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Color Program Box (SMI)

All Day 8/11 - 8/16
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for colorful stories, songs, experiments and a craft to celebrate the SRC theme "Color Our World."

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join us for colorful stories, songs, experiments and a craft to celebrate the SRC theme "Color Our World."

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Story Walk (SMI)

All Day 8/11 - 8/16
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us on a walk outside the library to read "The Big Storm" by Nancy Tafuri.  This Storywalk is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join us on a walk outside the library to read "The Big Storm" by Nancy Tafuri.  This Storywalk is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.

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

Science in the Library- Colors of the Sea (BNS)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

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

Macramé Rainbow (SRC)

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Teens and Adults join us to make a hanging macramé rainbow at the Smithsburg branch.  All materials will be provided.  For ages 13 - adult.  Space is limited please sign up online.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and Adults join us to make a hanging macramé rainbow at the Smithsburg branch.  All materials will be provided.  For ages 13 - adult.  Space is limited please sign up online.

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

Science in the Library- Colors of the Sea (BNS)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

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

Great Artists Series - Picasso (SMI)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us to learn about artists that changed the world, their lives and achievements.  Each session will include hands on activities.  For the month of August we will be learning about artist, Picasso. For ages 6 - 12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about artists that changed the world, their lives and achievements.  Each session will include hands on activities.  For the month of August we will be learning about artist, Picasso. For ages 6 - 12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Outdoor Movie with the Town of Boonsboro (BNS)

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 7:45pm - 9:30pm
Offsite Boonsboro at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Field next to the Library behind the Boonsboro Police Station for our Summer Outdoor Movie starting at Dusk

August will be showing The War with Grandpa

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Offsite Boonsboro
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join us in the Field next to the Library behind the Boonsboro Police Station for our Summer Outdoor Movie starting at Dusk

August will be showing The War with Grandpa

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

"Mini Masterpieces" Summer Reading Club Art Exhibit Reception

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

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Celebrate Summer Reading Club 2025 with a BIG 'tiny art' exhibition for artists of all ages! 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

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Celebrate Summer Reading Club 2025 with a BIG 'tiny art' exhibition for artists of all ages! 

 

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

Card Printing (SMI)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Teens, draw a design in a Styrofoam tray and then print several cards from your design.  All materials provided.  Sign up online.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, draw a design in a Styrofoam tray and then print several cards from your design.  All materials provided.  Sign up online.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Summerland Manor- Summer Puzzle Swap

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Parkview Apartments at Lynnehaven Dr -Pop-Up Maker Space

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (WIL) (SRC)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

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.

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

Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (HAN) (SRC)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join multi-time Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join multi-time Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

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.

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

Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SMI) (SRC)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Sing, dance and be silly with local kids' music legend, Mr. Jon! Fun for all ages. Sign up online. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance and be silly with local kids' music legend, Mr. Jon! Fun for all ages. Sign up online. 

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.

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

Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SHA) (SRC)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

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.

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

Intro to Music Production with Stephen Coghill

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Course Title: Introduction to Music Production with Logic Pro X
Course Synopsis:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Course Title: Introduction to Music Production with Logic Pro X
Course Synopsis:

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

Bookmobile Stop: Plumwood Circle-Color Our World Family Storytime

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Everyone

 Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile!  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

 Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile!  

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 "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Hager's Crossing Community Center-Color Our World Family Storytime

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Everyone

Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile!  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile!  

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging- Summer Puzzle Swap

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe at Hunter's Woods- Summer Puzzle Swap

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

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

Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!