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 calendars for June.
All public libraries will be closed in June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library: Waynesboro
June 6: Summer Reading Kickoff 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Enjoy ice cream and hotdogs, win prizes, get
free books, hop on the Steam Express in Makers Space
June 9: STEAM Summer: Fossil Finding 2-3 p.m. Rock and Mineral Club for Kids
June 9: Edward Jones Money Talks: Charitable Givings 2-3 p.m.
June 10: Leaf Painting in the Park- All Ages 4:30-6 p.m.
June 12: Job Help 101- Adults 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration Req.
June 13: Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
June 16: Insects in the Garden: Good, Bad, Ugly & Beautiful – Adults 5:30-6:30 p.m.
June 23: Archeology in Waynesboro 2-3 p.m. (Kids) & 4-5 p.m. (Teens)
June 24: Mental Health Association Services: What’s Available in Your Community 2-3 p.m.
Registration Req
June 27: Excavation Camp with LACI: Steiner House at Stoner Farm, Teens 12-14 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Registration Req.
Coyle Free Library: Chambersburg
June 3: Explorations of Past and Present: Bugs in Amber 2-6 p.m.
June 5: Preschool Prom – Glow Night! 6-7:30 p.m. Enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and dancing
June 8: Splash from the Past: Reduce, Reuse, Recyclesaurus 10-11 a.m. Ages 5-12, Registration
Req.
June 17: Explorations of the Past: Cave Art 2-6 p.m.
June 20: Donuts with Donuts 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Craft making while enjoying donut holes
June 23: Call of the Wand 2-5 p.m. Wand decorating, materials provided
June 25: Women in Horror: Author talk with Kimberly Pinzon 6-7 p.m.
Grove Family Library: Chambersburg
June 2: Art Workshop for Teens and Adults 6-7 p.m. with graphic artist Orion Zangara
June 8: Bracelets for Boxes: Operation Christmas Child 1-3 p.m. All Supplies Provided
June 15: Chalk Art Contest 11 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Ages 14 and under, Prizes for top winners
June 22: The Bug Man 10-11 a.m. Ryan Bridge shows his collection of insects
Washington County Public Library: Hagerstown
June 2: DIY Sugar Scrub 5-6 p.m. Ages 13-18, Smithsburg Branch
June 4: Special Evening Storytime Guest: Bleu the Friendly Therapy Rabbit 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Williamsport Branch
June 6: Smithsburg Days – All Day – Book sale, crafts, story time, magic show, Smithsburg
Branch and Veterans Park
June 12: Hagerstown Homesteaders 2-3 p.m. – All ages – Fletcher Branch
June 13: Explore Colonial America 1-4 p.m. – Fletcher Branch
June 16: Founding of Maryland and Washington County 6-7:30 p.m. Smithsburg Branch
June 17: Rock Painting Party 4-6 p.m. Boonsboro Branch
June 26: Authentic Community Theater Storytelling Performance 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fletcher Branch
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 visit the sites below.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library: https://www.ahmfl.org/
Franklin County Libraries: https://discovery.fclspa.org/
Washington County Free Public Library: https://www.washcolibrary.org/
