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Children's Take-and-Make: Paper Pinwheel (HAN)

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Make a simple kid-friendly pinwheel!

  • This craft is for ages 7 and below.
  • ONE kit per registration. Please register each child separately.
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a simple kid-friendly pinwheel!

  • This craft is for ages 7 and below.
  • ONE kit per registration. Please register each child separately.

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day 6/20 - 7/3
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.

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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.

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, June 28, 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.  

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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.  

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

CANCELLED for Today- Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, June 28, 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.

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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.

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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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Debris Olympics

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

June is National Oceans' Month! Join us to celebrate and learn the practices of keeping our oceans and planet clean. We all have a part to play and what better way to learn than through a family-friendly Olympic-style tournament!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

June is National Oceans' Month! Join us to celebrate and learn the practices of keeping our oceans and planet clean. We all have a part to play and what better way to learn than through a family-friendly Olympic-style tournament!

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.

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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, June 28, 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.

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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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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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:

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, June 30, 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)

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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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:

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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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Toddler Time (WIL)

Monday, June 30, 2025 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)

Books, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's plan and learn together at Toddler Time.  All ages are welcome!

 

 

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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:

Books, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's plan and learn together at Toddler 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: Crest & Greenberry Rd

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop: all are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop: all are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Marbern Road

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop: all are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop: all are welcome!

Literacy Council with teal book pages opening at left

Literacy Council of Washington County Intermediate Class

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

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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.

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.
Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Toddler Time (BNS)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 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.

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

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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 Toddlers 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.

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Noland Village Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is Welcome!

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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 @ Noland Village Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is Welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Homewood at Williamsport- Summer Puzzle Swap

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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!   

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Offsite Event
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!   

Bookmobile Stop: Homewood Retirement Complex

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

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

Everyone is welcome!

Movie Night - Dog Man (SMI)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Dog Man.  This movie is rated PG.  Refreshments will be served.  Sign up online.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Dog Man.  This movie is rated PG.  Refreshments will be served.  Sign up online.

Movie Night - Conclave (SMI)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Conclave.  This movie is rated PG.  Light refreshments will be served.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Conclave.  This movie is rated PG.  Light refreshments will be served.

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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. Current session runs May-July.

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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. Current session runs May-July.

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 Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, July 2, 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)

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. Current session runs May-July.

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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. Current session runs May-July.

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.

Special Storytime Around Town (WIL)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite Williamsport at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for a special Storytime Around Town- at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown. Just down the road from Williamsport!

All ages are welcome. 

 

 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Williamsport
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for a special Storytime Around Town- at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown. Just down the road from Williamsport!

All ages are welcome. 

 

 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile Pop Up Maker Space

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

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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 @ Cortland Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is welcome!

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

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Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

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Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

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.