Event List

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Family Story Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch

Room: Community Room - CLE

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.

Festive Fridays

Friday, December 19, 2025 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 silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more.

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan

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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 silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more.

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan

Cricut/Maker Club (HAN)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut!

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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:

So you have a Cricut (Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore, Maker, Venture.) Now you want to know what you can do with it. Join other crafters in the adventure that is creating with all things Cricut!

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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Family Story Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm

Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

View Details

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch

Room: Community Room - CLE

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Festive Fridays

Friday, January 2, 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 silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more.

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan

View Details

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 silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more.

June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

View Details

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

View Details

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

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Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

View Details

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

View Details

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

STEM Club @ the Hancock Library (HAN)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Each month, students in grades K-5 will participate in a different STEM activity.

January: Create a marble maze with LEGO's

February: Build a simple machine with Rig-A-Ma-Jig's

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Registration Required

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Each month, students in grades K-5 will participate in a different STEM activity.

January: Create a marble maze with LEGO's

February: Build a simple machine with Rig-A-Ma-Jig's

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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

View Details

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Event Details:

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

View Details

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6)

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

View Details

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Quiet Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

Bring your project and join this group.

View Details

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Quiet Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your project and join this group.

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