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301-739-3250

Mon-Thur: 10 AM to 9 PMFri: 10 AM to 6 PM100 South Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD

Sat: 10 AM to 5 PMSun: 1 PM to 5 PM@MyWCFL

Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branchto register in advance.

Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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Real I.D. Open LabThursday, July 18 • 11 AM-3 PM

New statewide Maryland laws require compliance with the Real ID guidelines.Come to our open lab to find out if you need to submit more documentation or make

an appointment with the MVA. More information about Real ID available at theReference Desk and at http://www.mva.maryland.gov/realid/.

Reference Staff will be on hand to help with computers. There are limited seats inthe computer lab, a waiting area will be available if necessary.

*YOU MUST BRING YOUR CURRENT MARYLAND ID IN ORDER TO CHECK STATUS*

Mystery Book Club2nd Thursdays, July 11 & August 8

7 PMWestern Maryland Room

Loosely Bound Book Club

Join us to discuss your July memoirand August true crime picks! You’llhave a chance to pick up the next

genre reading list as well, but you’llhave to join us to find out what it is!

Mondays, July 8 & August 12 6:30-8:30 PM Want to learn new digital skills? Need to

be more familiar with computer for a jobor interview. WCFL’s new partnershipwith Google can help! Every Tuesday,we’re hosting Grow with Google OpenLabs to help our community grow their

digital literacy and computer skills. Growwith Google offers community membersfree access to learning videos that canbe accessed from any computer! Find

more information athttps://www.washcolibrary.org/ol.

Grow with GoogleTuesdays July through September • 1-3 PM

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Health & Wellness Series4th Fridays • 1:30-2:30 PM

Once a month on Friday, Lisa Moranof Priority Partners will cover a

different health topic.

STARS: Steps to Attaining Resources & Stability

Tuesdays July 9-August 13 6-8 PM

Reach of Washington County & WCFLare teaming up to offer a unique new six-week program designed to help plan forlife's unexpected twists and turns. This

program is designed to assist participantsto build resources and personal networksthat will help them plan. Participants must

attend all six classes.

July 26: Medicaid- UnderstandingYour Benefits

August 23: Household Budgeting 101

Utilizing Local Plants for Food,Medicine and Fun

3rd Saturdays • 2-3:30 PMJoin us as we welcome the North

American Bushcraft School to the library! July 20: Medicinal Wild PlantsAugust 17: Wild Plant Tie-DyeSpanish and English Chat Club

Thursdays • 6:30-8 PMTeachers from Comunidad Latina deWashington County and HCC will be

there to help guide discussion and answer questions.

History Alive! Sally Ride:Reach for the Stars!

Tuesday July 25 • 3:30 PM

Summer Film Series:Memoirs on Screen

Wednesdays • 6:30 PMVisit our website for a complete list of

movie showings!

Lawyer in the LibraryTuesday, August 8 • 1-3 PM

Lawyers from Maryland Legal Aid areavailable to give legal advice.

Bring your friends & family and enjoysome tabletop games!

Tabletop Gaming Power Hour2nd and 4th Thursdays • 5:30-8 PM

Blast off for adventure with America's firstfemale astronaut and learn about Dr.

Ride's journey and its challenges. Then inthe game show portion the whole

audience can guess at odd, surprisingfacts about life aboard the space shuttle.

It's out of this world fun!All ages

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Friday, July 19 • 3-4 PMMusic and memories of the 1950s.Attendees are encouraged to bringphotos and items from the "Happy

Days" decade.

FlashbackFlashbackFridaysFridays

Remember the 1960sFriday, August 16 • 3-4 PM

Music and memories of the 1960s.Attendees are encouraged to bringphotos and items from the decade

known simply as "The Sixties."

Your MissionTo read 500 total minutes this summer!

Stop by your library starting June 1 to pickup a gameboard and registration prize!

Win Out of This World PrizesYou will receive prizes(while supplies last)

for signing up, after logging200 minutes, 400 minutes,

and 500 minutes inBeanstack!

