Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

¡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 Required
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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
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!

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks North

9:00am–10:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Little Jacks North. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Infant Storytime (HAG)

10:00am–10:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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.

Spring Seasonal & Holiday Decoration Swap (WIL)

10:00am–6:00pm
Everyone
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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Please bring them to our spring and seasonal decoration swap.  This includes holiday and spring-season items.

Bookmobile Stop: Smithsburg Middle Connections Program

10:45am–11:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Infant Storytime (HAG)

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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.

Preschool Storytime (WIL)

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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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. 

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.

Spring Craft - The Art of Mosaic

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we create a beautiful and simple spring-themed mosaic coaster.

*NEW* Wiggles & Giggles Playtime (WIL)

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle and play in our storytime area.

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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

11:30am–12:30pm
Young Children (0-6)
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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! 

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.

Dementia Friend Education Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join nonprofit Betty's Wish for an educational Dementia Friend workshop.

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.

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.

Homeschool Book Club (SHA)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

Book discussions and activities relating to the book.

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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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:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

Great Scientists Series - Nikola Tesla (SMI)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about great scientists, their lives and achievements.  Each session will include hands on activities.  For the month of February we will be learning about Nikola Tesla. For ages 6 - 12.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Reel Talk - "Snowpiercer" (HAG)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Community Room 2 - 309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come to our new film discussion program! We'll be discussing a different film each month, how they got made, and what makes them historically or culturally significant. 

Adult Crafty Hour (WIL)

5:30pm–6:45pm
Adults
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  All supplies are provided. Registration is required to accommodate supplies needed.  

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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.