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¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
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 le...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
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!

Movie Night - Wonka (SMI)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Wonka.  The movie is rated PG.  Light refreshment will be available.  Join us.

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Wonka.  The movie is rated PG.  Light refreshment will be available.  Join us.

Veggie 101 with the Master Gardeners of Washington County (WIL)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to start a veggie garden, but don’t know where to start? Join us for Veggie garden basics, a presentation provided by a local Master Gardener of Washington County.

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Are you ready to start a veggie garden, but don’t know where to start? Join us for Veggie garden basics, a presentation provided by a local Master Gardener of Washington County.

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Chess Club for Teens at the Library

Chess Club for Teens

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Play chess with other teens! We'll also have the checkerboards out!

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:

Play chess with other teens! We'll also have the checkerboards out!

DIY ramen bowls

Teen Chef -- DIY Ramen Bowls

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

We are making DIY ramen bowls to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!  Learn to make a favorite food even better than you've had before!

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

We are making DIY ramen bowls to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!  Learn to make a favorite food even better than you've had before!

Friendship Bracelet

Teens Creative Corner: Friendship Bracelets!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

We have a large variety of different types of beads and string to make friendship bracelets.  Each participant can make up to 3.  Register to guarantee a spot!  ...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We have a large variety of different types of beads and string to make friendship bracelets.  Each participant can make up to 3.  Register to guarantee a spot!  

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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
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.

Green anole showing dewlap on his throat.

Anoles & Other Critters!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Appalachian Reptiles & Aquatics will be coming in to educate us on our scaly friends: anoles and more! The Teens Dept has anole, Peach, and would like to get the teens educated...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Appalachian Reptiles & Aquatics will be coming in to educate us on our scaly friends: anoles and more! The Teens Dept has anole, Peach, and would like to get the teens educated on our new friend! This is an opportunity to learn and engage!

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.

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.

Physics with Legos

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Event Details:

Use Legos to have fun learning about physics.  BricQ Lego kit was donated by the Leonard P Snyder foundation of Clear Spring

Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Use Legos to have fun learning about physics.  BricQ Lego kit was donated by the Leonard P Snyder foundation of Clear Spring

Game night. Switch, card games, & table games.

Teen Game Night

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Come join us for Game Night, Thursdays from 5 - 7 PM! Come meet Ms.Yesenia and play games with your friends, from Switch to card games and foosball, you get to choose!

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:

Come join us for Game Night, Thursdays from 5 - 7 PM! Come meet Ms.Yesenia and play games with your friends, from Switch to card games and foosball, you get to choose!

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.
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Mother's Day Craft - Tea Cup Card

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join us to make these fun Mother's Day cards that are sure to bring a smile to her face! Option for a coffee cup as well.

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join us to make these fun Mother's Day cards that are sure to bring a smile to her face! Option for a coffee cup as well.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults, Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

VolunTeen Orientation -- Every Other Friday 5-5:30 PM

VolunTeen Orientation

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours! ...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

Container Gardening with the Master Gardeners (BNS)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Boonsboro at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Learn the Best Way to utilize containers to create a vegetable garden no matter how much space you have. With hands-on techniques shown by the Master Gardeners working out front in...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Offsite Boonsboro
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn the Best Way to utilize containers to create a vegetable garden no matter how much space you have.

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.

Colorful Silk Scarf

Saturday, May 11, 2024 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:

Make beautiful silk scarves with bleeding tissue paper.  A great gift for Mom!

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: 2
Event Details:

Make beautiful silk scarves with bleeding tissue paper.  A great gift for Mom!

Take N Make Pan Flute and Harmonica

Take N Make: Pan Flute and Harmonica (HAG)

05/13/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/18/2024 @ 5:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Did you know you could make music out of every day objects? With this Take N Make kit, some straws and craft sticks turn into a pan flute and a harmonica. Register now and grab you...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Did you know you could make music out of every day objects? With this Take N Make kit, some straws and craft sticks turn into a pan flute and a harmonica. Register now and grab yours from May 13 to 18. For kids aged 6 to 12. 

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¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 3 - 333 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
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 le...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Study Room 3 - 333
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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!

End of the Year Home School Party: Journey to Costa Rica

Home School Enrichment: Party in Costa Rica! (HAG)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Homeschool Enrichment: End of the Year Party. We will be "traveling" to Costa Rica to explore the food, animals and culture from this amazing country! If you like tropical rai...

Required
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)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Homeschool Enrichment: End of the Year Party. We will be "traveling" to Costa Rica to explore the food, animals and culture from this amazing country!

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.

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.
Game pieces and game board on table

Homeschool Hangout for Teens!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

The Teen Lounge is OPEN for homeschoolers aged 13-19 looking to make friends with other homeschoolers.  This is unstructured time--we have board and card games, foosball, colo...

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:

The Teen Lounge is OPEN for homeschoolers aged 13-19 looking to make friends with other homeschoolers.  This is unstructured time--we have board and card games, foosball, coloring pages and more!  

Homeschool Anime Club (BNS)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens who love Manga and Anime are invited to join with others to talk about Manga and Anime and have some fun.

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens who love Manga and Anime are invited to join with others to talk about Manga and Anime and have some 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.

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.

Suncatcher (SMI)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens, join us to create a Mandala Window Suncatcher.  Sign up online.

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens, join us to create a Mandala Window Suncatcher.  Sign up online.

Button Bouquet (SMI)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:30am - 6:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Teens and adults, join us to make a cool flower bouquet out of buttons and displayed in a salt shaker.  All materials provided.  Space is limited so call to sign up or si...

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teens and adults, join us to make a cool flower bouquet out of buttons and displayed in a salt shaker.  All materials provided.  Space is limited so call to sign up or sign up online.

Homeschool Day at the Library (HAN)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Homeschool Day @ the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm from September through May. This year's group will have an art theme.  March - Create a "Pysank...

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

Homeschool Day @ the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm from September through May. This year's group will have an art theme. 

March - Create a "Pysanki Egg"

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.