What is Beanstack?Beanstack is an online resource used to

track your reading and getrecommendations for other great books!

Read your favorite novel or log theentire family's time reading picture

books together!

For more information,visit washcolibrary.org!

Our event calendar might look abit different as of July 1. Our new

system has a sleek look andfeatures like color-coded filters,

embedded maps, anddownloadable reminders for

your own calendar! https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/

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Heroes of all ages, assemble at the FletcherBranch Library on Saturday, August

11 AM to 4 PM for this free event!

Costume & Cosplay Contest • Vendors • Children's ActivitiesFace painting • Prizes • Comic Books • Trivia • Fun

& meet real life space hero, Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas!

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Game Club

Mario is moving to Mondays! Play gameswith your friends and meet new gamers.

July 6: We All Scream for Ice CreamJuly 13: Comic Con Prep *SSL hoursJuly 20: Comic Con Prep * SSL hoursJuly 27: Comic Con Prep *SSL hoursAugust 6: Comic Con Clean-Up *SSL August 20: Back to School Tinker Lab

Teen Connect

Teen Library CouncilWednesdays • 5-7 PM

Join a volunteer group that helps withlibrary programming and writes for

The Washingteenian blog.July 31: Project Lit Book Club

August 21: End of Summer Bash

Tuesdays • 5-7 PMMondays except August 27 • 5-8 PM

Grief Group:#TeenGrief

Tuesdays from July 9 to August 133-4:30 PM

Hospice of Washington County andWCFL invite any teen who has

experienced the death of a lovedone to join this important program.

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Gather at the F letcher Branch L ibrary on Wednesday ,

Ju ly 31 from 5-7 PM to d iscuss the se lect ions with

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Storytimes

Preschool StorytimeFridays • 11:30 AM

Ages 3-5

Toddler Time Mondays

10:15 & 11:15 AMCurrent session runs May-July. Contact the

Children’s Department for details.Ages 18-36 months

Infant Storytime Wednesdays

10:15 & 11:15 AMCurrent session runs May-July. Contact the

Children’s Department for details.Ages 6-18 months

Stories by StarlightThursdays • 6:30 PM

Bring your teddy bear and wear yourpajamas! Join us for songs, crafts, and

fun before bedtime.All ages

STEM Programs1st Wednesdays • 6:30 PM

Kids Discover Science Workshops2nd Saturdays • 11 AM

Ages 5-9

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LEGOs @ the Library3rd Fridays • 3:30 PM

July 19: Design Your Own PlanetAugust 16: Build a Solar System

Ages 6-12

Peep Science3rd Saturdays • 11 AM

Ages 3-5 and their caregivers

Read with a FriendChildren can read with a certified therapy

dog. First come, first served.Read with Isla

2nd Saturdays, July 13 & August 10 and4th Sundays, July 28 & August 25 • 2 PM

Mark your calendars!Returning in fall:

Science in the Library:The Science of MeJuly 8-11 • 1-2 PM

Discover how food becomes ourbody’s fuel, where oxygen goes when

we breathe it, how our brainsinterpret the world and what role DNA

plays in making us who we are. Grades 3-6

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Middle School Book ClubWednesday, August 21 • 3:30 PMAsk at the Children’s Desk aboutupcoming dates, and book titles.

Grades 5-8

Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branchto register in advance.

Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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Family Movie

Saturday, July 6 • 2 PMCommunity Room 308/309

How to Train Your Dragon: TheHidden World

Saturday, August 10 • 2 PMLego Movie 2

Professor Sal Kraut of Timco MagicCreations is coming back! Join himfor another amazing magic show!

Friday, July 12 • 11:30 AMSRC Midpoint Party Magic Show

Saturday, July 20 • 11 AM-2 PMAll are invited to stop by the

Storytime Room to celebrate the50th anniversary of the Moon

Landing!

50th Anniversary of theMoon Landing

Summer Reading Club

Trekking the Universe StorytimeThursday, July 25 • 6:30 PMFriday, July 26 • 11:30 AM

Join us for a special storytimesfeaturing space themed books,

activities, and crafts.

