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Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Infant Story Time/Lap Sit:

Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Event Details:

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Ol...

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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

Family Story Time

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, July 12, 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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, July 12, 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.
Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Toddler Time (BNS)

Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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, July 15, 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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Park View Apartments @ Lynnehaven Dr.

Tuesday, July 15, 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!

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, July 16, 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)
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.

Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Headstart

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome. 

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

Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome. 

Bookmobile Stop: Twin Oaks Assisted Living

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome! 

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

Everyone is welcome! 

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

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Adult Book Club (HAN)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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.

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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.

Senior Center Craft and Chat (HAN)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and spend time with other seniors creating a craft, having good conversation and enjoying occasional speakers on subjects of interest to our older patrons. Light healthy snack...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and spend time with other seniors creating a craft, having good conversation and enjoying occasional speakers on subjects of interest to our older patrons. Light healthy snacks will be provided.

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Infant Story Time/Lap Sit:

Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Event Details:

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Ol...

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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

Family Story Time

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Event Details:

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.
HH Lead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: 17
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.
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, July 19, 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.
HH Lead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, July 19, 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: 13
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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, July 19, 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.