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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.

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.

Pre-School Story Time (SMI)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Calling all ages - join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 AM for story time.  Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more.  No registration required.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Calling all ages - join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 AM for story time.  Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more.  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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Infant Story Time/Lap Sit:

Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Registration Required
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.

Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.

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.
MSO Oboe

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Oboe

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring MSO Oboist Rick Basehore and the book Do Like a Duck Does.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring MSO Oboist Rick Basehore and the book Do Like a Duck Does.

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.

HH Set Up

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults

HH Set Up

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

HH Set Up

Infant and Toddler Story Time (HAN)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Spend some quality time with your baby or toddler, and meet other adults with very young ones.  During this shorter story time for our youngest patrons, we will have fun with stories, fingerplay and music.

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Spend some quality time with your baby or toddler, and meet other adults with very young ones.  During this shorter story time for our youngest patrons, we will have fun with stories, fingerplay and music.

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.
HH Lead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Canal Rd

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

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

Everyone is welcome!

The Wild Robot

Winter Afternoon Movie: Showing "The Wild Robot" (BNS)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone

Winter Afternoon Movie- Since school lets out early, let's watch a movie together while it is cold outside.

Showing The Wild Robot

Rated PG; 1 hr 41 min; 2024

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Winter Afternoon Movie- Since school lets out early, let's watch a movie together while it is cold outside.

Showing The Wild Robot

Rated PG; 1 hr 41 min; 2024

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.
Meals on Wheels invitation

Valentines for Meals on Wheels

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 4, 2026.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 4, 2026.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

HH Set Up

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Adults

HH Set Up

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

HH Set Up

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

Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, January 17, 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.
Kids Discover/Little Explorers: Snowman Suncatchers

Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM: Snowman Suncatchers

Saturday, January 17, 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/Little Explorers STEM and create your own Snowman Suncatcher on Saturday January 17th from 11am-12pm .  Registration required. Ages 3-10. Hope to see you there! 

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/Little Explorers STEM and create your own Snowman Suncatcher on Saturday January 17th from 11am-12pm .  Registration required. Ages 3-10. Hope to see you there! 

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.
HH Lead Graphic

Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Saturday Story Time (SMI)

Saturday, January 17, 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.
Snowflake made from TP tube

Family Craft Saturday: Paper Roll Snowflakes (HAN)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Create beautiful snowflakes from recycled paper tubes. 

There will be several designs to choose from.

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, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create beautiful snowflakes from recycled paper tubes. 

There will be several designs to choose from.

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.
Various lego blocks spread across table

LEGO Club (HAG)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Lego Club & LEGOs @ the Library:

An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Children ages 4 and older, come build with LEGO. A new LEGO building idea every month. Materials must stay at the library. No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:
An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.

Children ages 4 and older, come build with LEGO. A new LEGO building idea every month. Materials must stay at the library. No registration necessary.

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.
Meals on Wheels invitation

Valentines for Meals on Wheels

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 4, 2026.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 4, 2026.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Martin Luther King Day closing 2026

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of the MLK holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, January 2...

Closing
Branches:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide
Description:

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of the MLK holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Meals on Wheels invitation

Valentines for Meals on Wheels

All Day
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 4, 2026.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Children's Department is collecting valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program until February 4, 2026.  We are asking you to help make the day a little brighter for those who are feeling isolated at home.

Make a Valentine (SMI)

All Day 1/20 - 2/3
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone

The Smithsburg Branch is collecting Valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program.  Supplies will be available in the library or bring in Valentines from home!

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

The Smithsburg Branch is collecting Valentines for participants in the Meals on Wheels program.  Supplies will be available in the library or bring in Valentines from home!

Bookmobile Stop: Old Forge Elementary

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 8:45am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Students and staff are welcome!

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

Students and staff are welcome!

Take N Make: Mysterious Marble Roller (HAG)

01/20/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/23/2026 @ 5:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Pick up a kit at the library branch of your choice to make a marble rolling toy that will shock and impress your friends! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Pick up a kit at the library branch of your choice to make a marble rolling toy that will shock and impress your friends! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Toddler Time (BNS)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Toddler Time:

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

Gather with other Toddlers to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Gather with other Toddlers to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story 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.

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.