"Take Me to Your Reader" Puppet Show

Friday, August 9 • 11:30 AMThe WCFL Players present a themedpuppet show featuring a friendly alien.

There will also be an interactiveElephant and Piggie reader's theater, a

visit to the Bookmobile, and a craft.

"Mysterious and DangerousCreatures of the Sea” with the

National Aquarium in BaltimoreWednesday, August 14 • 11 AM

Learn why some of the mysterious anddangerous creatures of the sea may notactually be so mysterious or dangerous,and are participate in a special artifact

touch session that follows! Adultsupervision is required. Please check

with the Children’s Department formore details about registration.

Grades K-6

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German • July 15-18 • 10:30 AM-12:30 PMJapanese • July 29-August 1 • 10:30 AM-1 PM

Call 301-739-3250 ext. 250 to register

Smithsburg Branch LibrarySpanish • July 8-11 • 3-5 PMCall 301-824-7722 to register.

Williamsport Memorial Library

German • July 9-12 • 11 AM-1 PMCall 301-223-7027 to register.

Sharpsburg Branch Library

Italian • July 30-August 1 • 2-4:30 PMCall 301-432-8825 to register.

Boonsboro Free Library

Japanese • August 12-15 • 12:30-3 PMCall 301-432-5723 to register.

Friends of the Library

Summer Language & Culture Classes

These classes are for children entering grades 3-6 in fall.

Registration is required prior to class dates.

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Boonsboro Branch Library

301-432-5723Mon-Thur: 10:30 AM to 7 PM

Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM401 Potomac Street Boonsboro, MD

Sat: 10:15 AM to 2 PM@BoonsboroBranchWCFL

For Children

Toddler TimeTuesdays • 11 AM

Gather to learn about numbers, shapes,and colors with other toddlers.

Ages 18-36 months

Preschool StorytimeWednesdays • 3:30 PM

Have fun at storytime! Develop a love ofreading and start school ready to learn.

Ages 3 and up

Lap-SitFridays • 11 AM

Bring your baby to the library! Join otherfamilies in a fun, interactive setting.

Ages birth-18 months

Themed StorytimeSaturdays • 11 AM

A seasonally themed storytime whichincludes a fun craft to take home!

Wednesday, July 17 • 1 PMKids of all ages are invited to build with our

Legos while watching a movie.

Lego Movie 2: Watch & Build

Wednesdays, August 14 & 28 • 4:15 PMJoin us for a Lego building challenge.

LEGO Club

Master Gardeners Story Time:Monarch Butterflies

Saturday, July 13 • 11 AMLearn about the amazing Monarch

Butterflies and how gardens can helpthem in their long migration trip.

A Wags to Read4th Mondays • 5:30-6:30 PM

Read to a therapy dog to increase yourchild’s skill and enjoyment in reading.

Summer Reading Club

Magician Tim CanterWednesday, July 10 • 3:30 PM

A fun and interactive magic show for all ages.

Science in the Library: The Science of MeJuly 22-25 • 1 PM

Science fun all about biology.

A Universe Stories Storytime BoxTuesday, August 13 • 11 AM

Wednesday, Aug. 14 • 3:30 PM (with craft)Saturday, August 17 • 11 AM (with craft)

"Take Me to Your Reader"Puppet Show

Wednesday, July 31 • 3:30 PMVisit the Bookmobile and see a puppet show!

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For Tweens & TeensFor Adults & Families

ABC: Afternoon Book Club3rd Tuesdays • 3 PM

July 16: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict

August 20: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Book Share2nd Thursdays • 6 PM

Share a current read with the group.

Anime & Manga Club2nd and 4th Fridays • 4:30 PMTalk about manga and anime!

Escape from the LibraryFriday, July 19 • 4:30 PM

Can you find the clues andsolve the puzzles to make it out

of the library?

