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Infant Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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 Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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 Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! 

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.
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Art Club for Adults & Teens

Wednesday, May 6, 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!

Stop the Bleed Training

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Stop the Bleed is a FREE certification for teens presented by Mackenzie Shepherd, BSN, RN from Meritus Medical Health Center.  

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

Stop the Bleed is a FREE certification for teens presented by Mackenzie Shepherd, BSN, RN from Meritus Medical Health Center.  

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50 Books Cafe

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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, May 6 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! 

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, May 6 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.

Children's Book Week

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Children's Book Week

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

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Writers Workshop

Thursday, May 7, 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 

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Night

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

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.

Children's Book Week

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Children's Book Week

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate the world of children’s books with different activities each day.  

Hospice Storytime dates

Preschool Storytime

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join us for a special social emotional storytime at 11:00 AM presented with the Hospice of Washington County Bereavement Department.  For children ages 3 and up and a caregiver.

 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for a special social emotional storytime at 11:00 AM presented with the Hospice of Washington County Bereavement Department.  For children ages 3 and up and a caregiver.

 

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.
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Mother's Day Craft- Pop-Up Card

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Celebrate Mom with this beautiful and easy to make pop-up card. 

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
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Mom with this beautiful and easy to make pop-up card. 

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

VolunTeen Orientation

Friday, May 8, 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!

May Day Seed Swap and Share

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Please come and join us on Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Community Room for a Hagerstown Homesteaders May Day Seed Swap and Share.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Please come and join us on Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Community Room for a Hagerstown Homesteaders May Day Seed Swap and Share.

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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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 Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.

Cultural Audio Walk

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Hagerstown at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a walk along the Cultural Trail and learn about Hagerstown history and present. We will recommend audiobooks on historical features and people that we will learn from the trail.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Offsite Hagerstown
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Join us for a walk along the Cultural Trail and learn about Hagerstown history and present. We will recommend audiobooks on historical features and people that we will learn from the trail.

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.

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.

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 infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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 Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, May 11, 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)

Join Dungeon Master Robert for D&D!

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:

Join Dungeon Master Robert for D&D!

WCFL/WMRL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 4:45pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Board of Trustees Meeting

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Purpose of Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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 Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library.  Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
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 Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs May-July.

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.
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Reel Talk - "Whale Rider"

Wednesday, May 13, 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? Come to our monthly film discussion group, Reel Talk!

Our film this month is the 2002 drama "Whale Rider".

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? Come to our monthly film discussion group, Reel Talk!

Our film this month is the 2002 drama "Whale Rider".

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.