Name: Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Headstart
Start: 2025-06-18T13:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-18T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Headstart

Bookmobile Stop: Elgin Station Headstart

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Elgin Station Headstart: Children, families, and staff are welcome.

Bookmobile Stop: Twin Oaks Assisted Living

2:30pm - 3:00pm

Everyone

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

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.

Adult Book Club (HAN)

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Adults

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors

Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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.

Juneteenth closing 2025

All Day

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:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Toddler Time (SMI)

11:00am - 11:30am

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Cancelled

Cancelled

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.

Senior Center Craft and Chat (HAN)

10:00am - 11:00am

Adults

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Come and spend time with other seniors creating a craft, having good conversation and enjoying occasional speakers on subjects of interest to our older patrons. Light healthy snacks will be provided.

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

10:30am - 1:30pm

Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

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

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Pre-School 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:

Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.

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.

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

11:00am - 11:45am

Young Children (0-6)

Registration

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library

Room: Community Room - BNS

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

11:00am - 12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Community Room - SMI

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Calling all ages - Join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 for story time. We are now meeting in the Community Room. Registration is not required.

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.

Family Story Time

11:30am - 12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch

Room: Community Room - CLE

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Adults, Everyone

Registration

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Conference Room - 334

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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.

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens & YA (13-18)

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!

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 Alyssa 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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am - 12:30pm

Adults, Everyone

Registration

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Conference Room - 334

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

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.

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)

Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

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