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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 6/2 - 6/18
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.

Craft Kit - Rainbow (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

To celebrate the theme of Summer Reading Club, Color Your World, our craft kits this month will be making a rainbow.  While supplies last. 

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

To celebrate the theme of Summer Reading Club, Color Your World, our craft kits this month will be making a rainbow.  While supplies last. 

STEM Challenge Kit - Leonardo Da Vinci's Parachute (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci by trying to create his parachute design.  While supplies last.

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

Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci by trying to create his parachute design.  While supplies last.

Family Take-and-Make: Recycled Bird Feeder (HAN)

All Day
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Create a birdfeeder from recycled materials.

For ages 6 and up. One kit per person. Register each person separately. 

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

Create a birdfeeder from recycled materials.

For ages 6 and up. One kit per person. Register each person separately. 

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, June 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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.

*NEW* Wiggles & Giggles Toddler Playtime (WIL)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

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

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to 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.

Stitch Art (SMI)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Teens and tweens, learn the basic stitch to start your journey to decorating personal items as seen in trending videos.  Everything will be provided.  For ages 10 and up.  Sign up online.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and tweens, learn the basic stitch to start your journey to decorating personal items as seen in trending videos.  Everything will be provided.  For ages 10 and up.  Sign up online.

digital detox

Teen Digital Detox -- with Bleu the Bunny

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Come put down your phone and pick up a game or a conversation with a snack.  Bleu the bunny will be here to visit every 3rd Monday of the month!

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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 with a snack.  Bleu the bunny will be here to visit every 3rd Monday of the month!

Younger women helping older woman on desktop computer

Tech Help

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with technology? Here is a great opportunity! Meet one-on-one with Shelita Jackson, Tech Extension Educator at the University of Maryland Extension! She can help with emails, websites, and so much more!

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

Need help with technology? Here is a great opportunity! Meet one-on-one with Shelita Jackson, Tech Extension Educator at the University of Maryland Extension! She can help with emails, websites, and so much more!

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.

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

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space. 

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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:

Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space. 

Wolfe's Exotic Reptile Show

Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters Reptile Show (BNS) (SRC)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Register in Advance to attend this exciting show with Live Reptiles.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register in Advance to attend this exciting show with Live Reptiles.

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.
Wolfe's Exotic Reptile Show

Wolfe’s Exotic Encounters Reptile Show (CLS) (SRC)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Is there anything cooler than real live reptiles? Come see, learn about, and even touch real reptiles and exotic animals. This is an all ages event. 

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Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Is there anything cooler than real live reptiles? Come see, learn about, and even touch real reptiles and exotic animals. This is an all ages event. 

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: Summerland Manor- Summer Puzzle Swap

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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!   

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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: Parkview Apartments at Lynnehaven Dr -Pop-Up Maker Space

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

View Details
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:

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

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.
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Journaling Through Art (WIL)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Join us for Journaling through Art.  This 3 Part series, begins in June. We will discuss journaling

Part 1- June 17th - Immerse yourself in the world of journaling. Learn ways to make journaling  a daily habit

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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for Journaling through Art.  This 3 Part series, begins in June. We will discuss journaling

Part 1- June 17th - Immerse yourself in the world of journaling. Learn ways to make journaling  a daily habit

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.

Creating DNA Family Trees with Lucid Chart (SMI)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Lucid Chart, an online diagramming program, is a great way to create family trees that track DNA matches across platforms and see how they are all related to you and each other.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lucid Chart, an online diagramming program, is a great way to create family trees that track DNA matches across platforms and see how they are all related to you and each other.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

Washington County Board of Elections

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Early Voting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Purpose of Meeting

Early Voting 

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Computer Basics

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Adults

Come learn about Computer Basics! The course will provide an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computer usage, internet basics, and email. If you don't have your own device, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare.

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

Come learn about Computer Basics! The course will provide an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computer usage, internet basics, and email. If you don't have your own device, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare.

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

View Details
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.