FREE Main Street November-December 2018
Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Library 100 South Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 301-739-3250 @MyWCFL Mon-Thur: 10 AM to 9 PM Fri: 10 AM to 6 PM Sat: 10 AM to 5 PM Sun: 1 PM to 5 PM FLETCHER Escape Junk News Monday, November 5 6 PM Room #334 Feel lost in today's media landscape? Join Newseum Education as we tackle buzzwords, bots and bad actors on social media. In 90 minutes, you'll get clear definitions of current media terms, practical tools to identify fake and flawed news, and practice with real examples. Lunchtime Book Chats Monday, December 10 12 PM Room #333 Join us for this brown bag book chat. Bring your lunch and let s talk books. Mystery Book Club Wednesday, November 14 & Thursday, December 13 7 PM Western Maryland Room *December meeting at TBD restaurant Noteworthy Sundays @ Your Library Sunday, November 11 3 PM Steve Warner, an accomplished songwriter, is known for his charming country sound. He will be accompanied by cellist/bassist Andy Mosholder. Sunday, December 9 3 PM The Danny Webber Trio offer a mix of contemporary classical and jazz music. Meet the Author: Joy Jangdhari Tuesday, November 6 7 PM Joy Jangdhari is a researcher and author of "Living Life As A Joyful Being: be ready for whatever life brings!" and "Technology for your Psychology." Joy will discuss her work with us. Books will be available for sale and signing after the talk. KEY Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branch to register in advance. Registration is not required but is appreciated.
Coffee with a Cop Thursday, November 1 11 AM Join your neighbors and officers for coffee and a conversation. No agendas or speeches, just a chance to get to know the officers in your community. McCauley Lecture: Dr. Edward Lengel presents George Washington s Potomac River: Uniting a Nation Monday, November 5 7 PM George Washington's vision for a united America began with the Potomac River. Dr. Lengel looks at how our first president's entrepreneurship inspired his leadership, and how the Potomac River played a central role in his (and the nation's) success. Drop-In Computer Help Fridays in November & December 2:30-4:30 PM Have questions about the navigating the internet, e-mail, or using Microsoft Office programs? Help is first come, first served. The Great American Read Friday, December 14 4:30 PM Miss the Great American Read already? Explore the list of American's Top 100 (and now the Top 10!) Most Loved Books. Lawyer in the Library Monday, November 5 1-3 PM The Lawyer in the Library project provides FREE civil legal services in your community! Maryland Legal Aid attorneys and paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will provide brief, one-on-one advice on a variety of legal issues. Services are first come, first served. Introduction to Computers 3rd Tuesdays, November 20 & December 18 2 PM This class is geared toward the absolute beginner. We will introduce computers (both hardware, and software) to first time users. Register two weeks prior to each course. Make & Take 2nd Tuesdays, November 13 & December 11 6 PM Make something wonderful and take it home with you! Spanish and English Chat Club Thursdays 6:30-8 PM Want to improve your Spanish skills in a fun and casual setting? Look no further! Teachers from Comunidad Latina de Washington County and Hagerstown Community College will be there to help guide discussion and answer questions. FLETCHER
Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Library Children's Department 301-739-3250 ext. 250 @WCFLKids Storytimes STEAM FLETCHER CHILDRENS Infant Storytime Wednesdays in November 11:15 AM Contact the Children s Department for details. Registration for the January- March session begins December 1. Ages 6-18 months Toddler Time Mondays in November 10:15 AM Contact the Children s Department for details. Registration for the January- March session begins December 1. Ages 18-36 months Preschool Storytime Fridays 11:30 AM Ages 3-5 Stories by Starlight Thursdays 6:30 PM Bring your teddy bear and wear your pajamas! Join us for songs, crafts, and fun before bedtime. All ages Family Movie 1st Saturdays 2 PM Community Room 308/309 November 3: Incredibles 2 December 1: Hotel Transylvania 3 STEM Night 1st Wednesdays 6:30 PM November 7: Engineering December 5: Simple Circuits Ages 8-12 Kids Discover Science Workshops 2nd Saturdays 11 AM November 10: Eye Exploration December 8: It's in the Stars Ages 5-9 Peep Science 3rd Saturdays 11 AM November 17: The Wonderful World of Ramps December 15: Colors All Around Ages 3-5 and their caregivers LEGOs @ the Library 3rd Fridays 3:30 PM November 16: LEGO Challenge Cards December 21: Build a holiday ornament. Ages 6-12 Tween Makerspace Saturday, December 29 3 PM Make symmetrical snowflakes! Ages 9-12
