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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Bring your project and join this group.

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

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas to paint kit.  Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas to paint kit.  Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas paint kit.  Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas paint kit.  Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

July Craft Kit - Colorful Lantern (SMI)

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Create a colorful lantern out of a clear cup and tissue paper.  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 colorful lantern out of a clear cup and tissue paper.  While supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mural Project

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Pick up one section of a giant mural at the Smithsburg branch, color it with any medium, and return it by August 1 to see the final creation.  First come, first serve.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up one section of a giant mural at the Smithsburg branch, color it with any medium, and return it by August 1 to see the final creation.  First come, first serve.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

STEM Challenge Kit - Colorful Candy Science (SMI)

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

The July Simple STEM kit will be doing experiments with candy.  Stop by the library to pick up a kit while they last.

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

The July Simple STEM kit will be doing experiments with candy.  Stop by the library to pick up a kit while they last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

LEGO Night (SMI)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Community Room to build with LEGOs.  In July we will be building a patriotic item or free build.  Registering is preferred.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room to build with LEGOs.  In July we will be building a patriotic item or free build.  Registering is preferred.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dementia Care Conversations: Grief & Loss (SMI)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

There are several aspects of grief on a dementia care journey.  There's grief associated with a living death, i.e. the loss of the person your Loved One used to be. The grief associated with loss of an expected way of life.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

There are several aspects of grief on a dementia care journey.  There's grief associated with a living death, i.e. the loss of the person your Loved One used to be. The grief associated with loss of an expected way of life.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Infant Story Time (SMI)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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!

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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: Young Children (0-6)
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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.  

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (SMI) (SRC)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. Please sign up online.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. Please sign up online.

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group

Pokémon Trading Club (SMI)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Bring your Pokémon cards to trade with others in our community room and socialize while you build your deck.  This is for ages 6-17.  Intermediary provided to ensure fair trades.  Parental supervision required for 10 and under.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Bring your Pokémon cards to trade with others in our community room and socialize while you build your deck.  This is for ages 6-17.  Intermediary provided to ensure fair trades.  Parental supervision required for 10 and under.

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Science in the Library (SMI)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Colors of the Sea: 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!  For grades entering 3 - 6.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Colors of the Sea: 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!  For grades entering 3 - 6.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What's New at Ancestry.com - Pro Tools and Beyond (SMI)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Ancestry recently released the Pro Tools subscription package which includes several new advanced research and DNA features designed to improve family tree accuracy, highlight family histories with charts and reports, discover connections within a

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ancestry recently released the Pro Tools subscription package which includes several new advanced research and DNA features designed to improve family tree accuracy, highlight family histories with charts and reports, discover connections within a

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Science in the Library (SMI)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Colors of the Sea: 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!  For grades entering 3 - 6.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Colors of the Sea: 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!  For grades entering 3 - 6.