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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.

Writers and Poets Contest Submissions Accepted

All Day 1/15 - 3/15
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

2025 Washington County Free Library Announces Annual Writers and Poets Contest 

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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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Sunday Hangout: Anti-Valentine's Day Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for another Sunday Hangout: Anti-Valentine's Day Party! Come out to celebrate everything anti-Valentine's. Enjoy snacks, a blind date with a book, cookie decorating, and make a Frankentoy!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Wonka Teen Escape Room (WIL)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

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.

Teen Creative Corner-Button Maker

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month! This week, attendees will be able to make up to 5 buttons!

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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 "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Game Night - Board Games

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

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.

Home School Enrichment Class (HAG): Microscope Mystery

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Learn how to use a microscope, and use it to solve a whodunnit mystery using forensics. Home schoolers in grades 1 through 8 welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Teen Tuesday (WIL)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

New program for Teens, ages 13-18. Stop by the Teen/Young Adult area each month for a craft, discussion, poll, or activity.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker (BNS)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker

 

 

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Teen Digital Detox -- with Bleu the Bunny

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come put down your phone and pick up a game or a conversation with a snack.  Bleu the bunny will be with us for a therapy animal visit!

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.

¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

9:00am - 10:00am
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Western Maryland Room
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 "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.

Homeschool Day @ the Hancock Library (HAN)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join other homeschoolers for monthly enrichment activities from September through May.

January: TBA (Art related)

February: Learn about Rube Goldberg, then build a complicated machine to perform a simple task.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Game Night - Competition Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Teen Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop in for a few games of chess hosted with Ms. Bonnie every first Saturday of the month.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Teen Mardi Gras Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come celebrate Mardis Gras with a grand costume party!  Take this opportunity to bring out your cosplay and win a prize.  Also, enjoy some uniquely Mardis Gras snacks and make a Mardis Gras mask!

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Homeschool at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a variety of STEM activities, crafts and more.  Please check with Clear Spring Branch manager for details of each month's event.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Teen Creative Corner

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Tie-Dying Socks (SMI)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Teens, tie-dye some green socks in honor of St. Patrick's day.  All supplies provided.  Sign up online.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art Club for Adults & Teens

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Welcome to our new Art Club for Adults and Teens, a monthly group for all art lovers. Art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own!

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.