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

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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

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!

Registration 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
Registration Required
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!

yarn art

Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

Bookmobile Stop: Spickler Rd.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

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

Everyone is welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Sweetsies Community Stop

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Sweetsies. Everyone is welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Sweetsies. Everyone is welcome!

Adult Book Club (SMI)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  The book for August is The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder by David Grann.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  The book for August is The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder by David Grann.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

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.

Registration Required
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.

Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker (BNS)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Join us for a Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker

 

 

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker

 

 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jack's Corner @ HCC

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks Corner @ HCC. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks Corner @ HCC. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Story Time (SMI)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Room SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Children's Room SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

Preschool Storytime (WIL)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Stories, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday.  All ages are welcome. In the summer we will take storytime outside on Wednesdays! 

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

Stories, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday.  All ages are welcome. In the summer we will take storytime outside on Wednesdays! 

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.

Wiggles & Giggles Playtime (WIL)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN! 

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.

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.

LEGO Club (HAN)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each month! 

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

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each 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.

Bookmobile Stop: City Park

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ City Park. Everyone is welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ City Park. Everyone is welcome!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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.

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 Club (BNS)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
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.

Chess Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Chess Club for teens is back! Bring a friend!

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:

Chess Club for teens is back! Bring a friend!

Tween hangout flyer

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, August 27, 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!

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!

Tween Craft Night (WIL)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a craft time just for tweens. Too old for story time, not ready for our teen programs, this event is just for you! (Age 8-12 years)   Registration is preferred.  All supplies will be provided. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a craft time just for tweens. Too old for story time, not ready for our teen programs, this event is just for you! (Age 8-12 years)   Registration is preferred.  All supplies will be provided. 

 

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.
White background with event title in colorful blocks.

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Community Room 308/309 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. We are celebrating Bunnies!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
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. We are celebrating Bunnies!

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: Kinder Haven Child Care Center

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Kinder Haven Child Care Haven. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Kinder Haven Child Care Haven. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, August 28, 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.

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, August 28, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Rehoboth Learning Center. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Rehoboth Learning Center. Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Creekside Assisted Living

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Bookmobile Stop @ Creekside Assisted Living. Everyone is welcome!

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

Bookmobile Stop @ Creekside Assisted Living. Everyone is welcome!