Upcoming Events

Name: Container Gardening with the Master Gardeners (BNS)
Start: 2024-05-11T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-11T11:30:00-04:00
Location: None

Featured Events

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Container Gardening with the Master Gardeners (BNS)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Offsite Boonsboro at Boonsboro Free Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Event Details:

Learn the Best Way to utilize containers to create a vegetable garden no matter how much space you have. With hands-on techniques shown by the Master Gardeners working out front in...

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library

Room: Offsite Boonsboro

Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Learn the Best Way to utilize containers to create a vegetable garden no matter how much space you have.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Please inform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.

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.

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Playdough Play Date (HAN)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Event Details:

Time for some fun with clay! This is a special Sensory Story Time where participants will have fun playing with playdough, dancing with musical instruments, and hearing stories!

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Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Time for some fun with clay! This is a special Sensory Story Time where participants will have fun playing with playdough, dancing with musical instruments, and hearing stories!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

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Making Your Golden Years Count (WIL)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free program talking about your Golden Years, presented by Commonwealth Senior Living Retirement is a journey, not a destination. When you envisioned your golden y...

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Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Join us for a free program talking about your Golden Years, presented by Commonwealth Senior Living

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Chromebook Distribution at Fort Ritchie Community Center

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

WCFL joins United Way of Frederick County to offer a Chromebook Distribution event at the Fort Ritchie Community Center to close the digital divide in our communities. This even...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker

Event Details:

WCFL joins United Way of Frederick County to offer a Chromebook Distribution event at the Fort Ritchie Community Center to close the digital divide in our communities.

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Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closing 2024

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 14, 2024 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2024.

Adult Book Club (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

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. Check back to find out what the library is reading for the month.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Veteran's Day closing 2024

All Day

Closing

Branches:

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.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Adult Book Club (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

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. Check back to find out what the library is reading for the month.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Thanksgiving closings 2024

All Day 11/28 - 11/29

Closing

Branches:

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.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Christmas Holiday closings 2024

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Closing

Branches:

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.

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

New Years Eve closing at 5PM

5:00pm - 11:45pm

Closing

Branches:

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:

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.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

Writers Group (SMI)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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.

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

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!

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

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