WAYNESBORO- The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library has announced their February programs. The library is located at 45 East Main Street in Waynesboro. Registration is at www.AHMFL.org
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS – February 2024
A Bedtime Story Sunday, February 11 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Join us for a special Valentine story as Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library hosts our monthly Bedtime Story on Sunday, February 11 at 7:00 PM. A variety of stories will be shared by Miss Janet and other guest readers.
Music & Movement Thursday, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Join us for this fun energetic program geared toward children ages two through four, older siblings are invited. Come sing your heart out and move to the beat! Snacks provided.
LEGO Club Tuesday, February 6 5:30 – 6:30 PM
LEGO Challenge for February – Will the groundhog see his shadow?
Calling all LEGO Lovers ages 5 – 11, come join us in the Maker Space. Bring LEGOS from home or use LEGOS supplied by the library. Snacks included.
Preschool Storytime Friday, February 2 11:00 – 11:45 AM
“The Night Before Groundhog Day”
Join us for a fun story filled with rhyme about Groundhog Day. We will experiment with shadows and light to see how Phil may see his shadow… or not. Followed by special Groundhog Day treats!
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library welcomes preschoolers ages 2-4 (siblings of all ages are also welcome) for a fun time of songs, stories, and activities in the library’s Community Room, 2nd floor. Preschool Story Time is a regular library program.
Preschool Storytime Friday, February 9 11:00 – 11:45 AM
“Lots of Dots” & “Eight Little Planets”
Join us for Preschool Storytime as our reader, Miss Mary Anne shares 2 short stories about circles and planets. We will be learning about circles and decorating our own planets, followed by a snack.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library welcomes preschoolers ages 2-4 (siblings of all ages are also welcome) for a fun time of songs, stories, and activities in the library’s Community Room, 2nd floor. Preschool Story Time is a regular library program.
Cosmic Adventures – Traveling Planetarium Saturday, February 10 11:00AM – 1:00 PM Hooverville Elementary School Auditorium, 10829 Buchanan Trail E, Waynesboro, PA
Calling all future scientists, astrologers and astronauts… join AHMF Library at Hooverville Elementary School Auditorium as we learn about the constellations under the dark sky of the planetarium. There are 3 free 30-minute shows beginning at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. NO registration required, however, each show is limited to the first 25 guests.
STEM Challenge with Miss Julie Saturday, February 10 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Kids Grade K – 5 join us in the Maker Space for some Fairy Tale Experiments, with STEM Instructor, Julie Diaz. Please register as space is limited.
Preschool Storytime Friday, February 16 11:00 – 11:45 AM
An Alpaca Story and a visit from Sugar Hollow Farm
Preschool Storytime welcomes Sugar Hollow Farms and their alpacas.
Join us for a story in the Children’s room and meet these special animals.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library welcomes preschoolers ages 2-4 (siblings of all ages are also welcome) for a fun time of songs, stories, and activities in the library’s Children’s Room. Preschool Story Time is a regular library program.
Children’s Fun Snacks Saturday, February 17 11:00AM – 12:00PM
February celebrates National Heart month, National Snack month and National Chocolate month. There is no better way to celebrate than making heart shaped snacks dipped in chocolate!
Join us in the Community Room as we create hearts out of strawberries to dip into chocolate for a delicious snack.
We are limited to 12 children so if you are between 9 and 11, please register by calling to reserve your spot.
BINGO Club Tuesday, February 20 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Kids ages 8-12 Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for BINGO Club!
There are many types of BINGO and ways to play. We are going to have fun exploring some of them. Snacks and prizes are provided.
Preschool Storytime Friday, February 23 11:00 – 11:45 AM
“The Hungriest Chickadee”
Did you know February is National Bird Feeding Month? Join us for a winter story about a little bird who asks all the other forest animals to share some of their food with him. We will be making bird feeders for our feathered friends who need our help.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library welcomes preschoolers ages 2-4 (siblings of all ages are also welcome) for a fun time of songs, stories, and activities in the library’s Community Room, 2nd floor. Preschool Story Time is a regular library program.
Kindly Canines Tuesday, February 27 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library welcomes ages 5-11 in the library’s Children’s Room to read to a variety of therapy dogs. Children may select different books from the library and/or bring their own favorite book from home to read. Kindly Canines is a regular library program held during the school year on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM.
