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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.

Craft Kit - Spring Craft (SMI)

All Day 3/3 - 3/21
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the branch to pick up a spring craft kit.  While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Make Static Electricity (SMI)

All Day 3/3 - 3/28
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Nikola Tesla will be the great scientists we study in March.  Stop by the library to pick up a static electricity kit.  While supplies last. 

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
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.

Pi Day Pie Tasting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come out to celebrate Pi Day with a pie tasting! Join us to sample different pies in honor of the day. 

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.

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
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!

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Cricut/Maker Club (HAN)

10:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
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: 9
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.

Family Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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.

Ukranian Easter Eggs

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
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: 1
Event Details:

Create beautiful easter eggs using the Pysanky method.  They are also called Ukranian Easter Eggs.  Look them up ahead of times to get inspired! Adults and older teens only as this is a delicate art.

Women's Community Support Fair

11:00am - 2:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Business, Government & Legal, Career & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fair honoring Women's History Month! We will have a variety of impactful organizations who work towards empowering women. Come find resources for you or for the people in your life.

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.

Story Time in Our Town - Martin's (SMI)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children and families come to Martin's for a fun story time and tour of the facility.  Please meet us at 22401 Jefferson Blvd. Smithsburg, MD.  Sign up online.

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.

Family Craft Saturday: Spring Flower Pot Painting (HAN)

12:00pm - 1:45pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
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: 20
Event Details:

It's spring! Time to start planting! For this activity, participants will decorate a flower pot, then plant marigolds in them!

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.

Legos at the Library (HAG)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Sunday Hangout: Button Making

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for our next Sunday Hangout: Button Making! Come out to make fun book and movie related buttons while enjoying snacks. 

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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Take N Make: Koolaid Rock Candy (HAG)

All Day 3/17 - 3/22
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: 0
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Experience the science of candy making with March's Take N Make: Koolaid Rock Candy. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12. Pick up at the branch of your choice. 

STEM challenge-Build a Leprechaun trap!

5:00pm - 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: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Put your building skills to the test and see if you can build a leprechaun trap!  We have all the craft supplies you need--maybe you'll get LUCKY!

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children ages 5-12.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachment. 

Leprechaun Hunt (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Did the leprechauns leave something behind?   Follow the clues to find out!  For ages 6-12.  

Teen Creative Corner

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!

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.