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Bookmobile Stop: Kinder Haven

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome! ...

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Children
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. ...

Santa Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Santa will be here!  He will  read a story and make balloon animals.  Bring a camera for a picture with Mr. Claus.   ...

Family Story Night (HAG)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Children
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.

Masks Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this 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.

Makerspace Tabletop Challenge (Grades K-5)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Williamsport
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Stop by the new Makerspace to try a new tabletop challenge every week! Activities offered will include pre-coding, engineering, math, nature, and building challenges. ...

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring your project and join this group. ...

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

11:00am - 11:45am
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.
Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too. ...

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Call all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room.  Registration is 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.

Pre-School Storytime (HAG)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.     ...

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.

Masks Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this 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.

Family Story Time (CLE)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs, puppet friends, and more! For ages 3-5. Registration is 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.

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this program.

Living and Dying With COVID-19: The Maryland Stories

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Computer Lab 315
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Come share your experience with how you've been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as we collect stories from around Maryland. In partnership with the Global Z Recording Project, recordings will become part of the Maryland State Archives and Enoch Pra...

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this program.

Christmas Holiday closings 2022

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
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
Description:
The Washington County Free Library and its branches will be closed on Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at our regular time on Tuesday, December 27th. ...

Makerspace Tabletop Challenge (Grades K-5)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Williamsport
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Stop by the new Makerspace to try a new tabletop challenge every week! Activities offered will include pre-coding, engineering, math, nature, and building challenges. ...

Bookmobile Stop: Sue's Daycare

9:15am - 9:30am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile stop. All are welcome! ...

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Gather with other Toddles to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time. ...

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.

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.

Tech Tuesday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cancelled
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Computer Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
A librarian will be available for drop-in appointments to help with computer questions, technology advice, and more. Tech Tuesdays are cancelled until further notice. If you need assistance, you can still schedule a tech help appointment with lib...

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this program.