1st Saturdays, July 6 & August 3 • 11 AMJoin us to try your hand at rug hooking.Let us know you’re coming and we can

have materials to teach you how.

A Meditation Experience: Relaxation through Imagination

Thursday, July 18 • 6 PMJoin Larry Neumark for a talk on

Meditation and ways of accessingrelaxation with a chance to try some

techniques at the end.

Rug Hooking

Master Gardeners Plant ClinicWednesday, July 24 • 3:30-5:30 PM

Bring in your gardening questions andplant or pest samples to improve your

garden.

Movie Nights2nd Tuesdays • 6 PM

July 9: On the Basis of SexAugust 13: Five Feet Apart

Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branchto register in advance.

Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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Free Family MoviesSaturday, August 10 • 11:30 AMHow to Train Your Dragon: The

Hidden World

Space Storyteller: Stas' Ziolkowski

Wednesday, August 7 • 1 PMJoin us for an out-of-this-world storyteller

teaching about science with hands-onacitivities.

SRC Wrap-Up PartySaturday, August 24 • 11 AM-1 PM

Celebrate an end to Summer with a funparty and lots of activities and fun treats.

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Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library

301-842-2730

Tues-Thur: 11:30 AM to 7 PMFri: 11:30 AM to 6 PM12624 Broadfoarding Road Clear Spring, MD

Sat: 10:15 AM to 2 PMSun: 1:15 PM to 5 PM

Friday StorytimeFridays • 11:30 AM

Stories, songs, movement, and more.Ages 2-5 and their caregivers

For Children

LEGO Building Club1st Tuesdays • 3:45 PM

Try the monthly building challenge or come up with your own design.

For Adults & FamiliesAdult Book Discussion

1st Wednesdays • 11:15 AMJuly 2: Educated by Tara WestoverAugust 7: The Lost Girls of Paris

by Pam Jenoff

Star MirrorSaturday, July 13 • 11 AM

Brighten up your home with a fun mirror.Ages 8 and up

Make It Take It Family Craft3rd Thursdays • 5 PM

Drop in and make a craft with the family.

Seeds in the SummerWednesday, August 7 • 11:30 AM-1 PM

The Master Gardeners will provide info ongardening for children.

Summer Reading Club

Space StorytellerTuesday, July 9 • 1 PM

Stas’ the Space Storyteller shares storiesand activities about space.

Ages 8-18

Galaxy CoastersSaturday, August 10 • 11 AM

Make a unique coaster to use or display.Ages 10 and up

SRC Secret ReaderWednesdays until August 21 • 11:30 AM

A different teacher from Clear SpringElementary will be reading each week.

Magical Midpoint CelebrationTuesday, July 23 • 11:30 AM

Professor Sal Kraut is back with anotheramazing family-friendly program.

"Take Me to Your Reader" Puppet Show

Tuesday, August 6 • 11:30 AMSRC puppet show, reader’s theater, craft,

and a visit from the Bookmobile.

SRC Wrap-Up PartyWednesday, August 21 • 12:30 PM

Wrap up the summer with some far outactivities, food and more!

A Universe of Stories Teen BoxTuesday, July 30 • 1 PM

Reach for the stars with stellar activities. Ages 11-18

Trekking the UniverseTuesday, August 13 • 3:30 PM

Books, crafts and activities for all ages.

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301-678-5300

Tues-Wed: 11:30 AM to 7 PM

Fri: 11:30 AM to 6 PM231 Veterans Memorial Parkway Hancock, MD

Sat: 11:15 AM to 3 PM@HancockLibrary

Thur: 3:15 PM to 7 PM

For ChildrenPreschool Storytime

Wednesdays • 11:30 AMStories, songs, movement activities,simple sign language, and a craft.

For Adults & Families

Family Movie FridaysFridays • 1-3 PM

A family-friendly movie each Fridayafternoon all summer long!

Adult Book Club2nd Tuesdays • 5 PM

New members always welcome!

