We're Going on a Gingerbread Hunt (HAG)

Join us for a special Pre-School Storytime featuring the book We’re Going on a Gingerbread Hunt, a craft, and an interactive gingerbread hunt. The hunt will continue throughout the day with the storytime being repeated at the top of each hour.  For ages 3 and up. The ev......More

Join us for a special Pre-School Storytime featuring the book We’re Going on a Gingerbread Hunt, a craft, and an interactive gingerbread hunt. The hunt will continue throughout the day with the storytime being repeated at the top of each hour.  For ages 3 and up. The event will also feature a book giveaway!

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 21: World Television Day & Voltaire December 5: Krampusnacht & Jason Reynolds...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 21: World Television Day & Voltaire December 5: Krampusnacht & Jason Reynolds

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

The Holiday Shop

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays December 6, 13, and 20 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular library hours.  Registration is not required....More

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays December 6, 13, and 20 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular library hours.  Registration is not required.

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

Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM: Clay Snowman Creations

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM Clay Snowman Creations on Saturday December 6th from 11am-12pm in the Storytime Room Fletcher Branch for ages 3-10. Build and design your own snowman using clay and a variety of items to decorate. Each child will take home......More

Join us for Kids Discover/Little Explorers STEM Clay Snowman Creations on Saturday December 6th from 11am-12pm in the Storytime Room Fletcher Branch for ages 3-10. Build and design your own snowman using clay and a variety of items to decorate. Each child will take home their own snowman, and we'll be learning about snow and snowflakes. Register online. We'll also have peppermint hot chocolate from Cannon Coffee for each participant. 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: Lilo and Stitch (2025)

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! December's movie is "Lilo and Stitch" (2025). Rated PG.

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

Community Give-Away by Echoes of Tomorrow

Echoes of Tomorrow, a non-profit run by teens, will be here in the main lobby by the circulation desk the first Sunday of every month from 1:30-3:00 giving out FREE bundled hygiene products, diapers, toilet paper, snacks, art supplies and more!  First come, first serve,......More

Echoes of Tomorrow, a non-profit run by teens, will be here in the main lobby by the circulation desk the first Sunday of every month from 1:30-3:00 giving out FREE bundled hygiene products, diapers, toilet paper, snacks, art supplies and more!  First come, first serve, while supplies last.  This is open to all in the community and no registration is required.

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

Home School Enrichment Class: Holidays Around the World (HAG)

Ever wondered how people in other countries celebrate Christmas? Or how about what other holidays are out there in the world? Come find out, and make amazing crafts from all around the world. This class may involve food, so please use your discretion in planning to atte......More

Ever wondered how people in other countries celebrate Christmas? Or how about what other holidays are out there in the world? Come find out, and make amazing crafts from all around the world. This class may involve food, so please use your discretion in planning to attend. This class is for home schoolers in grades 1 through 8. Registration required.

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

Reel Talk - "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (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 2014 Wes Anderson film "The Grand Budapest Hotel".The fi......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 2014 Wes Anderson film "The Grand Budapest Hotel".The film is available on DVD and blu-ray 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

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

¡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

Holiday Movie Hang

Chill out with your favorite holiday movies! Teens choose the movie. Enjoy some snacks, hot chocolate, and festive fun at our Holiday Movie Hang!

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

(HAG): Santa Visit

Join us for a special visit with Santa from 6-7:30pm on Thursday evening December 11th. All ages welcome, and no registration required. Hope to see you there!

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

Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie. The first and last half hours are for social time, and the hour in......More

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public to read together in quiet camaraderie. The first and last half hours are for social time, and the hour in the middle is for silent reading. Everyone is welcome and anyone can join. There is not assigned reading. All readers are welcome, including ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook! Or you can check out a book at the library!

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

Santa Visit (HAG)

Join us for Santa's annual visit to the library!  For families with 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

The Tea Garden

TBD

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

VolunTeen Orientation

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!

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

The Holiday Shop

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays December 6, 13, and 20 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular library hours.  Registration is not required....More

Stop by the Children's Department on Saturdays December 6, 13, and 20 for make and take Christmas and Hanukkah crafts.  Each week will feature different projects.  Crafting supplies will be available during regular library hours.  Registration is not required.

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

The Black Market: Greenbook Edition

NAACP Holiday Vendor event

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

Noteworthy Concert - Frankie Roma

Please join us on Sunday, December 14 for a concert performance by Frankie Roma.  Cocktail attire is requested.  International Swing Singer Frankie Roma has been singing Sinatra and Rat Pack genre songs and entertaining audiences for over twenty years. In addition to th......More

Please join us on Sunday, December 14 for a concert performance by Frankie Roma.  Cocktail attire is requested.  International Swing Singer Frankie Roma has been singing Sinatra and Rat Pack genre songs and entertaining audiences for over twenty years. In addition to the songs of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin, Frankie performs the songs of UK's Matt Monro, Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett, plus a few of the extremely popular Michael Bublé.Frankie recently performed in the UK's premier Rat Pack show in London's West End at the Hippodrome. This was formerly known as The Talk of The Town where both Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. appeared during the Rat Pack’s heyday.If you’re a fan of cruising, Frankie also performs on long haul luxury cruise ships. Additionally, he performs in locations across the US, the UK (England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales), Spain, Germany, Japan, the Caribbean and has had five sell-out concert trips to perform with full Swing orchestras in Southern Italy.Our Noteworthy concert series is supported by the City of Hagerstown, Friends of the Library, Washington County Arts Council, and Western Maryland Regional Library.  You won't want to miss this one!

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

Take N Make: Salt Dough Ornaments

Register to pick up your Take N Make kit at the library branch of your choice between December 15 and 19. For ages 6 to 12. Registration required. This month's Take N Make project: Salt Dough Ornaments!

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

Bleu the Bunny Therapy Rabbit Visit

Drop in during the hour to hang out with Bleu and Cheddar the lion rabbits. They are certified therapy rabbits that you can hold or pet to relax and de-stress.

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