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Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages.

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.

SRC Puppet Show

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Storytime

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us in the children's room for books, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  No registration required.

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.

SRC Puppet Show

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

SRC Puppet Show

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

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.

SRC Puppet Show

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

SRC Puppet Show

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Keedysville Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Keedysville Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

SRC Puppet Show

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help puppet friends unearth the story of Summer Reading! Puppet show, Reader's Theater, crafts, and bookmobile visit. Open to all ages, but best suited for children and caregivers. 

Life in 1776

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Information to come. 

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: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Information to come. 

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! 

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.

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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Night

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

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.

Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

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.

Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Keedysville Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

Library Branch: Keedysville Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

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.

Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

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.
Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! 

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.

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.

Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

 The event will take place at the Sharpsburg Park pavilion on West High Street.   Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater.

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

 The event will take place at the Sharpsburg Park pavilion on West High Street.   Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater.

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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Night

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

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.

Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

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.

Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help local performers unearth a story in this skit by Authentic Community Theater. Open to all ages, but will appeal most to preschool and early elementary ages. 

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.
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Storytime

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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.

Go America!

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Meet us at the Fort Ritchie Community Center for a Star-Spangled story time full of fun!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Meet us at the Fort Ritchie Community Center for a Star-Spangled story time full of fun!

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.
Gimli

Read with a Pet: Gimli

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00