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Bookmobile Stop: Greenside Apts. @ Maugansville

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities and a craft. 

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

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities and a craft. 

Red and blue ornaments with a glittery green background and gold movie reel garland

Holiday Movie Hang

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Chill out with your favorite holiday movies! Teens choose the movie. Enjoy some snacks, hot chocolate, and festive fun at our Holiday Movie Hang!

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Chill out with your favorite holiday movies! Teens choose the movie. Enjoy some snacks, hot chocolate, and festive fun at our Holiday Movie Hang!

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Jane Austen Escape Room (WIL)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

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.
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Role Playing Game Guild (BNS)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

We are starting a new Role Playing Game Guild. Join our adventures as we get started. All skill levels welcomed. 

For GRADES 6-12.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

We are starting a new Role Playing Game Guild. Join our adventures as we get started. All skill levels welcomed. 

For GRADES 6-12.

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.
Santa Visit

(HAG): Santa Visit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for a special visit with Santa from 6-7:30pm on Thursday evening December 11th. All ages welcome, and no registration required. Hope to see you there! 

 

 

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

Join us for a special visit with Santa from 6-7:30pm on Thursday evening December 11th. All ages welcome, and no registration required. 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.
Santa's library visit

Santa Visit (HAG)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for Santa's annual visit to the library!  For families with children of all ages.

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

Join us for Santa's annual visit to the library!  For families with 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.
Silent Book Club logo. Giant S in the middle os a circle. B and C on either side. "Hagerstown" printed below the circle.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie.

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.

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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Salem Ave Elementary

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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!

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)

Friday, December 12, 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.

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, December 12, 2025 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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Pre-School Storytime (HAG)

Friday, December 12, 2025 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 our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.  

 

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 our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.  

 

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, December 12, 2025 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.
The Tea Garden

The Tea Garden

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Adults

TBD

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

TBD

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

Family Story Time

Friday, December 12, 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.

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.

Infant and Toddler Story Time (HAN)

Friday, December 12, 2025 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.

Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney Keedy

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
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!

Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Preschool

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:15pm
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!

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

VolunTeen Orientation

Friday, December 12, 2025 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!

Bookmobile Stop: Family Holiday Night @ WCMFA

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop, Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Everyone

Come enjoy our cozy reading nook in the Atrium with Holiday Storytime in the gallery at 6pm & 7pm. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop, Holiday/Seasonal, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Come enjoy our cozy reading nook in the Atrium with Holiday Storytime in the gallery at 6pm & 7pm. 

holiday shop details

The Holiday Shop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays December 6, 13, and 20 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular library hours.  R

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

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays December 6, 13, and 20 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular library hours.  R

The Black Market: Greenbook Edition

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:15am - 4:45pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

NAACP Holiday Vendor event 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Purpose of Meeting

NAACP Holiday Vendor event 

Writers Group (SMI)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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.  

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

Cookie Decorating Family Story Time - (BNS)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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. After reading some holiday stories, we'll decorate holiday cookies!  

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

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs. After reading some holiday stories, we'll decorate holiday cookies!  

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.