Elementary age kids.  While supplies last.  Call or visit the library to request a kit, 301-824-7722.

Everything you need to make 2 pair of stylish macrame' earrings.  Choose a beginner or advanced kit.  Give it a try.  It's really knot that hard!  While supplies last, no online registration, call or stop by library to reserve

When you visit the Smithsburg Branch in March, ask your librarian for the Library Scavenger Hunt. Play the game, win a prize, and get to know your local library inside and out!