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Adult Book Club (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
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.  Check back to find out what the library is reading for the month.

Boy Scout Presentation

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Presentation by the "Adopt a Highway Coordinator" and the Boy Scouts of America

Holiday Cards for Veterans

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jack's Corner @ HCC

9:15am - 10:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Infant Storytime (HAG)

10:00am - 10:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Open Arms @ Concordia Lutheran

10:30am - 11:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!

Infant Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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!

Infant Storytime (HAG)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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:

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled.

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.

Preschool Storytime (Ages 2-6) (WIL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Books, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday. 

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.

STEM Playtime for Preschoolers (WIL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us every Wednesday after Preschool Storytime for educational play, a learning craft, or a STEM/STEAM project. This program will be held directly after Preschool Storytime. 

STEM Playtime in the Williamsport Memorial Library

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.

One Maryland, One Book Discussion Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Study Room 3 - 333
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Please join us for the One Maryland, One Book series in November.  This year's selection, What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam JA Chancy was chosen for this year's theme: Restorative Futu

Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.

Thanksgiving closings 2024

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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:

The Washington County Free Library and its Branches will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. We will re-open at our regular time on Saturday.

Holiday Cards for Veterans

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

Make a Holiday Card (SMI)

All Day 11/30 - 12/12
Everyone
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Smithsburg Branch will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your won cards or sign purchased cards.  Card making supplies and cards to sign will be available at the Smithsburg

The Holiday Shop

9:00am - 4:30pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
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.

Holiday Cards for Veterans

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

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

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Young Children (0-6)
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a beautiful layered stand-up tree ornament... with decorations!

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

Holiday Cards for Veterans

All Day
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Children’s Department will collect holiday cards for the patients at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.  You can make your own cards or sign purchased cards.  Drop your cards off today, and thanks for brightening up someone’s holi

Make and Take Craft Kit - Christmas Ornament (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

Create a Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.  While supplies last.

Make and Take Craft Kit - Wine Cork Santa or Snowman (SMI)

All Day 12/2 - 12/20
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens and Adults, stop by the library to pick up your kit to make an ornaments out of a wine cork.  Select from a Santa or Snowman while supplies last.  Glue gun needed.