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Book Drive flyer presented by Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture with their logo and large bookshelf behind.

MCAAHC Book Drive

All Day 2/24 - 6/6
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

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.

Family Take-and-Make: "Bugs-in-a-Bag" DIY Tic Tac Toe game

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Create a portable and adorable tic-tac-toe set!

  • Ages 8 and up.
  •  
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a portable and adorable tic-tac-toe set!

  • Ages 8 and up.
  •  

Bookmobile Take and Make: Found Poetry

All Day 4/6 - 4/30
Bookmobile
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Celebrate 250 years of women in the arts with Bookmobile’s Take and Make craft series. We’re kicking off with a found poetry kit inspired by the United States' first woman Poet Laureate, Louise Bogan.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate 250 years of women in the arts with Bookmobile’s Take and Make craft series. We’re kicking off with a found poetry kit inspired by the United States' first woman Poet Laureate, Louise Bogan.

Children's Take-and-Make: Spoon and Egg Maracas

All Day 4/16 - 4/30
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Make your own spoon-and-egg maraca!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own spoon-and-egg maraca!  

Escape Room - Earth Day Adventure

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room 2 - 309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Community Room 2 - 309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

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.

Maker/Cricut Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Join other crafters in creating fun projects with a variety of Cricut machines and heat presses. Each month will feature a different activity. This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up. 

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

Join other crafters in creating fun projects with a variety of Cricut machines and heat presses. Each month will feature a different activity. This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up. 

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.

Writers Group

Saturday, April 25, 2026 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.  

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

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

Escape Room - Earth Day Adventure

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room 2 - 309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Community Room 2 - 309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

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.
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us in the children's room for books, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  No registration required.

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

Join us in the children's room for books, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  No registration required.

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.

Family Craft Saturday: Faux Stained Glass Flowers

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Create a tiny pot of "stained glass" flowers!

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

Create a tiny pot of "stained glass" flowers!

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.

Escape Room - Earth Day Adventure

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room 2 - 309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Community Room 2 - 309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

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.

Escape Room - Earth Day Adventure

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room 2 - 309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Community Room 2 - 309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

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.

Escape Room - Earth Day Adventure

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room 2 - 309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Community Room 2 - 309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues and solve the puzzles in this Earth Day Adventure themed escape room! 

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.
Two women in yoga pose

Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Join us for a restorative yoga practice. This class is designed for all levels, making it perfect for beginners as well.

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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a restorative yoga practice. This class is designed for all levels, making it perfect for beginners as well.

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.
program flyer

Craft Supply and Material SWAP

All Day
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

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

Take or share your gently used or unwanted craft supplies and materials. Swap includes all crafty materials, open, gently used items are welcome. Take something or leave something. No need to bring something to participate.

Bookmobile Stop: Robin's Nest Daycare

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 8:30am - 8:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Heidi Cermeno Daycare

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Fun & Learning Center

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Little Friends Bilingual Childcare

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Toddler Time

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Toddler Time:

Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Stories, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's play and learn together at Toddler Storytime.  All ages are welcome!

 

 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Stories, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's play and learn together at Toddler Storytime.  All ages are welcome!

 

 

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.

Wiggles & Giggles Toddler Playtime

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time. 

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.

*New* Homeschool Hangout

Monday, April 27, 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
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Join our Homeschool Hangout for parents and children!

March:

Adults: Let's talk local activities, share ideas. 

Children: STEM activities 

Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join our Homeschool Hangout for parents and children!

March:

Adults: Let's talk local activities, share ideas. 

Children: STEM activities 

Library Scavenger Hunt

Home School Enrichment Class: Arts Council Scavenger Hunt!

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us for an End of the School Year Field Trip to the Washington County Arts Council gallery where we'll test our observation skills with an artwork scavenger hunt. 

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, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an End of the School Year Field Trip to the Washington County Arts Council gallery where we'll test our observation skills with an artwork scavenger hunt. 

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.