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Pinecone Owl

Children's Take-and-Make: Pinecone Owl (HAN)

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
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 ...

Required
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: 16
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.

Family Take-and-Make: Layered Paper Tree Ornament (HAN)

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament.*This craft is for patrons 6 to adult.*One kit per person. Please add each person separately.

Required
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: 0
Event Details:

Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament.

*This craft is for patrons 6 to adult.
*One kit per person. Please add each person separately.

Bookmobile Stop: Robin's Nest Daycare

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 8:30am - 8:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Heidi Cermeno Daycare

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Fun & Learning Center

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Ritchey's Totlot Child Care Center

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

colorful image of book, magical. Storytime now in Williamport Library

Toddler Time (WIL) (Ages 18-36months)

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and learn together at Toddler Time. A small craft activity will be provided after story time. All ages are welcome! This program will take place in the  Willia...

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and learn together at Toddler Time. A small craft activity will be provided after story time. All ages are welcome!

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.
Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier Program for Home School Students

Home School Enrichment Class (HAG): Day in the Life of a Civil War Soldier

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Event Details:

Step back in time with a real live (reenactor) civil war soldier as he shares his story of surviving the cold winter, and marching through Hagerstown and surrounding areas. Home sc...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Step back in time with a real live (reenactor) civil war soldier as he shares his story of surviving the cold winter, and marching through Hagerstown and surrounding areas.

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.

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: South Pointe @ Hunters Woods Dr

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Polar Express Movie Matinee

Special Holiday Movie Matinee: The Polar Express

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come to Fletcher Branch library for a very merry matinee on Christmas Eve Eve. "The Polar Express" begins at 3:30 on Monday, December 23. Free popcorn provided by Warehouse Cinemas...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come to Fletcher Branch library for a very merry matinee on Christmas Eve Eve. "The Polar Express" begins at 3:30 on Monday, December 23. Free popcorn provided by Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg, and free hot chocolate provided by Cannon Coffee.

Christmas Holiday closings 2024

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at our n...

Closing
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 Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jack's Corner Daycare

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Kinder Haven Child Care Center

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

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

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, December 26, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Pitter Patter Playhouse

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Creekside Assisted Living

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities, and a craft. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities, and a craft. 

Teen Game Night: Switch, Cards, Board Games, Competition Nights

Game Night - Competition Night

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday for Game Night:1st Thursday - Switch Night2nd Thursday - Card Games3rd Thursday - Board Games4th Thursday - Competition NightSnacks will be provided.

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

Snacks will be provided.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Beginnings Daycare @ St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Hager's Crossing Community Center

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Pre-School Storytime (HAG)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Event Details:

Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.    

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Infant Story Time/Lap Sit:

Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Event Details:

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. Ol...

Required
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.