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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, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.  We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Puzzle Swap (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

We have a great selection of holiday puzzles!  Come in anytime we are open the week of November 12.  Bring one and take one! 

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Homeschool Author Talk (SHA)

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

Author Kate Albus will be here to talk about her book, A Place to Hang the Moon.   A heartwarming story about three siblings evacuated from London during World War ll.  She will sign prepurchased books.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Puzzle Swap (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

We have a great selection of holiday puzzles!  Come in anytime we are open the week of November 12.  Bring one and take one! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Attracting Birds!  Join us to learn how to attract birds to your winter garden and yard.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Holiday Puzzle Swap (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

We have a great selection of holiday puzzles!  Come in anytime we are open the week of November 12.  Bring one and take one! 

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Native American Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Storytime for National Native American Heritage Month.  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.

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 stories, activities, and a craft. 

Thanksgiving closings 2024

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will re-open at our regular time on Saturday.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 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.

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. 

This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.

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:

There are several versions of The Nutcracker available, according to your child's reading level. We will have activities related to the book. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Annual Holiday Jazz Concert (SHA)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Sit back and relax while enjoying the live holiday music of Bob Sykes, Scott Silbert, and Anita Thomas! There will be cookies, too—a lovely holiday tradition.  

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 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.

Santa Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Santa will be here!  He will read a story and make balloon animals.  Bring a camera to take a picture with Mr. Claus. 

Christmas Holiday closings 2024

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 Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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 stories, activities, and a craft. 

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 Tuesday, December 31st.

New Year 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 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the New Year holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Thursday, January 2, 2025. 

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, January 20, 2025 in observance of the MLK holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

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, February 17, 2025 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

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, April 18, 2025. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

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 Sunday, April 20, 2025. We will reopen at our normal hours on Monday, April 21, 2025.

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.