Kids at Washington County Free Library

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Kids at Washington County Free Library Welcome to the Children's Department of the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown, MD. Locations:
Alice Virginia & David W.

Serving Washington County, Maryland, and the Cumberland Valley since 1898, the Washington County Free Library System is dedicated to serving the personal, educational, and professional information needs of our communities. WCFL promotes community enrichment and economic vitality by providing information and library materials in a variety of formats. Founders of America's first bookmobile and the second oldest county-wide library system in the United States, we are proud of our years of service and innovation. Governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees, WCFL is pledged to helping government, business, education, and community leaders reach Washington County's vision of excellence. Fletcher Branch
(Administration)
100 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-3250

Boonsboro Free Library
401 Potomac Street
Boonsboro, MD 21722
(301) 432-5723

Lenard P Synder Memorial Library
12624 Broadfording Road
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(301) 842-2730

Hancock War Memorial Library
220 Park Road
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 678-5300

Keedysville Library
22 Taylor Drive
Keedysville, MD 21756
(301) 432-6641

Sharpsburg Branch
106 East Main Street
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
(301) 432-8825

Smithsburg Branch
66 West Water Street
Smithsburg, MD 21783
(301) 824-7722

Williamsport Memorial Library
104 East Potomac Street
Williamsport, MD 21795
(301) 223-7027

Calling all future librarians! Make plans to join us at either 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM for our Little Librarians program. Re...
10/24/2026

Calling all future librarians! Make plans to join us at either 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM for our Little Librarians program. Registration via our online calendar is required and space is limited.

Have you met our fluffy buddies yet? Stop by the Fletcher Children's Dept. and say hi to Bob, Larry, Petunia, Marjorie, ...
10/23/2026

Have you met our fluffy buddies yet? Stop by the Fletcher Children's Dept. and say hi to Bob, Larry, Petunia, Marjorie, Lil Timmy, and SixSeven before they head to their new home on Monday evening.

Round One of our Favorite Character vote challenge is coming to a close. In the comments, let us know who you think shou...
10/23/2026

Round One of our Favorite Character vote challenge is coming to a close. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have until Sunday, October 25th to vote. You can name more than one character in your comments so that adults and kids all have a say.

Round Two voting will begin on Monday, so check back to see the new match-ups. Remember that our 2024 winners, Bluey and Harry Potter, will appear in this next round!

Today's match-ups:

Picture Book Characters: Mouse (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie) vs. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Chapter Book Characters: Percy Jackson vs. Dog Man

Our Favorite Character vote challenge continues today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have u...
10/22/2026

Our Favorite Character vote challenge continues today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have until Sunday, October 25th to vote. You can name more than one character in your comments so that adults and kids all have a say.

Today's match-ups:

Picture Book Characters: Elephant and Piggie vs. Pete the Cat

Chapter Book Characters: Jack and Annie (Magic Tree House) vs. Ivy and Bean

Our Favorite Character vote challenge continues today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have u...
10/21/2026

Our Favorite Character vote challenge continues today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have until Sunday, October 25th to vote. You can name more than one character in your comments so that adults and kids all have a say.

Today's match-ups:

Picture Book Characters: The Pigeon vs. Jasper Rabbit (Creepy Carrots)

Chapter Book Characters: Greg Heffley (Wimpy Kid) vs. Captain Underpants

*Peep peep! Peep peep!* What's that I hear coming from the Children's Department? Wow! Our first chick has HATCHED! The ...
10/20/2026

*Peep peep! Peep peep!*

What's that I hear coming from the Children's Department? Wow! Our first chick has HATCHED! The other eggs are rumbling and peeping as well -- we are hopeful they'll hatch today.

Our first little patron of the day got the honor of naming Chick #1: Say hello to...Bob!!

Come check out what's crackin' at Fletcher.

Our Favorite Character vote challenge continues today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have u...
10/20/2026

Our Favorite Character vote challenge continues today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have until Sunday, October 25th to vote. You can name more than one character in your comments so that adults and kids all have a say.

Today's match-ups:

Picture Book Characters (battle of the monkeys): Curious George vs. Grumpy Monkey

Chapter Book Characters: Princess in Black vs. Mercy Watson

Our Favorite Character vote challenge begins today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have un...
10/19/2026

Our Favorite Character vote challenge begins today. In the comments, let us know who you think should win! You have until Sunday, October 25th to vote. You can name more than one character in your comments so that adults and kids all have a say. Don’t forget to stop in to the Children’s Department to cast your official ballot for your favorite characters!

*Our 2024 winners, Bluey and Harry Potter, get a bye in the first round but will appear in the second round next week.*

Today's match-ups:

Picture Book Characters: Corduroy vs. Llama Llama

Chapter Book Characters: Big Nate vs. Junie B. Jones

Fun making Luminary Jars during Kids Discover at the Fletcher Branch today
10/17/2026

Fun making Luminary Jars during Kids Discover at the Fletcher Branch today

Join us and create your own colorful suncatchers🍂🌼Hope to see you there!
10/17/2026

Join us and create your own colorful suncatchers🍂🌼
Hope to see you there!

Address

100 S Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD
21740

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13017393250

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kids at Washington County Free Library posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Kids at Washington County Free Library:

Shortcuts

Share

Category