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Writers & Poets Contest Submissions Accepted

All Day 12/15 - 2/15
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

For full details, please visit the Writers and Poets page on our website. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

For full details, please visit the Writers and Poets page on our website. 

glitter glue snowflake

Family Take-and-Make: Sparkling Glue Snowflakes (HAN)

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Virtual Event - Hancock at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone

Create a sparkly snowflake to hang in your window.

A fun winter craft for all ages!  

 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Event - Hancock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a sparkly snowflake to hang in your window.

A fun winter craft for all ages!  

 

Craft Kit - Clay Pot Snowman (SMI)

All Day 1/5 - 1/16
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)

Stop by the library to pick up a craft kit to paint a clay pot to look like a snowman.  While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a craft kit to paint a clay pot to look like a snowman.  While supplies last. 

STEM Challenge Kit - Human Hand (SMI)

All Day 1/5 - 1/17
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Stop by the library to pick up a STEM Challenge Kit to make a model of the human hand.  While supplies last.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a STEM Challenge Kit to make a model of the human hand.  While supplies last.

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Childcare

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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:

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 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.
Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Toddler Time (HAG)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 months.  Pre-registration with the Youth Services Department is required.  Online registration is not enabled. Current session runs January-March.

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:

Read books, sing songs, make friends, and have fun at the library!  For ages 18-36 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.

Toddler Time (WIL)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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

 

 

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!

 

 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Sargent Shriver Head Start

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff, Children, and Families are Welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Staff, Children, and Families are Welcome!

Wiggles & Giggles Toddler Playtime (WIL)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Seaton of Hagerstown

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Residents and Staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Residents and Staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Little Honey Bears

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff, Children, and Families are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Staff, Children, and Families are welcome!

Various lego blocks spread across table

LEGO Night (SMI)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the Community Room for an evening of LEGOS.  This month we will be doing the fill the plate challenge or free build.  Registering is optional.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for an evening of LEGOS.  This month we will be doing the fill the plate challenge or free build.  Registering is optional.

Grilled cheese sandwich dripping tomaot soup after it was dipped in the soup.

Teen Chef -- Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Come learn how to make easy, "souper" tasty homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches as we celebrate soup month in the Teens Department!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to make easy, "souper" tasty homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches as we celebrate soup month in the Teens Department!

Bookmobile Stop: Fountain Rock Elementary

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 8:30am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Students and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Students and staff are welcome!

Mother and daughter looking at iPad in the library

Toddler Time (BNS)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)
Toddler Time:

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.

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Homewood Retirement Complex

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

Hub City Chapter

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Quiet Room 213 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Quiet Room 213
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting 

Creative Corner-Vision Board and Collage Art

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Ring in the New Year by creating a vision board! You can set your intentions for 2026 or simply create collage art from magazines and decorative paper.

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:

Ring in the New Year by creating a vision board! You can set your intentions for 2026 or simply create collage art from magazines and decorative paper.

Discover the Fitzhughs of Maryland and Upstate New York (SMI)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

The Fitzhughs of Maryland and Upstate New York - three generations of patriots, people who founded cities, and who effected great social change in America - who lived in Chewsville at the Hive and then near Rochester NY.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fitzhughs of Maryland and Upstate New York - three generations of patriots, people who founded cities, and who effected great social change in America - who lived in Chewsville at the Hive and then near Rochester NY.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Bester Elementary

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Students and staff are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Students and staff are welcome!

Red flyer with event details.

Red Sand Project (HAG)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

The Red Sand Project is an interactive art initiative designed to raise awareness about human trafficking, exploitation, and the vulnerabilities that often go unnoticed in our communities.

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Red Sand Project is an interactive art initiative designed to raise awareness about human trafficking, exploitation, and the vulnerabilities that often go unnoticed in our communities.

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.

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.
Mother and young baby looking at book together

Infant Storytime (HAG)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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.

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.