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STEM Challenge Kit - Earth Day (SMI)

All Day 4/1 - 4/22
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Day and grow your own tomato plant and flower from seeds. ...

Make and Take Craft Kit - Bug

All Day 4/1 - 4/26
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make a foam bug to display in your room.  While supplies last. ...

Home School Enrichment: Book Club (HAG)

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/22/2024 @ 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This Book Club is different than our regularly scheduled Home School Book Club. Register to pick up a Take Home Book Club packet for either "Charlotte's Web" (recommended for grades 1 through 4) or "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" (recommended for...

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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.

Children's Take-and-Make: Tissue Paper Flowers (HAN)

All Day 4/11 - 4/30
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:
Celebrate spring with simple tissue paper flowers! Each kit will make two flowers. This take-and-make activity is for children through age 10. ONE KIT PER REGISTRATION. Please sign up each child separately and indicate to which branch you would like ...

Take N Make: Foosball Soccer

04/15/2024 @ 8:15am - 04/20/2024 @ 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.
Want to play soccer even when it's raining out? Register to pick up a kit to build your own mini foosball soccer stadium. Registration opens April 1. Ages 6 to 12. Pick up April 15 to April 20th.  ...

Teens Creative Corner-Paint a Suncatcher!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Paint your own Suncatcher! Register to guarantee a spot!  ...

Finding Money for College (HAN)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Financial Education
Event Details:
Are you looking for money for college for yourself or a teen? In this class we will cover federal and Maryland Student aid and scholarship searches. This would be especially helpful to high school juniors and seniors and their adults, or for adults p...

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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.

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.

Finding Money for College (HAN)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Financial Education
Event Details:
Are you looking for money for college for yourself or a teen? In this class we will cover federal and Maryland Student aid and scholarship searches. This would be especially helpful to high school juniors and seniors and their adults, or for adults p...

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.

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.

Navigating 23 and Me (SMI)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
DNA can offer important clues in solving genealogical mysteries, but only if you understand how to use the site you tested on. In this series, local professional genealogist, Susan VH Fabian, will help you navigate each of the four main DNA testin...

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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.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday.  ...

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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.

STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.
Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime.  STEM Playtime is now back in the Williamsport Memorial Library ...

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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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!  ...

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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.

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.

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.

Homeschool Book Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:
We will discuss Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling.    ...

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.
Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft. ...

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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.

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.

Lego Engineering Challenge (BNS)

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us for some hands-on fun as we try some Lego Challenges and discover what we can make. ...

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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.

Adult Book Club (HAN)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:
Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group. ...

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.

Minute to Win It (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Teens and Tweens join us for Minute to Win It style Spring games!  Teams will compete in one minute family style games, to include:  Are you Noteworthy, the Pasta Ex-SPEAR-ience, the Balloon Squash and Name that Celebrity.  Register on...

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian. ...

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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.

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Stories, activities and a craft with Ms. Susan  ...

Teen Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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:
Come join us for Game Night, Thursdays from 5 - 7 PM! Come meet Ms.Yesenia and play games with your friends, from Switch to card games and foosball, you get to choose! ...

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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.