Anime Club
February 7, 4:00 PM – Teens ages 12-18, do you love to watch anime, read manga, and even draw characters? Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for our first Anime Club of 2024, when we will make our own pins with the library’s button maker.
Anime Club is a regular program at the library on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays.
We read & discuss our favorite / least favorite manga, choose anime shows & movies to watch together, and do various games, crafts, & other activities.
Want to co-lead a club meeting? See Miss Gina at the library.
Anime Club
February 21, 4:00 PM – Teens ages 12-18, do you love to watch anime, read manga, and even draw characters? Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for our first Anime Club of 2024, when we will have a watch party (anime chosen by club members).
Anime Club is a regular program at the library on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays.
We read & discuss our favorite / least favorite manga, choose anime shows & movies to watch together, and do various games, crafts, & other activities.
Want to co-lead a club meeting? See Miss Gina at the library.
Art Saturday Kits
February 17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Teens ages 12-18, stop by Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library to pick up your art kit!
On the 3rd Saturday of each month, we announce a new Art Saturday Kit.
Art kits consist of a paper bag containing all (or most of) the supplies you’ll need to complete an art or craft project at home. The instructions are usually via a video link (also posted on our social media).
Art Kits are geared towards teens ages 12-18, but older kids are welcome to give it a try, too.
Classmate Creations
February 8, 3:00-4:00 PM Cookie Baking; 4:00-5:00 PM Cookie Sale – Classmate Creations is coming to Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library! Classmate Creations is a student baking club run by the Life Skills students at WASHS. Students in this program are in grades 11-12. Students prepare desserts weekly for the staff in the district to purchase. We specialize in
unique cookie flavors and royal icing sugar cookies. We also offer seasonal treats. We look forward to meeting new friends and sharing our yummy treats. Stop by the Library on 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4-5 PM, to buy your cookies! New! Starting February 8—The Classmates Creations team invites All Teens Ages 12-18 to join us in the Library Kitchen for the baking! 3-4 PM, 2nd & 4th Thursdays.
Classmate Creations
February 22, 3:00-4:00 PM Cookie Baking; 4:00-5:00 PM Cookie Sale – Classmate Creations is coming to Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library! Classmate Creations is a student baking club run by the Life Skills students at WASHS. Students in this program are in grades 11-12. Students prepare desserts weekly for the staff in the district to purchase. We specialize in unique cookie flavors and royal icing sugar cookies. We also offer seasonal treats. We look forward to meeting new friends and sharing our yummy treats. Stop by the Library on 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4-5 PM, to buy your cookies! New! Starting February 8—The Classmates Creations team invites All Teens Ages 12-18 to join us in the Library Kitchen for the baking! 3-4 PM, 2nd & 4th Thursdays.
Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League
February 17, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library announces a brand-new program for Teens ages 12-18. D&D Adventurers League – Teen Edition is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy-themed game where players team up to adventure, explore, and level up! Characters made here can be played anywhere there’s an Adventurers League event. Pencils, character miniatures, dice, and snacks will be provided. Players are welcome to bring any of their own! Initial space is limited, so Registration is Required. Please register at ahmfl.org on the Programming Calendar to reserve your spot at the table. Let’s roll! This program will take place monthly on 3rd Saturdays.
Cosmic Adventures Planetarium
February 10, 11:00 AM; 12:00 PM; or 1:00 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for “The Sky Tonight” show with Cosmic Adventures Planetarium. This program is open to All Ages. Location: Hooverville Elementary School. Please choose one time slot to attend (it is the same half-hour show at each time slot). Registration Required; please sign up at ahmfl.org on the Programming calendar.
Cookie Decorating Workshop
February 14, 4:00 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites
Teens & Kids Ages 9-18 to come decorate their own cookies! These unique cookies are printed with a black & white image (we picked Mario and Sailor Moon designs), then participants color them in with food safe paints.
It’s fun, easy, & you get to eat the results. We hope you can join us!
Thank You to Brenda diSorbo of Stove Stones for printing and donating these cookies for us! Each participant makes 2 cookies, one of each design.
Registration Required! Sign up at ahmfl.org on the Programming Calendar.
