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Wiggles & Giggles Playtime (WIL)

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Preschool Story Time (HAN)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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

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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Spice Club (SHA)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Each month pick up:

  • Your sample of the spice of the month (while supplies last)
  • Information about the spice
  • Recipe including the spice

January: Adobo

February: Lavender

March: Turmeric 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

Each month pick up:

  • Your sample of the spice of the month (while supplies last)
  • Information about the spice
  • Recipe including the spice

January: Adobo

February: Lavender

March: Turmeric 

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Reel Talk - "Children of Men" (HAG)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Classroom Lab 315 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Want to talk films? Reel Talk is our film discussion program - each month, we meet to talk about a different movie, discussing the process behind making it and its different themes. 

Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Want to talk films? Reel Talk is our film discussion program - each month, we meet to talk about a different movie, discussing the process behind making it and its different themes. 

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: Boys & Girls Club of Wash. Co.

Wednesday, February 11, 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!

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Pre-School Storytime (BNS)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Preschool Story Time:

Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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:
Story time for children ages 3-5.

Come join us for a fun Storytime with rhymes, songs, and a craft.

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.

Industrial Revolution (SMI)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us to learn about time periods in US history that had a huge impact.  Each session will include hands-on activities.  In February we will study the Industrial Revolution.  For ages 6 - 12.

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

Join us to learn about time periods in US history that had a huge impact.  Each session will include hands-on activities.  In February we will study the Industrial Revolution.  For ages 6 - 12.

Movie Night/ Freakier Friday (SHA)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Watch the 2025 movie Freakier Friday.  Rated PG. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Watch the 2025 movie Freakier Friday.  Rated PG. 

Adult Crafty Hour (WIL)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Did you know crafting can be relaxing and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  All supplies are provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know crafting can be relaxing and help improve your mood?  Join us for a crafty hour for adults only.  All supplies are provided.

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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¡Conversemos! Spanish/English Chat Group (Grupo de Chat español/inglés)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room - 334 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone

Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Conference Room - 334
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to brush up on your language skills, but need speaking practice? Look no further! This informal group for speakers of both English and Spanish is the perfect opportunity to learn in a fun, no-pressure environment. Come chat with us!

Bookmobile Stop: Little Jacks North

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 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!

Toddler Time (SMI)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

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

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Greenside Apts. @ Maugansville

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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!

Young infant sitting on floor with book and mother holding it

Story Time (SHA)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6)

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities and a craft. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Young Children (0-6)
Program Type: Storytimes & Puppet shows
Event Details:

Join Miss Susan for stories, activities and a craft. 

Sphero Indi Cars

Afterschool STEAM CLE

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room - CLE at Clear Spring Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
STEM/STEAM Programming:

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Every 2nd Thursday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Easter Eggs

April - Rube Goldberg machines

Registration Required
Library Branch: Clear Spring Branch
Room: Community Room - CLE
Age Group: Kids & Tweens (6-12), Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math/Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) themed programs during the school year.

Every 2nd Thursday we will explore different aspects of STEAM. 

January - Art with emotions/water color

February - Beginning Coding with Sphero Indi cars

March - Easter Eggs

April - Rube Goldberg machines

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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Cozy Reading Time (WIL)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Holiday/Seasonal
Age Group:
Everyone

We welcome you to an hour of reading with light music and warm beverages. 

Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Holiday/Seasonal
Event Details:

We welcome you to an hour of reading with light music and warm beverages. 

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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Movie Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
YA Meeting Room 212 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Culture
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

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.

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.

Teen Glass Bead Suncatcher (SMI)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room - SMI at Smithsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Teens, create a heart suncatcher out of glass beads.  Register online or call to register.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens, create a heart suncatcher out of glass beads.  Register online or call to register.

Daycare Themed Escape Room (WIL)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - WIL at Williamsport Memorial Library
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18), Adults

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - WIL
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and face down timed challenges with your team to escape the room before the clock runs out!

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.
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Role Playing Game Guild (BNS)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room - BNS at Boonsboro Free Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

We are starting a new Role Playing Game Guild. Join our adventures as we get started. All skill levels welcomed. 

For GRADES 6-12.

Library Branch: Boonsboro Free Library
Room: Community Room - BNS
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

We are starting a new Role Playing Game Guild. Join our adventures as we get started. All skill levels welcomed. 

For GRADES 6-12.

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.

Adult Anime Club (HAN)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room - HAN at Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Are you an adult (18-30)  with a love of Japanese animation and comics? Then we have a program for you!  Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy all things anime from movies, discussions and games to crafts and cosplay!

Library Branch: Hancock Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Community Room - HAN
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, DIY, Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music & Culture, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you an adult (18-30)  with a love of Japanese animation and comics? Then we have a program for you!  Come join your fellow Otaku and enjoy all things anime from movies, discussions and games to crafts and cosplay!

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.

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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Tween/Teen Paint Night (SHA)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg Library
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens & YA (13-18)

Paint a masterpiece with guidance from artist Susan Videtti to take home.  Everything will be provided. Ages 11-17. Register by calling 301-432-8825.  Seating is limited. 

Library Branch: Sharpsburg Library
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a masterpiece with guidance from artist Susan Videtti to take home.  Everything will be provided. Ages 11-17. Register by calling 301-432-8825.  Seating is limited. 

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Family Story Night (HAG)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room - 227 at Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes & Puppet shows
Age Group:
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)

Join us for our Family Story Night for children of all ages. 

 

 

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.

Bookmobile Stop: Salem Ave Elementary

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
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!