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"Mini Masterpieces" Summer Reading Club Art Project

All Day 7/5 - 8/1
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

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Celebrate Summer Reading Club 2025 with a BIG 'tiny art' project and exhibition for artists of all ages! 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

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Celebrate Summer Reading Club 2025 with a BIG 'tiny art' project and exhibition for artists of all ages! 

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Ft Ritchie Camp

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Ft Ritchie Camp. Children, families, and staff welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Ft Ritchie Camp. Children, families, and staff welcome!

Senior Center Craft and Chat (HAN)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Come and spend time with other seniors creating a craft, having good conversation and enjoying occasional speakers on subjects of interest to our older patrons. Light healthy snacks will be provided.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and spend time with other seniors creating a craft, having good conversation and enjoying occasional speakers on subjects of interest to our older patrons. Light healthy snacks will be provided.

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.

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.

Craft and Chat Fridays at the Hancock Senior Center (HAN)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

On the 3rd Friday of every month, the Hancock Library will sponsor a program at the Hancock Senior Center. Each month will feature a different activity and healthy snacks. Please contact the Library or the Senior Center for more information.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

On the 3rd Friday of every month, the Hancock Library will sponsor a program at the Hancock Senior Center. Each month will feature a different activity and healthy snacks. Please contact the Library or the Senior Center for more information.

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.

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, July 18, 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.

Hospice Storytime information

Storytime with Hospice of Washington County (HAG)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a special social emotional storytime at 11:00 AM presented with the Hospice of Washington County Bereavement Department.  For children ages 3 and up and a caregiver.

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for a special social emotional storytime at 11:00 AM presented with the Hospice of Washington County Bereavement Department.  For children ages 3 and up and a caregiver.

 

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Infant Story Time/Lap Sit:

Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, July 18, 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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Time

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: McCleary Hill Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

HH Lead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Bookmobile Stop: Canal Rd

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile stop at Canal Rd, everyone welcome!

Note: Bookmobile will park in the loop on the left, prior to Canal Park parking area. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop at Canal Rd, everyone welcome!

Note: Bookmobile will park in the loop on the left, prior to Canal Park parking area. 

Festive Fridays, celebrate something silly, Washington County Free Library

Festive Fridays

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. 

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. 

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan 

POSTPONED: Cricut/Maker Club (HAN)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

This month's group is postponed until next month. 

 

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month's group is postponed until next 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.

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.
HH Lead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Amigurumi crochet Chick in Egg

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Learn to crochet this cute chick in an egg.  We will learn to read a pattern, make basic stitches and easy embroidery.

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:

Learn to crochet this cute chick in an egg.  We will learn to read a pattern, make basic stitches and easy embroidery.

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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! 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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! 

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (BNS) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Boonsboro Free 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! 

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free 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! 

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (CLE) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Clear Spring Branch
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! 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
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! 

Color Your Path with Sidewalk Chalk

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (HAN) (SRC)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial 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! 

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial 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!