Closing President's Day closing 2025 All Day Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing President's Day closing 2025 All Day 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 Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am–1:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2025 Fri Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI) 10:30am–1:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 22 2025 Sat Writers Group (SMI) 10:30am–12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Quiet Room - SMI Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Toddler Time (SMI) 11:00am–11:30am Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Feb 20 2025 Thu Toddler Time (SMI) 11:00am–11:30am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Feb 21 2025 Fri Pre-School Story Time (SMI) 11:00am–12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Polar Bear Story Time (SMI) 11:30am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Registration Required This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Feb 22 2025 Sat Polar Bear Story Time (SMI) 11:30am–12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Registration Required Event Details: International Polar Bear Day is an annual event celebrated every February to coincide with the time period when polar bear mothers and cubs are sleeping in their dens, and to raise awareness about the conservation status of the polar bear.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2025 Wed Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Government & Legal Event Details: Quarterly Smithsburg Advisory Board Meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Creating a DNA Research Plan and Identifying the Father of John Snyder of Baltimore (SMI) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2025 Tue Creating a DNA Research Plan and Identifying the Father of John Snyder of Baltimore (SMI) 6:00pm–7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Community Room - SMI Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: DNA can be a valuable tool to answering a number of genealogical questions, but if you don't plan your research, you may find yourself lost in all the data and repeating research. 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group It's Game Night (SMI) 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2025 Tue It's Game Night (SMI) 6:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Smithsburg Library Room: Quiet Room - SMI Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Event Details: The library is hosting game night. Board games are available. Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for. Bring your favorite board game.