Middle School Book Club Wednesdays, November 28 & December 19 3:30 PM Ask at the Children s Desk about obtaining a copy of the month s book. For grades 5-8 Boys and Girls Club's Power Hour Mondays 4-6 PM Join us for this weekly after school program to receive tutoring and homework help, and learning activities! Ages 6-18 Boys and Girls Club's Street Smarts Every Tuesday 4-6 PM Join us for this special afterschool program to learn about street smarts, anti-bullying, and more! Ages 10 and up Battle of the Books Sign Up November 1-30 Twenty great books have been selected for motivated kids to read, get creative, and engage in friendly competition. For grades 4-6 Gaming Afternoon Thursday, November 8 3-6 PM An afternoon of board game fun and celebrate International Games Week. Ages 4 and up Make a Holiday Card November 19-December 15 The Children s Department will be collecting holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg. Make your own cards or sign purchased cards. Drop your cards off to brighten up someone s holidays! Movie and Craft December 22 11 AM Join Miss Abigail for a Christmas movie and craft project. Ages 3 and up Santa Visit Noon Year's Eve Party December 13 6:30 PM December 31 11 AM Join us for Santa s Can t stay awake until annual visit to the library. midnight? Come celebrate All ages and countdown to noon. All ages KEY Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branch to register in advance. Registration is not required but is appreciated. FLETCHER CHILDRENS Read with a Friend 1st Saturdays, November 3 & December 1 1 PM Children can read with a certified therapy dog. First come, first served.
FLETCHER YOUNG ADULT Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Library Young Adult Department 301-739-3250 ext. 270 @WCFLTeens Monday Matters 52 days of information and conversation. 52 ways to make a difference. Every Monday, teens will have access to topical information and resources. Nov 5 Pizza with a Cop Nov 19 Homelessness Nov 26 Networking Dec 3 Starting Your Own Business Dec 10 One Good Letter Dec 17 Hope and Purpose Dec 31 Attitudes of Gratitude Teen Connect Tuesdays 5-7 PM Nov 6 Flight STEM Programming Nov 13 Tinker Lab Nov 20 3D Printing Nov 27 Maze Runner Book to Movie Dec 4 BINGO Dec 11 Holiday Gifts for Pets Dec 18 Holiday Gifts for All Teen Library Council Wednesdays 5-7 PM Earn SSL hours by joining a volunteer group that helps with library programming and writes for The Washingteenian blog. Gaming Club Saturdays 1-4 PM *No Gaming Club Nov 3* Play video games ans tabletop games with your friends! NaNoWriMo Visit the library to find out more about National Novel Writing Month: The world needs your novel! Celebrate Native American Heritage Visit the YA literature display! Harry Potter Trivia Contest Friday, November 16 Celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald with a Harry Potter trivia contest. Hour of Code Saturday, December 8 Celebrate Computer Science Week by visiting the Teen Connect room for an Hour of Code.
Boonsboro Branch Library 401 Potomac Street Boonsboro, MD 301-432-5723 @BoonsboroBranchWCFL Mon-Thur: 10:30 AM to 7 PM Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM Sat: 10:15 AM to 2 PM Lap-Sit Fridays 11 AM Bring your baby to the library! Join other families in a fun, interactive setting. Ages birth-18 months Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 AM Gather to learn about numbers, shapes, and colors with other toddlers. Ages 18-36 months Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 3:30 PM Have fun at storytime! Develop a love of reading and start school ready to learn. Ages 3 and up Themed Storytime Saturdays 11 AM A seasonally themed storytime which includes a fun craft to take home! For Children Read to a Dog 4th Mondays, November 19 and December 17 5:30 PM The Wags for Hope therapy dogs will visit to give kids a chance to practice their reading skills. STEM Stations November 5-10 Play with STEM kits in the library including the OSMO games, Working Heart- Blood Pump, and more. Christmas in Boonsboro Saturday, December 8 Drop in anytime for our Christmas Fun Day with lots of fun holiday activities and a hot chocolate station. BOONSBORO Homeschool STEM Classes Tuesdays 1 PM November 27: Thanksgiving Science December 18: Snowball Structure Grades 1-5 Family Movie Saturday, November 17 11:30 AM Hotel Transylvania 3 LEGO Club 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 4:15 PM Join us for a LEGO building challenge!
