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Book Drive flyer presented by Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture with their logo and large bookshelf behind.

MCAAHC Book Drive

All Day 2/24 - 6/6
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black ...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

Group of teenagers in formal attire standing in front of purple streamer wall with balloons.

Prom Pop-Up

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens & YA (13-18)

Event Details:

We are teaming up with the Goodwill Adolescent Clubhouse to bring free formal wear to any teens who may need them for Prom.  First come, first serve.  While supplies last...

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We are teaming up with the Goodwill Adolescent Clubhouse to bring free formal wear to any teens who may need them for Prom.  First come, first serve.  While supplies last.

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MCAAHC Book Drive

All Day 2/24–6/6
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

You can support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories.

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.

Bird Feeder Craft

All Day 3/2–3/20
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Smithsburg Library
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Smithsburg Library and pick up a Bird Feeder craft to build and paint.  While supplies last.

STEM Challenge Kit - Benjamin Franklin's Kite

All Day 3/2–3/20
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Smithsburg Library
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.

Bookmobile Take and Make: Found Poetry

All Day 3/2–4/2
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate 250 years of women in the arts with Bookmobile’s Take and Make craft series. We’re kicking off with a found poetry kit inspired by the United States' first woman Poet Laureate, Louise Bogan.

Family Take and Make: Mini Spring Wreath

All Day 3/3–3/31
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is in the air!  Celebrate by creating an adorable mini-wreath full of spring flowers! 

Children's Take-and-Make: "Spring" Garden

All Day 3/5–3/31
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a springy Springtime Garden! 

Spring into spring with this simple and very cute tiny garden! 

For ages 7 and below. One kit per registration. Please register each participant separately.

After school STEAM

3:45pm–4:45pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Clear Spring Branch
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. 

March12 -  Rube Goldberg machines

April 9- Pulleys, scales and catapults

May 7- water color

**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.

Movie Night

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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.

Role Playing Game Guild

5:00pm–6:45pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Boonsboro Free Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our party of adventurers as we make our own magic through role playing games.

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.

Evening Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Williamsport Memorial Library
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Are you unable to attend the morning storytime, then this evening family storytime is a great alternative. Join us for books, music,  and educational activities. 

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.

Family Story Night

6:30pm–7:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join us for our Family Story Night for 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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

VolunTeen Orientation

5:00pm–5:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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!

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Family Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Boonsboro Free Library
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.

Pysanky (Ukranian) Easter Eggs

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Clear Spring Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will create beautiful Easter eggs using the Pysanky method (or Ukranian), which uses beeswax and colorful dyes.

Wear old clothes as the dye will not wash out. 

Saturday Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Smithsburg Library
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.

Pi Day celebration

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Learn about the irrational number Pi and enjoy some pie!

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.

Create a Comic

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Storytime Room - 227
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Career & Lifelong Learning, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of making a comic book with a special artist guest! Then work as a team to make a comic book to print, share, and take home. Please make sure to arrive on time as each second counts to create our comic!

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.

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm

Take N Make: American Flag Keychain

03/16/2026 @ 9:00am–03/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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 March 16 - 20th to make a beaded American Flag keychain, and learn about the history of the American flag! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required. 

 

Dungeons and Dragons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join Dungeon Master Robert for D&D!

Design a Bookmark Contest

All Day
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Youth Art Month, the Children’s Department will be sponsoring a Design a Bookmark Contest for children and teens ages 5-18.  Official entry blanks and rules will be available at all branches, and here on the calendar as an attachm