Welcome to the Sharpsburg Community Library
About
The Sharpsburg Community Library is a branch of the Cooper-Siegel Community Library offering a full range of library services: books and DVDs for all ages, computer access, WiFi, printing, faxing. Items from other libraries may be requested and picked up at the library. We also have a Little Free Pantry outside (stocked 3 times/week) and are Narcan certified. Visitors are invited to sit in the courtyard during the spring and summer, and families can play with the toys in the children’s room.
We present a variety of programs for all ages including storytimes, STEM, art, book clubs, art exhibits, and community dialogues. See the Event page for more details about programs or to register.
In the News
Sharpsburg Community Library open Fridays starting in November, courtesy of O’Hara gift, October 2022
Sharpsburg Community Library features Halloween-themed art exhibit, October 2022
Sharpsburg art show highlights Artists in Recovery, September 2022
Call for Artists
Calling all artists! Submit your art to our next group showcase – Beyond the Page: Art Inspired by Books!
Work should be inspired by books of any type – a favorite character, beloved childhood story, or a piece created from parts of books themselves.
Submission period ends 4/10. Showcase runs 4/15-5/13.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/SCL-exhibit-0423 for more information and to apply!
Donations
Our Little Free Pantry accepts shelf-stable food and toiletries. We especially need proteins (canned tuna, Compleat meals, Spaghetti-os, nuts). Please check expiration dates on items and bring inside to library staff.
Gently used or new books and DVDs are accepted for our book sale.
Events & Classes
- Sharpsburg: Creepy Craft Nighton June 5, 2023 at 3:38 pm
06/05/23 @ 6:00pm - 06/05/23 @ 7:00pm Community Room Sharpsburg Community Library Adults 18+ only please. This program occurs after the library closes. Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/01/2023 @ 5:00pm Registration end: 06/05/2023 @ 7:00pm Do crafts send chills down your spine? Creepy Craft Night features crafts inspired by the Summer Scares book list selected by the Horror Writers Association (HWA) and a national panel of authors and librarians. Join Ms. Jocelyn, HWA library advisory member, and Ms. Sara every month this summer for this program. This month, we're making alternate history monster collages with historical Sharpsburg photos! Curious about the book that inspired the craft? Join us at the Summer Scares Book Club where we'll be discussing the Lovecraftian alternate history novella Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark.
- Sharpsburg: Senior Craft & Chaton June 5, 2023 at 3:38 pm
06/07/23 @ 2:00pm - 06/07/23 @ 3:00pm Community Room Sharpsburg Community Library Adults 18+ only please. Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2023 @ 12:00pm Registration end: 06/07/2023 @ 2:00pm Bring a craft you're working on or start a new project in this relaxed social program for senior adults. Crafts, conversation, and even a few laughs! This month is TBD. You are always welcome to bring your own project to this program, too.
- Sharpsburg: Lavender Clubon June 5, 2023 at 3:38 pm
06/07/23 @ 6:30pm - 06/07/23 @ 7:30pm Community Room Sharpsburg Community Library This program occurs after the library closes. Drop-ins welcome as space permits. Registration is required. Registration starts: 05/19/2023 @ 12:00pm Registration end: 06/07/2023 @ 6:30pm Lavender Club is an LGBTQ+ teen program meeting the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Community Room! Mx. Calvin will host a number of programs including but not limited to curating your social media feed, “real talk” about navigating the world as an LGBTQ+ individual, and making art. Open to both out and questioning teens. This month we're celebrating Pride!
