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Apr
5
2026
Sun
Closing
Easter closing (Administrative) 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 Sunday, April 5, 2026. We will reopen at our normal hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
Bookmobile Stop: Fountain Rock Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Students and staff are welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Bookmobile Stop: Emma K. Doub Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Students and staff are welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Staff, children, and families are welcome!
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Childcare
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Staff, children, and families are welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks North
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Children, families, and staff are welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Bookmobile Stop: Salem Ave Elementary
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Students and staff are welcome!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Knitting, Crocheting, and Craft Group (SMI)
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Room:
Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Bring your project and join this group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Room:
Quiet Room - SMI
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Event Details:
Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
7
2026
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Room:
Children's Room SMI
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian. Please join us!
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
8
2026
Wed
Preschool Story Time (HAN)
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.
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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
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)
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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This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Pre-School Story Time (SMI)
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Room:
Community Room - SMI
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Calling all ages - join Miss Laura on Fridays at 11:00 AM for story time. Books, fingerplays, flannel stories, songs and more. No registration required.
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)
Library Branch:
Boonsboro Free Library
Room:
Community Room - BNS
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Interactive reading setting for children ages birth to 18 months.
Had a baby in the last 18 months? Would you like to meet other parents and enjoy a few books and baby bounce rhymes/songs? This storytime is meant for wee ones, birth-18 months. Older siblings are always welcome too.
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 "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12),
Everyone
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Saxophone
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.
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Infant and Toddler Story Time (HAN)
Library Branch:
Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room:
Community Room - HAN
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows,
Fun & Games
Event Details:
Spend some quality time with your baby or toddler, and meet other adults with very young ones. During this shorter story time for our youngest patrons, we will have fun with stories, fingerplay and music.
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.
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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)
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Family Story Time - (BNS)
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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Kazu Kibuishi, Author of the Amulet Graphic Novels
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Books & Authors
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)
This event is in the "Young Children (0-6)" group
This event is in the "Kids & Tweens (6-12)" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Saturday Story Time (SMI)
Library Branch:
Smithsburg Library
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6),
Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:
Join us in the children's room for books, songs, flannelgraph stories and more. This story time is for all ages. No registration required.
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 "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Apr
11
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Conference Room - 334
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type:
Books & Authors
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
Bookmobile Stop: Greenside Apts. @ Maugansville
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Bookmobile Stop: Fahrney Keedy
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
10
2026
Fri
Bookmobile Stop: Mount Nebo Preschool
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:
Children, families, and staff are welcome!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room:
Quiet Room 213
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
Apr
9
2026
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens & YA (13-18),
Adults
This event is in the "Teens & YA (13-18)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr
6
2026
Mon
McCauley Lecture: Hagerstown’s Modern Landmark - The Herald-Mail Building and Its Importance
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 Herald-Mail Building is an important architectural masterpiece and socio-economic marker in downtown Hagerstown that is virtually unknown beyond the boundaries of Washington County, MD.
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