Name: Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Hagerstown Homesteaders
Start: 2025-04-19T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-19T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM with the Hagerstown Homesteaders on Saturday April 19th from 11am-12pm. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm.

Required

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM with the Hagerstown Homesteaders on Saturday April 19th from 11am-12pm. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm.

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.

Earth Day Patio Party (HAG)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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Celebrate our planet at the library and enjoy earth friendly games, activities, and more. Children ages 3-12 and their families are welcome. Registration is requested but not required.

Required

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 43

Event Details:

Celebrate our planet at the library and enjoy earth friendly games, activities, and more. Children ages 3-12 and their families are welcome. Registration is requested but not required.

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.

Homeschool Day @ the Hancock Library (HAN)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

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.

Join other homeschoolers for monthly enrichment activities from September through May.

January: TBA (Art related)

February: Learn about Rube Goldberg, then build a simple machine to perform a task.

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)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

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

Join other homeschoolers for monthly enrichment activities from September through May.

January: TBA (Art related)

February: Learn about Rube Goldberg, then build a simple machine to perform a task.

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.

Container Gardening (HAN)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

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Container Gardening for Beginners will be presented by Molly Farrow of the Morgan County Master Gardeners. Come and learn the basics for growing your own vegetables and other plants with limited space.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Event Details:

Container Gardening for Beginners will be presented by Molly Farrow of the Morgan County Master Gardeners. Come and learn the basics for growing your own vegetables and other plants with limited space.

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch. We will also teach you how to lay ou

Required

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Conference Room - 334

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch. We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Bird Walk at the Boonsboro Library

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:30am - 10:30am

Offsite Boonsboro at Boonsboro Free Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

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Join us for a morning bird walk on the grounds of the Boonsboro Library!

PVAS Host: Mark Abdy, Heather McSharry

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library

Room: Offsite Boonsboro

Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker

Event Details:

Join us for a morning bird walk on the grounds of the Boonsboro Library!

PVAS Host: Mark Abdy, Heather McSharry

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone

:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch. We will also teach you how to lay ou

Required

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Conference Room - 334

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch. We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

May Day Plant/Seed Swap and Share (SHA)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:30pm

Sharpsburg Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

:

Tables will be set up in front of the library. Feel free to drop off and pick up!

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library

Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Event Details:

Tables will be set up in front of the library. Feel free to drop off and pick up!

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

Gardening Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

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Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Gardening Storytime with a few books about gardens and then plant a few seeds to take home.

Required

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library

Room: Community Room - BNS

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Gardening Storytime with a few books about gardens and then plant a few seeds to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Event Details:

Spring has sprung and its time to plan your garden. We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types to our Second Annual Plant & Seed Swap. Please make sure your items are clearly marked and identified.

Mother's Day Seed Swap and Share

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Everyone

:

Please come and join us on Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Community Room for a Hagerstown Homesteaders Mother's Day Seed Swap and Share.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Combined Community Room 308/309

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Event Details:

Please come and join us on Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Community Room for a Hagerstown Homesteaders Mother's Day Seed Swap and Share.

Disclaimer(s)

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club. Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch. We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Spring Plant/Seed Swap (WIL)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 7:00pm

Williamsport Memorial Library

Program Type:

Gardening & Environment

Age Group:

Everyone

:

Spring has sprung and its time to plan your garden. We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types to our Second Annual Plant & Seed Swap. Please make sure your items are clearly marked and identified.

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment

Event Details:

Spring has sprung and its time to plan your garden. We welcome all indoor and outdoor plants and seeds of all types to our Second Annual Plant & Seed Swap. Please make sure your items are clearly marked and identified.

Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Tornado in a Jar

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

:

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM as we learn about weather and make our own tornado in a jar. Each child will create their own with colorful ingredients and take them home at the end of the program.

Required

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM as we learn about weather and make our own tornado in a jar. Each child will create their own with colorful ingredients and take them home at the end of the program.

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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Join us for a morning bird walk on the grounds of the Boonsboro Library!

Join us for a morning bird walk on the grounds of the Boonsboro Library!

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