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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Rehoboth Learning Center @ Rehoboth United Methodist Church

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
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!

red background with pop corn bucket, movie tickets, and movie camera. WCFL Teens presents MOVIE NIGHT for teens ages 13-18

Movie Night

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Join us on Thursdays for Movie Night! Every 2nd & 4th Thursday we'll be watching movies and eating snacks. Teens choose the movie! Vote for the movie in the Teens Department at Fletcher.

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

Join us on Thursdays for Movie Night! Every 2nd & 4th Thursday we'll be watching movies and eating snacks. Teens choose the movie! Vote for the movie in the Teens Department at Fletcher.

Adult Anime Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Are you an adult (18-30)  with a love of Japanese animation and comics? Then we have a program for you!  Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy all things anime from movies, discussions and games to crafts and cosplay!

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you an adult (18-30)  with a love of Japanese animation and comics? Then we have a program for you!  Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy all things anime from movies, discussions and games to crafts and cosplay!

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.

Bookmobile Storytime: MLK Headstart

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Everyone

Storytime open to MLK Head Start Staff and Children. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Storytime open to MLK Head Start Staff and Children. 

Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group

Friday, April 24, 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.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 24, 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

Friday, April 24, 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.

Infant and Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 24, 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.

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

30 minutes of stories, songs, movement and more.  We end each session with a craft.

Walk ins welcome.  See library staff for weekly themes.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.