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Returning Favorite- Teen Escape Room

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the 30-minute clock runs out! Call ahead at 301-223-7027 to reserve a team slot, ...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the 30-minute clock runs out! Call ahead at 301-223-7027 to reserve a team slot, or drop in during the program to join a team!

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.

Navigating Ancestry DNA (SMI)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

DNA can offer important clues in solving genealogical mysteries, but only if you understand how to use the site you tested on. In this series, local professional genealogist, Su...

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

DNA can offer important clues in solving genealogical mysteries, but only if you understand how to use the site you tested on.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
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 f...

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Movie Night for Grown-ups showing "Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire" (BNS)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM For October: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Synopsi...

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM

For October: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

(2024)

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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:

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.

Bookmobile Stop: North High Little Hubs

Wednesday, October 9, 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!

Bookmobile Stop: Smithsburg Middle Connections Program

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
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 young baby looking at book together

Infant Story Time (SMI)

Wednesday, October 9, 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, October 9, 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, October 9, 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, October 9, 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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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)
Event Details:

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

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.
Picture of crafted pumpkins

Fall Decorating Contest (SHA)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Get in the autumn spirit by decorating a coffee filter for fall.  Imagine a white pumpkin, a ghost, or a drawn or painted scene.  Cut, fold, draw, or paint using any medi...

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

Get in the autumn spirit by decorating a coffee filter for fall.  Imagine a white pumpkin, a ghost, or a drawn or painted scene.  Cut, fold, draw, or paint using any medium.

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

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

Candy Sushi and Fun Faux Fortune Cookie Night (SMI)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Teens, join us for a sweet and sour night of learning how to make sushi from candy and fortune cookies out of foam paper.  Sign up online!

Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teens, join us for a sweet and sour night of learning how to make sushi from candy and fortune cookies out of foam paper.  Sign up online!

Adult Crafty Hour (WIL)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  In October we will create a fall macrame wreath. All suppl...

Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing, and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  In October we will create a fall macrame wreath. All supplies are provided.

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: Emma K. Doub

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:30am - 12:45pm
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!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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.
Picture of crafted pumpkins

Fall Decorating Contest (SHA)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Get in the autumn spirit by decorating a coffee filter for fall.  Imagine a white pumpkin, a ghost, or a drawn or painted scene.  Cut, fold, draw, or paint using any medi...

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

Get in the autumn spirit by decorating a coffee filter for fall.  Imagine a white pumpkin, a ghost, or a drawn or painted scene.  Cut, fold, draw, or paint using any medium.

Bookmobile Stop: Greenside Apartments @ Maugansville

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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: Western Maryland Hospital Center

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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!

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

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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*New* Adult Escape Room

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Wish you could attend our Teen Escape room but you're not a Teen? We now offer our Escape Room for Adults. Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges to escape the r...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Wish you could attend our Teen Escape room but you're not a Teen? We now offer our Escape Room for Adults. Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges to escape the room before the 30-minute clock runs out!

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.

One Maryland, One Book Discussion (BNS)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

The One Maryland, One Book series seeks to promote the concept that if everyone in Maryland read the same book, we call all discuss its themes and this would open a dialogue throug...

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The One Maryland, One Book series seeks to promote the concept that if everyone in Maryland read the same book, we call all discuss its themes and this would open a dialogue through which we could understand each other better.

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.