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*New* Homeschool Hangout (WIL)

Monday, February 23, 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

Join our Homeschool Hangout for parents and children!

 

February:

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:

Join our Homeschool Hangout for parents and children!

 

February:

Home School Enrichment Class: All About NASA (HAG)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Information to come. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Information to come. 

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.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Teens are invited to join us for 2 hours of DnD with Dungeon Master Robert, one of our teen volunteers!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join us for 2 hours of DnD with Dungeon Master Robert, one of our teen volunteers!

Bleu the Bunny Therapy Rabbit Visit

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Drop in during the hour to hang out with Bleu and Cheddar, the lionhead rabbits! They are certified therapy rabbits that you can hold or pet to relax and de-stress.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in during the hour to hang out with Bleu and Cheddar, the lionhead rabbits! They are certified therapy rabbits that you can hold or pet to relax and de-stress.

Manga Club (HAN)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Are you between 18 and 30, and enjoy all things Manga? This group is for you! Each month will have book discussions, movies and snacks!

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you between 18 and 30, and enjoy all things Manga? This group is for you! Each month will have book discussions, movies and snacks!

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.

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.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker (BNS)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Join us for a Boonsboro Historical Society Meeting.

Speaker/Program to be announced

 

 

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 Meeting.

Speaker/Program to be announced

 

 

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.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Homeschool Book Club (SHA)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Discussion and activities related to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien.  

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Discussion and activities related to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien.  

LEGO Club (HAN)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each month! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention Legomaniacs! Join other LEGO lovers in some bricktastic building fun! A different challenge each month! 

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.

Chess and Chocolate

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Chess or Checkers with hot chocolate! Bring a friend!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Chess or Checkers with hot chocolate! Bring a friend!

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

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

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!

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: 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!

red background with pop corn bucket, movie tickets, and movie camera. WCFL Teens presents MOVIE NIGHT for teens ages 13-18

Movie Night

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us on Thursdays for Movie Night! Every 2nd & 4th Thursday we'll be watching movies and eating snacks. Teens choose the movie! Vote for the movie in the Teens Department at Fletcher.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays for Movie Night! Every 2nd & 4th Thursday we'll be watching movies and eating snacks. Teens choose the movie! Vote for the movie in the Teens Department at Fletcher.

Teen/Tween Afternoon- Lunar New Year Celebration (BNS)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us in celebrating the last day of the Lunar New Year with crafts and games and learning the real history and cultural traditions of Lunar New Year.

FOR GRADES 6-12

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the last day of the Lunar New Year with crafts and games and learning the real history and cultural traditions of Lunar New Year.

FOR GRADES 6-12

VolunTeen Orientation -- Every 2nd and 4th Friday 5-5:30 PM

VolunTeen Orientation

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

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Art Club for Adults & Teens

Wednesday, March 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!

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Role Playing Game Guild (BNS)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

We are starting a new Role Playing Game Guild. Join our adventures as we get started. All skill levels welcomed. 

For GRADES 6-12.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

We are starting a new Role Playing Game Guild. Join our adventures as we get started. All skill levels welcomed. 

For GRADES 6-12.

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.
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Writers Workshop

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! 

TEEN program: For ages 13-18 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! 

TEEN program: For ages 13-18 

Festive Fridays, celebrate something silly, Washington County Free Library

Festive Fridays

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  

Festive Fridays, celebrate something silly, Washington County Free Library

Festive Fridays

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  

Coding & Typing Club

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 1 (HAG)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

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.

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.
Coding & Typing Club

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 2 (HAG)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

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.

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.
The Next Generation Leahy

The Next Generation Leahy: Concert for Home Schoolers in Partnership with Hagerstown Community Concert Association

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Hagerstown Community Concert Association has partnered with Washington County Free Library to offer a FREE concert experience to local home school students. 

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

Hagerstown Community Concert Association has partnered with Washington County Free Library to offer a FREE concert experience to local home school students. 

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.

Manga Club (HAN)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Are you between 18 and 30, and enjoy all things Manga? This group is for you! Each month will have book discussions, movies and snacks!

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you between 18 and 30, and enjoy all things Manga? This group is for you! Each month will have book discussions, movies and snacks!

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.

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.

“Tape It Up! Teen DIY Workshop” (SMI)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us on March 11, 2026, for a fun Teen Duct Tape Workshop where you’ll create your own wallet! Bring your creativity and enjoy crafting with friends in a relaxed, hands-on environment.

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

Join us on March 11, 2026, for a fun Teen Duct Tape Workshop where you’ll create your own wallet! Bring your creativity and enjoy crafting with friends in a relaxed, hands-on environment.