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Children's Take-and-Make: Snowman Sponge Painting (HAN)

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

"Build" your own snowman with a sponge and white paint! (No actual snow required.)  This craft is for pre-K and below. Note: Each child should be registered separately. 

Family Take-and-Make: Tea Light Luminary (HAN)

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Create a simple and beautiful winter luminary to enjoy on these long winter nights.

This kit is for grades K through adult. One kit per registration. If you need additional kits, please register each person separately.

Adult Take-and-Make: Winter Sock Snowmen

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a simple and adorable sock snowman for your winter decorations!

This kit is for adults. One kit per registration. We have limited supplies, so please be considerate. Thank you for understanding!

Writers and Poets Contest Submissions Accepted

All Day 1/15 - 3/15
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

2025 Washington County Free Library Announces Annual Writers and Poets Contest 

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.

Valentines for Meals on Wheels

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 5, 2025.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Mystical Tea Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for a Mystical Tea Party! Dress in your finest tea attire (or your favorite fantasy character) and come drink some tea. Come celebrate National Tea Month!

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.

Martin Luther King Day closing 2025

All Day
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 Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the MLK holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Valentines for Meals on Wheels

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 5, 2025.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Take N Make: Balloon Bottle Cars (HAG)

All Day 1/21 - 1/25
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Test your engineering skills with January's Take N Make: Balloon Bottle Cars. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12. Pick up at the branch of your choice. 

Make a Valentine (SMI)

All Day 1/21 - 2/4
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Smithsburg Branch is collecting Valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program.  Supplies will be available or bring in a Valentine from home!

Make-up Bookmobile Stop: Stonecroft Apartments

8:45am - 9:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Old Forge Elementary

8:45am - 11:45am
Everyone
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. Everyone is welcome!

Make-Up Bookmobile Stop: My Favorite Place

9:15am - 9:45am
Everyone
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Children, families and staff at My Favorite Place are welcome!

Ugly Art Fest for Kids (HAG)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come spend your day off making your ugliest, tackiest, gaudiest, wackiest most garish most hideous art! Kids ages 3 to 12 welcome, no registration necessary. 

Make-Up Bookmobile Stop Pleasant Valley Road

10:15am - 10:30am
Everyone
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: My Favorite Place @ Smithsburg Valley Church

11:00am - 11:15am
Everyone
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. My Favorite Place children, families and staff are welcome!

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
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 Toddles 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: Kare'N for Kids Daycare

11:30am - 11:45am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Kare'N for Kids children, families and staff are welcome. 

Bookmobile Stop: Summerland Manor

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. Everyone is welcome! 

Afternoon Book Club (BNS)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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.

3:15pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. Everyone is welcome!

Teen Creative Corner-Daily Planner

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!

Library Night at Martha's House: Family Bingo! (HAN)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Hancock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Enjoy a night of family fun, playing BINGO!  This family-friendly program is for all ages, and includes a family-style dinner at 5:30, followed by the activity.

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.

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.

Navigating GEDmatch (SMI)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

You've tested on one DNA site.  Family members have tested on other sites.  If there was only a way to compare the results among all the platforms.  There is.