Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library, Waynesboro
Each month LocalNews1.org will share with readers highlights of events happening at library branches in the Franklin and Washington County areas. Here is what is on the calendar for September.
Sept. 5 Every Saturday in September and October the library will host their Employment Assistance program from
10 a.m.- 12 p.m. in Jane’s Tea Room. Get help with resume creating, cover letter writing and application assistance.
Sept. 8 Edward Jones Money Talks: Power of Budgeting 2-3 p.m. (registration required)
Sept. 9 Storytime with the Waynesboro Fire Department PreK-5 years 4-5 p.m.
Sept. 10 Neurographic Art (registration required) 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 Speakeasy Night Fundraiser Tickets are $75; dancing with live ragtime music, Escape Room,
Silent films, casino games, drinks and more. 7-10 p.m.
Sept. 15 Cardboard Engineers K-5 years (registration required) 4-5 p.m.
Sept. 18 LIBRARY CLOSED– Staff Inservice Day
Sept. 22 Kindly Canines -Kids (registration required) 6-7 p.m.
Sept. 23 Mental Health Association Suicide Prevention Training (registration required) 2-3 p.m.
Sept. 30 Bricks to Books at Renfrew Park Ages 8+ (registration required) 4-5 p.m.
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library
Sept. 8 Young Adult Game Night 5-6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite game and meet new friends
Sept. 14 Presentation on the Korean War – Adults 5-6:30 p.m. hosted by Ron Twentey, curator of
Korean War Exhibit at the Ritchie Museum
Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg
Sept. 2 Superheroes Unite! K-12 years 4-6 p.m. Decorate a mask and join the fun celebrating superheroes
Sept. 3 Parachute Picnic Pals @ Memorial Park 12-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and enjoy story time
Sept. 8 Star Trek Day Join the 60 year celebration of Star Trek All day movie marathon
Sept. 10 Tweens and Teens: Autumn Luminaries 5-7 p.m. Decorate your own luminary
Sept. 16 Cardboard Box Car Drive In 4-7 p.m. Bring a snack and decorate a box car and enjoy a movie
Sept 23 Autunm Equinox Celebration 4-6 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of autumn
Sept. 25 Dolly Parton: 9 to 5 Day All day Celebrate the life of Dolly Parton
Sept. 25 Sound and Music in Horror Movies with Author Kimberly Pinzon 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 30 Adult Craft- Book Page Witch 6-8 p.m. (registration required) Halloween craft making
Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
Sept. 4 National Food Bank Day All Day- bring non-perishable items and get a second leaf book for each donated item up to three books.
Sept. 9 Mother Goose on the Loose ages 0-3 (registration required)
Sept. 12 Lego Block Party 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring you child to build their imagination
Sept. 14 National Coloring Day All Day – Bring the family and enjoy a day of creative coloring
Sept. 21 National Alzheimer’s Day All Day join the library in bringing awareness and education about Alzheimer’s
Sept. 25 Book Bingo and Bake Sale 6-8 p.m. Play bingo, win books, and enjoy baked goods. Two bingo cards per person.
Washington County Public Library
Sept. 1 Craft Kit- Watercolor Notebook All day 9/1 – 9/15 – Smithsburg Branch
Sept. 2 Fall Craft- Giant Paper Dahlias 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. ages 13-18 – Fletcher Branch
Sept. 3 Craft & School Supply Swap and Share All Day – Bring your unused supplies to swap – Williamsport Branch
Sept. 8 Walk and Talk 1:30-2:15 p.m. Meet at the Williamsport Branch
Sept. 8 Literacy Council GOAL Class 5-7 p.m. – Fletcher Branch
Sept. 13 Uncovering Civil War Resources in the Western Maryland Room 2-4 p.m. ages 13-18 – Fletcher Branch
Sept. 14 McCauley Lecture: A Fresh Look at 250 years in Washington County 6-30-7:30 p.m. – Fletcher Branch
Sept. 16 WCFL and BISFA present ‘Clean Hands’ Director Panel for Students 1:30-4:30 p.m. Off Site
Sept. 16 Pizza, Soda, and Paracord Power! 4-6 p.m. ages 13-18 – Smithsburg Branch
Sept. 19 Ghosts of Antietam 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Adults – Sharpsburg Branch
Sept. 21 Take and Make: Colonial Spoon Painting 9/21-9/25 All Day craftmaking – Fletcher Branch
Sept. 22 George Washington’s Connections to Washington County 6:45-8 p.m. – Smithsburg Branch
Sept. 23 Female Leaders of 250 Years Ago 4-5 p.m. ages 6-12 – Smithsburg Branch
Reminder that all branches will be closed on Sept. 7 for the Labor Day holiday.
These are just a few highlights of events happening in the region’s local libraries. For more information about these and all the events happening, readers may visit the sites below.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library: ahmfl.org
Franklin County Libraries: discovery.fclspa.org
Washington County Free Public Library: washcolibrary.org
