Upcoming Events

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm

Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Storytime Room - 227

Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games

Event Details:

Join us for a weekly time of snacks, games, activities, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it!

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.

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.

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Registration Required

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Classroom Lab 315

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Craft Month and explore a variety of crafts!

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.

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

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.

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.

Movie Night - The Fantastic 4: First Steps

6:00pm–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: Movies, Music & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a showing of The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025). This movie is rated PG-13. It will be shown in the community room and light refreshments will be served.

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.

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.

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)

10:30am–12:00pm

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: Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Kite Month, and we will decorate and create our own kites!

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.

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

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.

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.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Saxophone

11:00am–12:00pm

Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Room: Combined Community Room 308/309

Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Join Miss Abigail for a live Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime featuring MSO Guest Saxophonist Micah Socks and the book We Light Up the Sky with Music.

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.

Pizza & Poetry Open Mic

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: Books & Authors, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games

Event Details:

Join us for a delicious night of poetry! We’ll have an open mic, poetry readings, and lots of pizza. We’re celebrating National Poetry Month in the cheesiest possible way!

Movie Night - Paddington in Peru

4:00pm–6:00pm

Everyone

Smithsburg Library

Registration Required

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Community Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a showing of Paddington in Peru (2025). This movie is rated PG. It will be shown in the community room and light refreshments will be served.

Movie Night - The Phoenician Scheme

6:00pm–8:00pm

Everyone

Smithsburg Library

Registration Required

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Community Room - SMI

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a showing of The Phoenician Scheme (2025). This movie is rated PG-13. It will be shown in the community room and light refreshments will be served.

Movie Night for Grown-ups showing "The Phoenician Scheme"

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.

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.

Take N Make: Quill Pen & Ink

04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/24/2026 @ 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, Movies, Music & Culture, 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 April 20 - 24 to make a quill pen and ink, and learn about The Constitution, and the tools that were used to write it! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required.

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)

10:30am–12:00pm

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: Adults

Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Egg Hunts and will be going on our own egg hunt!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Featured Events

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Program Type:

Age Group:

Event Details:

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Photographs/Videography

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Food Allergies

Photographs/Videography

Views of Presenters

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Photographs/Videography

Views of Presenters

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Food Allergies

Photographs/Videography

Views of Presenters

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Photographs/Videography

Views of Presenters

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs/Videography

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Food Allergies

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Food Allergies

Photographs/Videography

Views of Presenters

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Photographs/Videography

Views of Presenters