Art Club for Adults & Teens

Welcome to 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 supplie......More

Welcome to 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!  Join us and get creative!Held on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Registration required.

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

Storytime for Adults with All Abilities

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 Valentine's with a Valentine Luau! We will be enjoying some refreshments, making leis, and hula d......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 Valentine's with a Valentine Luau! We will be enjoying some refreshments, making leis, and hula dancing!

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

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

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

Pre-School Storytime

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.  January 2: National Science Fiction Day   January 16: International Hot & Spicy Food Day  February 6: National Chopsticks Day  February 20: National ......More

Celebrate something with Swaneet! We’ll celebrate obscure holidays and author birthdays with snacks, games, and crafts.  January 2: National Science Fiction Day   January 16: International Hot & Spicy Food Day  February 6: National Chopsticks Day  February 20: National Comfy Day

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

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Come celebrate children and libraries while exploring everything we have to offer. Activities and a craft will be available in the Children’s Department all day.  You can also attend Kids Discover and Little Explorers Science at 11:00 AM (registration required) and read......More

Come celebrate children and libraries while exploring everything we have to offer. Activities and a craft will be available in the Children’s Department all day.  You can also attend Kids Discover and Little Explorers Science at 11:00 AM (registration required) and read with Gimli the dwelf cat at 1:00 PM!

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

Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM: Glow in the Dark Slime and Beaded Hearts

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM (downtown Hagerstown Branch Library) and make your own glow in the dark slime and colorful beaded heart creations on Saturday February 7th from 11am-12pm. Ages 3-10. Registration required. 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

Toddler Time

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 January-March. Contact the Youth Services Department fo......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 January-March. 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

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 January-March. Contact the Youth Services Department fo......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 January-March. 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

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 1 (HAG)

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace.

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

Home School Enrichment Class: Coding & Typing Club SECTION 2 (HAG)

Join us for a NEW Home School Enrichment Class offering: Coding & Typing Club. This introductory course will allow students ages 6 to 13 to explore touch typing concepts and beginner level coding at their own pace.

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

Infant Storytime

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 January-March. Contact the Youth Services Department f......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 January-March. 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

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 January-March. Contact the Youth Services Department f......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 January-March. 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

Reel Talk - "Children of Men" (HAG)

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. Our film this month will be the 2006 dystopian film "Children of Men".The film is availa......More

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. Our film this month will be the 2006 dystopian film "Children of Men".The film is available on DVD for checkout with your Washington County Free Library card. Attendees are asked to view the film ahead of time; a brief synopsis will be provided at the program if you are unable.

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

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

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!¿Quiere repasar sus conocimientos......More

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!¿Quiere repasar sus conocimientos lingüísticos, pero necesita practicar el habla? ¡No busque más! Este grupo informal para hablantes de inglés y español es la oportunidad perfecta para aprender en un ambiente divertido y sin presiones. ¡Venga a charlar con nosotros!Now twice per month on the 2nd and last Thursday of the month.Ahora tenemos el club 2 veces al mes, el segundo y el último jueves de cada mes.

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

Movie Night

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. Browse available films through Swank: https://www.swank.com/public-libraries/

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

Family Story Night

Join us for Family Story Night for children of all ages. We'll have Valentine's Day themed stories, songs, puppets, and crafts. Make your own Valentine's Day play-doh caterpillar along with a special Valentine's Day themed craft. Hope to see you there!

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

Pre-School Storytime

Celebrate hearts and hugs at our Pre-School Storytime for children ages 3-5.

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

Galentine's Day Party

Join us for Galentine's Day Party! We'll be celebrating our gals and pals with snacks, crafts, and games! Make a love potion, grab a snack, and celebrate the love of friendship with us at WCFL.

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

Valentine's Day Party

Celebrate all things lovey dovey with stories, games, snacks and more. Registration is requested.  The party begins at 3:00 PM. For ages 3-12.

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

Show & Tell for Adults

Show and tell helps to foster self-expression and creativity, and it is not just for kids!Consider bringing something that reflects a unique hobby like a model car, a quilt you made, or a cool piece of technology you’ve recently acquired. You could bring a photograph or......More

Show and tell helps to foster self-expression and creativity, and it is not just for kids!Consider bringing something that reflects a unique hobby like a model car, a quilt you made, or a cool piece of technology you’ve recently acquired. You could bring a photograph or an item that reflects an interesting event or moment in your life. A souvenir or trinket from an interesting place or event can also make a great show and tell item. Other items that may be suitable include records, coins, albums, art projects, homemade jewelry and other craft items, vases, pictures, stuffed animals, artifacts, collectibles, and books.Ultimately, the best choices are items that you feel passionate or knowledgeable about, or that you think others might find interesting or valuable.Everyone will have 5-10 minutes to present their items and share the importance of these items.

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