This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Williamsport Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Williamsport Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion! Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion. Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome, no prior Book Club experie
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Game Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu 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: Join us every Thursday for Game Night!1st Thursday - Switch Night2nd Thursday - Card Games3rd Thursday - Board Games4th 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu *New* Evening Storytime (WIL) 6:00pm–6:45pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu *New* Evening Storytime (WIL) 6:00pm–6:45pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Story time for children ages 3-5. Are you unable to attend the morning storytime, then this evening storytime is a great alternative. Join us for books, music, and educational activities. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 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. 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day closing 2025 All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day closing 2025 All Day Branches: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide Description: All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am–1:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Cancelled This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Cancelled Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am–1:30pm 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 Jul 4 2025 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6) Cancelled This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Cancelled Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required. 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. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Family Story Time 11:30am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Family Story Time 11:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch Room: Community Room - CLE Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Story time for children ages 3-5. Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft. 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 Jul 4 2025 Fri Festive Fridays 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Festive Fridays 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Color Your World Art Contest (SMI) All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Color Your World Art Contest (SMI) All Day Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas to paint kit. Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul-Aug 2025 "Mini Masterpieces" Summer Reading Club Art Project All Day 7/5–8/1 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul-Aug 2025 "Mini Masterpieces" Summer Reading Club Art Project All Day 7/5–8/1 Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club Event Details: - Celebrate Summer Reading Club 2025 with a BIG 'tiny art' project and exhibition for artists of all ages!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Lego Club (SHA) 10:00am–11:00am Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Lego Club (SHA) 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker Event Details: Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Children's Room SMI Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more. This story time is for all ages. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Read with a Pet: Gimli 1:00pm–2:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Read with a Pet: Gimli 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you. Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle! Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Family Movie Matinee: Paddington in Peru 2:00pm–4:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Family Movie Matinee: Paddington in Peru 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture Event Details: Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! August's movie is "Paddington in Peru". Rated PG.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 Color Your World Art Contest (SMI) All Day 7/7–7/31 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 Color Your World Art Contest (SMI) All Day 7/7–7/31 Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas paint kit. Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 July Craft Kit - Colorful Lantern (SMI) All Day 7/7–7/31 Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 July Craft Kit - Colorful Lantern (SMI) All Day 7/7–7/31 Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a colorful lantern out of a clear cup and tissue paper. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 Mural Project All Day 7/7–7/31 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 Mural Project All Day 7/7–7/31 Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up one section of a giant mural at the Smithsburg branch, color it with any medium, and return it by August 1 to see the final creation. First come, first serve.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 STEM Challenge Kit - Colorful Candy Science (SMI) All Day 7/7–7/31 Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Jul 7 - 31 2025 STEM Challenge Kit - Colorful Candy Science (SMI) All Day 7/7–7/31 Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker Event Details: The July Simple STEM kit will be doing experiments with candy. Stop by the library to pick up a kit while they last.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Marshall St Summer School 8:30am–9:00am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Marshall St Summer School 8:30am–9:00am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop @ Marshall Street School. Students and Staff are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery 9:15am–9:30am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery 9:15am–9:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop @ Hagerstown Day Nursery. Children, families, and staff are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Learning Center 9:45am–10:15am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Learning Center 9:45am–10:15am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Eyes Early Learning Childcare. Children, families, and staff are welcome!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library! For ages 18-36 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July. 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. 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.