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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Pitter Patter Playhouse are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Kinder Haven Daycare are welcome!

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 "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Rehoboth Learning Center are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

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

Family Story Night (HAG)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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.

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.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Bright Beginnings Daycare are welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Kind Hearts Daycare

10:00am - 10:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Kind Hearts Daycare are welcome!

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 "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

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

Pre-School Storytime (HAG)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.  

 

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 "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

11:00am - 11:45am
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

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.
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Marshall Street

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

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

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

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.

Family Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "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 "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Beginnings Daycare: children, families, and staff welcome.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

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

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Gather with other Toddlers to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.

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.

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.