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 November.
Reminder that all libraries in the region will be closed on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day
Alexander Hamilton Library, Waynesboro
Nov. 3,Teen Game Night: Poetry for Neanderthals & Ransom Notes,4-5 p.m.
Nov. 5, Pottery Painting w/ Chatty Chameleon- Adults, (registration required) 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 9, Acupuncture 101- Adults, (registration required) 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 10, Edward Jones Money Talks: Make Your Money Last, (registration required) 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 12, Simple Science- Kids, (registration required) 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 17, Cardboard Engineers- Kids, (registration required) 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 18, AmeriHealth Caritas: Diabetes Awareness/Prevention- Adults, (registration required) 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 19, Junior Art Adventure- Kids, (registration required) 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 25-28 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Besore Free Library, Greencastle
Nov. 3, Henny Penny Puppet Show- Kids, 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 12, Let’s Talk Online Safety: Protecting your child in digital age, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19, Fall Craft Program: Make crafts out of real leaves, (registration required) 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Nov. 26-28 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library
Nov. 8, Silent Auction at the Top Secret Tap Room, Fundraiser at Fort Ritchie, 3-6 p.m.
Nov. 18, Adult Crafternoon, 3-5 p.m.
Nov. 26-28 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Grove Free Library, Chambersburg
Nov. 7,LEGO Battlebots- Kids 9-16, (registration required) 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Nov. 9, Bracelets for Boxes: Operation Xmas Child, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 14, Winter Holiday Sale: Crafts, books, and more, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Nov. 16, Pickin’ Party at the Library, bring your instrument and join the fun! 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 21, Hunger Games Quarter Quell- Teens, 1-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 26-28 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg
Nov. 4, Timely Conversations Workshop with Journey Hospice, (registration required) 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 18, Adult Autumn Kinusaiga Craft Event, (registration required) 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 26-28 Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Washington County Public Library
Nov. 3, Homeschool Back-to-School Photos, 3-4 p.m. – Williamsport Branch
Nov. 3, Creative Corner: Harvest Wreath, ages 13-18, 5-6 p.m. – Fletcher Branch
Nov. 4, Creating Art with Art-Bots, ages 6-12, 4-5 p.m. – Boonsboro Branch
Nov. 7, Wonderful World of White-Tailed Deer, ages 0-12, 11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.- Smithsburg Branch
Nov. 9, Holiday Cards for Veterans, All day – Fletcher Branch
Nov. 9, Children’s Book Week and Giveaway, All day – Fletcher Branch
Nov. 10, ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Birthday Party, ages 6-18, 4-5 p.m. – Fletcher Library
Nov. 10, Opening Reception for the Artists of 21783, 5-7 p.m. – Smithsburg Branch
Nov. 16, DIY Fair, all ages, 5-7:45 p.m. – Fletcher Branch
Nov. 18, Low Waste Living Workshop, ages 13-18, 5:30-6:45 p.m. – Boonsboro Branch
Nov. 24, Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker, ages 13-adult, 6:30-7:30 p.m.- Boonsboro Branch
Nov. 26-27 Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
These are just some of the events taking place this November at the region’s libraries.
For more information about these and other events happening visit the sites below.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library: ahmfl.org
Franklin County Libraries: discovery.fclspa.org
Washington County Free Public Library: washcolibrary.org
