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May Craft Kit - Foam Dinosaur (SMI)

All Day 5/1 - 5/17
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Create a foam dinosaur from your handprint. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a foam dinosaur from your handprint. While supplies last.

May STEM Challenge Kit Cloud Viewer (SMI)

All Day 5/1 - 5/17
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Create a cloud viewer and learn about the clouds.  While supplies last.

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

Create a cloud viewer and learn about the clouds.  While supplies last.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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.

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.  

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: 11
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: 1
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.

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for 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.

LEGO Night (SMI)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

We will be enjoying free building with LEGOs.  

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

We will be enjoying free building with LEGOs.  

Spring Plant and Seed Swap (SMI)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 8:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

It is spring and time to plan your garden.  We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types for this first annual Spring Plant and Seed Swap.  Please make...

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

It is spring and time to plan your garden.  We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types for this first annual Spring Plant and Seed Swap.  Please make sure your items are clearly marked and identified.  Questions

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: 48
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.

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Story Time (SMI)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

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

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, May 24, 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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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.

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, May 25, 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.  

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for 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.

Memorial Day closing 2024

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, May 27, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, May ...

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, May 27, 2024 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Adult Book Club (SMI)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  For the month of May the Smithsburg Branch will be reading Somethi...

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  For the month of May the Smithsburg Branch will be reading Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman.  Call the library to ha

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

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

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, May 31, 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.