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Build a Worm Observation Tank

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Learn about earthworms and help build an observation tank that will be on display in the Children's Department.  For ages 6-12 at 2:00 PM. Registration is requested but not required. 

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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.

Worm Observation Tank Viewing

05/19/2025 @ 4:00pm - 05/23/2025 @ 3:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Stop in and take a peek at our earthworm observation tank until the big Tween STEAM Club Worm Party reveal on May 23rd at 3:30 PM. 

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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.

Low Waste Living- Workshop and Swap (BNS)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Low Waste Living- Workshop and Swap

Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30pm

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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.

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.

Homeschool Day @ the Hancock Library (HAN)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, 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.

Join other homeschoolers for monthly enrichment activities from September through May.

January: TBA (Art related)

February: Learn about Rube Goldberg, then build a simple machine to perform a task.

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.

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.

Tweens and Teens Wildflower Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Go wild for wildflower month! Come play games, make crafts, and learn about why wildflowers are important for our ecosystem! For ages 9 through 18 from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Teen’s Department.  Registration is not required.   

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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.

Gardening Know How with Master Gardener- Trica (SHA)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener, Trica to learn about our local birds of prey. 

How Not to Kill your Houseplant! (WIL)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Do you wish your house plants would thrive but they aren't? Join local plant-enthusiast and Sprout: Plants & Things! shop owner, Katie Anderson, as she provides tips for how you can keep your houseplant alive. 

 

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.

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.

Junior Homesteaders Launch into Father's Day

11:00am - 12:30pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Hagerstown Homesteaders proudly announces the launch of Junior Homesteaders!

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Debris Olympics

11:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

June is National Oceans' Month! Join us to celebrate and learn the practices of keeping our oceans and planet clean. We all have a part to play and what better way to learn than through a family-friendly Olympic-style tournament!

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.

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.