Book Discussions For Tweens & Teens BOONSBORO ABC: Afternoon Book Club 3rd Tuesdays 3 PM November 20: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin December 18: Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson Book Share 2nd Thursdays, November 8 & December 13 6 PM Come share a current read with the group. American Girl Book Club 2nd Mondays 6 PM November 5: Meet Felicity by Valerie Tripp December 10: Meet Molly by Valerie Tripp Ages 6-12 Rug Hooking 1st Saturdays, November 3 & December 1 11 AM Join us to try your hand at rug hooking. Let us know you re coming and we can have materials to teach you how. Master Gardeners Green Class Saturday, November 10 11 AM Join us for a fun class teaching how to decorate with evergreens for the season. For Adults & Families Anime & Manga Club 2nd and 4th Fridays 4:30 PM Join us to talk about your favorite manga series and watch anime! Teen Games Night Friday, November 2 4:30 PM Game on with us as we have Roblox and board games available. Bring your own board games or chess sets! Teen Holiday Card Craft Friday, December 7 4:30 PM Come hang out and make some different kinds of Holiday Cards to share with others. Author Talk with Warren Gray Wednesday, November 7 6 PM Join us for a presentation of evidence about the fate of Flight 93 on September 11th, 2001. Movie Nights 2nd Tuesdays 6 PM November 13: Ocean's 8 December 11: It's a Wonderful Life KEY Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branch to register in advance. Registration is not required but is appreciated.
Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library 12624 Broadfoarding Road Clear Spring, MD 301-842-2730 For Children Mon-Thur: 11:30 AM to 7 PM Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM Sat: 10:15 AM to 2 PM Sun: 1:15 PM to 5 PM For Adults & Families Friday Storytime Fridays 11:30 AM Stories, songs, movement, and more. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers Special Friday Storytime: Pumpkins & Pilgrims Friday, November 16 11:30 AM Thanksgiving stories, songs and a craft. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers Special Friday Storytime: Jolly Holidays Friday, December 21 11:30 AM Holidays stories, songs and a craft. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers LEGO Building Club 1st Tuesdays, November 6 & December 4 3:45 PM Try the monthly building challenge or come up with your own design. Adult Book Discussion 1st Wednesdays 11:15 AM November 7: A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza December 5: Clock Dance by Anne Tyler Thanksgiving Table Topper Saturday, November 3 11 AM Create something special for your table. Ages 8 and up Make It Take It Family Craft 3rd Thursdays, November 15 & December 20 5 PM Drop in and make a seasonal craft with your family. Holiday Glass Etching Saturday, October 13 11 AM Decorate a glass ornament or jar with a holiday design. Ages 8 and up CLEAR SPRING Santa's Workshop Tuesday, November 27 3-5 PM Create homemade gifts for your favorite people. Santa's Workshop II Tuesday, December 11 3-5 PM Create homemade gifts for your favorite people.
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library 231 Veterans Memorial Parkway Hancock, MD 301-678-5300 @HancockLibrary For Children Preschool Storytime Wednesdays 11:30 AM Stories, songs, movement activities, simple sign language, and a craft. Mon-Wed: 11:30 AM to 7 PM Thur: 3:00 PM to 6 PM Fri: 11:30 AM to 6 PM Sat: 11:15 AM to 3 PM For Adults & Families Tech Help Fridays 1-3 PM Half hour appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome! HANCOCK Fur Bearers DNR Trunk Friday, November 30 4 PM Hands-on material and activities about species of furbearers in Maryland. STEAM Homeschool Day at the Library 2nd Tuesdays 2 PM November 13: Mosaics December 11: Google Expedition School's Out Science Friday, December 28 3 PM Squishy Science: Extracting DNA from Strawberries Grades 3-8 Family Movie Night 3rd Wednesdays 5 PM November 21: Leap! December 19: The Man Who Invented Christmas Celebrate the New Library! Saturday, November 10 11:15 AM-3 PM Library tours, refreshments, activities and crafts. Introduction and discussion of Dr. Daniel Murphy s World War I display. Adult Book Club 2nd Tuesdays, November 13 & December 11 5 PM New members always welcome! Family Drop-in Art One Saturday a Month 1-3 PM November 10: Fabric Pumpkin Centerpiece December 15: Holiday Cookie Exchange and Tea with Fancy Mason Jar Tea Lights Ages 8+ and their families Home for the Holidays: Storytelling and Carols with Susannah Granny Sue Holstein and Stas Ziolkowski Saturday, December 1 1 PM KEY Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branch to register in advance. Registration is not required but is appreciated.
