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Juneteenth closing 2025

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 Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Friday, June...

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 Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Independence Day closing 2025

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, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday,...

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, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Various lego blocks spread across table

Lego Club (SHA)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

kids doing science experiments

Science in the Library (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sharpsburg 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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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
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!

kids doing science experiments

Science in the Library (SHA) (SRC)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sharpsburg 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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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
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!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

picture of the book

Commanders of Antietam (SHA)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at 101W Main Street in Sharpsburg, Antietam Institute Education Center.

This is the third in a series of books that focus on various aspects of the Antietam Campaign, published by the Antietam Institute.  

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

Join us at 101W Main Street in Sharpsburg, Antietam Institute Education Center.

This is the third in a series of books that focus on various aspects of the Antietam Campaign, published by the Antietam Institute.  

picture of vanilla extract

Homeschool Program: Vanilla (SHA)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Where does vanilla come from?  Join us, and you will find out! Make a small jar of vanilla to take home.

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Where does vanilla come from?  Join us, and you will find out! Make a small jar of vanilla to take home.

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Monet's Water Lilies

Paint Night (SHA) (SRC)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Come create Monet's Water Lilies with the help of artist Susan Videtti. All supplies will be provided. You must register, as space is limited. Call 301-432-8825.  

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

Come create Monet's Water Lilies with the help of artist Susan Videtti. All supplies will be provided. You must register, as space is limited. Call 301-432-8825.  

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! 

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. 

Child pouring more paint into her paint palette

Rubber Duck Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

All about rubber ducks!  Stories, activities, and a white rubber duck to decorate and take home.  

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

All about rubber ducks!  Stories, activities, and a white rubber duck to decorate and take home.  

Puppet Show

Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SHA) (SRC)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard the Bookmobile! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard the Bookmobile! 

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.
Various lego blocks spread across table

Lego Club (SHA)

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

Paints, colored pencils, and other arts and crafts supplies

Paint the Town (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Help us color our cardboard buildings and trees. Once completed, the town will be assembled, displayed, and posted on Facebook.  

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

Help us color our cardboard buildings and trees. Once completed, the town will be assembled, displayed, and posted on Facebook.  

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Paints, colored pencils, and other arts and crafts supplies

Teen Water Color Painting (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Drop in and give water coloring a try! 

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

Drop in and give water coloring a try! 

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Mr. Jon Kids Concert

Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SHA) (SRC)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

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.

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.
yarn art

Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

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

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Labor Day closing 2025

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, September 1, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, Se...

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, September 1, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.