This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 2025 Wed 50 Books Cafe 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 5 2025 Wed 50 Books Cafe 6:00pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Western Maryland Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join us on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Writers Workshop 5:00pm–8:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Writers Workshop 5:00pm–8:30pm 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
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5. 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Festive Fridays 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Festive Fridays 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 silly with Swaneet! Each month we'll find two silly ways to celebrate, with snacks, poems, games, crafts, and more. June 6: National Donut Day & author birthday: Rick Riordan
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Author Talk 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Author Talk 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Famous Author giving a talk
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library! For ages 18-36 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library! For ages 18-36 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veteran's Day closing 2025 All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veteran's Day closing 2025 All Day Branches: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch, Boonsboro Free Library, Clear Spring Branch, Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, Keedysville Library, Sharpsburg Library, Smithsburg Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, Virtual Event - Systemwide Description: All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Event Details: NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Pre-School Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5. 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.
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 14 2025 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm–5:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) Registration Required This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 14 2025 Fri VolunTeen Orientation 5:00pm–5:30pm 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!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library! For ages 18-36 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library! For ages 18-36 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Young Children (0-6) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Infant Storytime (HAG) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Young Children (0-6) Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Share books, rhymes, and music with your baby at the library. Open to children 6-18 months. Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required. Online registration is not enabled. 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.
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG) 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Storytime Room - 227 Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games Event Details: NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Writers Workshop 5:00pm–8:30pm Teens & YA (13-18) This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Writers Workshop 5:00pm–8:30pm 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
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Family Story Night (HAG) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: 11:00am–12:00pm Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch Room: Combined Community Room 308/309 Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12) Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows Event Details: Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring ____ and the book ______.This event will replace Pre-School Storytime.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Hagerstown Homesteaders 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Everyone Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Hagerstown Homesteaders 2:00pm–3:30pm 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.