This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Winter Solstice Party 5:00pm - 6:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Winter Solstice Party 5:00pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games Event Details: Join us to help celebrate the Winter Solstice, the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. We will share winter books, crafts, and activities. Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Build a Gingerbread House 6:00pm - 7:30pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Build a Gingerbread House 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical "gingerbread" house. We'll be using graham crackers, frosting, and assorted candies as our tools. For families ages 4 - 12. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School 9:30am - 11:45am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Bookmobile Stop: Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School 9:30am - 11:45am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:30pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am - 1:30pm 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am - 11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am - 11:30am 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am - 11:45am Young Children (0-6) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) 11:00am - 11:45am 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. Dec 20 2024 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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 "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Tween STEAM Club: Knitting as Code: Finger Knit Snakes (HAG) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Tween STEAM Club: Knitting as Code: Finger Knit Snakes (HAG) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year. Did you know that computer programming with coding is a lot like knitting? Come find out how, and learn to knit (or code!) your own toy snake. Ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. 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 "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm - 5:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) Registration This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm - 5:30pm 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat The Holiday Shop 9:00am - 4:30pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat The Holiday Shop 9:00am - 4:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays November 30, December 14, and December 21 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts. Each week will feature different projects. Crafting supplies will be available during regular lib
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Family Story Time - (BNS) 11:00am - 12:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am - 12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Saturday Story Time (SMI) 11:30am - 12:00pm 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 "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Teen Sound Bath 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Teen Sound Bath 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: YA Meeting Room 212 Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come calm and heal in a submersive experience that's not just for your ears but your body as well.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Legos at the Library (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Legos at the Library (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker Event Details: An interactive program with building challenges with Legos. Legos at the Library is BACK at Fletcher Branch, with a new date and time: The third Saturday of each month, from 2-3 p.m. Stop by and show off your engineering skills! 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 "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Robin's Nest Daycare 8:30am - 8:45am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Robin's Nest Daycare 8:30am - 8:45am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Heidi Cermeno Daycare 9:15am - 9:30am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Heidi Cermeno Daycare 9:15am - 9:30am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Fun & Learning Center 9:30am - 10:00am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Fun & Learning Center 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Ritchey's Totlot Child Care Center 10:30am - 11:00am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: Ritchey's Totlot Child Care Center 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Toddler Time (WIL) (Ages 18-36months) 11:00am - 11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Toddler Time (WIL) (Ages 18-36months) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library Room: Community Room - WIL Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games Event Details: Sing, dance, and learn together at Toddler Time. A small craft activity will be provided after story time. All ages are welcome! 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. This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home School Enrichment Class (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18) Registration This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group. This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Home School Enrichment Class (HAG) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 Event Details: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year. Step back in time with a real live (reenactor) civil war soldier as he shares his story of surviving the cold winter, and marching through Hagerstown and surrounding areas. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe @ Hunters Woods Dr 2:15pm - 2:45pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe @ Hunters Woods Dr 2:15pm - 2:45pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Special Holiday Movie Matinee: The Polar Express 3:30pm - 5:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Special Holiday Movie Matinee: The Polar Express 3:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture Event Details: Come to Fletcher Branch library for a very merry matinee on Christmas Eve Eve. "The Polar Express" begins at 3:30. Free popcorn provided by Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg, and free hot chocolate provided as well.
Dec 24 - 25 2024 Christmas Holiday closings 2024 All Day 12/24 - 12/25 Closing Dec 24 - 25 2024 Closing Christmas Holiday closings 2024 All Day 12/24 - 12/25 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 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Bookmobile Stop: Little Jack's Corner Daycare 9:30am - 10:15am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Bookmobile Stop: Little Jack's Corner Daycare 9:30am - 10:15am Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Bookmobile Stop Event Details: Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!