Family Craft Saturday2nd Saturdays • 1-3 PM

July 13: Fairy House Night LightsAugust 10: Teapot WaterfallAges 8+ and their families

LEGO Club1st Tuesdays • 4 PM

A new challenge every month!Grades K and up

Tween/Teen Night3rd Tuesdays • 4 PM

Games, crafts, and activities.Ages 10-18

Minecraft/Roblox Club4th Tuesdays • 4 PM

Grades 1 and up

A Universe of Knowledge withAngelina Scott

Tuesday, July 9 • 1 PMLearn about space and the planets.

Grades 1-5

A Universe of Stories with Stas'Wednesday, August 14 • 1 PM

Space stories and hands-on activities for all ages.

Summer Reading Club

Lecture Series3rd Thursdays • 6 PM

July 18: Chesapeake Bay ShipwrecksAugust 15: Maryland Historic Cooking

Magical Midpoint Celebration withProfessor Sal Kraut

Tuesday, July 23 • 2:30 PMA fun magic show for the whole family!

"Take Me to Your Reader" Puppet Show

Tuesday, July 30 • 1 PMA puppet show with a visit from the

Bookmobile!

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301-432-6641Tues: 3:15 PM to 7 PMWed: 1:15 PM to 5 PM

22 Taylor Drive Keedysville, MD

Sat: 9:15 AM to 12 PM@KeedysvilleBranchWCFL

Keedysville Creative Kids Corner Starting 1st Saturdays

Enjoy different children’s book authors and a craft kit (all month) that you can make or take home.

July 6: Books about the moon August 3: Books about constellations

Ages 3-10

For Children

Super Tuesday STEAMLast Tuesdays • 4 PM

August 27: Glittering Space RocksGrades K-5

For Adults & FamiliesTuesday Book Club

Tuesday, August 13 • 6 PMWe will discuss Aunt Dimity & the Buried

Treasure by Nancy Atherton.

Pinterest PartySaturdays, July 20 & August 10

10 AMJuly 20: Stardust Sensory Jars

August 10: UVA BraceletAge 11 and up

Wednesday CraftsWednesdays in July • 1:30-3:30 PM

Fun crafts for outdoors fun (weather permitting). Check our

Facebook page more moreinformation about each craft.

Shoot the MoonUniverse Storytime BoxTuesday, July 9 • 4 PM

Wednesday, July 10 • 3 PMSaturday, July 13 • 10:30 AM

Summer Reading Club

Magical Midpoint CelebrationSaturday, July 6 • 10 AM

Join us for Professor Sal Kraut’samazing magic show!

Hands-on Activities and StoriesTuesday, July 23 • 4 PM

Space stories and hands-onactivities with Stas’ Ziolkowski.

Ages 8-14

"Take Me to Your Reader" Puppet Show

Tuesday, July 30 • 3:30 PMEnjoy a puppet show at nearby St. Peter’s

Lutheran Parish, visit the Bookmobile,and make a craft at the library!

Wrap-Up PartySaturday, August 31 • 9:30-11:30 AM

Celebrate with food, drinks and get yourfinal prizes!

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301-432-8825 Tues-Thurs: 2:30 PM to 8 PM106 East Main Street Sharpsburg, MD

Sat: 9:15 AM to 1 PM@WCFLSharpsburg

For Children

Themed StorytimeThursdays • 3:30 PM

Ages 3 and up

Books with Baby2nd Thursdays, July 11 & August 8

2:30 PMFun activities for to share with baby!

Ages birth-24 months

Movie Nights

How to Train Your Dragon: theHidden World

Wednesday, July 10 • 6 PM

For Adults & FamiliesAdult Book Share

Wednesdays, July 3 & August 7 • 10 AMBring a current favorite book to share.

Tween/Teen Astronaut Seek & FindJuly 23 at 2-3:30 PM to July 25 at 6 PM

Each day we will hide "astronauts"around Sharpsburg. Check our

Facebook page or in the library for clues!Once you find one, read the special

message attached, and then come dofun activities at the library!

Learn to Crochet with Wren WardJuly 9-11 • 2-3:30 PM

Hey kids, bored?! Come learn to crochet.Yarn and needles supplied.

