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Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.
Young teen reading book

Book Club for Adults

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.
Sphero Indi Cars

Afterschool STEAM CLE

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, 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.

Every 2nd Thursday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

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

Every 2nd Thursday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Sea Glass art

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Using sea glass, fine sharpies and light watercolor to create an art piece on canvas.

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

Using sea glass, fine sharpies and light watercolor to create an art piece on canvas.

President's Day closing 2026

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesd...

Closing
Branches:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide
Description:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Sphero indi car

Homeschool STEAM CLE

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, 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.

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

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

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.
Young teen reading book

Book Club for Adults

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.
rube goldberg

Homeschool STEAM

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, 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.

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

February 17 - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March17 -  Rube Goldberg machines

April - Pulleys, scales and catapults

May - water color

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

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

February 17 - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March17 -  Rube Goldberg machines

April - Pulleys, scales and catapults

May - water color

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.
Young teen reading book

Book Club for Adults

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Spring Break closing 2026

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide
Description:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Easter closing (Administrative) 2026

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Closing
Branches:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide
Description:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.