Horror Movie Hang

Horror movie fans, it's OUR TIME! Let's chat about our favorite horror movies, create some scary crafts, and watch a spooky movie.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Kids Halloween Party (HAG)

Come have a fun-not-freaky time with games, snacks, and crafts. Costumes highly encouraged! For ages 3-8 at 3:00 PM.  Registration is requested but not required.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Family Story Night (HAG)

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

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Happy Halloween!

Enjoy a Halloween scavenger hunt and make a Halloween craft in the Children’s Department throughout the day!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Pre-School Storytime: Happy Halloween! (HAG)

Join us for a fun, not spooky, Halloween-themed Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Halloween Party

Celebrate the spooky season with the library at our Halloween Party! Snacks, games, and silly surprises await.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM: Wild Turkeys

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM as we learn all about wild turkeys on Saturday November 1st from 11am-12pm. Turkey Wildlife Trunk will be provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the ......More

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM as we learn all about wild turkeys on Saturday November 1st from 11am-12pm. Turkey Wildlife Trunk will be provided by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Storytime and instruction begin promptly at 11am, but the room is open to complete activities until 12pm. Registration required. Ages 3-10. Hope to see you there!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Read with a Pet: Gimli

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00 on the 1st Saturday of the month......More

Meet Gimli, a lovable cat who is waiting to read with you.  Gimli doesn't worry about how well you read, just that you are there with him, share a story, and that you are gentle!  Gimli will visit the Children's Department from 1:00-2:00 on the 1st Saturday of the month, and families can read with him on a first come, first served basis.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Saturday Family Movie Matinee:

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 __.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Toddler Time (HAG)

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Departme......More

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Department for details. *** Families who are absent for more than 3 consecutive weeks without notice may have their place given to a family on our wait list. In this event, you can add your name to the wait list and resume attending when space permits. Thank you for your understanding!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Toddler Time (HAG)

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Departme......More

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Department for details. *** Families who are absent for more than 3 consecutive weeks without notice may have their place given to a family on our wait list. In this event, you can add your name to the wait list and resume attending when space permits. Thank you for your understanding!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

McCauley Lecture: Jonathan Hager - The Forgotten Patriot Legacy of the Father of Western Maryland

Jonathan Hager is primarily known as the founder of Hagerstown, MD and the Father of Washington County, and that's it--but there is so much more to know! What's been lost is his identity as a radical patriot leader in the decade leading up to the American Revolution. Al......More

Jonathan Hager is primarily known as the founder of Hagerstown, MD and the Father of Washington County, and that's it--but there is so much more to know! What's been lost is his identity as a radical patriot leader in the decade leading up to the American Revolution. Along with Frederick, Hager's Town was first among the communities in Maryland and the other colonies to stand up to the British and repudiate the Stamp Act in 1765. From that point forward, this community led by Hager was at the forefront of rebellion against the king. Come and learn from Matthew Penrod, Hager House and Museum guide, about the many ways Hager shaped this county in its fight for independence from Great Britain. We'll have Colonial-era snacks and beverages, and some of the Hager family's belongings, like his own personal Prayer Book and one of his many land deeds.Can't attend in person? Check out our YouTube livestream here!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Hub City Chapter

Monthly Meeting

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Creative Corner-Animal Friend Beadling

Teens are invited to join us for Creative Corner with Ms. Bonnie on the first and third Tuesday of every month! This week, come make an opposum, fox, skunk, deer or raccoon beaded animal.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Infant Storytime (HAG)

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Departm......More

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Department for details.  *** Families who are absent for more than 3 consecutive weeks without notice may have their place given to a family on our wait list. In this event, you can add your name to the wait list and resume attending when space permits. Thank you for your understanding!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Infant Storytime (HAG)

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Departm......More

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 September-November. Contact the Youth Services Department for details.  *** Families who are absent for more than 3 consecutive weeks without notice may have their place given to a family on our wait list. In this event, you can add your name to the wait list and resume attending when space permits. Thank you for your understanding!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Beginner English Class with Literacy Council of Washington County