Ages 8-14

"Take Me to Your Reader" Puppet Show

Thursday, August 1 • 3:30 PM

Sharpsburg Scavenger HuntSaturday, July 6 • 9:15 AM-1 PM

Pick up a riddles which will lead you tothe activities around town for Founder’s

Day. Solve them all by 1 PM for ayummy prize!

Magician Professor Sal KrautThursday, July 25 • 3:30 PM

Summer Reading Club

Wednesday, August 21 • 6 PMDumbo

Teen/Tween Summer QuestionsAll summer

“Man in the Moon” Answer the biweeklyquestions about the moon and win a prize.

Community Outdoor MovieFriday, July 5 • 8 PM (or dusk)Little League Field, High Street

Captain MarvelBring your flashlight, chair or blanketsand come enjoy the movie on a huge

outdoor screen!

Sponsored by Sharpsburg Library andthe Town of Sharpsburg.

LEGO Club1st Saturdays, July 6 & August 3

10 AM

It's Storytime in Our Town:Misty Meadows Farm Creamery

Saturday, August 3 • 11:30 AM14325 Misty Meadow Road

Learn all about ice cream with storytime.

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301-824-7722

Mon: 10:30 AM to 7 PM

Wed-Thurs: 10:30 AM to 7 PM66 West Water Street Smithsburg, MD

Sat: 10:15 AM to 2 PM

Tues: 12:30 PM to 9 PM

Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM

Osmo AfternoonFridays, July 12 & August 9 • 3 PM

Sharpen up your programming skillsthrough games with Osmo and Cubetto.

For Children

LEGOs at the LibraryMonday, July 22 • 5:30 PM

Storytimes

Infant Storytime 2nd and 4th Wednesdays • 11 AM

Ages 6-18 months

Toddler TimeThursdays • 11 AMAges 18-36 months

Preschool Storytime Fridays • 11 AM

Ages 3-5

Saturday Storytime Saturdays • 11:30 AM

All ages

@WCFLSmithsburgBranch

Trekking the UniverseSaturday, July 20 • 11:30 AM

Activities, books, songs, and crafts.Ages 4-12

Explore Moon to MarsThursday, July 11 • 2 PM

Join us for this NASA virtual appearanceabout going to the Moon.

Summer Reading Club

GSK Science in the SummerJuly 15-18 • 1-2 PM

Learn about biology! For grades 3-6.Sponsored by Hadley Farms Bakery.

Magic ShowFriday, July 26 • 11:30 AM

Professor Sal Kraut will perform an allages magic show.

"Take Me To Your Reader"Puppet Show

Friday, August 2 • 11 AMJoin us for a puppet show, reader’stheatre, craft, and the bookmobile.

StoryWalkMonday, August 12 • Library Hours

Walk down the sidewalk from the libraryto the playground and enjoy a book.

StoryWalk® is provided by the PotomacValley Audubon Society.

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For Tweens & TeensUniverse of Stories

Wednesday, July 24 • 6 PMStas’ Ziolkowski, storyteller, will entertain us

with stories about the solar system.Ages 8-18

Moon GardenThursday, August 15 • 6 PM

Join us to create a relaxing moongarden (like a Zen garden!).

For Adults & Families

Adult Book Club4th Tuesdays • 5 PM

July 23: Educated: A Memoirby Tara Westover

August 27: Need to Knowby Karen Cleveland

Writers Group2nd & 4th Saturdays • 10:15 AM

Knitting, Crocheting, & Craft GroupMondays • 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM

Bring a project and join this group.

Tech Drop-InFridays, July 12, 26 & August 9, 23

3-5 PMOur expert will help you with any

and all technology questions. No appointment needed.

Button Moon CollageTuesday, August 20 • 6:30 PM

Create a beautiful collage out of buttonsto make a moon!

