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Home School Enrichment: Book Club (HAG)

04/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/22/2024 @ 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This Book Club is different than our regularly scheduled Home School Book Club. Register to pick up a Take Home Book Club packet for either "Charlotte's Web" (recommended for grades 1 through 4) or "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" (recommended for...

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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.

Take N Make: Foosball Soccer

04/15/2024 @ 8:15am - 04/20/2024 @ 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.
Want to play soccer even when it's raining out? Register to pick up a kit to build your own mini foosball soccer stadium. Registration opens April 1. Ages 6 to 12. Pick up April 15 to April 20th.  ...

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults, Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring your project and join this group. ...

Tween/Teen Galaxy Journal Making (BNS)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Join us as we take a blank book and decorate it for a swirly, deep space galaxy look, just for you. Register in Advance so we can have enough supplies on hand for this event. ...

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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.

Cricut Maker Club (HAN)

10:00am - 11:30am
Registration
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, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
If you've ever wanted to own a Cricut, or you have one and don't know where to start, or you are already a Cricut pro and want to share ideas, this program is for you! There will be a Cricut Air II, Maker, Maker 3 and 2 Cricut Joys available for use ...

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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.

Alcohol Ink Tile Coasters

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Learn the art of simple Japanese book binding to make journals and notebooks. ...

Teen Writers Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:
Come bring your writing to life through new prompts, styles, and genres! We will peer-edit, share ideas, and create! ...

Teen Writers Workshop - Characters!!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:
Come bring your writing to life through new prompts, styles, and genres! We will peer-edit, share ideas, and create! We will be discussing characters this month! ...

Home School Enrichment: Owl Pellets (HAG)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us on April 22nd from 2-3:00 in the Fletcher Branch Community Room on the 3rd floor for our Homeschool Enrichment Class with Washington County 4-H Extension presenting Owl Pellet Dissection! This is a hands-on lab, so be prepared to get your han...

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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.

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.

Homeschool Hangout for Teens!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
The Teen Lounge is OPEN for homeschoolers aged 13-19 looking to make friends with other homeschoolers.  This is unstructured time--we have board and card games, foosball, coloring pages and more!   ...

Earth Day Seed Bomb Take-and-Make

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 133
Event Details:
It's Earth Day! Sign up here to reserve a Take-and-make seed bomb to grow wildflowers.  Stop by the desk in the Teens Section between 2:00 and 7:00 to pick up your package.  Maryland Master Gardener Bailey Ragno will be here between 3:00 an...

Home School Enrichment: Owl Pellets (HAG) Section 2

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us on April 22nd from 3:15 to 4:15 in the Fletcher Branch Community Room on the 3rd floor for our Homeschool Enrichment Class with Washington County 4-H Extension presenting Owl Pellet Dissection! This is a hands on lab, so be prepared to get yo...

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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.

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.

Teen Digital Detox

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Event Details:
Put down the devices and pick up some games, markers, books, or other diversions with Ms. Bonnie on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. ...

**New** Teen Tuesday (WIL)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
New program for Teens, ages 13-18. Stop by the Teen/Young Adult area each month for a craft, discussion, poll, or activity. April is Poetry Month so we will share poems, and create our own poems. No registration is required, just stop!  ...

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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.

Boonsboro Historical Society presents Speaker: Justin Mayhue on "Col. Edw. Mobley" (BNS)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 presents Speaker Justin Mayhue on "Colonel Edward Mobley" who was a Civil War Veteran, volunteer firefighter, and Sheriff of Washington County. ...

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. ...

RESCHEDULED: Homeschool Day at the Library (HAN)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Due to scheduling conflicts, our regular April Homeschool group will meet on the FOURTH Wednesday, April 24 at its regular time.   Homeschool Day @ the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm from September through May. Thi...

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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.

Teen Game Night

5:00pm - 7:00pm
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:
Come join us for Game Night, Thursdays from 5 - 7 PM! Come meet Ms.Yesenia and play games with your friends, from Switch to card games and foosball, you get to choose! ...

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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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults, Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring your project and join this group. ...

Teen Study Session -- with Bleu the rabbit!

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness, Fun & Games
Event Details:
To celebrate Spring, calm, and pets, TAB is hosting a study session with a real live bunny!  Come relax, study, and pet the bunny as you focus on the upcoming end of the school year. Bleu will be here from 4-5. ...

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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.

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours! ...

Crystal Bowls Soundbath and Meditation for Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Being a teenager can be stressful! Young adults aged 13-17 are invited to come relax to the soothing tones of the Crystal Bowls during this hour long healing event. Presented by certified sound Healer Bailey Ragno of Shores of Avalon, this session wi...

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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! ¿Quiere r...

Movie Night - Wonka (SMI)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Wonka.  The movie is rated PG.  Light refreshment will be available.  Join us. ...