Homeschool Enrichment Club
February 6, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites homeschoolers in grades K-12 to join us for art activities, STEM challenges, and more!
Homeschool Enrichment Club is parent-led (hosted by AHMFL) and meets weekly August 29th – May 28th. K-5th Grades will meet 10:30-11:15 AM, and
6th – 12th Grades at 11:30 AM -12:15 PM. Please see the Programming Calendar at ahmfl.org for weekly themed activities, or follow the club’s Facebook page at Waynesboro Homeschool Enrichment Club for the most up-to-date information.
Homeschool Enrichment Club
February 13, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites homeschoolers in grades K-12 to join us for art activities, STEM challenges, and more!
Homeschool Enrichment Club is parent-led (hosted by AHMFL) and meets weekly August 29th – May 28th. K-5th Grades will meet 10:30-11:15 AM, and
6th – 12th Grades at 11:30 AM -12:15 PM. Please see the Programming Calendar at ahmfl.org for weekly themed activities, or follow the club’s Facebook page at Waynesboro Homeschool Enrichment Club for the most up-to-date information.
Homeschool Enrichment Club
February 20, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites homeschoolers in grades K-12 to join us for art activities, STEM challenges, and more!
Homeschool Enrichment Club is parent-led (hosted by AHMFL) and meets weekly August 29th – May 28th. K-5th Grades will meet 10:30-11:15 AM, and
6th – 12th Grades at 11:30 AM -12:15 PM. Please see the Programming Calendar at ahmfl.org for weekly themed activities, or follow the club’s Facebook page at Waynesboro Homeschool Enrichment Club for the most up-to-date information.
Homeschool Enrichment Club
February 27, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites homeschoolers in grades K-12 to join us for art activities, STEM challenges, and more!
Homeschool Enrichment Club is parent-led (hosted by AHMFL) and meets weekly August 29th – May 28th. K-5th Grades will meet 10:30-11:15 AM, and
6th – 12th Grades at 11:30 AM -12:15 PM. Please see the Programming Calendar at ahmfl.org for weekly themed activities, or follow the club’s Facebook page at Waynesboro Homeschool Enrichment Club for the most up-to-date information.
MakerSpace Days
February 13, 4:00-5:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites teens & preteens ages 10-18 to join us in the MakerSpace for ROUS—Rodents of Unusual Size Circuit Lab, with guest teacher Julie Diaz. What is more romantic than gray rat with light-up beady eyes? Build your own circuit rodent while we watch “The Princess Bride”. Registration Required – Please sign up at ahmfl.org on the Programming Calendar.
MakerSpace Days
February 27, 4:00-5:30 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites teens & preteens ages 10-18 to join us in the MakerSpace for Squishy Circuits with guest teacher Miss Gina. Did you know you can make circuits out of clay? Build your own clay creations, then add LED lights to make them light up. Registration Required – Please sign up at ahmfl.org on the Programming Calendar.
Pokemon Club
February 10, 1:30–2:45 PM – Kids & Teens, Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for Pokemon Club! This club is dedicated to battling via the Pokemon card game. If you don’t already know how to play,
leaders Chad & Kurt Ewell will teach you everything you need to know! Feel free to bring your own deck if you have one. We will also have decks here. Pokemon Club is a regular library program that meets on 2nd Saturdays.
Teen Game Nights (In Person)
February 6, 5:45-6:45 PM – Teens ages 12-18, the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for an in-person Game Night at the library. These Game Nights are a regular program at the library on alternating Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 PM. Attendees choose which games to play. Do you have a fun game you’d like to share? Go ahead and bring it!
Teen Game Nights (In Person)
February 20, 5:45-6:45 PM – Teens ages 12-18, the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library invites you to join us for an in-person Game Night at the library. These Game Nights are a regular program at the library on alternating Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 PM. Attendees choose which games to play. Do you have a fun game you’d like to share? Go ahead and bring it!
Teen Game Nights (Online)
February 13, 5:45-6:45 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library hosts Teen Game Night via Discord. Teens ages 13-18, do you have a smartphone, tablet, PC, and/or console that you play games on? Do you have online games to play & no one to play with? Looking for a game to play but don’t know where to start? Join us on our AHMFL Teen Discord to see what games are happening! We play online multiplayer games such as Among Us, Jackbox, Unfortunate Spacemen, Gartic Phone, Minecraft, and more. Put in your vote for what you want to play!
