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

Craft Kit - Bug Jar (SMI)

All Day 5/1 - 5/22
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a Bug Jar with the May craft kit. While supplies last.

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

STEM Challenge Kit - Balloon Hovercraft (SMI)

All Day 5/1 - 5/22
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Design and build a mini hovercraft that can move over a tabletop or floor using this STEM kit.

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

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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

Pizza and Chat (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, come to enjoy pizza and talk about the programs you would like to see at the library for teens.  Sign up online.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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 "Adults" group.

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

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

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.

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.
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.

Adult Book Club (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  For May the Smithsburg Library is reading The First Ladies by Marie Benedict.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

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

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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 "Everyone" group.

Outdoor Movie Night - Moana (SMI)

9:00pm - 11:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Please join us outside in front of the library for a showing of the movie Moana.  This movie is sponsored by the town of Smithsburg.  This movie is rate PG.

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

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Color Your World Art Contest (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Smithsburg Branch during June or July to pick up a 4 x 4 canvas to paint kit.  Return the painted canvas by August 1 to enter into the art contest which will be judged by the public.

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

Craft Kit - Rainbow (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

To celebrate the theme of Summer Reading Club, Color Your World, our craft kits this month will be making a rainbow.  While supplies last. 

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

STEM Challenge Kit - Leonardo Da Vinci's Parachute (SMI)

All Day 6/2 - 6/18
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci by trying to create his parachute design.  While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Movie Night - Mufasa (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Mufasa.  This movie is rated PG.  Light refreshments will be served.

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

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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.