Upcoming Events

Toddler Time

11:00am–11:30am

Young Children (0-6)

Williamsport Memorial Library

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games

Event Details:

Stories, felt stories, finger plays, and music. Join us and let's plan and learn together at Toddler Time. All ages are welcome!

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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.

Wiggles & Giggles Toddler Playtime

11:30am–12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Williamsport Memorial Library

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - WIL

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Fun & Games

Event Details:

Join us after storytime to wiggle, play, and socialize in our storytime area. Organized activities will be provided from time to time.

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.

Toddler Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Boonsboro Free Library

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library

Room: Community Room - BNS

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Learning and reading about numbers, shapes and colors with other toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Gather with other Toddlers to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.

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.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm

Young Children (0-6)

Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library

Room: Community Room - HAN

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Come to the Hancock Library for a lively morning of stories, music, dancing, movement and FUN!

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.

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.

Book Club for Adults

11:30am–1:00pm

Adults

Clear Spring Branch

Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch

Room: Community Room - CLE

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Kind Hearts Daycare

10:00am–10:15am

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Staff and children are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Giggles N Scribbles Daycare

10:45am–11:00pm

Everyone

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Bookmobile Stop

Event Details:

Children and Staff are welcome!

Toddler Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Young Children (0-6)

Smithsburg Library

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Community Room - SMI

Age Group: Young Children (0-6)

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Toddlers aged 18 - 36 months and their caregivers will enjoy books, songs, flannel stories and rhymes with a librarian.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Spring Break closing 2026

All Day

All Branches

Closing

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 Friday, April 3, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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.

Family Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm

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

Boonsboro Free Library

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library

Room: Community Room - BNS

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

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime with stories and songs.

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.

Easter Story Time (SMI)

11:30am–12:00pm

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

Smithsburg Library

Registration Required

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library

Room: Community Room - SMI

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

Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hop into spring with a fun Easter story time filled with bunnies, eggs, and seasonal cheer! Join us for stories, songs, and playful activities perfect for young children and families

Read with a Pet: Gimli

1:00pm–2:00pm

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

Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch

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

Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows

Event Details:

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you. Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle! Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00

Easter closing (Administrative) 2026

All Day

All Branches

Closing

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 Sunday, April 5, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.

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