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Book Drive flyer presented by Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture with their logo and large bookshelf behind.

MCAAHC Book Drive

All Day 2/24 - 6/6
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black ...

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: Books & Authors
Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

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Therapy Rabbit Visit

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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:

Drop in and visit with certified therapy Lion-head rabbits Bleu and Cheddar, who are available for petting and holding!

Silent Book Club

6:00pm–7:45pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie.

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.

Craft Supply and Material SWAP

All Day
Everyone
Williamsport Memorial Library
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

National Library Week

All Day
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Will you "Find Your Joy” at the library this week?  Whatever brings you in, the library has something for everyone.

Bookmobile Stop: Old Forge Elementary

8:45am–10:30am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Students and staff are welcome!

Toddler Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Boonsboro Free Library
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.

Pulleys, Levers and Catapults

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Clear Spring Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Learn about simple machines using hands-on pulleys, levers and catapults. 

Stop The Bleed

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us as we partner with the Washington County Health Department to provide you with Stop the Bleed.  We will learn what to do in an emergency, life-threatening situation.

Bookmobile Stop: Summerland Manor

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

Everyone is welcome!

Afternoon Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Boonsboro Free Library
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.

Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station

3:30pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

Build a Marshmallow Peep House!

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build an edible Peep House out of toaster pastries, candy, and of course, marshmallow peeps!

Journaling Through Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Williamsport Memorial Library
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Our Journaling program continues with a monthly event on the third Tuesday at 5:30pm. No registration is required. We will provide supplies. 

Ages Teen 13- Adult 

Family Lore - Fact or Fiction?

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Smithsburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Maybe you've been told that you are descended from royalty or a famous person.  Or that one of your ancestors was a war hero, or lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Craft Supply and Material SWAP

All Day
Everyone
Williamsport Memorial Library
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

National Library Week

All Day
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Will you "Find Your Joy” at the library this week?  Whatever brings you in, the library has something for everyone.

Bookmobile Stop: Maugansville Elementary

8:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Students and staff are welcome!

Talks with Washington County Health Department

10:45am–11:00am
Adults
Williamsport Memorial Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lindsey from the Washington County Health Department visits before storytime to discuss all things related to the "Safe Kids" topic, including Bike Safety.  This event precedes Storytime and children are welcome to participate. 

Infant Story Time

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Smithsburg Library
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Special Storytime Around Town at the City Park Train Hub

11:00am–11:30am
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Williamsport Memorial Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Williamsport
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Special Storytime Around Town at the Hagerstown City Park Train Hub.
 
Storytime with Williamsport and Hagerstown Libraries.

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.

Wiggles & Giggles Playtime

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Williamsport Memorial Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to 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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm
Young Children (0-6)
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging

12:00pm–12:30pm
Everyone
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

Microfilm Magic: Revealing Hagerstown's Past Through Historic Newspapers

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Evening Globe and The Daily Globe, published in Hagerstown in the mid-to-late 1800s into the early 1900s, were unusual local papers, because the writing was non-partisan, meaning the editor did not take a political stand, but