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Infant Story Time (SMI)

Wednesday, November 27, 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!

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online...

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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled.

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.
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. 

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.
Magical storytime image of book. Storytime and Stem in library

STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime.&nbs...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime. 

STEM Playtime in the Williamsport Memorial Library

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.

One Maryland, One Book Discussion Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Please join us for the One Maryland, One Book series in November.  This year's selection, What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam JA Chancy was chosen for this year's the...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Please join us for the One Maryland, One Book series in November.  This year's selection, What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam JA Chancy was chosen for this year's theme: Restorative Futu

Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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.

Event Details:

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

Thanksgiving closings 2024

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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

The Washington County Free Library and its Branches will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will re-op...

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:

The Washington County Free Library and its Branches will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will re-open at our regular time on Saturday.

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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

Make a Holiday Card (SMI)

All Day 11/30 - 12/12
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

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The Holiday Shop

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays November 30, December 14, and December 21 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different pro...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays November 30, December 14, and December 21 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular lib

Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, November 30, 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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, November 30, 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.
2024 va card information

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

2024 va card information

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

Make and Take Craft Kit - Christmas Ornament (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Create a Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.  While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Create a Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.  While supplies last.

Make and Take Craft Kit - Wine Cork Santa or Snowman (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Teens and Adults, stop by the library to pick up your kit to make an ornaments out of a wine cork.  Select from a Santa or Snowman while supplies last.  Glue gun needed. ...

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

Teens and Adults, stop by the library to pick up your kit to make an ornaments out of a wine cork.  Select from a Santa or Snowman while supplies last.  Glue gun needed.

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:30am
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!

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Childcare

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
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!

Bookmobile Stop: Sargent Shriver Head Start

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 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!

colorful image of book, magical. Storytime now in Williamport Library

Toddler Time (WIL) (Ages 18-36months)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and learn together at Toddler Time. A small craft activity will be provided after story time. All ages are welcome! This program will take place in the  Willia...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and learn together at Toddler Time. A small craft activity will be provided after story time. All ages are welcome!

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Seaton of Hagerstown

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
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!

red checked napkin with sausage bites on it

Teen Chef -- Sausage Bites

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

I'll be sharing on of my family's favorite recipes as we make sausage bites.  We enjoy these little delights for breakfast on Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house!  Com...

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, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

I'll be sharing on of my family's favorite recipes as we make sausage bites.  We enjoy these little delights for breakfast on Thanksgiving and Christmas at my house!  Come find out why we look forward to them all year!

STEM Challenge Kit - Christmas Paper Circuit Card (SMI)

12/02/2024 @ 7:15pm to 12/20/2024 @ 8:15pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Create a card for a loved one that lights up. While supplies last.

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

Create a card for a loved one that lights up. While supplies last.

2024 va card information

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