This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (WIL) (SRC) 11:00am–2:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (WIL) (SRC) 11:00am–2:00pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (BNS) (SRC) 11:30am–12:30pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (BNS) (SRC) 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Eating Healthy on a Budget 11:00am–12:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Eating Healthy on a Budget 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Conference Room - 334 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Eating healthy while sticking to a budget can be a challenge. In this workshop, we'll discuss tips and recipe ideas to help you meet your nutritional goals - without breaking the bank!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Money Without Stress: A Simple Plan to Feel in Control Again 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Money Without Stress: A Simple Plan to Feel in Control Again 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Conference Room - 334 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Financial Education Registration Required Event Details: If you’re tired of feeling anxious every time you check your bank account — or wondering where your money went each month — this workshop is for you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Adult Book Club (SMI) 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Adult Book Club (SMI) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join us for the monthly book club discussion. The club currently meets in the library Community Room. The book we are reading for July is Leaving Coy's Hill by Katherine Sherbrooke.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue It's Game Night (SMI) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2025 Tue It's Game Night (SMI) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Quiet Room - SMI Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: The library is hosting game night. Board games are available. Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for. Bring your favorite board game.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG) 10:00am–11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG) 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating National Ice Cream month! We will be making Ice Cream in a Bag! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photographs/Videography Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken. Views of Presenters Some Library programs are presented by independent business people. Washington County Free Library does not endorse their services or theories, nor shall the library be liable for any action taken as a result of information from these programs.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Painted Landscape Demonstration (BNS) 4:00pm–6:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Painted Landscape Demonstration (BNS) 4:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Painted Landscape Demonstration Thursday, July 24 from 4:00- 6:30PM Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging- Summer Puzzle Swap 11:30am–12:00pm Adults, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging- Summer Puzzle Swap 11:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Event Details: All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (CLE) (SRC) 11:30am–12:30pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (CLE) (SRC) 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Summer Reading Club Event Details: Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (HAN) (SRC) 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (HAN) (SRC) 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Summer Reading Club Event Details: Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Painted Landscape Demonstration 10:00am–12:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Painted Landscape Demonstration 10:00am–12:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Artist David Buckley Good will be demonstrating traditional oil painting techniques while creating a landscape on canvas. David Buckley Good is a graduate of the Schuler School of Fine Arts in Baltimore and served on their faculty from 1999-
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Quiet Room - SMI Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe at Hunter's Woods- Summer Puzzle Swap 2:15pm–2:45pm Adults, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe at Hunter's Woods- Summer Puzzle Swap 2:15pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Event Details: All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 28 2025 Mon ¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 28 2025 Mon ¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés) 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Study Room 3 - 333 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Watercolor Class (SRC) (SMI) 11:00am–5:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Watercolor Class (SRC) (SMI) 11:00am–5:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Artist Janie Moltrup will lead this all-day watercolor class which will contain a demonstration piece, basic drawing techniques, and creating a watercolor project. Please bring a lunch.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Make Your Own Lip Balm (SMI) 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Make Your Own Lip Balm (SMI) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and relaxing DIY Lip Balm Night at the Smithsburg library! Learn how to make your own all-natural lip balm using simple ingredients, and take home a few custom creations.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Homewood at Williamsport- Summer Puzzle Swap 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Homewood at Williamsport- Summer Puzzle Swap 1:30pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Event Details: All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Paint the Town (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm–6:30pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Paint the Town (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Help us color our cardboard buildings and trees. Once completed, the town will be assembled, displayed, and posted on Facebook.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Adult Book Club 11:30am–12:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Adult Book Club 11:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch Room: Community Room - CLE Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors 11:30am–1:00pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors 11:30am–1:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Classroom Lab 315 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This program details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors and recognizing when additional help is needed. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Farney Keedy Senior Living Community - Summer Puzzle Swap 2:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Farney Keedy Senior Living Community - Summer Puzzle Swap 2:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Event Details: All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Quiet Room - SMI Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Foxleigh Meadows- Summer Puzzle Swap 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Foxleigh Meadows- Summer Puzzle Swap 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Event Details: All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!