Free Movie NightsTuesday, July 23 • 7 PM

First Man Tuesday, August 13 • 7 PM

The LEGO Movie 2

Master GardenersFriday, July 12 • 11 AM- 2 PM

The Master Gardeners will be at thelibrary and the theme is “Ask a Master

Gardener” so come with your questions. This is the year of the Allium (ask about

that). Children’s Learning Center will alsobe available.

Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branchto register in advance.

Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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Mysterious and Dangerous Creatures of the Sea!

Wednesday, August 14 • 2 PMThe National Aquarium in Baltimore is

bringing a special program to the library. Ages 5-13

Shoot for the MoonWednesday, August 21 • 1 PM

Saturday, August 24 • 11:30 AMLearn about the moon through activities,

crafts, books, songs and more. Ages 3-10

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301-223-7027Mon-Thurs: 10:30 AM to 7 PM

Fri: 10:30 AM to 6 PM104 East Potomac Street Williamsport, MD

Sat: 10:15 AM to 3 PM@WCFLWilliamsport

Storytime with a CraftWednesdays • 11:30 AM

Books, music, activities, and a craft.Ages 2-6

For Children

Storytimes

Registration required. Please visit the calendar at washcolibrary.org or call branchto register in advance.

Registration is not required but is appreciated.

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Afternoon Space MoviesTuesday, July 23 • 3 PMDisney's Space Buddies

1,000 Books Summer Playtime and Juice

Mondays, July 15 & August 12 10:30 AM- 12 PM

Share book titles, socialize with friendsand enjoy a cup of juice

(iced coffee for caregivers). Ages birth-5 and their caregivers

Summer Reading ClubSpcial SRC StorytimesWednesdays • 11:30 AM

Books, music, activities, and a craft.July 3: Trekking the Universe

July 10: Summer Reading MagicianJuly 31: "Take Me to Your Reader"Puppet Show & Bookmobile Vist

August 28: Reach for the Stars SRCWrap-Up Storytime

Universe of Stories Space StorytellerTuesday, August 6 • 11:30 AM

Stas’ Ziolkowski will entertain us withstories about the solar system.

Ages 8-18

Tuesday, August 13 • 3 PMMuppets from Space

Tween/Teen Space WeekAugust 26-30 • 3-5 PM

Stop by during library hours to enjoyspace related activities and crafts.

For Tweens & Teens

Teen/Adult Crafternoon Fridays, July 12 & August 9 • 3-5 PMJoin us for a drop-in time to work oncraft projects. Please bring your own

craft projects and supplies.

STEM TuesdaysTuesdays, July 16 & August 20 • 4 PMStop by the library to explore and learn

with STEM activities and toys.All ages

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Adult Book Club Thursday, August 1 • 5:30 PM

For our August meeting, we will share titles and decide on titles fornext year. Please choose titles that are

relatively current books.

Hooks & NeedlesTuesdays • 12-2 PM

Our fun group meets to knit andcrochet every week, share ideas

and show off current projects.

For Adults & Families

Williamsport Memorial LibraryAnnual Book Sale

Friday, August 23 • 10 AM to 6 PMSaturday, August 24 • 10 AM to 6 PM

Sunday, August 25 • 12-4 PM

Visit the largest book sale in Williamsport! Fill your bookshelves withgreat books and rare titles. This book sale is organized by volunteers

of the Williamsport Memorial Library Board.

Teen/Adult Crafternoon Fridays, July 12 & August 9 • 3-5 PMJoin us for a drop-in time to work on

craft projects. Grab a friend and join anew creative group. Please bring your

own craft projects and supplies.

Heathy Living & Minds Thursday, August 15 • 10:30 AM

We’re teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association to bring two health programs to you at the library. August’s program will be “Healthy Living for

Brain & Body.”

Washington County Free Library strives to make all programs accessible. Pleaseinform us of special needs two weeks prior to the program.Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for librarypromotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for usto use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if youwould prefer your photo not be taken.Some library programs are presented by independent business people. WashingtonCounty Free Library does not endorse their services or theories, nor shall the librarybe liable for any action taken as a result of information from these programs.