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¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 3 - 333 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
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 le...

Required
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: 6
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!

Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Home School Enrichment Class (HAG)

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 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:

Information to come. 

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
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: 50
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Information to come. 

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.
Picture of the book

Homeschool Book Club (SHA)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

There are several versions of The Nutcracker available, according to your child's reading level. We will have activities related to the book. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

There are several versions of The Nutcracker available, according to your child's reading level. We will have activities related to the book. 

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

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Event Details:

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, December 12, 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.
Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, December 12, 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. 

Santa Visit 2024

Santa Visit (HAG)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join us for Santa's annual visit to the library!  

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

Join us for Santa's annual visit to the library!  

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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The Holiday Shop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays November 30, December 14, and December 21 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different pro...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays November 30, December 14, and December 21 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular lib

Maker Saturday: Holiday Joy! Glitter Ornament with Cricut Joy (HAN)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library and get creative! Participants will learn how to use various crafting machines (such as Cricut and heat press) as well as techniques for creat...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library and get creative! Participants will learn how to use various crafting machines (such as Cricut and heat press) as well as techniques for creating fun and/or functional items.

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.
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join Miss Yen for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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 Yen 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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join us in the children's room for books, song, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.

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.

Letters to Santa! (SMI)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Families - Sit together by the fire and write your very own letter to Santa Claus!  Listen to Christmas stories. Children ring the bells along with Christmas Music.  Sign...

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Families - Sit together by the fire and write your very own letter to Santa Claus!  Listen to Christmas stories. Children ring the bells along with Christmas Music.  Sign up online.

Decorated Christmas Cookies

Family Craft Saturday: Holiday Cookie Decorating (HAN)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating holiday themed cookies! This event is for all ages. *Children under the age of 10 will require an adult helper at all times. *We will ...

Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get in the holiday spirit by decorating holiday themed cookies! This event is for all ages.

*Children under the age of 10 will require an adult helper at all times.

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.
TP TUBE Knitting Poster

Take N Make: TP Tube Knitting

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Event Details:

Did you know you can learn to knit using a toilet paper roll? Pick up your Take N Make: TP Tube Knitting kit December 16 through 21 at the branch of your choice. Ages 6 to 12. ...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Did you know you can learn to knit using a toilet paper roll? Pick up your Take N Make: TP Tube Knitting kit December 16 through 21 at the branch of your choice. Ages 6 to 12. 

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Create Lego designs.  Create  using a monthly theme or free form.  Legos will be displayed for the month.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Create Lego designs.  Create  using a monthly theme or free form.  Legos will be displayed for the month.

ornaments

Christmas Craft - Winter Scene Ornament

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Get festive with us as we create these cute holiday winter scene ornaments! Note: this program will take place in the lobby area outside of the Community Room 308/309.

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get festive with us as we create these cute holiday winter scene ornaments! Note: this program will take place in the lobby area outside of the Community Room 308/309.

Homeschool Day at the Library (HAN)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Homeschool Day @ the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm from September through May. This year's theme will be STEM. November: Programming with Sphero's. Par...

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Homeschool Day @ the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm from September through May. This year's theme will be STEM.

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

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Event Details:

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

Lego Engineering Challenge (BNS)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Join us for some hands-on fun as we try some Lego Challenges and discover what we can make.

Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for some hands-on fun as we try some Lego Challenges and discover what we can make.

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.
Cherished Memories Poster

Cherished Memories- Helping Children and Families Cope With the Death of a Loved One (HAG)

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Event Details:

Families with children who have experienced the death of a loved one or friend are invited to attend this event focused on coping with grief.  This free support event wil...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Families with children who have experienced the death of a loved one or friend are invited to attend this event focused on coping with grief.  This free support event will include storytime, crafts, and resources and is a partnership wit

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.

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, December 19, 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.
Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Santa Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, December 19, 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:

Santa will be here!  He will read a story and make balloon animals.  Bring a camera to take a picture with Mr. Claus. 

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

Santa will be here!  He will read a story and make balloon animals.  Bring a camera to take a picture with Mr. Claus. 

Build a Gingerbread House! December 19 at 6pm; Pre-K - 5th Grade

Build a Gingerbread House

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Event Details:

Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical "gingerbread" house. We'll be using graham crackers, frosting, and assorted candies as our tools. For families...

Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come use your creativity and engineering skills to create a whimsical "gingerbread" house. We'll be using graham crackers, frosting, and assorted candies as our tools. For families ages 4 - 12. 

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.
Finger knitting snakes

Tween STEAM Club: Knitting as Code: Finger Knit Snakes (HAG)

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Event Details:

Did you know that computer programming with coding is a lot like knitting? Come find out how, and learn to knit (or code!) your own toy snake. Ages 9 to 12. Registration requested....

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Did you know that computer programming with coding is a lot like knitting? Come find out how, and learn to knit (or code!) your own toy snake. Ages 9 to 12. Registration requested. 

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.