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Winter Spice Club (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:
Each month  pick up while supplies last:  *Your sample of the spice of the month, December: Cardamom  *History and info about the spice *Recipes including the spice Check out WCFL database A to Z World Food for more info an...

Story Time (SHA)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Stories, songs and a craft!     ...

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Requirement

To attend in-person library programs at this time, face coverings must be worn completely over the nose and mouth by all attendees ages 2 and up for the duration of the event. Masks will be available upon request.

Write Here, Write Now

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Do you like to write? Do you wish you had a dedicated time to devote to the craft? If so, join other local writers at WCFL’s new writing club, Write Here, Write Now! Come spend an hour or two writing, talking about writing, and workshopping writing w...

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Requirement

To attend in-person library programs at this time, face coverings must be worn completely over the nose and mouth by all attendees ages 2 and up for the duration of the event. Masks will be available upon request.

New Year closings 2021/2022

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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
Description:
The Washington County Free Library and its branches will be closed on Friday, December 31st & Saturday, January 1, 2022 in observance of the New Year holiday. We will reopen at our regular time on Sunday, January 2, 2022. ...

Family Story Time (CLE)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.
Join us for stories, songs, puppet friends, and more! For ages 3-5. Registration is 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.

Mask Requirement

To attend in-person library programs at this time, face coverings must be worn completely over the nose and mouth by all attendees ages 2 and up for the duration of the event. Masks will be available upon request.

Simple STEM Challenge Kit - Moving Toy (SMI)

All Day
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Plan, design and construct a moving toy. This is a group homeschool activity or for school aged children. While supplies last. Call or stop by to pick up a kit. ...

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

9:15am - 9:30am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops. 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM: Hagerstown Day Nursery, 102 E. Washington Street, Hagerstown ...

Bookmobile Stop: Mt. View Circle

9:45am - 10:00am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   9:45 AM - 10:00 AM: Raidt Daycare and Hoffman Daycare @ 11106 Mt. View Circle, Hagerstown ...

Bookmobile Stop: Grow Vineyard Learning Center

10:15am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   10:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Grow Vineyard Learning Center@ 10980 Bower Ave, Hagerstown ...

Bookmobile Stop: Sargent Shriver Head Start

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   11:00 PM - 11:30 AM: Sargent Shriver Head Start @ 837 Spruce Street Head Start of Washington County, Inc Sargen...

Musical Storytime (Ages 0-6)

11:00am - 11:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Sing, dance, and learn together! Registration and face coverings (for ages 2+) required for all in-person programs. Register online or call the Williamsport Memorial Library at 301-223-7027. ...

Toddler Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Children's Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March. Contact t...

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: Teakwood Dr

2:30pm - 2:45pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Teakwood Drive, Hagerstown ...

Simple STEM Challenge Kit - Moving Toy (SMI)

All Day
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Plan, design and construct a moving toy. This is a group homeschool activity or for school aged children. While supplies last. Call or stop by to pick up a kit. ...

Bookmobile School Stop: Fountain Rock Elementary

8:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following school stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Fountain Rock Elementary School @  17145 Lappans Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740 ...

Tech Tuesday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Computer Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
A librarian will be available for drop-in appointments to help with computer questions, technology advice, and more. ...

Disclaimer(s)

Mask Requirement

To attend in-person library programs at this time, face coverings must be worn completely over the nose and mouth by all attendees ages 2 and up for the duration of the event. Masks will be available upon request.

Bookmobile Stop: Homewood Retirement Complex

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Homewood Retirement Complex @ 16505 Virginia Ave, Williamsport ...

Kids Zone (SHA)

1:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
For ages 8-up.  Check out our jewelry station!   Bring a picture or use some of our old magazines to make an necklace.   ...

Bookmobile Stop: Lexington Ave

2:45pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
The Bookmobile will be at the following community stop. All patrons are welcome to visit the Bookmobile at any of its stops.   2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Lexington Ave, Hagerstown ...

Simple STEM Challenge Kit - Moving Toy (SMI)

All Day
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
Plan, design and construct a moving toy. This is a group homeschool activity or for school aged children. While supplies last. Call or stop by to pick up a kit. ...

Infant Storytime (HAG)

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Babies
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 Children's Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March. Contact ...

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.