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Writers & Poets Contest Submissions Accepted

All Day 12/15 - 2/15
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

For full details, please visit the Writers and Poets page here: Writers & Poets Contest 2026 | Washington County Free Library. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

For full details, please visit the Writers and Poets page here: Writers & Poets Contest 2026 | Washington County Free Library. 

Talks with Washington County Health Department

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:00am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Adults

Lindsey from the Washington County Health Department visits before storytime to discuss all things related to the "Safe Kids" topic, including safe sleep and car seat safety.  This event precedes Storytime.  

 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lindsey from the Washington County Health Department visits before storytime to discuss all things related to the "Safe Kids" topic, including safe sleep and car seat safety.  This event precedes Storytime.  

 

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Rescheduled *New* Homeschool Hangout

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

RESCHEDULED FROM JAN. 26TH 

Join our Homeschool Hangout for parents and children!

 

January:

Adults: Talks with Tea. Relax and socialize with a cup of tea. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM JAN. 26TH 

Join our Homeschool Hangout for parents and children!

 

January:

Adults: Talks with Tea. Relax and socialize with a cup of tea. 

Taste of Tutoring (SMI)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Want to invest in your local community, but don't know where to begin? The Literacy Council of Washington County can help! Come for a "taste" test of tutoring in our community room.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Want to invest in your local community, but don't know where to begin? The Literacy Council of Washington County can help! Come for a "taste" test of tutoring in our community room.

Portrait of George Washington

McCauley Lecture: George Washington's Connections to Our County: Legends, Lore, and Alliances

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

George Washington slept here, travelled through here, and corresponded with Fort Frederick and with local citizens who were prominent in the Revolutionary War. He also scouted out Williamsport as a location for the new nation's capital.

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, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

George Washington slept here, travelled through here, and corresponded with Fort Frederick and with local citizens who were prominent in the Revolutionary War. He also scouted out Williamsport as a location for the new nation's capital.

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.

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 Take-and-Make: 3D Valentine Cards

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Virtual Event - Hancock at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Create a 3-D Valentine card to share.

This craft is for ages 8 and up. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Event - Hancock
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a 3-D Valentine card to share.

This craft is for ages 8 and up. 

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Rescheduled: *NEW* Fountain Pen Social

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Join us for a casual chat about fountain pens, their use, and upkeep. Optional: bring your favorite pens to share. We will have examples for you to try. Ages 13+

 

Rescheduled from January 27th 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a casual chat about fountain pens, their use, and upkeep. Optional: bring your favorite pens to share. We will have examples for you to try. Ages 13+

 

Rescheduled from January 27th 

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.

Dyslexia and Comorbidities (SMI)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this program on Dyslexia and Comorbidities, what it is and how you can navigate with this.  Marla Migdal will give a talk and then have time for questions after.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this program on Dyslexia and Comorbidities, what it is and how you can navigate with this.  Marla Migdal will give a talk and then have time for questions after.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
Young teen reading book

Book Club for Adults

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Young teen reading book

Adult Book Share

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

What is your favorite current or holiday read? 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

What is your favorite current or holiday read? 

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Spice Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Each month pick up:

  • Your sample of the spice of the month (while supplies last)
  • Information about the spice
  • Recipe including the spice

January: Adobo

February: Lavender

March: Turmeric 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month pick up:

  • Your sample of the spice of the month (while supplies last)
  • Information about the spice
  • Recipe including the spice

January: Adobo

February: Lavender

March: Turmeric 

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Art Club for Adults & Teens

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Welcome to Art Club for Adults and Teens, a monthly group for all art lovers. Art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Art Club for Adults and Teens, a monthly group for all art lovers. Art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own!

White background with event title in colorful blocks.

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Valentine's with a Valentine Luau!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Valentine's with a Valentine Luau!

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.
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Williamsport Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion!  Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion.  Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome; no prior Book Club experie

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion!  Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion.  Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome; no prior Book Club experie

Williamsport Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion!  Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion.  Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome; no prior Book Club experie

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion!  Our Book Club is a smaller group with a lively book discussion.  Books are selected in advance by members. All are welcome; no prior Book Club experie

Crafty Companions (WIL)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Craft Time for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us for an engaging craft and social time each month at our center table. Craft along with your companion. All supplies are provided.  

 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft Time for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us for an engaging craft and social time each month at our center table. Craft along with your companion. All supplies are 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.

Daycare Themed Escape Room (WIL)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

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.

Button Heart Plaque (SMI)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Just in time for Valentine's Day create a heart on a canvas using buttons.  A glue gun will be used in this program so it it limited to ages 15 - Adult.  Please register online for this event or call the library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Just in time for Valentine's Day create a heart on a canvas using buttons.  A glue gun will be used in this program so it it limited to ages 15 - Adult.  Please register online for this event or call the library.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

Loving Movie Poster

Movie Night for Grown-ups showing "Loving" (BNS)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM

For African- American History Month we are watching Loving 

Rated PG-13; 2hr 3min; 2016

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM

For African- American History Month we are watching Loving 

Rated PG-13; 2hr 3min; 2016

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.
picture of spices

Spice Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Each month pick up:

  • Your sample of the spice of the month (while supplies last)
  • Information about the spice
  • Recipe including the spice

January: Adobo

February: Lavender

March: Turmeric 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month pick up:

  • Your sample of the spice of the month (while supplies last)
  • Information about the spice
  • Recipe including the spice

January: Adobo

February: Lavender

March: Turmeric 

A theater shows a film on the screen. Text describes the event.

Reel Talk - "Children of Men" (HAG)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Want to talk films? Reel Talk is our film discussion program - each month, we meet to talk about a different movie, discussing the process behind making it and its different themes. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Want to talk films? Reel Talk is our film discussion program - each month, we meet to talk about a different movie, discussing the process behind making it and its different themes. 

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.

Movie Night/ Freakier Friday (SHA)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Watch the 2025 movie Freakier Friday.  Rated PG. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Watch the 2025 movie Freakier Friday.  Rated PG. 

Adult Crafty Hour (WIL)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Did you know crafting can be relaxing and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  All supplies are provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  All supplies are provided.

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.