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Intro to Music Production with Stephen Coghill

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

 

Proud owner of COG Digital Studio located in Hagerstown, MD.

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Movies, Music & Culture, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Proud owner of COG Digital Studio located in Hagerstown, MD.

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Fletcher Writing Group

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Do you like to blog? To journal? Do you have a work in progress? Do you have an idea and not know where to start?

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Do you like to blog? To journal? Do you have a work in progress? Do you have an idea and not know where to start?

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Washington County Commission on Aging- Summer Puzzle Swap

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

Pendant craft

Photo pendant necklace

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

We will be making pendants using cabochons. 

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

We will be making pendants using cabochons. 

Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe at Hunter's Woods- Summer Puzzle Swap

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

All throughout the summer bring a gently used puzzle to your bookmobile stop. Receive a ticket and take home a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy before the end of the summer!   

yarn art

Hanging Yarn Art (SHA) (SRC)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

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Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Drop in while we are open and make a unique wall hanging using a simple macrame knot. Use our yarn and/or bring some of your own to incorporate into the project. While supplies last. 

Adult Book Club (SMI)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  The book for August is The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder by David Grann.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for the monthly book club discussion.  The club currently meets in the library Community Room.  The book for August is The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder by David Grann.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 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.

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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, August 26, 2025 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 Speaker

 

 

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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 Speaker

 

 

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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Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, 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 Bunnies!

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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, 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 Bunnies!

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.

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

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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), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Register Now
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), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Register Now
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), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Register Now
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), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Escape Room - Escape the Artist's Studio!

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Register Now
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), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're an artist with a VERY big day coming up - your own premiere at a major art gallery! But wouldn't you know it, just as you're working on your masterpiece for the big day, your rival locks you in your studio and you can't get out!

Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care and Support Services

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This program examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of life care.

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 - Fly Me To The Moon (SMI)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Fly Me To The Moon.  This movie is rated PG-13.  Light refreshments will be served.

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

Join us in the Community Room for a showing of the movie Fly Me To The Moon.  This movie is rated PG-13.  Light refreshments will be served.

Adult Book Club

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

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

Join this wonderful group of adults and discuss a different book each month. Please speak with the Clear Spring Branch manager to order a copy of the book.

50 Books Cafe

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Western Maryland Room at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! 

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Western Maryland Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! 

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.

Williamsport Book Club

Thursday, September 4, 2025 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

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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, September 4, 2025 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

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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

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*New* Crafty Companions (WIL)

Monday, September 8, 2025 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.  

 

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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.

It's Game Night (SMI)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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.

Register Now
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.