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STEM Challenge Kit - Cartesian Diver (SMI)

All Day 2/2 - 2/14
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Stop by the library to pick up a STEM Challenge Kit to make a Cartesian Diver.  While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a STEM Challenge Kit to make a Cartesian Diver.  While supplies last.

Coding & Typing Club

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 1 (HAG)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

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.
Coding & Typing Club

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 2 (HAG)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

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.

Daycare Themed Escape Room (WIL)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Industrial Revolution (SMI)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us to learn about time periods in US history that had a huge impact.  Each session will include hands-on activities.  In February we will study the Industrial Revolution.  For ages 6 - 12.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about time periods in US history that had a huge impact.  Each session will include hands-on activities.  In February we will study the Industrial Revolution.  For ages 6 - 12.

Sphero Indi Cars

Afterschool STEAM CLE

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Every 2nd Thursday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
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.

Every 2nd Thursday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

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.

Daycare Themed Escape Room (WIL)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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.

Show & Tell for Adults

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Show and tell helps to foster self-expression and creativity, and it is not just for kids!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show and tell helps to foster self-expression and creativity, and it is not just for kids!

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.
Moon sand

Take N Make: Moon Sand (HAG)

02/17/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/20/2026 @ 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 during the week of February 17 - 20th to make moon sand! 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 during the week of February 17 - 20th to make moon sand! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

 

Sphero indi car

Homeschool STEAM CLE

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
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.

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Rube Goldberg machines

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.
Cereal Experiment

Tween STEAM Club: Cereal Experiment (HAG)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
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.

Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Is there really iron in your cereal? Registration requested but not required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Is there really iron in your cereal? Registration requested but not required. 

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: Black Bears Trunk

Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM: Black Bear Trunk

Saturday, February 21, 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 (Fletcher Branch-downtown Hagerstown) as we learn all about black bears with a special trunk from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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 (Fletcher Branch-downtown Hagerstown) as we learn all about black bears with a special trunk from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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.
Various lego blocks spread across table

LEGO Club

Saturday, February 21, 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.

Home School Enrichment Class: All About NASA

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Join NASA Expert Eric Poole as he shares about his work on the James Webb telescope and Lunar Navigations systems.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join NASA Expert Eric Poole as he shares about his work on the James Webb telescope and Lunar Navigations systems.

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.

Lego Club (BNS)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for some hands-on fun as we try some Lego Challenges and discover what we can make.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some hands-on fun as we try some Lego Challenges and discover what we can make.

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.

STEM Challenge Kit - Benjamin Franklin's Kite

All Day 3/2 - 3/20
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Stop by the library to pick up a kite kit to make a kite and read the provided information about the exciting experiment Benjamin Franklin performed with a kite during a storm.  While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a kite kit to make a kite and read the provided information about the exciting experiment Benjamin Franklin performed with a kite during a storm.  While supplies last.

Kids Discover: Yarn Basket Weaving

Kids Discover: Yarn Basket Weaving

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for Kids Discover: Yarn Basket Weaving on Saturday March 7th from 11am-12pm in the Storytime Room (Fletcher Branch downtown Hagerstown). Learn about colors and patterns.

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, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Kids Discover: Yarn Basket Weaving on Saturday March 7th from 11am-12pm in the Storytime Room (Fletcher Branch downtown Hagerstown). Learn about colors and patterns.

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.
Coding & Typing Club

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 1 (HAG)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

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.
Coding & Typing Club

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 2 (HAG)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace. 

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.

Take N Make: Crayon Suncatchers (HAG)

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/20/2026 @ 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 crayon suncatchers! 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 crayon suncatchers! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

rube goldberg

Homeschool STEAM

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

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

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

February 17 - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March17 -  Rube Goldberg machines

April - Pulleys, scales and catapults

May - water color

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
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.

Every third Tuesday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

February 17 - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March17 -  Rube Goldberg machines

April - Pulleys, scales and catapults

May - water color

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.
Milk Beads

Tween STEAM Club: Milk Beads (HAG)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
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.

Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Can you make plastic beads out of milk? Registration requested but not required. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Can you make plastic beads out of milk? Registration requested but not required. 

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.
Various lego blocks spread across table

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 21, 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.
Firefighters and Firetrucks

Home School Enrichment Class: All About Firefighting

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Business, Government & Legal, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Wee woo wee woo! The Hagerstown Fire Department is headed your way at Fletcher Branch for a special home school enrichment class all about firefighting and firetrucks. This class is for home schoolers in grades 1 through 8. Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Business, Government & Legal, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wee woo wee woo! The Hagerstown Fire Department is headed your way at Fletcher Branch for a special home school enrichment class all about firefighting and firetrucks. This class is for home schoolers in grades 1 through 8. 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.

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.