May 26 2025 Mon Memorial Day closing 2025 All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Memorial Day closing 2025 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, May 26, 2025 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Gardening Know How with Master Gardener- Trica (SHA) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Gardening Know How with Master Gardener- Trica (SHA) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Environment Event Details: Join Master Gardener, Trica to learn about our local birds of prey.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. May 29 2025 Thu Community Story Time/Sharpsburg Park (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. May 29 2025 Thu Community Story Time/Sharpsburg Park (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Meet at Sharpsburg Park on West High Street for stories and a chalk obstacle course. Meet at the library if inclement weather.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu The Colors of Boba Tea (SHA) (SRC) 2:00pm - 6:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu The Colors of Boba Tea (SHA) (SRC) 2:00pm - 6:00pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Summer Reading Club Event Details: We will have everything you need to make and try Boba Tea. While you are here, sign up for the Summer Reading Club!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Color our World Summer Reading Kickoff (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Color our World Summer Reading Kickoff (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Join us for colorful stories, songs, experiments, and a craft to celebrate the Summer Reading Club theme, "Color our World."
Jun 19 2025 Thu Juneteenth closing 2025 All Day Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth closing 2025 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 Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Friday, June 20, 2025.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Storytelling Performance with Authentic Community Theater (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Storytelling Performance with Authentic Community Theater (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Story time for children ages 3-5. Let's get colorful with Authentic Community Theater! This live performance storytime is a great way to get excited about Summer Reading Club. Open to kids and parents of all ages. No registration necessary. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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!
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day closing 2025 All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day closing 2025 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 Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Science in the Library (SHA) (SRC) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Science in the Library (SHA) (SRC) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between. Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Paint Night (SHA) (SRC) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Paint Night (SHA) (SRC) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come create Monet's Water Lilies with the help of artist Susan Videtti. All supplies will be provided. You must register, as space is limited. Call 301-432-8825.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (SHA) (SRC) 11:00am - 2:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (SHA) (SRC) 11:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club!
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Color your Rubber Duck (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm - 6:30pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Color your Rubber Duck (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club Event Details: Come in the week of July 22 and paint a white duck to take home! While supplies last.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Rubber Duck Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Rubber Duck Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: All about rubber ducks! Stories, activities, and a white rubber duck to decorate and take home.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Jul 31 2025 Thu Puppet Show for Summer Reading Club! (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
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. Aug 5 2025 Tue Paint the Town (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm - 6:30pm 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. Aug 5 2025 Tue Paint the Town (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Teen Water Color Painting (SHA) (SRC) 2:00pm - 6:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Teen Water Color Painting (SHA) (SRC) 2:00pm - 6:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Story Time (SHA) 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Aug 21 2025 Thu Mr. Jon: Kids Music Concert! (SHA) (SRC) 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm - 6:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC) 1:30pm - 6:00pm 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.