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The History of Color

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The theme for Summer Reading Club 2025 is "Color Our World!" Interested in the History of Color? Come learn about the early theories of color and the creations of pigments spanning thousands of years!

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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Ivy Hill Farm-Color Our World Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Books, songs and activities that feature color and creativity are sure to delight your whole family at this storytime on the bookmobile!  

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Foxleigh Meadows- Summer Puzzle Swap

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

Science in the Library (SMI)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Colors of the Sea: Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!  For grades entering 3 - 6.

Bookmobile Stop: Summerland Manor- Summer Puzzle Swap

2:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

Bookmobile Stop: Parkview Apartments at Lynnehaven Dr -Pop-Up Maker Space

3:15pm–4:15pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

 Let your imagination run wild as you tinker, experiment and create using up-cycled items and art supplies at our pop-up maker space.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Cortland Meal Machine-ACT Performance

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile partners with the Authentic Community Theatre to present a live performance based on Summer Reading Club 2025 Theme “Color Our World.” 

Science in the Library (SMI)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Colors of the Sea: Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!  For grades entering 3 - 6.

Little Art Explorers: That's a Paintbrush?!

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a series of art exploration workshops as we “color our world.”  For children ages 3-8 and their caregivers on Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM. Pre-registration is requested.  

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.

Great Artists Series - Alma Thomas (SMI)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about artists that changed the world, their lives and achievements.  Each session will include hands on activities.  For the month of July we will be learning about artist, Alma Thomas.  For ages 6 - 12.

Bookmobile Stop: McCleary Hill Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ McCleary Hill Meal Machine ACT Performance. Everyone is welcome!

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (BNS) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (CLE) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (HAN) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (KEE) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Keedysville Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (SHA) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (SMI) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Color Your Path: Sidewalk Chalk at the Library (WIL) (SRC)

11:00am–2:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Let's decorate the whole county with sidewalk chalk art! At every library branch in Washington County, as part of "Color Our World" Summer Reading Club! 

Magic Show with TimCo Magic Creations (BNS) (SRC)

11:30am–12:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed by mindblowing magic tricks with TimCo magic! A Summer Reading Club special event. 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Meal Machine-Pop Up Maker Space

11:30am–12:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop @ Noland Village Meal Machine-Mobile. Everyone is Welcome!

Color your Rubber Duck (SHA) (SRC)

1:30pm–6:30pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Come in the week of July 22 and paint a white duck to take home!  While supplies last. 

Science in the Library- Colors of the Sea (BNS)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience the sea through the colors of the rainbow! From the ocean floor to the peaks of the waves and all the colors in between.  Come experiment and craft the sea with us this summer!

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.

Color Our World: Cardboard Art (SRC) (HAG)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

The summer's halfway through! Take some time to relax with art, and come make your very own "world" out of cardboard. Ages 3 to 12. No registration necessary. 

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.