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May Day Plant/Seed Swap and Share (SHA)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Herbs, flowers, vegetables and other plants!  Tables will be set up in front of the library.   Feel free to drop off and pick up! 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Herbs, flowers, vegetables and other plants!  Tables will be set up in front of the library.   Feel free to drop off and pick up! 

Veggie 101 with the Master Gardeners of Washington County (WIL)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to start a veggie garden, but don’t know where to start? Join us for Veggie garden basics, a presentation provided by a local Master Gardener of Washington County.

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Are you ready to start a veggie garden, but don’t know where to start? Join us for Veggie garden basics, a presentation provided by a local Master Gardener of Washington County.

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.
Kids Discover: Flowerpot Designs

Kids Discover: Flowerpot Designs

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover STEM gardening activities. We'll be decorating our own flowerpots and planting flowers for take home fun. Join us Saturday May 4th from 11am-12pm. Storyti...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover STEM gardening activities. We'll be decorating our own flowerpots and planting flowers for take home fun. Join us Saturday May 4th from 11am-12pm.

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.

Container Gardening with the Master Gardeners (BNS)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Offsite Boonsboro at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Learn the Best Way to utilize containers to create a vegetable garden no matter how much space you have. With hands-on techniques shown by the Master Gardeners working out front in...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Offsite Boonsboro
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Learn the Best Way to utilize containers to create a vegetable garden no matter how much space you have.

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.
End of the Year Home School Party: Journey to Costa Rica

Home School Enrichment: Party in Costa Rica! (HAG)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Homeschool Enrichment: End of the Year Party. We will be "traveling" to Costa Rica to explore the food, animals and culture from this amazing country! If you like tropical rai...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Homeschool Enrichment: End of the Year Party. We will be "traveling" to Costa Rica to explore the food, animals and culture from this amazing country!

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.

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

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

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

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

Little Explorers: Flowerpot Designs

Little Explorers: Flowerpot Designs

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Join us for Little Explorers STEM Flowerpot Creations on May 18th from 11am-12pm. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities unti...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for Little Explorers STEM Flowerpot Creations on May 18th from 11am-12pm. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm. Registration required. Ages 3-5. Hope to see you there!

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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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

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

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

Spring Plant and Seed Swap (SMI)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 8:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

It is spring and time to plan your garden.  We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types for this first annual Spring Plant and Seed Swap.  Please make...

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

It is spring and time to plan your garden.  We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types for this first annual Spring Plant and Seed Swap.  Please make sure your items are clearly marked and identified.  Questions

Berry Gardening with the Master Gardeners of Washington County (WIL)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for to learn tips for your berry garden, all types of berries, provided by a local Master Gardener of Washington County.

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us for to learn tips for your berry garden, all types of berries, provided by a local Master Gardener of Washington County.

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.
Traveling Checkers Tween STEAM Club, April 26 at 3:30, ages 9 to 12

Tween STEAM Club: Traveling Checkers

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL. Make your own traveling checkers game out of recycled materials to take with you on all your summer adventures! Friday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. Tweens ages 9 t...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL. Make your own traveling checkers game out of recycled materials to take with you on all your summer adventures! Friday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. Tweens ages 9 to 12 welcome. Registration encouraged.

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.

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

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

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

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

Adult Speaker Series (WIL)

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation about local history. Topic is TBD

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation about local history. Topic is TBD

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

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

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

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi

Homestead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi