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Kids Discover: Firework Wands

Kids Discover: Firework Wands

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for Kids Discover: Firework Wands on Saturday May 2nd from 11am-12pm at the Fletcher Branch Library (downtown Hagerstown) in the Storytime Room. Ages 3-10. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover: Firework Wands on Saturday May 2nd from 11am-12pm at the Fletcher Branch Library (downtown Hagerstown) in the Storytime Room. Ages 3-10. Registration required.

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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.

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Cover of book Among the Mountains - The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House

McCauley Lecture: The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House Hotel in Harpers Ferry

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

The Hill Top House Hotel was for generations a beloved destination for couples and families celebrating special occasions, yet few former guests know its history—that it was founded by African-American power couple Tom and Lavinia Lovett.

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
Event Details:

The Hill Top House Hotel was for generations a beloved destination for couples and families celebrating special occasions, yet few former guests know its history—that it was founded by African-American power couple Tom and Lavinia Lovett.

Teapot

Liberty Tea

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for tea and little cakes in honor of America's 250th!  Fill a sachet with your own scent combination.   Wear period clothes if you like.   Spinning demonstration.  Must register by calling 301-432-8825.

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for tea and little cakes in honor of America's 250th!  Fill a sachet with your own scent combination.   Wear period clothes if you like.   Spinning demonstration.  Must register by calling 301-432-8825.

Teapot

Liberty Tea Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for tea and little cakes while listening to Americana stories.  In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America!

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for tea and little cakes while listening to Americana stories.  In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America!

Make a Woven Bookmark! America 250th Learning Series

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Learn about the role of the art and craft of weaving in America and make a bookmark to take home!

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

Learn about the role of the art and craft of weaving in America and make a bookmark to take home!

America 250th

Party Like It's 1776!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Room 213 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Kids of all ages are welcome to our celebration of America's 250th anniversary.  Come experience crafts, animals, historical characters, and more that demonstrate what life was like in America at its founding!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Kids of all ages are welcome to our celebration of America's 250th anniversary.  Come experience crafts, animals, historical characters, and more that demonstrate what life was like in America at its founding!

An early map of Washington County, Maryland

McCauley Lecture: A Fresh Look at 250 Years of Washington County

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

September 1776 was the official start of Washington County, Maryland. Learn how residents lived, played, worshipped and celebrated during the past 250 years. Part of America's and Washington County's 250th birthday celebration activities.

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
Event Details:

September 1776 was the official start of Washington County, Maryland. Learn how residents lived, played, worshipped and celebrated during the past 250 years. Part of America's and Washington County's 250th birthday celebration activities.

Page from 1862 medical ledger of Dr. A.A. Biggs, of Sharpsburg, Maryland

McCauley Lecture: Medical practice in Washington County in the 1830s

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
The Western Maryland Room has an incomparable collection of medical practice ledgers that belonged to Dr. Augustin Asbury Biggs of Sharpsburg, Maryland. These original daybooks and ledgers cover his medical practice from 1838 to 1886. A.A.
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
Event Details:
The Western Maryland Room has an incomparable collection of medical practice ledgers that belonged to Dr. Augustin Asbury Biggs of Sharpsburg, Maryland. These original daybooks and ledgers cover his medical practice from 1838 to 1886. A.A.

McCauley Lecture: Architectural Treasures of Washington County

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

Sandra Izer of the Washington County Historical Trust and editor of the long-awaited second volume of Pat Schooley's book, Architectural & Historic Treasures of Washington County, will discuss some of the highlights of architecture in

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
Event Details:

Sandra Izer of the Washington County Historical Trust and editor of the long-awaited second volume of Pat Schooley's book, Architectural & Historic Treasures of Washington County, will discuss some of the highlights of architecture in