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Feb
17
2025
Mon
Closing
President's Day closing 2025
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 Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Bookmobile Stop: Old Forge Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile Stop. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Bookmobile Stop: Maugansville Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile stop. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Bookmobile Stop: Ruth Ann Monroe Primary School
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
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. Current session runs January-March.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Senior Craft and Chat (HAN)
Library Branch:
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Room:
Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Boonsboro Free Library
Room:
Community Room - BNS
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.
Gather with other Toddles to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.
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.
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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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
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. Current session runs January-March.
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
STEM Playtime for Preschoolers
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.
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Preschool Story Time (HAN)
Library Branch:
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Community Room - HAN
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!
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.
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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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Pre-School Storytime (HAG)
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)
Library Branch:
Boonsboro Free Library
Room:
Community Room - BNS
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
Pre-School Story Time (SMI)
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Family Story Time - (BNS)
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
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:
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Feb
22
2025
Sat
Saturday Story Time (SMI)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Feb
21
2025
Fri
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:
12
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Afternoon Book Club (BNS)
Library Branch:
Boonsboro Free Library
Room:
Community Room - BNS
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM.
All are Welcome.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
Pre-School Storytime (BNS)
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.
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group.
Feb
18
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come get creative with Ms. Bonnie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
19
2025
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group.
Feb
20
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Storytime Room - 227
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Join us for our Family Story Night for children of 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.
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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