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Bookmobile Stop: Somerford Assisted Living

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile stop. Everyone welcome!

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

Bookmobile stop. Everyone welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: St. James North @ Lyles Dr

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ St. James North @ Lyles Dr. Everyone is welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ St. James North @ Lyles Dr. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Kings Kids

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Kings Kids. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Kings Kids. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group

Game Night

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

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

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Family Story Night (HAG)

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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.

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.

Independence Day closing 2025

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday,...

Closing
Branches:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide
Description:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Bring your project and join this group.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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.

Cancelled
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Family Story Time

Friday, July 4, 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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group

Festive Fridays

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. 

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. 

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day
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.

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.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Lego Club (SHA)

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, July 5, 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.

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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, July 5, 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.

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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

Read with a Pet: Gimli

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Saturday Family Movie Matinee: Paddington in Peru

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! August's movie is "Paddington in Peru". Rated PG. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! August's movie is "Paddington in Peru". Rated PG. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
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.

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.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

July Craft Kit - Colorful Lantern (SMI)

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Create a colorful lantern out of a clear cup and tissue paper.  While supplies last.

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

Create a colorful lantern out of a clear cup and tissue paper.  While supplies last.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group

STEM Challenge Kit - Colorful Candy Science (SMI)

All Day 7/7 - 7/31
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

The July Simple STEM kit will be doing experiments with candy.  Stop by the library to pick up a kit while they last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

The July Simple STEM kit will be doing experiments with candy.  Stop by the library to pick up a kit while they last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Marshall St Summer School

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 8:30am - 9:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Marshall Street School. Students and Staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Marshall Street School. Students and Staff are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Hagerstown Day Nursery. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Hagerstown Day Nursery. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Learning Center

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Eyes Early Learning Childcare. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Bright Eyes Early Learning Childcare. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, July 7, 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.

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.