Nov 11 2024 Mon Veteran's Day closing 2024 All Day Closing Nov 11 2024 Mon Closing Veteran's Day closing 2024 All Day 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, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Teen Digital Detox 4:30pm - 6:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) Cancelled This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Cancelled Teen Digital Detox 4:30pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: YA Meeting Room 212 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Fun & Games Event Details: Come put down your phone and pick up a game or a conversation over snacks!
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Nov 12 - 16 2024 Take N Make: Egg Carton Mancala 11/12/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/16/2024 @ 5:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Nov 12 - 16 2024 Take N Make: Egg Carton Mancala 11/12/2024 @ 9:00am - 11/16/2024 @ 5:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year. Have you ever played the game Mancala? Learn how to play and make your own game board! Ages 6 to 12. Pick up your kit at the branch of your choice November 12 to 16.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Head Start 11:15am - 11:30am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Head Start 11:15am - 11:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Brookdale Assisted Living @ Robinwood 2:00pm - 2:15pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Brookdale Assisted Living @ Robinwood 2:00pm - 2:15pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Francis Murphy Apartments 2:15pm - 2:45pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Bookmobile Stop: Francis Murphy Apartments 2:15pm - 2:45pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Returning Favorite- Teen Escape Room 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Returning Favorite- Teen Escape Room 4:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the 30-minute clock runs out! Call ahead at 301-223-7027 to reserve a team slot, or drop in during the program to join a team! 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 "Adults" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Movie Night for Grown-ups (BNS) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Movie Night for Grown-ups (BNS) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 10:00am - 10:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 10:00am - 10:30am 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: Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Infant Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Infant Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Children's Room SMI Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian. Please join us!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 11:00am - 11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL) 11:00am - 11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. 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. Nov 13 2024 Wed STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL) 11:30am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL) 11:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker Event Details: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year. Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime. STEM Playtime in the Williamsport Memorial Library 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 "Everyone" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed One Maryland, One Book Discussion Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Everyone Registration This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 13 2024 Wed One Maryland, One Book Discussion Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Conference Room - 334 Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Books & Authors Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Please join us for the One Maryland, One Book series in November. This year's selection, What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam JA Chancy was chosen for this year's theme: Restorative Futu
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Toddler Time (SMI) 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Toddler Time (SMI) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian. 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 "Everyone" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Bookmobile Stop: Greenside Apartments @ Maugansville 2:30pm - 3:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Bookmobile Stop: Greenside Apartments @ Maugansville 2:30pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Bookmobile Stop: Western Maryland Hospital Center 3:30pm - 4:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Bookmobile Stop: Western Maryland Hospital Center 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu *New* Adult Escape Room 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu *New* Adult Escape Room 5:00pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Wish you could attend our Teen Escape room but you're not a Teen? We now offer our Escape Room for Adults. Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges to escape the room before the 30-minute clock runs out! 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:30pm 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. Nov 15 2024 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am - 11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am - 11:30am 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: Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5. 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. Nov 15 2024 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am - 11:45am Young Children (0-6) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am - 11:45am Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months. Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Hagerstown Homesteaders 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults, Everyone Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 15 2024 Fri Hagerstown Homesteaders 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Conference Room - 334 Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment Registration 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