Week Calendar

Students and staff are welcome!

Students and staff are welcome!

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

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!

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Students and staff are welcome!

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.

Join us for our first Halloween Costume Swap. Costumes and accessories for all ages, all sizes. Gently used and in good or great condition are accepted. Drop off Sept 22- Oct 10th during branch hours. 

Join us for our first Halloween Costume Swap. Costumes and accessories for all ages, all sizes. Gently used and in good or great condition are accepted. Drop off Sept 22- Oct 10th during branch hours. 

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.

Join us for our first Halloween Costume Swap. Costumes and accessories for all ages, all sizes. Gently used and in good or great condition are accepted. Drop off Sept 22- Oct 10th during branch hours. 

Join us for our first Halloween Costume Swap. Costumes and accessories for all ages, all sizes. Gently used and in good or great condition are accepted. Drop off Sept 22- Oct 10th during branch hours. 

Bring your project and join this group.

Join us for our first Halloween Costume Swap. Costumes and accessories for all ages, all sizes. Gently used and in good or great condition are accepted. Drop off Sept 22- Oct 10th during branch hours. 

Join this fun and informal group of fellow writers to share writing, feedback, and ideas.  

Join us for our first Halloween Costume Swap. Costumes and accessories for all ages, all sizes. Gently used and in good or great condition are accepted. Drop off Sept 22- Oct 10th during branch hours. 

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.

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

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

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

Gather with other Toddlers to learn Numbers, Shapes, and Colors at Story Time.

Babies ages 6 - 18 months and their caregiver will enjoy books, fingerplays, songs, and rhymes under the guidance of a librarian.  Please join us!

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.

Stories, music, and educational activities! Preschool Story Time takes place every Wednesday.  All ages are welcome. In the summer we will take storytime outside on Wednesdays! 

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

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

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

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.

Join us for our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.  

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.

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs, activities and a craft.

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.

Join Miss Alyssa for a fun Themed Family Storytime where we will read about Spiders and create our own Spiderwebs.

For ages 3+

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

Join us in the children's room for books, songs, flannelgraph stories and more.  This story time is for all ages.  No registration required.

Echoes of Tomorrow is a youth led non-profit.  They will be here the first Sunday of the month from 1:00-3:00 to distribute clothes, food, hygienic products, etc. to teens in need.

Craft Time for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us for an engaging craft and social time each month at our center table. Craft along with your companion. All supplies are provided.  

Residents and Staff are welcome!

Everyone is welcome!

Decorate, cut or fold old book pages.  Draw or paint using any medium.  Pick up your book pages anytime after October 1(while supplies last) and return them decorated by October 16.  There will be age categories and prizes awarded.

Decorate, cut or fold old book pages.  Draw or paint using any medium.  Pick up your book pages anytime after October 1(while supplies last) and return them decorated by October 16.  There will be age categories and prizes awarded.

Decorate, cut or fold old book pages.  Draw or paint using any medium.  Pick up your book pages anytime after October 1(while supplies last) and return them decorated by October 16.  There will be age categories and prizes awarded.

Bring your Pokémon cards to trade with others in our community room and socialize while you build your deck.  This is for ages 6-17.  Intermediary provided to ensure fair trades.  Parental supervision required for 10 and under.

Everyone is welcome!

Everyone is welcome!

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

Children, families, and staff are welcome!

Staff, children, and families are welcome!

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

Stories, activities, and a craft with Miss Susan!

Teens are invited to join us for Creative Corner with Ms. Bonnie on the first and third Tuesday of every month! This week, we'll be getting into the autumn spirit by decorating small, themed wreaths. Come drop in and unleash your creativity!

Join us in the Community Room for an evening of LEGOS.  This month we will be trying to build a monster or free build.  Registering is optional.

Enjoy a taste of Autumn with a delicious apple desert that is easy to make!  Apple pie in a bar, only better!

Free screening of "Banned Together" for those aged 13 and up.  This documentary sheds light on two of the most contentious issues facing America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools.

NEW! A weekly hangout and advisory board for 9 through 12 year olds. We will eat snacks, play games, make crafts, and talk about what fun things we should do at the library. No registration necessary. Be there or be square!

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.

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

Win prizes, eat snacks, and take home the glory at Game Night: Tournament! 1v1 style tournament with the game of your choice: Nintendo, Roblox, Fortnite, and more.  

Come to a short orientation to familiarize yourself with the expectations, potential jobs, and benefits of our VolunTeen program.  Then you will be all set to earn SSL hours!

Fountain Pen Enthusiasts, and those interested in this timeless tool are welcome to our social. Bring along your favorite pen to share, and learn why this pen is still going strong after hundreds of years.

Turn a Dollar Store Pumpkin into a lovely decoration for your home decoupaging with a napkin.  Everything is provided.  Spaces are very limited.  Please sign up online.

Jacob Brumbaugh is recognized as a “Patriot” by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and The Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) not because of ever joining the militia or the Continental Army, but because he provided as

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