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Bookmobile Special Event with WCMFA: Juneteenth Author Showcase

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile

Program Type:

Bookmobile Stop, Books & Authors

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, in partnership with The F.O.C.U.S. Trainer, Cherish McMillan-Kilgoe, will host Black authors from Washington, Garrett, Allegany, Frederic...

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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Books & Authors
Event Details:

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, in partnership with The F.O.C.U.S. Trainer, Cherish McMillan-Kilgoe, will host Black authors from Washington, Garrett, Allegany, Frederick, and Montgomery counties in Maryland.

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Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Photo pendant necklace

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be making pendants using cabochons. 

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Etched and Painted Glass

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be etching glass using stencils and then accenting it with paint. 

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Labor 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, September 1, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Homeschool at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a variety of STEM activities, crafts and more.  Please check with Clear Spring Branch manager for details of each month's event.

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.

Adult Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Adult Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Homeschool at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a variety of STEM activities, crafts and more.  Please check with Clear Spring Branch manager for details of each month's event.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Indigenous Peoples' 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, October 13, 2025 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Homeschool at the Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a variety of STEM activities, crafts and more.  Please check with Clear Spring Branch manager for details of each month's event.

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.

Adult Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

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.

Veteran's 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 Tuesday, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.  We will reopen at our normal hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.