Keedysville Branch Library 22 Taylor Drive Keedysville, MD 301-432-6641 @KeedysvilleBranchWCFL Tues: 3:15 PM to 7 PM Wed: 1:15 PM - 5 PM Sat: 9:15 AM to 12 PM For Children Keedysville Creative Kids Corner 1st Saturdays We will feature books from different children s book authors and a craft kit (all month) that you can make or take home. November 3: Turkey craft ft. Steven Kroll December 1: Candy cane craft ft. Michael Garland Ages 3-10 For Adults & Families Tuesday Book Club 2nd Tuesdays 6 PM Explore different genres of books, meet new people, and enjoy conversation. November 13: Feared by Lisa Scottoline December 11: Book of your Choice! This evening we will meet at Bonnie s at the Red Byrd at 7 PM. Super Tuesday STEAM Pinterest Party Last Tuesdays 4 PM Saturday, November 17 10 AM November 27: Snow STEM Challenges Join us to create a seasonal Snowman December 18: Make a gift for someone Door Stop! Grades K-5 Teens and adults Holiday Open House December 1 9:30 AM- 12 PM Crafts for all ages, hot chocolate, music, snacks. Enjoy some holiday cheer with family and friends and make fun crafts. One Washington County family s contribution was exceptional during World War I. Five sons of the Newcomer family are listed on the Funkstown memorial, four on one side as serving in the war, and one son is listed on the other side among those who were killed. Private James Newcomer of Co B 328 Infantry died on the Moselle River, France, September 9, 1918. On November 11 1918, an armistice was signed to end the direct fighting in World War I. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the war, Western Maryland Regional Library has created a webpage at digital.whilbr.org that highlights Washington County s service men, nurses and YMCA workers. Information is available on many from the county and all those who died during the war, either killed in action or from influenza. KEEDYSVILLE
Sharpsburg Branch Library 106 East Main Street Sharpsburg, MD 301-432-8825 Tues-Thurs: 2:30 PM to 8 PM @WCFLSharpsburg Sat: 9:15 AM to 1 PM For Children SHARPSBURG Books with Baby 2nd Thursdays, November 8 & December 13 2:30 PM Fun activities for to share with baby! Ages birth-24 months Themed Storytime Thursdays 3:30 PM Ages 3 and up STEM Storytime Thursday, November 1 3:30 PM STEM activities to celebrate the Maryland STEM Festival LEGO Club 1st Saturdays 10 AM Adult Book Share 1st Wednesdays 10 AM November 7: Bring a current favorite book to share. December 5: Share your favorite holiday story. Scienceteller: Military STEM Saturday, November 10 10:30 AM Hands on activities (like build a catapult!) with stories, presented by Stas Ziolkowski. Ages 8-14 Santa Thursday, December 20 3:30 PM Santa will read a story and make holiday balloons. Bring your camera! For Adults & Families Movie Night Wednesday, November 14 6 PM Incredibles 2 Wednesday, December 12 6 PM It's a Wonderful Life Card Marking November 1-9 Stop by the library anytime the first week in November and make a holiday card for our military overseas. The Sharpsburg Rifles Thursday, November 8 7 PM Presented by local historian and author Tim Snyder. Tim will discuss the original local militia group. President of Sharpsburg Historical Society Vernell Doyle will discuss the Sharpsburg Rifles reenactment group. Free Holiday Jazz Music Tuesday, December 4 7 PM Music will be presented by local jazz musicians Bob Sykes, Scott Silbert and Anita Thomas. Come join us for cookies, tea and music that will put you in the holiday spirit!
