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Writers and Poets Contest

Writers and Poets Contest Submissions Accepted

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

2025 Washington County Free Library Announces Annual Writers and Poets Contest The Washington County Free Library is once again pleased to announce its annual Writers and Poet...

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 

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.

Craft Kit - Spring Craft (SMI)

All Day 3/3 - 3/21
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the branch to pick up a spring craft kit.  While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the branch to pick up a spring craft kit.  While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Make Static Electricity (SMI)

All Day 3/3 - 3/28
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Nikola Tesla will be the great scientists we study in March.  Stop by the library to pick up a static electricity kit.  While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Nikola Tesla will be the great scientists we study in March.  Stop by the library to pick up a static electricity kit.  While supplies last. 

Design a Bookmark Contest

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

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. 

Cricut/Maker Club (HAN)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things C...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut!

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.
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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.
Pysanky Easter Eggs

Ukranian Easter Eggs

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Create beautiful easter eggs using the Pysanky method.  They are also called Ukranian Easter Eggs.  Look them up ahead of times to get inspired! Adults and older teens on...

Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Create beautiful easter eggs using the Pysanky method.  They are also called Ukranian Easter Eggs.  Look them up ahead of times to get inspired! Adults and older teens only as this is a delicate art.

Different shades of pink background. 4 outlines of women's head standing side by side. Information about the event.

Women's Community Support Fair

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Business, Government & Legal, Career & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a fair honoring Women's History Month! We will have a variety of impactful organizations who work towards empowering women. Come find resources for you or for the peopl...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Business, Government & Legal, Career & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fair honoring Women's History Month! We will have a variety of impactful organizations who work towards empowering women. Come find resources for you or for the people in your life.

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.

Story Time in Our Town - Martin's (SMI)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Children and families come to Martin's for a fun story time and tour of the facility.  Please meet us at 22401 Jefferson Blvd. Smithsburg, MD.  Sign up online.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children and families come to Martin's for a fun story time and tour of the facility.  Please meet us at 22401 Jefferson Blvd. Smithsburg, MD.  Sign up online.

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.

Family Craft Saturday: Spring Flower Pot Painting (HAN)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

It's spring! Time to start planting! For this activity, participants will decorate a flower pot, then plant marigolds in them!This activity is for ages 6 and up. Participants 6-11 ...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

It's spring! Time to start planting! For this activity, participants will decorate a flower pot, then plant marigolds in them!

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.

Legos at the Library (HAG)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Lego Club & LEGOs @ the Library:

An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Event Details:

Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 

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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

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

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. 

Button Making in the Teen Department

Sunday Hangout: Button Making

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Join us for our next Sunday Hangout: Button Making! Come out to make fun book and movie related buttons while enjoying snacks. 

Cancelled
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, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for our next Sunday Hangout: Button Making! Come out to make fun book and movie related buttons while enjoying snacks. 

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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

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

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. 

Paints, colored pencils, and other arts and crafts supplies

Take N Make: Koolaid Rock Candy (HAG)

All Day 3/17 - 3/22
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Event Details:

Experience the science of candy making with March's Take N Make: Koolaid Rock Candy. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12. Pick up at the b...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Experience the science of candy making with March's Take N Make: Koolaid Rock Candy. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12. Pick up at the branch of your choice. 

STEM challenge-Build a Leprechaun trap!

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Put your building skills to the test and see if you can build a leprechaun trap!  We have all the craft supplies you need--maybe you'll get LUCKY!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Put your building skills to the test and see if you can build a leprechaun trap!  We have all the craft supplies you need--maybe you'll get LUCKY!

Design a Bookmark Contest

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

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. 

leprechaun

Leprechaun Hunt (SHA)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Did the leprechauns leave something behind?   Follow the clues to find out!  For ages 6-12.  

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Did the leprechauns leave something behind?   Follow the clues to find out!  For ages 6-12.  

Crative Corner

Teen Creative Corner

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

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

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!

Scouting America

Boyscouts

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Learn about Scouting in Clear Spring and all it has to offer!

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Learn about Scouting in Clear Spring and all it has to offer!

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
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 f...

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

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

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. 

leprechaun

Leprechaun Hunt (SHA)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Did the leprechauns leave something behind?   Follow the clues to find out!  For ages 6-12.  

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Did the leprechauns leave something behind?   Follow the clues to find out!  For ages 6-12.  

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Event Details:

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

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.