Week Calendar

Looking to learn about your community, careers, and ways you can make a difference? Want to eat pizza while doing this?

Bring your gently used Halloween costumes and accessories to trade out for something new-to-you! All age groups: baby through adult sizes. 

Bring in working condition household items you no longer want (such as clothing and books) and trade them for things that you do want or need! Free thrifting and helping the environment all in one place!

In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, create ASL art images using a hand painted thermal art technique. 

Outreach & Library Card-Signup at Hood College, Beneficial-Hodson Library. Library staff will be on-site with branded giveaways, library cards, and information about library resources. 

Add some sparkle and personality to your favorite read! Bring your own book to bling or choose from a selection provided at the program. Whether you go bold or subtle, you’ll leave with a uniquely decorated cover that’s all your own.

Connect with friends while you use your creativity to DIY something special. All art supplies will be provided. Age Group: 9-13

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

Join us for a friendly competition of Super Smash Brothers with our Switch gaming system.  No experience necessary! For grades 4-8. 

Create colorful yarn mandalas using sticks and vibrant yarn! This relaxing craft is a fun way to explore patterns and colors while making something unique to hang up or give as a gift.

Angry Birds Life Size: This game is an oldie, but a goodie. Have fun crafting your own Pig and then get ready to take aim and launch some Angry Birds to see how many pigs you can take out! Ages 8-13.

Make beaded bag buddies, plastic gimp bracelets, and bring your own things to bedazzle! 

Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding from an injury such as a car crash, a gunshot, or an accidental wound can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes.

Stop by the Library table and sign up for your library card. Check out our upcoming Fall events and get to know your local librarians.

Let's turn pinecones into decorative art.  We will cut and paint pinecones to create a beautiful pinecone wall hanging.

Come make a "hope box" craft and chat about mental health with a representative from the Frederick County Mental Health Association!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

Welcome autumn at the library! Join us for the afternoon and create your own unique flower crowns! For ages 11-18. All activities while supplies last.