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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
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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
Dec-Feb
15
2025
Writers & Poets Contest Submissions Accepted
All Day
12/15–2/15
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors
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Feb
16
2026
Mon
Closing
President's Day closing 2026
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 Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
02/17/2026 @ 9:00am–02/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Take N Make: Moon Sand (HAG)
02/17/2026 @ 9:00am–02/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Science, Technology & Maker
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 to make moon sand! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Young Children (0-6)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Infant Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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. Current session runs January-March.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)
10:30am–12:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors,
DIY, Arts & Crafts,
Movies, Music & Culture,
Storytimes & Puppet shows,
Fun & Games
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 Otters!
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Young Children (0-6)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Infant Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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. Current session runs January-March.
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Young Children (0-6)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Preschool Storytime
11:00am–11:30am
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM: Black Bear Trunk
11:00am–12:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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
Event Details:
Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM (Fletcher Branch-downtown Hagerstown) as we learn all about black bears with a special trunk from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Hagerstown Homesteaders
11:00am–12:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Conference Room - 334
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment,
Health & Wellness
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adults,
Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Hagerstown Homesteaders
2:00pm–3:30pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Conference Room - 334
Age Group:
Adults,
Everyone
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment,
Health & Wellness
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
LEGO Club
2:00pm–3:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Storytime Room - 227
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker,
Fun & Games
Event Details:
An interactive program with building challenges with Legos.
Children ages 4 and older, come build with LEGO. A new LEGO building idea every month. Materials must stay at the library. No registration necessary.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Tween STEAM Club: Cereal Experiment (HAG)
3:30pm–4:30pm
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:
Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.
Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 9 to 12. Is there really iron in your cereal? Registration requested but not required.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Festive Fridays
4:00pm–5:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Creative Corner-Freestyle Crafternoon
5:00pm–6:00pm
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:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get Creative with a personal project!
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Teens & YA (13-18)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Writers Workshop
5:00pm–7:00pm
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
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
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults,
Everyone
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Silent Book Club
6:00pm–7:45pm
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,
Everyone
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie.
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Family Story Night
6:30pm–7:00pm
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
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.
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