This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Head Start Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Head Start 3:30pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Pre-School Storytime (BNS) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Preschool Story Time: Story time for children ages 3-5. Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Pre-School Storytime (BNS) 3:30pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Story time for children ages 3-5. Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft. 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. 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 "Adults" group Adult Book Club (HAN) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hancock Veterans Memorial Library Program Type: Books & Authors Age Group: Adults Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Adult Book Club (HAN) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group. 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square! View Details This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Event Details: NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Crafty Hour (WIL) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood? Join us for a crafty hour for adults only. All supplies are provided. Registration is required to accommodate supplies needed. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Adult Crafty Hour (WIL) 5:30pm–6:45pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood? Join us for a crafty hour for adults only. All supplies are provided. Registration is required to accommodate supplies needed. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SMI) (SRC) Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Smithsburg Library Program Type: Summer Reading Club Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Sing, dance and be silly with local kids' music legend, Mr. Jon! Fun for all ages. Sign up online. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SMI) (SRC) 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Sing, dance and be silly with local kids' music legend, Mr. Jon! Fun for all ages. Sign up online. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm–4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Music Production with Stephen Coghill Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Course Title: Introduction to Music Production with Logic Pro XCourse Synopsis: Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Intro to Music Production with Stephen Coghill 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Conference Room - 334 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club Registration Required Event Details: Course Title: Introduction to Music Production with Logic Pro XCourse Synopsis:
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Writers Workshop Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! TEEN program: For ages 13-18 View Details This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Writers Workshop 5:00pm–8:30pm 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 Event Details: Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! TEEN program: For ages 13-18
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group *New* Evening Storytime (WIL) Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Are you unable to attend the morning storytime, then this evening storytime is a great alternative. Join us for books, music, and educational activities. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 21 2025 Thu *New* Evening Storytime (WIL) 6:00pm–6:45pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Are you unable to attend the morning storytime, then this evening storytime is a great alternative. Join us for books, music, and educational activities. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Fletcher Writing Group Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games Age Group: Adults Calling all writers! Do you like to blog? To journal? Do you have a work in progress? Do you have an idea and not know where to start? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Fletcher Writing Group 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Classroom Lab 315 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games Event Details: Calling all writers! Do you like to blog? To journal? Do you have a work in progress? Do you have an idea and not know where to start? 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Family Story Night (HAG) Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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. 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 Bookmobile Stop: Bright Beginnings Daycare Friday, August 22, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Age Group: Everyone Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Beginnings Daycare. Children, families, and staff are welcome! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Bright Beginnings Daycare 9:15am–9:45am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Beginnings Daycare. Children, families, and staff are welcome!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop: Plumwood Circle-Color Our World Family Storytime Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Plumwood Circle-Color Our World Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) Friday, August 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am–1:30pm 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop: Hager's Crossing Community Center-Color Our World Family Storytime Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Hager's Crossing Community Center-Color Our World Family Storytime 10:45am–11:15am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Pre-School Story Time (SMI) Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am 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 AM for story time. Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am–11:30am 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 AM for story time. Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more. No registration 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group Pre-School Storytime (HAG) Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) Friday, August 22, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am–11:45am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging- Summer Puzzle Swap Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Bookmobile Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Age Group: Adults, Everyone All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging- Summer Puzzle Swap 11:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club Event Details: All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Family Story Time Friday, August 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Family Story Time 11:30am–12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group VolunTeen Orientation Friday, August 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program. Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Aug 22 2025 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: YA Meeting Room 212 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program. Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers Group (SMI) Saturday, August 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm 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 Family Story Time - (BNS) Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs. View Details This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs. Disclaimer(s) 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.