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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.

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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.

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! 

Writers Workshop

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: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! 

TEEN program: For ages 13-18 

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

Festive Fridays

4:00pm–5:30pm
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: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  

Festive Fridays

4:00pm–5:30pm
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: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  

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

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

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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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.

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

3:15pm–4:15pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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.

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

The Next Generation Leahy: Concert for Home Schoolers in Partnership with Hagerstown Community Concert Association

1:15pm–2:45pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Off Site
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hagerstown Community Concert Association has partnered with Washington County Free Library to offer a FREE concert experience to local home school students. 

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.

Victorian Escape Room

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Williamsport Memorial Library
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.

Mario Day Party!

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:

Teens are invited to come to our Mario Party and play Nintendo Switch games and participate in other Mario-themed games, crafts and snacks!

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.

It's Game Night (SMI)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Smithsburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is hosting game night.  Board games are available.  Ages 12 and up please. Registering will give us an idea of how many people to prep for.  Bring your favorite board game.

American Flag Pin

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Smithsburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the nation's 250th by creating a flag pin.  Basic counted surface embroidery stitches will be used to make this pin which measures approximately 2 x 2.5 inches.  This is a basic project and no experience is necessary.

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

Tape It Up! Teen DIY Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Smithsburg Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on March 11, 2026, for a fun Teen Duct Tape Workshop where you’ll create your own wallet! Bring your creativity and enjoy crafting with friends in a relaxed, hands-on environment.

Adult Crafty Hour

5:30pm–6:45pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Williamsport Memorial Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  All supplies are provided.

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.

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

¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

9:00am–10:00am
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!

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.