To join us, you’ll need to be a member of AHMFL’s Teen Discord, since this is how we meet up, choose games, & share codes to access our game lobbies. To become a member, teens must return a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian. Please contact AHMFL Teen Librarian Miss Gina at (717) 762-3335 to request a slip. Unfortunately, Discord has a strict age 13+ policy, so we direct 12-yr-old patrons to try our in-person Game Nights instead, until they turn 13.
Online Teen Game Nights are a regular program on alternating Tuesdays,
5:45-6:45 PM. This is our last Online Teen Game Night of 2023. Please stay tuned for 2024 dates.
Teen Game Nights (Online)
February 27, 5:45-6:45 PM – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library hosts Teen Game Night via Discord. Teens ages 13-18, do you have a smartphone, tablet, PC, and/or console that you play games on? Do you have online games to play & no one to play with? Looking for a game to play but don’t know where to start? Join us on our AHMFL Teen Discord to see what games are happening! We play online multiplayer games such as Among Us, Jackbox, Unfortunate Spacemen, Gartic Phone, Minecraft, and more. Put in your vote for what you want to play!
To join us, you’ll need to be a member of AHMFL’s Teen Discord, since this is how we meet up, choose games, & share codes to access our game lobbies. To become a member, teens must return a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian. Please contact AHMFL Teen Librarian Miss Gina at (717) 762-3335 to request a slip. Unfortunately, Discord has a strict age 13+ policy, so we direct 12-yr-old patrons to try our in-person Game Nights instead, until they turn 13.
Online Teen Game Nights are a regular program on alternating Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 PM. This is our last Online Teen Game Night of 2023. Please stay tuned for 2024 dates.
Teen Story Share (Online)
February 2 – Join Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library on Fridays for our latest “Teen Story Share” video. This is a regular library video series on Fridays, where Teen Services Librarian Miss Gina shares a variety of reading material that is fun for teens, including short stories, & excerpts from longer books—mostly fiction, with some nonfiction thrown in.
We post on the library’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram (we go by the library’s full name on YouTube & Facebook; on Instagram we are @AlexHamiltonLibrary and @ahmfl_teens).
Teen Story Share (Online)
February 9 – Join Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library on Fridays for our latest “Teen Story Share” video. This is a regular library video series on Fridays, where Teen Services Librarian Miss Gina shares a variety of reading
material that is fun for teens, including short stories, & excerpts from longer books—mostly fiction, with some nonfiction thrown in.
We post on the library’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram (we go by the library’s full name on YouTube & Facebook; on Instagram we are @AlexHamiltonLibrary and @ahmfl_teens).
Teen Story Share (Online)
February 16 – Join Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library on Fridays for our latest “Teen Story Share” video. This is a regular library video series on Fridays, where Teen Services Librarian Miss Gina shares a variety of reading material that is fun for teens, including short stories, & excerpts from longer books—mostly fiction, with some nonfiction thrown in.
We post on the library’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram (we go by the library’s full name on YouTube & Facebook; on Instagram we are @AlexHamiltonLibrary and @ahmfl_teens).
Teen Story Share (Online)
February 23 – Join Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library on Fridays for our latest “Teen Story Share” video. This is a regular library video series on Fridays, where Teen Services Librarian Miss Gina shares a variety of reading material that is fun for teens, including short stories, & excerpts from longer books—mostly fiction, with some nonfiction thrown in.
We post on the library’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram (we go by the library’s full name on YouTube & Facebook; on Instagram we are @AlexHamiltonLibrary and @ahmfl_teens).
Winter Reading Challenge
January 15-February 15 – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library is pleased to announce the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge! Don’t worry, it’s a relaxed & informal kind of challenge… Just pick up your free 2024 Reading Challenge Calendar at the library. All the challenges are printed on it. Try as many of them as you like, and receive a sticker at the Circulation Desk for each challenge completed. Every 3 stickers equals 1 ticket for entry in our prize basket drawing! (Bring your calendar or take a photo of it to show us.) Winners announced Feb 17. For All Ages. Happy Reading!
