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Commanders of Antietam (SHA)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us at 101W Main Street in Sharpsburg, Antietam Institute Education Center.

This is the third in a series of books that focus on various aspects of the Antietam Campaign, published by the Antietam Institute.  

The History of Color

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Registration Required
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: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The theme for Summer Reading Club 2025 is "Color Our World!" Interested in the History of Color? Come learn about the early theories of color and the creations of pigments spanning thousands of years!

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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.

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.

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
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!

What's New at Ancestry.com - Pro Tools and Beyond (SMI)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ancestry recently released the Pro Tools subscription package which includes several new advanced research and DNA features designed to improve family tree accuracy, highlight family histories with charts and reports, discover connections within a

Homeschool Program: Vanilla (SHA)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Where does vanilla come from?  Join us, and you will find out! Make a small jar of vanilla to take home.

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
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!

Discovering The Hidden Clues in US Census Records (SMI)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nearly all genealogists have used US census records in their family research.  But if you are only looking at names and ages, you are missing a wealth of information available.

Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker (BNS)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
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.

Teen Chef -- Plantain Cheese Turnovers

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with an easy treat native to Honduras!  Fried plantain dough around melted cheese – yum! 

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.

Living History - Frances Perkins

1:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

TBD

McCauley Lecture: How the Civil Rights Movement Began at John Brown's Farm

5:30pm–7:45pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

John Brown's farm and the birth of the Civil Rights Movement

How to Get the Most from Newspaper Research

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Newspapers can provide a wealth of information for family research. Obituaries and marriage announcements are just the tip of the iceberg.

Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker (BNS)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
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.

McCauley Lecture: Jacob Brumbaugh: A Washington County Dunker Farmer, Pacifist, and Patriot

5:30pm–7:45pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Jacob Brumbaugh (1726-1799) is recognized as a “Patriot” by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and The Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) not because of ever joining the militia or the Continental Army, but because he

McCauley Lecture: The Life and Times of Jonathan Hager

5:30pm–7:45pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Get to know the real Jonathan Hager, and learn about his many contributions to Hagerstown and Washington County.