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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Children's Take-and-Make: Pinecone Owl (HAN)
Library Branch:
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Community Room - HAN
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Make a little winter Owl friend using a pinecone and cotton balls.
*This craft if for ages 5 and under.
*One kit per person. If you need more than one, sign each child up separately.
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Jan
1
2025
Wed
Closing
New Year Closing 2025
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 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the New Year holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Family Take-and-Make: Layered Paper Tree Ornament (HAN)
Library Branch:
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament... with decorations!
*This craft is for patrons 6 to adult.
*One kit per person. Please add each person separately.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Bookmobile Stop: Cascade Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Bookmobile Stop: Hancock Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults,
Everyone
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Study Room 3 - 333
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning,
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
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
31
2024
Tue
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining:
48
Event Details:
Can’t stay awake to celebrate the New Year at midnight? The Children's Department is bringing back our Noon Year's Eve Party! Join us for a celebration at 11:00 AM (noon!). We’ll have snacks, games, activities, and a countdown to
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Room:
Community Room - SMI
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Pre-School Storytime (HAG)
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)
Library Branch:
Boonsboro Free Library
Room:
Community Room - BNS
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Pre-School Story Time (SMI)
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
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.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Family Story Time - (BNS)
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 Alyssa 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
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.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Saturday Story Time (SMI)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion! Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion. Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome, no prior Book Club experie
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
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:
Drop in for a few games of chess hosted with Ms. Bonnie every first Saturday of the month.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Gardening & Environment
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. This club will teach you how to lay out garden plots, start indoor seedlings, transplant and direct sow seeds, garden maintenance, soil amendment, organi
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Saturday Family Movie Matinee: Inside Out 2
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:
Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for Warehouse Cinemas popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! January's movie is "Inside Out 2". Rated PG.
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Dec
31
2024
Tue
Closing
New Years Eve closing at 5PM
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
Description:
All branches of the Washington County Free Library will be closing at 5PM on Tuesday, December 31st.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion! Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion. Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome, no prior Book Club experie
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
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!
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Williamsport Memorial Library
Room:
Community Room - WIL
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.
Are you unable to attend the morning storytime, then this evening storytime is a great alternative. Join us for books, music, and educational activities. Every first Thursday of the month.
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
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.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Storytime Room - 227
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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.
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.
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