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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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Kids Discover: Firework Wands

11:00am–12:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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: Firework Wands on Saturday May 2nd from 11am-12pm at the Fletcher Branch Library (downtown Hagerstown) in the Storytime Room. Ages 3-10. Registration required.

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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.

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McCauley Lecture: The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House Hotel in Harpers Ferry

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 Hill Top House Hotel was for generations a beloved destination for couples and families celebrating special occasions, yet few former guests know its history—that it was founded by African-American power couple Tom and Lavinia Lovett.

Liberty Tea

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Sharpsburg Library
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for tea and little cakes in honor of America's 250th!  Fill a sachet with your own scent combination.   Wear period clothes if you like.   Spinning demonstration.  Must register by calling 301-432-8825.

Liberty Tea Story Time

3:30pm–4:15pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Sharpsburg Library
Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
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Join us for tea and little cakes while listening to Americana stories.  In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America!

Make a Woven Bookmark! America 250th Learning Series

5:00pm–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: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn about the role of the art and craft of weaving in America and make a bookmark to take home!

Party Like It's 1776!

1:00pm–4:00pm
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Kids of all ages are welcome to our celebration of America's 250th anniversary.  Come experience crafts, animals, historical characters, and more that demonstrate what life was like in America at its founding!

McCauley Lecture: A Fresh Look at 250 Years of Washington County

6:30pm–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:

September 1776 was the official start of Washington County, Maryland. Learn how residents lived, played, worshipped and celebrated during the past 250 years. Part of America's and Washington County's 250th birthday celebration activities.

McCauley Lecture: Medical practice in Washington County in the 1830s

6:30pm–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 Western Maryland Room has an incomparable collection of medical practice ledgers that belonged to Dr. Augustin Asbury Biggs of Sharpsburg, Maryland. These original daybooks and ledgers cover his medical practice from 1838 to 1886. A.A.

McCauley Lecture: Architectural Treasures of Washington County

6:30pm–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:

Sandra Izer of the Washington County Historical Trust and editor of the long-awaited second volume of Pat Schooley's book, Architectural & Historic Treasures of Washington County, will discuss some of the highlights of architecture in