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. Jan-Mar 15 2025 Writers and Poets Contest Submissions Accepted All Day 1/15 - 3/15 Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults 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. Jan-Mar 15 2025 Writers and Poets Contest Submissions Accepted All Day 1/15 - 3/15 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 3 - 15 2025 Craft Kit - Polar Bear Craft All Day 2/3 - 2/15 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. Feb 3 - 15 2025 Craft Kit - Polar Bear Craft All Day 2/3 - 2/15 Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: International Polar Bear Day is celebrated in February so stop by the branch and pick up a Polar Bear Craft Kit. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 3 - 15 2025 STEM Challenge Kit - Grow a Sweet Potato (SMI) All Day 2/3 - 2/15 Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 3 - 15 2025 STEM Challenge Kit - Grow a Sweet Potato (SMI) All Day 2/3 - 2/15 Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Gardening & Environment Event Details: In February we will be studying George Washington Carver as our great scientist. Our STEM kit will be to grow a sweet potato in honor of him. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Valentine's Day DIY - Let's Make Truffles! 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Valentine's Day DIY - Let's Make Truffles! 11:00am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Join us as we make homemade chocolate truffles! Enjoy on your own or give as a gift for your favorite Valentine.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Homeschool Book Club (SHA) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Homeschool Book Club (SHA) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Corduroy by Don Freeman Book discussions and activities relating to the book.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Pre-School Storytime (BNS) 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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. Feb 12 2025 Wed Pre-School Storytime (BNS) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Story time for children ages 3-5. Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft. 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 "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Great Scientists Series - George Washington Carver (SMI) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Great Scientists Series - George Washington Carver (SMI) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join us to learn about great scientists, their lives and achievements. Each session will include hands on activities. For the month of February we will be learning about George Washington Carver. For ages 6 - 12.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Event Details: NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Toddler Time (SMI) 11:00am - 11:30am Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 13 2025 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Afterschool Family Story Time 2:45pm - 3:45pm 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. Feb 13 2025 Thu Afterschool Family Story Time 2:45pm - 3:45pm Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch Room: Community Room - CLE Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft. 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. Feb 13 2025 Thu Valentine Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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. Feb 13 2025 Thu Valentine Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join Miss Susan for Valentine's stories, activities, and a craft!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Valentine's Day Party (HAG) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Valentine's Day Party (HAG) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Celebrate all things love with stories, games, snacks and more. Pre-registration is requested. The party begins at 4:00 PM. For ages 3-12. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Game Night - Card Games 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Game Night - Card Games 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: YA Meeting Room 212 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Fun & Games Event Details: Join us every Thursday for Game Night:1st Thursday - Switch Night2nd Thursday - Card Games3rd Thursday - Board Games4th Thursday - Competition NightSnacks will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Anti-Valentines Program (SMI) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Anti-Valentines Program (SMI) 5:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Teens, decorate broken heart cookies, play games, and create a dumped survival kit. Sign up online or call 301-824-7722
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Computer Basic Skills 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Computer Basic Skills 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Conference Room - 334 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Join us for Digital Learning Day to enhance your technology skills. 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. 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. Feb 13 2025 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. Feb 13 2025 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. Feb 14 2025 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:00pm 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 "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm - 5:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: YA Meeting Room 212 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program. Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!
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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Cricut/Maker Club (HAN) 10:00am - 11:30am Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration 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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Cricut/Maker Club (HAN) 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library Room: Community Room - HAN Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut! 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. 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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Bead Making 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Bead Making 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch Room: Community Room - CLE Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Making beautiful beads out of polymer clay
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Valentine Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Valentine Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library Room: Community Room - BNS Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Celebrate Valentine's Day with books, songs and crafts! Ages 2+ 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. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am - 12:00pm 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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Children's Room SMI Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more. This story time is for 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.
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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Family Craft Saturday: Faux Stained Glass Painting (HAN) 12:00pm - 1:45pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration 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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Family Craft Saturday: Faux Stained Glass Painting (HAN) 12:00pm - 1:45pm Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library Room: Community Room - HAN Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Create a beautiful "stained glass" painting on a picture frame. 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. 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. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Feb 15 2025 Sat Legos at the Library (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Feb 15 2025 Sat Legos at the Library (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker Event Details: An interactive program with building challenges with Legos. Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 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.