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Adventures in Fun Reptile Show

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Learn about, meet, and even pet reptiles and other exotic animals at this Adventures in Fun Reptile Show. For children and caregivers. 

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: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Learn about, meet, and even pet reptiles and other exotic animals at this Adventures in Fun Reptile Show. For children and caregivers. 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Beginnings @ St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Kinder Haven @ Zion Lutheran Church

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Rehoboth Learning Center @ Rehoboth United Methodist Church

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Adventures in Fun Reptile Show

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

Learn about, meet, and even pet reptiles and other exotic animals at this Adventures in Fun Reptile Show. For children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Learn about, meet, and even pet reptiles and other exotic animals at this Adventures in Fun Reptile Show. For children and caregivers. 

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.

Adventures in Fun Reptile Show

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone

The event will take place at the Sharpsburg Park pavilion on West High Street. Learn about, meet, and even pet reptiles and other exotic animals at this Adventures in Fun Reptile Show. For children and caregivers. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12), Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

The event will take place at the Sharpsburg Park pavilion on West High Street. Learn about, meet, and even pet reptiles and other exotic animals at this Adventures in Fun Reptile Show. For children and caregivers. 

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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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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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Hagerstown Homesteaders

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.
How Groundhog's Garden Grew

How Groundhog's Garden Grew Storywalk 

All Day 7/27 - 8/1
Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy a leisurely, self-led walk around the second floor atrium railing while reading How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry. The storywalk is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.  

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Enjoy a leisurely, self-led walk around the second floor atrium railing while reading How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry. The storywalk is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.  

Bookmobile Stop: Robin's Nest Daycare

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 8:30am - 8:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Ms. Patty's

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 8:45am - 9:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Families and Children welcome!

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

Families and Children welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Heidi Cermeno Daycare

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Children, families, and staff welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Fun & Learning Center

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff, Families, and Children welcome!

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

Staff, Families, and Children welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Little Friends Bilingual Childcare

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff, Children, and Families welcome!

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

Staff, Children, and Families welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: South Pointe @ Hunter's Woods Dr

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
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!

Bookmobile Stop: McCleary Hill Community Center

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Library Night @ Martha's House

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Hancock at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy a family friendly evening of fun! A family-style meal is served, followed by a fun activity with Ms. Pam. All ages are welcome!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Offsite Hancock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Enjoy a family friendly evening of fun! A family-style meal is served, followed by a fun activity with Ms. Pam. All ages are welcome!

Narrated Soundscapes

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Community Room 308/309 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Narrated Soundscapes are a collaboration of Braille Institute Library, National Parks Service Rangers, Library of Congress sound-designers and NLS network librarians. More information coming soon on this amazing series.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Storytimes & Puppet shows, Fun & Games, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Narrated Soundscapes are a collaboration of Braille Institute Library, National Parks Service Rangers, Library of Congress sound-designers and NLS network librarians. More information coming soon on this amazing series.

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.

Story Walk

All Day 8/3 - 8/8
Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Take a walk around the library to read the book How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry.  This Story Walk is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.

Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Take a walk around the library to read the book How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry.  This Story Walk is provided by the Potomac Audubon Society.

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

Monday, August 3, 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, August 3, 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!

Bookmobile Stop: Sargent Shriver Head Start

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Students and Staff welcome!

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

Students and Staff welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Seaton of Hagerstown

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

Staff and Residents welcome!

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

Staff and Residents welcome!

Various lego blocks spread across table

LEGO Night

Monday, August 3, 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 be building a dinosaur 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 be building a dinosaur or free build.  Registering is optional.