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Fletcher Film Series - "Steel Magnolias" (HAG)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Washington County Free Library welcomes you to the Fletcher Film Series. Each month, we bring you films based around a central theme. In honor of "Mother's Day", we'll be showing f...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Washington County Free Library welcomes you to the Fletcher Film Series. Each month, we bring you films based around a central theme. In honor of "Mother's Day", we'll be showing films celebrating moms this 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.

Food Allergies

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

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.

Adult Crafty Hour (WIL)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour just for adults. We will craft useful and exciting things. All supplies are provi...

Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour just for adults. We will craft useful and exciting things. All supplies are provided.

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.
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50 Books Cafe

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Western Maryland Room at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you!  ...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Western Maryland Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! 

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.
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The Boy Who gave Abraham Lincoln a Drink of Water at Antietam Battlefield (SHA)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historian and author Tim Snyder and his sister Barb Twigg will talk about the research on their young cousin who interacted with Lincoln in October 1862.  

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Historian and author Tim Snyder and his sister Barb Twigg will talk about the research on their young cousin who interacted with Lincoln in October 1862.  

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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: 33
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.

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: 9
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.

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

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: 0
Event Details:

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

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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!

Movie Night for Grown-ups (BNS)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM This month's Movie will be Secondhand Lions Rated PG; 2003...

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM

This month's Movie will be Secondhand Lions

Rated PG; 2003; 1hr 50 min.

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.

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.

Adult Book Club (HAN)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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.

Making Your Golden Years Count (WIL)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free program talking about your Golden Years, presented by Commonwealth Senior Living Retirement is a journey, not a destination. When you envisioned your golden y...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a free program talking about your Golden Years, presented by Commonwealth Senior Living

A typewriter with flowers on a pastel teal background. Text reads "Write Here, Write Now."

Write Here, Write Now

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Do you wish you had a dedicated time to devote to the craft? Come join us for an hour or two of writing and discussion! We are a place for local writers to co...

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Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Do you like to write? Do you wish you had a dedicated time to devote to the craft? Come join us for an hour or two of writing and discussion!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, May 17, 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.

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

The Weather People

Noteworthy Sundays Concert Series - Cam Millar and The Weather People

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

What do you get when you bring together one trombone, one trumpet, two saxophones, and four excellent and adventurous musicians?  One tight, multi-faceted, and dynamic group p...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

What do you get when you bring together one trombone, one trumpet, two saxophones, and four excellent and adventurous musicians?  One tight, multi-faceted, and dynamic group playing tunes that are exciting, unpredictable, edgy, and fun. 

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.
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Fletcher Film Series - "Lady Bird" (HAG)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Washington County Free Library welcomes you to the Fletcher Film Series. Each month, we bring you films based around a central theme. In honor of "Mother's Day", we'll be showing f...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Washington County Free Library welcomes you to the Fletcher Film Series. Each month, we bring you films based around a central theme. In honor of "Mother's Day", we'll be showing films celebrating moms this 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.

Food Allergies

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

Afternoon Book Club (BNS)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM. All are Welcome.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM.

All are Welcome.

Movie Night - The Boys in the Boat (SMI)

Tuesday, May 21, 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 Boys in the Boat.  This film is rated PG-13.  Light refreshments will be served.  Sign up online.

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of The Boys in the Boat.  This film is rated PG-13.  Light refreshments will be served.  Sign up online.

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Chromebook Distribution at Fort Ritchie Community Center

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

WCFL joins United Way of Frederick County to offer a Chromebook Distribution event at the Fort Ritchie Community Center to close the digital divide in our communities. This even...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

WCFL joins United Way of Frederick County to offer a Chromebook Distribution event at the Fort Ritchie Community Center to close the digital divide in our communities.

Berry Gardening with the Master Gardeners of Washington County (WIL)

Thursday, May 23, 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:

Join us for to learn tips for your berry garden, all types of berries, 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:

Join us for to learn tips for your berry garden, all types of berries, 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.