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

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

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! 

Commanders of Antietam (SHA)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The event will be at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 W Main Street, Sharpsburg.

This is the third book in a series published by the Antietam Institute, which focuses on different aspects of the Antietam Campaign.

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

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! 

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, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Build the Lego challenge or make something of your own. 

Book Share (SHA)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Bring a current favorite book to share with the group. 

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

American Women in History 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 about an American woman in history.  

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:

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

Book discussions and activities relating to the book.

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

American Women in History 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 about an American woman in history. 

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.  

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.  

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

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.  

American Women in History 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 about an American woman in history. 

Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month, pick up:

*Your sample of the spice

*History and info about the spice

*Recipes including the spice

January -Sumac Berries

February-Galangal

March-Sassafras

Gardening Know-How with Master Gardener Trica (SHA)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us and learn how to attract Hummingbirds.

Community 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:

Wildflowers!  Meet behind Ferry Hill Mansion , 16500 Sharpsburg Pike.  We will walk the Ferry Hill trail, which should be full of early wildflower blooms.   Stories too!  Bring a blanket to sit on at the top of the trail.

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

Easter closing (Administrative) 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 Sunday, April 20, 2025. We will reopen at our normal hours on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Memorial 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, May 26, 2025 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.