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Red Sand Project

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Smithsburg Library

Program Type:

DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

The Red Sand Project is an interactive art initiative designed to raise awareness about human trafficking, exploitation, and the vulnerabilities that often go unnoticed in our comm...

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Red Sand Project is an interactive art initiative designed to raise awareness about human trafficking, exploitation, and the vulnerabilities that often go unnoticed in our communities.

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Puzzle Swap and Puzzle Escape Room (SHA)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Trade your puzzles for new ones.   We have a huge selection to choose from. While you are here, try our Puzzle Day Escape Room!  Solve the five clues and get the code to ...

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Trade your puzzles for new ones.   We have a huge selection to choose from. While you are here, try our Puzzle Day Escape Room!  Solve the five clues and get the code to unlock the Puzzle Day surprise in honor of National Puzzle Day.

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Manga Club (HAN)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you between 18 and 30, and enjoy all things Manga? This group is for you! Each month will have book discussions, movies and snacks!

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.

Boonsboro Historical Society Speaker (BNS)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Boonsboro Free Library
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a Boonsboro Historical Society Meeting.

Speaker/Program to be announced

 

 

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.

¡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: Conference Room - 334
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!

Adult Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
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.

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Writers Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Smithsburg Library
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.  

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Eating Healthy on a Budget - Healthy Cooking Demo

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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:

Price of groceries got you down? Don't want to sacrifice healthy eating for cheap food? We've got you covered! Lisa Moran from Johns Hopkins Priority Partners will demonstrate how to make a healthy and budget-friendly dish.

Book Club for Adults CLE

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Clear Spring Branch
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The group reads the same book and the we have an in-depth and lively discussion about what we have read.

Please contact Leigh Snyder, branch manager, to get signed up and receive a copy of the book.

Art Club for Adults & Teens

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Art Club for Adults and Teens, a monthly group for all art lovers. Art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own!

McCauley Lecture: Hagerstown’s Modern Landmark - The Herald-Mail Building and Its Importance

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Herald-Mail Building is an important architectural masterpiece and socio-economic marker in downtown Hagerstown that is virtually unknown beyond the boundaries of Washington County, MD.

Reel Talk - "No Country For Old Men"

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Want to talk films? Come to our monthly film discussion group, Reel Talk!

Our film this month is the 2007 drama "No Country For Old Men".

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.

¡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: Conference Room - 334
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!

Adult Anime Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
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.

Writers Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Smithsburg Library
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.  

Manga Club (HAN)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you between 18 and 30, and enjoy all things Manga? This group is for you! Each month will have book discussions, movies and snacks!

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.

Movie Night for Grown-ups (BNS)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Boonsboro Free Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Movie Night for Grown-ups showing a different movie for adults every 2nd Tuesday on the month at 6:00PM

 

 

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Adult Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join this lively and fun book discussion. Each month participants will discuss a book chosen by members of the group.

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.

HH Set Up

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

HH Set Up

Hagerstown Homesteaders

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

HH Set Up

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

HH Set Up

Hagerstown Homesteaders

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Hagerstown Homesteaders, a monthly Gardening Club.  Our goals are to teach you how to grow food from scratch, harvest and preserve food, and cook it from scratch.  We will also teach you how to lay ou

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.

Afternoon Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Boonsboro Free Library
Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 3 PM.

All are Welcome.

Microfilm Magic: Revealing Hagerstown's Past Through Historic Newspapers

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

The project manager and the scanning specialist from the vendor, Back Stage Library Works, will give a talk on the various processes that took place throughout this project, followed by training for any interested audience member on the use of the