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Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (KEE) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Keedysville Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

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Library Branch: Keedysville Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (SHA) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (SMI) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (WIL) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

PhoenixHollow

Barony of Phoenix Hollow LARPING expo

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Come one! Come all! Join us for a live event by The Barony of Phoenix Hollow live action role playing group!

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come one! Come all! Join us for a live event by The Barony of Phoenix Hollow live action role playing group!

TimCo Magic Show

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (BNS) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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.

Snake Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Slither into fun at our snake-themed Saturday story time! Enjoy snake-filled stories and then help us create a colorful rock snake by painting your very own rock to add to the display. It's a hiss-terically good time for kids of all ages!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slither into fun at our snake-themed Saturday story time! Enjoy snake-filled stories and then help us create a colorful rock snake by painting your very own rock to add to the display. It's a hiss-terically good time for kids of all ages!

LEGO Club: Build a Sculpture (HAG)

Saturday, July 19, 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)

Build a big sculpture, a little sculpture, a colorful sculpture--the only rules are your imagination! Ages 4+. No registration required. 

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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:

Build a big sculpture, a little sculpture, a colorful sculpture--the only rules are your imagination! Ages 4+. No registration required. 

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Noland Village Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is Welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Noland Village Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is Welcome!

Child pouring more paint into her paint palette

Color your Rubber Duck (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Come in the week of July 22 and paint a white duck to take home!  While supplies last. 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Come in the week of July 22 and paint a white duck to take home!  While supplies last. 

Science in the Library- Colors of the Sea (BNS)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

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.
Color Your World Cardboard Art

Color Our World: Cardboard Art (SRC) (HAG)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

The summer's halfway through! Take some time to relax with art, and come make your very own "world" out of cardboard. Ages 3 to 12. No registration necessary. 

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

The summer's halfway through! Take some time to relax with art, and come make your very own "world" out of cardboard. Ages 3 to 12. No registration necessary. 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile Pop Up Maker Space

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

LEGO Club (HAN)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each month! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each month! 

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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, July 23, 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.

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

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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.
Tween hangout flyer

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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!

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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!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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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.

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.
Art Explorers

Little Art Explorers: Paint Like Alma Thomas

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a series of art exploration workshops as we “color our world.”  For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers on Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested.  

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a series of art exploration workshops as we “color our world.”  For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers on Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested.  

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.
program flyer

Family Fun: Open Mic Night/Talent Show (WIL)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Performance Art! 

Share your art and talent on our stage with our family show. Sing, dance, recite poetry, or tell jokes! Registration is required to accommodate our performances. Please call today to schedule your time. 

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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Performance Art! 

Share your art and talent on our stage with our family show. Sing, dance, recite poetry, or tell jokes! Registration is required to accommodate our performances. Please call today to schedule your 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.

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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Night (HAG)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

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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.
TimCo Magic Show

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (CLE) (SRC)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

Bookmobile Stop: McCleary Hill Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

TimCo Magic Show

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (HAN) (SRC)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, July 26, 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)

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

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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:

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.