-For adults interested in learning the basics of the English language, join tutor Sonya M. from the Literacy Council of Washington County for six weeks of language learning.  From October 15th through November 19th, class will happen on Wednesday afternoons from 11:30-1......More

-For adults interested in learning the basics of the English language, join tutor Sonya M. from the Literacy Council of Washington County for six weeks of language learning.  From October 15th through November 19th, class will happen on Wednesday afternoons from 11:30-12:30.These classes are intended for adults learning English as their second or other language. The beginner class will work through fundamentals of word pronunciation and recognition, simple conversation skills, and other basic reading/writing needs. In partnership with the library, this six-week class is an opportunity to connect with other learners in a community setting. To learn more about the council and their work, visit https://www.literacyofwcmd.org. Update: Registration for this class has closed.  -

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Tween Hangout & Advisory Board (HAG)

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!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Art Club for Adults & Teens

Welcome to our new Art Club for Adults and Teens, a monthly group for all art lovers. Art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own! Here you will be able to get your creative juices flowing, learn new techniques, and we'll even cover DIY art......More

Welcome to our new Art Club for Adults and Teens, a monthly group for all art lovers. Art supplies will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own! Here you will be able to get your creative juices flowing, learn new techniques, and we'll even cover DIY art supplies such as making a homemade canvas! Light refreshments will be provided. Join us and get creative!Held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Registration required.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

50 Books Cafe

Join us on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! We will be meeting in the Western Maryland Room on the third floor of the Fletcher branch. For mo......More

Join us on Wednesday, November 5 at 6:00pm for a group book chat! Whether you're reading 50 books or just want to chat about what you're reading, we'll be happy to see you! We will be meeting in the Western Maryland Room on the third floor of the Fletcher branch. For more information, call the reference desk at (301) 739-3250.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Cherished Memories- Helping Children and Families Cope With the Death of a Loved One (HAG)

Families with children who have experienced the death of a loved one or friend are invited to attend this event focused on coping with grief.  This free support event will include storytime, crafts, and resources and is a partnership with the Hospice of Washington Count......More

Families with children who have experienced the death of a loved one or friend are invited to attend this event focused on coping with grief.  This free support event will include storytime, crafts, and resources and is a partnership with the Hospice of Washington County Bereavement Department.

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities (HAG)

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Aviation History Month! We will be making airplane crafts and testing them out to take flight! We......More

A Storytime for Adults of All Abilities! Join us as we read books, sing along to music, dance, play games, make crafts, and more! Registration requested. We are celebrating Aviation History Month! We will be making airplane crafts and testing them out to take flight! We will have special guests from the Hagerstown Aviation Museum!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Writers Workshop

Join us on the first and third Thursday for WRITERS WORKSHOP! You can bring your poetry, prose, songs, anything! TEEN program: For ages 13-18

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Family Story Night (HAG)

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

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Pre-School Storytime (HAG)

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

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Festive Fridays

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  October 17: Global Cat Day Celebration & R.L. Stine November 7: National Nacho Day & Bram Stoker November 21: World Television Day & Voltaire Decembe......More

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  October 17: Global Cat Day Celebration & R.L. Stine November 7: National Nacho Day & Bram Stoker November 21: World Television Day & Voltaire December 5: Krampusnacht & Jason Reynolds  December 19: National Cocoa Day Celebration & Brandon Sanderson

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US

Open Mic Storytelling

Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. Encouraging a love of reading and a deeper sense of community, One Maryland One Book is like......More

Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. Encouraging a love of reading and a deeper sense of community, One Maryland One Book is like a statewide book club. Every Marylander is invited to participate.In honor of the 2025 theme, What We Collect/What We Tell, and the book selection, Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, we are hosting a Open-Mic Storytelling, preceding the Storytelling Workshop to present our stories that contribute to Maryland!

100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, US