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

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

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.

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, November 8, 2024 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.

Event Details:

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. Ol...

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Oboe

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring Principal oboist Fatma Daglar and the book Grumpy Monkey. Registration is requested but not required...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring Principal oboist Fatma Daglar and the book Grumpy Monkey.

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

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
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: 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.

Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Christian Pre-School

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

VolunTeen Orientation

Friday, November 8, 2024 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)
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! ...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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 "Everyone" group.

Winter & Holiday Decoration Swap

All Day
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Bring them to our first winter & holiday decoration swap. All holidays, and winter season items. ...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Bring them to our first winter & holiday decoration swap. All holidays, and winter season items.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, November 9, 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.  

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, November 9, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Join Miss Yen for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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

Author Signing & Art Stations

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Come and meet local author and illustrator, Kristina Hoffman! Attend the Author Talk and purchase your own signed copy of the new illustrated sci-fi/fantasy book: Destined Existenc...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come and meet local author and illustrator, Kristina Hoffman!

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.

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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, November 9, 2024 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)
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), 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.

Veteran's 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, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.  We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesd...

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, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.  We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

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

Teen Digital Detox

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Come put down your phone and pick up a game or a conversation over snacks!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come put down your phone and pick up a game or a conversation over snacks!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Cards for Veterans

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop...

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

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter & Holiday Decoration Swap

All Day
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Bring them to our first winter & holiday decoration swap. All holidays, and winter season items. ...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Do you have old or unused holiday decorations that you are ready to part with? Bring them to our first winter & holiday decoration swap. All holidays, and winter season items.

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

Make and Take Craft Kit - Thankful Pumpkin (SMI)

All Day 11/12 - 11/25
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Build a 3D pumpkin and add the things you are thankful for. While supplies last.

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

Build a 3D pumpkin and add the things you are thankful for. While supplies last.

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

STEM Challenge Kit - Balloon Pinwheel (SMI)

All Day 11/12 - 11/25
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Assemble these pieces, blow up the balloon and watch it spin.  While supplies last.

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

Assemble these pieces, blow up the balloon and watch it spin.  While supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Make a Holiday Card (SMI)

All Day 11/12 - 11/27
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Smithsburg Branch will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your won cards or sign purchased cards.  Card mak...

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

The Smithsburg Branch will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your won cards or sign purchased cards.  Card making supplies and cards to sign will be available at the Smithsburg

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

Take N Make: Egg Carton Mancala

11/12/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/16/2024 @ 5:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Event Details:

Have you ever played the game Mancala? Learn how to play and make your own game board! Ages 6 to 12. Pick up your kit at the branch of your choice November 12 to 16. 

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Have you ever played the game Mancala? Learn how to play and make your own game board! Ages 6 to 12. Pick up your kit at the branch of your choice November 12 to 16. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Northern Middle Connections Program

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: North High Little Hubs

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

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

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

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

Toddler Time (BNS)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Toddler Time:

Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Event Details:

Gather with other Toddles to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Gather with other Toddles to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.

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.

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: Noland Village Head Start

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!