Writers & Poets Contest Submissions Accepted

For full details, please visit the Writers and Poets page here: Writers & Poets Contest 2026 | Washington County Free Library.

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

President's Day closing 2026

All branches of the Washington County Free Library are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of the President's Day holiday. We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Take N Make: Moon Sand (HAG)

Pick up a kit at the library branch of your choice during the week of February 17 - 20th to make moon sand! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required.  Note: Kits will be available at Fletcher Branch starting February 17. Kits may take a few days to arrive at all oth......More

Pick up a kit at the library branch of your choice during the week of February 17 - 20th to make moon sand! For kids ages 6 to 12. Registration required.  Note: Kits will be available at Fletcher Branch starting February 17. Kits may take a few days to arrive at all other library branches.

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

Creative Corner-Freestyle Crafternoon

Get Creative with a personal project!

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

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

Pizza for your Thoughts?

Grab a slice of pizza and meet our community partners at the Washington County Health Department! Learn about their free and confidential mental health services for teens and young adults.

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