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Craft Kit - Bug Jar (SMI)

All Day 5/1 - 5/22
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Create a Bug Jar with the May craft kit. While supplies last.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a Bug Jar with the May craft kit. While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Balloon Hovercraft (SMI)

All Day 5/1 - 5/22
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Design and build a mini hovercraft that can move over a tabletop or floor using this STEM kit.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
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Design and build a mini hovercraft that can move over a tabletop or floor using this STEM kit.

Children's Take-and-Make: Egg Carton Bouquet (HAN)

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Just in time for Mother's Day, create a beautiful bouquet with paper egg cartons!

  • This craft is for children up to the age of 7.

  • ONE kit per child. Please register each child separately

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just in time for Mother's Day, create a beautiful bouquet with paper egg cartons!

  • This craft is for children up to the age of 7.

  • ONE kit per child. Please register each child separately

Family Take-and-Make: Grab Bag! (HAN)

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

What are we making this month? It's a surprise! Will it be a ready-made kit, or parts and pieces to make your own creation? You won't know what you're getting until you get it. Ms.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

What are we making this month? It's a surprise! Will it be a ready-made kit, or parts and pieces to make your own creation? You won't know what you're getting until you get it. Ms.

Paints, colored pencils, and other arts and crafts supplies

Take N Make: Puffy Paint Sidewalk Paint (HAG)

All Day 5/19 - 5/24
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Love making art? Love sidewalk chalk? Grab this Take N Make kit to learn how to make your own puffy paint sidewalk paint. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.

Love making art? Love sidewalk chalk? Grab this Take N Make kit to learn how to make your own puffy paint sidewalk paint. Register to pick your kit up between January 21 and 25. For ages 6 through 12.

Worm Observation Tank Viewing

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

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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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
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.

Bookmobile Stop: Twin Oaks Assisted Living

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

For the residents and staff of Twin Oaks Assisted Living only.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

For the residents and staff of Twin Oaks Assisted Living only.

Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Head Start

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome. 

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome. 

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If You're Happy and You Know it!: A Storytime about Feelings (BNS)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

For Ages: 3-8 

This storytime for children helps them explore the different feelings and emotions they may feel as well as recognize those emotions in others. 

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Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Ages: 3-8 

This storytime for children helps them explore the different feelings and emotions they may feel as well as recognize those emotions in others. 

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.

Adult Book Club (HAN)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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.
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Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Low Waste Living- Workshop and Swap (BNS)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Low Waste Living- Workshop and Swap

Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30pm

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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

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.
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Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. This month we are going to learn about bikes in honor of National Bike Month!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. This month we are going to learn about bikes in honor of National Bike 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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Pitter Patter Playhouse

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff from Pitter Patter Playhouse are welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Pitter Patter Playhouse are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Kinder Haven Child Care Center

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff from Kinder Haven Daycare are welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Kinder Haven Daycare are welcome!

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Computer Basics

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Adults

Come learn about Computer Basics! The course will provide an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computer usage, internet basics, and email. If you don't have your own device, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about Computer Basics! The course will provide an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computer usage, internet basics, and email. If you don't have your own device, please let us know in advance so that we can prepare.

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.

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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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.

Bookmobile Stop: Rehoboth Learning Center

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff from Rehoboth Learning Center are welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff from Rehoboth Learning Center are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Creekside Assisted Living

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Ms Susan for stories, activities, and a craft! 

Pizza and Chat (SMI)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Teens, come to enjoy pizza and talk about the programs you would like to see at the library for teens.  Sign up online.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, come to enjoy pizza and talk about the programs you would like to see at the library for teens.  Sign up online.

Game Night in The Teen Department

Game Night

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

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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:

Join us every Thursday for Game Night!

1st Thursday - Switch Night

2nd Thursday - Card Games

3rd Thursday - Board Games

4th Thursday - Competition Night

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.
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Fletcher Writing Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Do you like to blog? To journal? Do you have a work in progress? Do you have an idea and not know where to start?

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Do you like to blog? To journal? Do you have a work in progress? Do you have an idea and not know where to start?

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.
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Family Story Night (HAG)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

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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.