Washington County Free Library

05/26/2026

A few weeks left to support the work of the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture in celebrating & preserving Black culture, by donating books that highlight black voices and stories. Donate new and gently used books, across all reading levels, that reflect African American heritage, culture, and lived experience.

Donations accepted in designated boxes and at the Circulation Desks of all WCFL locations.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Great news! Voting ended and we decided to get all of the things!
Check them out: https://www.washcolibrary.org/library-of-things

05/23/2026

Celebrate with us! Use this link to see all 250th programming:
https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming?keywords=250th

05/22/2026

Bring your favorite historical doll (American Girl Doll, or otherwise!) to a tea party celebrating America's 250th birthday! We'll have stories, tea and tea party food, games, and crafts. For children ages 5-12 and their parents, and dolls of all ages. We encourage you to come dressed in fancy dress or historical costumes.

https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/event/historical-doll-tea-party-74087

05/21/2026

At the Sharpsburg Library on June 9th, 6-7 PM:

The Hill Top House Hotel was for generations a beloved Harpers Ferry destination, yet few guests knew that it was founded by African- Americans Tom and Lavinia Lovett. Learn about their challenges and successes as operators of a segregated whites-only resort during the early Jim Crow era. Author Lynn Pechuekonis will sign pre-purchased books.

https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/index.php/event/among-mountains-lovetts-and-their-hill-top-house-74626

05/20/2026

Add this one to your calendar!
https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/event/family-story-night-hag-66616

Fletcher Branch (downtown Hagerstown)-puppet show and balloons for the kids

05/20/2026

The Tween Prom Tween Hangout scheduled for tonight has been cancelled and rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 28th at 5:00 PM. We're sorry for the short notice but hope to see you next week!

05/19/2026

We are so grateful to Ruth Ann Shives and family for their generous donation. Mrs. Shives was a longtime Hancock resident and a devoted supporter of libraries.

This gift will fund the installation of Pixel Pegs from Science Kinetics- a large-scale take on the classic Lite-Brite. This colorful, hands-on feature invites children and families to create illuminated designs that encouraging creativity, collaboration, and interactive play.

A version of this is already in use at our Hagerstown location and is well-loved!

Come check it out at the dedication and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 27th at 1 PM:
Hancock War Memorial Library
231 Hancock Veteran's Pkwy
Hancock, MD 21750