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Teen Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop in for a few games of Chess or Checkers. Bring a friend!

Saturday Family Movie Matinee:

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Music & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us on the 1st Saturday of the month for popcorn and a movie at 2 p.m. in the Community Room located on the 3rd floor of the WCFL Hagerstown Branch! August's movie is "______". Rated __. 

National Library Week (HAG)

All Day
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Will you be "Drawn to the Library” this week?  Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. We will have special activities each day to celebrate National Library Week.

Victory Gardens: Food in Hard Times

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy, Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Denny Warrenfeltz of Rooster Vane Gardens has a broad background in historically accurate plants, plantings, and floral arrangements, particularly of the Revolutionary War era.

National Library Week (HAG)

All Day
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Will you be "Drawn to the Library” this week?  Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. We will have special activities each day to celebrate National Library Week.

Bookmobile Stop: Hagerstown Day Nursery

9:15am - 9:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Hagerstown Day Nursery children, families and staff are welcome. 

Bookmobile Stop: Bright Eyes Early Learning Center

9:45am - 10:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bright Early Learning Center children, families and staff are welcome.

Dementia Friend Education Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join nonprofit Betty's Wish for an educational Dementia Friend workshop.

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.

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: Sargent Shriver Head Start

11:00am - 11:30am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Sargent Shriver Head Start children, families and staff are welcome. 

Toddler Time (WIL)

11:00am - 11:30am
Young Children (0-6)
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:

Books, 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.

*NEW* Wiggles & Giggles Toddler Playtime (WIL)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
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.

The Empowered Caregiver Education Series

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join nonprofit Betty's Wish and Dementia Friendly Washington County for an Alzheimer's Association educational series for caregivers. 

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.

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: Seaton of Hagerstown

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: Daniels Circle @ Robin's Glenn

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome!

LEGO Night (SMI)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Smithsburg Library
Room: Community Room - SMI
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room to build with LEGOs.  In April we will be building a bedroom or free build.  Registering is preferred.

Teen Chef -- Carrot Cake Bars

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens & YA (13-18)
Registration
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: YA Meeting Room 212
Age Group: Teens & YA (13-18)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holiday/Seasonal, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with a delicious twist on carrot cake!  We will be making the old stand-by recipe portable and adding cream cheese to it.  Cream cheese makes everything better!

*New* Hands on Hobbies (WIL)

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Williamsport Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Drop in to try your hand at a new or old hobby. Each month we will try something different, incuding; yo-yoing, Rubik’s cube, string games, brain teasers, and hand puzzles. All ages are welcome. 

Literacy Council of Washington County Intermediate Class

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Classroom Lab 315
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

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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.

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.

McCauley Lecture: Tolson's Chapel Documentary and Panel

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Room: Combined Community Room 308/309
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cultural Heritage & Genealogy
Event Details:

The Friends of Tolson's Chapel have produced a living history film to provide insights into the life of Christina Watson (Teeny), an enslaved woman who worked in a Sharpsburg tavern and also experienced the terror of the Battle of Antietam.

National Library Week (HAG)

All Day
Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Library Branch: Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch
Age Group: Young Children (0-6), Kids & Tweens (6-12)
Program Type: Books & Authors, Fun & Games
Event Details:

Will you be "Drawn to the Library” this week?  Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. We will have special activities each day to celebrate National Library Week.

Bookmobile Stop: Northern Middle Connections Program

9:15am - 9:45am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. All are welcome!

Bookmobile Stop: North High Little Hubs

10:00am - 10:15am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile Stop. North High Little Hubs children, families and staff welcome. 

Bookmobile Stop: Noland Village Head Start

10:30am - 11:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Bookmobile Stop
Event Details:

Bookmobile stop. Noland Village Head Start children, families and staff welcome!

Toddler Time (BNS)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Children (0-6)
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.