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Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SHA) (SRC)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Meet Hermie and Charlotte, and learn all about their colorful world and how they're enjoying Summer Reading Club! See your favorite librarians perform, experience a Reader's Theater, make a fun craft, and hop aboard the Bookmobile! 

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.

Lego Club (SHA)

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

Paint the Town (SHA) (SRC)

1:30pm–6:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Help us color our cardboard buildings and trees. Once completed, the town will be assembled, displayed, and posted on Facebook.  

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Teen Water Color Painting (SHA) (SRC)

2:00pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and give water coloring a try! 

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SHA) (SRC)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join multiple Parents' Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a musical comedy concert for the whole family.  Mr.

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.

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.

Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC)

1:30pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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.

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Lego Club (SHA)

10:00am–11:00am
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make your own creation. 

Homeschool Program: Veterans (SHA)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Meet some local veterans and hear their stories.  Make cards for local hospitalized veterans.  

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Scavenger Hunt (SHA)

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

In honor of Sharpsburg Days.  Pick up your clues and return them completed before we close for a treat or a donated Sharpsburg book.  While supplies last 

Homeschool Book Club (SHA)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

We will have activities and discuss "Babe: The Sheep Pig" by Dick King-Smith.   

Community Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Meet at the Sharpsburg Library, and we will walk and explore the new Sharpsburg Park on the corner of Main and Church Street. 

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.

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.

Thanksgiving closings 2025

All Day 11/27–11/28
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:

The Washington County Free Library and its Branches will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will re-open at our regular time on Saturday.

Christmas Holiday closings 2025

All Day 12/24–12/25
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 Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Friday, December 26, 2025.

New Years Eve closing at 5PM

5:00pm–11:45pm
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
Description:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library will be closing at 5PM on Wednesday, December 31st.

New Year Closing 2026

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 Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.