Smithsburg Branch Library 66 West Water Street Smithsburg, MD 301-824-7722 Mon: 10:30 AM to 7 PM Tues: 12:30 PM to 9 PM Wed-Thurs: 10:30 AM to 7 PM Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM Sat: 10:15 AM to 2 PM For Children Storytimes Osmo Afternoon Infant Storytime Friday, November 9 & December 7 3 PM 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 11 AM Sharpen up your programming skills through Ages 6-18 months games with Osmo and Cubetto. Toddler Time Thursdays 11 AM Ages 18-36 months Preschool Storytime Fridays 11 AM Ages 3-5 Saturday Storytime Saturdays 11:30 AM All ages Free Movie Nights Refreshments provided. Tuesday, December 18 7 PM Arthur Christmas Family Craft Wednesday, December 5 5:30 PM Have some fun making a gingerbread house with your family. LEGOs at the Library Monday, November 5 5:30 PM Build your name in LEGOs or free build. Military Flight Tuesday, November 6 6:30 PM We will discuss the different types of flight in the military and will replicate the flight of a rocket, helicopter, and airplane. Ages 5-12 Sweet Dreams! Wednesday, November 7 5 PM November is Native American Heritage Month a great time to make a Native American dream catcher. Ages 5-10 KEY Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branch to register in advance. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Holiday STEM Event Tuesday, December 11 6:30 PM Santa has lost his sleigh. Try to design a parachute so he can safely land. Ages 5 and up SMITHSBURG
It's Storytime in Our Town Saturday, November 10 11:30 AM Smithsburg Market (48 S Main St) To market, to market for story time please! Stories and rhymes amongst the goodies at Smithsburg Market. Meet us there! SMITHSBURG Lanyard Keychain Thursday, November 14 5:30 PM Come learn how to create a lanyard keychain. Learn the square box stitch with plastic lacing! Writers Group 2nd Tuesdays 6:30 PM 4th Saturdays 10:15 AM For Tweens & Teens For Adults & Families No Small Change Saturday, November 10 12 PM Learn more about the long-lasting legacy that the Civil War had on our money join us for No Small Change: The Impact that the Civil War had on our Coins, Currency and Tokens. Presented by the Smoketown Antietam Hospital Project. Refreshments will be served. Annual All Ages Ornament Making Tuesday, November 27 6:30-8:30 PM Join us in the Community Room to make ornaments for your tree. Several different types (including paintbrush Santas and drinking straw tree ornaments) will be available. Bird Seed Ornaments Thursday, December 20 6 PM Join us to make some holiday ornaments to hang on trees for the birds. Knitting, Crocheting, & Craft Group Mondays (except November 12 & December 24) 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM Bring your project and join this group. Adult Book Club 4th Tuesdays 5 PM November 27: The Forgotten Road by Richard Paul Evans December: No meeting Library Holiday Open House Friday, December 7 6:30-9 PM Enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies at the library after Smithsburg s Tree-lighting Ceremony in Veterans Park. Tour our building, pick up a free craft-kit for the kids, and check out the used book sale. Also, at 7:30 PM, children of all ages are welcome to enjoy Story Time by the Fire."
Williamsport Memorial Library 104 East Potomac Street Williamsport, MD 301-223-7027 @WCFLWilliamsport Mon-Thurs: 10:30 AM to 7 PM Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM Sat: 10:15 AM to 3 PM Storytimes Tiny Tots Play Time 2nd Tuesdays, November 13 & December 11 10:30 AM Visit the library to meet and play with new friends. This is an informal group! Fun toys and books provided. Ages 6-24 months Storytime with a Craft Wednesdays 11:30 AM Books, music, activities, and a craft. Ages 2-6 Hot Cocoa Story Walk Tuesday, December 18 5:30-6:30 PM Sip on hot cocoa from the library while you walk around outside to enjoy a wintertime story. Bring a flashlight to read the self-guided story boards. Teen Study Time Thursdays Start the school year off with special teen-only study times after school! Snacks and drinks provided. For Children For Tweens & Teens LEGO Club at the Library 2nd Tuesdays, November 13 & December 11 4 PM LEGO Club is a great place to build and meet other builders. Celebrate Thanksgiving Charlie Brown Style Wednesday,November 14 4 PM Visit the library to join the Thanksgiving fun. We will have snacks and activities for all! Retro Tech Wednesday, November 7 4 PM What sorts of technology did people use "way back when"? How was data stored? We will reuse old technology to make something cool! All ages Teen Craft Club Learn to make a cool craft project. November 15: Thankful Wreath December 13: Marbled Ornaments WILLIAMSPORT KEY Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branch to register in advance. Registration is not required but is appreciated.
For Adults & Families WILLIAMSPORT Hooks & Needles Tuesdays 12-2 PM Our fun group meets to knit and crochet every week, share ideas and show off current projects. Adult Book Club 1st Thursdays 5:30 PM Join our group for a discussion of our current read. November 1: Skipping Christmas by John Grisham December 6: A holiday short story Cooking Club 2nd Fridays 11 AM This is an informal club of adults who like to cook. November 9: Bring your favorite holiday recipe to share! December 14: Bring your favorite cookie recipe to share! Snowflake Craft Class Friday, December 7 4 PM Learn how to make easy, stunning holiday decorations! Ages 11 and up Educators Book Club Thursday, November 20 4:30 PM This book club is especially for teachers, librarians, media specialists and school counselors. Please see our website calendar for the book selection each month. Light refreshments provided. Washington County Free Library strives to make all programs accessible. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program. 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. Some Library programs are presented by independent business people. Washington County Free Library does not endorse their services or theories, nor shall the library be liable for any action taken as a result of information from these programs. Thank you for a great year!