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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.

Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney-Keedy Senior Living Community

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Christian Pre-School

2:45pm - 3:15pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Community Story Time/ Antietam Pumpkins (SHA)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 us at Antietam Pumpkins, 4410 Harpers Ferry Rd, Sharpsburg, weather permitting. There will be stories and a craft at the pumpkin patch! 

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!

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.  

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 Yen 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.

Apple Pie & Harvest Hoe Down (SMI)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for stories and activities about apples, pies, fall harvest and Johnny Appleseed. Square dance music and movement for kids.  Make apple pie in a cup! Please sign up online.

Antietam Paranormal Society presents Paranormal Investigation and Local Ghost Stories

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Get ready for spooky season with some local ghost and haunting lore with the Antietam Paranormal Society. They will discuss their organization and how investigations are conducted.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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.

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.

Teen Party: Coming Out Day Celebration

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate Coming Out Day with the Teen Department! We'll have a button maker, games, snacks, and more!

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.

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.

Teen Digital Detox

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come put down your phone and pick up a game or a conversation over snacks!

Take N Make: Spy Tools

10/15/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/19/2024 @ 5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Test out your spy skills with this Spy Tools Take N Make: make a secret code wheel, and invisible ink. Ages 6 to 12. Pick up your kit at the branch of your choice between October 15 and 19. 

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 Toddles 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.

Fall Decorating Contest (SHA)

1:30pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get in the autumn spirit by decorating a coffee filter for fall.  Imagine a white pumpkin, a ghost, or a drawn or painted scene.  Cut, fold, draw, or paint using any medium.

Bookmobile Stop: Summerland Manor

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Afternoon Book Club (BNS)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM.

All are Welcome.

The Club will be discussing What Storm, What Thunder  by Myriam JA Chancy, which is the One Maryland, One Book selection for 2024

Bookmobile Stop: Park View Apartments

3:15pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Lego Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Create Lego designs.  Create  using a monthly theme or free form.  Legos will be displayed for the month.

Tenn Creative Corner

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!

Infant Storytime (HAG)

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled.

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.

Infant 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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled.

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.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. 

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.

STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime. 

STEM Playtime in the Williamsport Memorial Library

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.