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Cricut/Maker Club (HAN)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things C...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut!

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.

Spring Plant/Seed Swap (WIL)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 7:00pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Spring has sprung and its time to plan your garden. We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types to our Second Annual Plant & Seed Swap. Please make sure you...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Spring has sprung and its time to plan your garden. We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types to our Second Annual Plant & Seed Swap. Please make sure your items are clearly marked and identified.

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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, May 17, 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)
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa 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 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.
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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from s...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Craft stick Adirondack chair fairy garden

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Create an Adirondack chair out of craft sticks and then decorate to make a beautiful fairy garden.  We will be using hot glue guns so please do not bring children.  The c...

Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create an Adirondack chair out of craft sticks and then decorate to make a beautiful fairy garden.  

We will be using hot glue guns so please do not bring children.  

The craft instructions begin promptly at 11:00. 

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, May 17, 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)
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.

Legos at the Library (HAG)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Lego Club & LEGOs @ the Library:

An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Event Details:

Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 

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.
Paints, colored pencils, and other arts and crafts supplies

Take N Make: Puffy Paint Sidewalk Paint (HAG)

All Day 5/19 - 5/24
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), 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:

Love making art? Love sidewalk chalk? Grab this Take N Make kit to learn how to make your own puffy paint sidewalk paint. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. Fo...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Love making art? Love sidewalk chalk? Grab this Take N Make kit to learn how to make your own puffy paint sidewalk paint. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12.

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, May 19, 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)
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 ...

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, May 19, 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)
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 ...

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

Toddler Time (WIL)

Monday, May 19, 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)
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!  

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, May 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

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

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.

Build a Worm Observation Tank

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Learn about earthworms and help build an observation tank that will be on display in the Children's Department.  For ages 6-12 at 2:00 PM. Registration is requested but not re...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Learn about earthworms and help build an observation tank that will be on display in the Children's Department.  For ages 6-12 at 2:00 PM. Registration is requested but not required. 

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.

Worm Observation Tank Viewing

05/19/2025 @ 4:00pm to 05/23/2025 @ 3:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Stop in and take a peek at our earthworm observation tank until the big Tween STEAM Club Worm Party reveal on May 23rd at 3:30 PM. 

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Stop in and take a peek at our earthworm observation tank until the big Tween STEAM Club Worm Party reveal on May 23rd at 3:30 PM. 

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.
Literacy Council with teal book pages opening at left

Literacy Council of Washington County Intermediate Class

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

-For ELL adults ready for conversation and intermediate English language learning, join tutor Kate T. from the Literacy Council of Washington County for 9&...

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.
Portrait of Thomas Wentworth Higginson

McCauley Lecture: Cosmopolitan Man: The Militant Life of Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Throughout his long life, Thomas Wentworth Higginson was a Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician, and soldier. He was active in the Anti-Slavery movement during the ...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Throughout his long life, Thomas Wentworth Higginson was a Unitarian minister, author, abolitionist, politician, and soldier.

Bookmobile Stop: Old Forge Elementary

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 8:45am - 11:45am
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!

Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Toddler Time (BNS)

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Event Details:

Gather with other Toddlers 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 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: Summerland Manor

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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! 

Young teen reading book

Afternoon Book Club (BNS)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM.All are Welcome.For the May meeting the group will be discussing Alison Espach's "The Wedding People"The group will be on hiatus for ...

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM.

All are Welcome.

For the May meeting the group will be discussing Alison Espach's "The Wedding People"

The group will be on hiatus for June, July, and August

Bookmobile Stop: Park View Apartments @ Lynnehaven Dr.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:15pm - 3:30pm
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!

Crative Corner

Teen Creative Corner

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!

Parenting with Confidence: A series with the Mama Coach

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A 4-day series to begin Parenting with Confidence! Come learn with Kelleen Beck (MSN, CRNP-Family, FNP-BC) with The Mama Coach. You can learn more about her and her practices here:...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

A 4-day series to begin Parenting with Confidence! Come learn with Kelleen Beck (MSN, CRNP-Family, FNP-BC) with The Mama Coach.

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.

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.

Decoding Your DNA Matches with the Leeds Method (SMI)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you confused by how your DNA matches are related to you and each other? Do you have your DNA test on multiple platforms and aren't sure how to organize them to see the relation...

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Are you confused by how your DNA matches are related to you and each other? Do you have your DNA test on multiple platforms and aren't sure how to organize them to see the relationships between sites?  The Leeds method may be your answer.