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Take-and-Make: Paper Bag Snowflake (HAN)

All Day 1/7 - 1/31
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:
We're not getting much real snow this year, so here's a chance to make your own! This very simple craft for making paper bag snowflakes is appropriate for all ages, though younger children may need supervision with scissors. Kit includes enough bags ...

Valetines for Meals on Wheels

10:00am - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 3, 2023.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home. Cards...

Makerspace Tabletop Challenge (Grades K-5) (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Stop by our Makerspace to try a new tabletop challenge every week. Activities will include pre-coding, engineering, math, nature, science, design, and electricity. Look for a new tabletop activity every Monday.  Designed for children gra...

Sudoku at the Library (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:
Use logic and number skills to solve a Sudoku game in the library! Work with other patrons to solve the large interactive Sudoku. The board will be posted on the center tables in the library. In addition, printed Sudoku games will be available all mo...

Teen/YA Sticky-Note Tangle Art (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Use colorful sticky-note squares to draw designs and doodles using a technique called Tangling. Tangling is a meditative and relaxing way to doodle. Add your tangle to our board to create one large doodle picture.  ...

Valetines for Meals on Wheels

10:00am - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 3, 2023.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home. Cards...

Toddler Time (HAG)

10:15am - 10:45am
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Babies
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 Children's Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March. Contact t...

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.

Masks Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this 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.

Musical Storytime (Ages 0-6)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults, Babies, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Sing, dance, and learn together at Musical Monday Story time.  ...

Toddler Time (HAG)

11:15am - 11:45am
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Babies
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 Children's Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March. Contact t...

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.

Masks Recommended

While masks are not required, patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask while attending this 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.

Game Night

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:
Come relax at the beginning of each school week! Game nights are restarting after the winter break at the new time of 4:30-6:30. As always, snacks are provided! ...

LEGO Night (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:
LEGO night is back and we will be creating things that we can use in the snow.  LEGOs provided.  Join us! ...

Makerspace Tabletop Challenge (Grades K-5) (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Stop by our Makerspace to try a new tabletop challenge every week. Activities will include pre-coding, engineering, math, nature, science, design, and electricity. Look for a new tabletop activity every Monday.  Designed for children gra...

Sudoku at the Library (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:
Use logic and number skills to solve a Sudoku game in the library! Work with other patrons to solve the large interactive Sudoku. The board will be posted on the center tables in the library. In addition, printed Sudoku games will be available all mo...

Teen/YA Sticky-Note Tangle Art (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Use colorful sticky-note squares to draw designs and doodles using a technique called Tangling. Tangling is a meditative and relaxing way to doodle. Add your tangle to our board to create one large doodle picture.  ...

Valetines for Meals on Wheels

10:00am - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 3, 2023.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home. Cards...

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Children
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.

American Muslims and their Faith: A Cultural Presentation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:
The Washington County Free Library welcomes guest speaker Amna Malik for a cultural presentation about the day-to-day life of American Muslims and their faith. Amna emigrated from Pakistan to America in 2005 to study at Johns Hopkins University. She ...

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.

Harry Potter Night (SMI)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for an evening of Harry Potter activities and crafts.  Come dressed in Harry Potter costume if you desire.  Please sign up online or call.  For school aged children. The maximum capacity has been reached.   If your...

Makerspace Tabletop Challenge (Grades K-5) (WIL)

All Day
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Stop by our Makerspace to try a new tabletop challenge every week. Activities will include pre-coding, engineering, math, nature, science, design, and electricity. Look for a new tabletop activity every Monday.  Designed for children gra...

TeenZone @ the Hancock Library

All Day
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.
Bored? Need something to do to wind down after a hard day at school? Visit our TeenZone Maker Drawer to find a fun, self-paced STEM related activity just for the teen/tween set. Each month will feature a new craft.  October: Beaded ghost, pum...

Craft Kit - Candy Valentines (SMI)

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a Valentine from a small bag of candy.  While supplies last.  Pick up the kit from the Smithsburg Library. ...

STEM Challenge - Water Beads (SMI)

All Day 2/1 - 2/15
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Stop by the library to pick up a STEM kit with water beads and a list of experiments to try with the beads.  While supplies last. ...

Teen/YA String Art Craft (WIL)

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Use colorful string to connect around to pins creating a colorful string Heart design. ...