Each month LocalNews1.org will share with readers highlights of events happening at library branches in the Franklin and Washington County areas. Here is what is on the calendars for April.
Please note: All region public libraries will be closed on Friday, April 3 and 4 in observation of the Easter Holiday.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library: Waynesboro
April 2: Socrates Café: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. A fresh take on philosophy
April 7: 1st Ed Credit Union Financial Program: 4 p.m. -5 p.m. Buying a car
April 9: Hooks and Needles: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. with special guest Julie
April 14: Edward Jones Money Talks: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Put your retirement plant to work
April 14: Spot the Signs: A YWCA Human Trafficking Awareness Program: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
April 18: Native Flora and Fauna 2 p.m. -3 p.m. with guest Catoctin Park guide Kinley Cook
April 28: Paint and Sip: Cherry Blossoms 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with guest Selena Hill
Coyle Free Library: Chambersburg
April 7 Circle Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Crafts and storytime
April 15 Create Your Own: DaVinci Parachute 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. All ages. Materials provided
April 16 Junk Journaling Program 6 p.m. -8 p.m. create art using old books, magazines, & stickers
April 25 Earth Day: Planet vs Plastics 10 a.m. -2 p.m. create crafts and learn ways to reduce plastic use.
Grove Family Library: Chambersburg
April 2 Support Matters: Inside WIN Victim Services 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
April 7 Come and Read to a Dog: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Therapy dogs are provided by Kindly Canines
April 8 Celebrate National Walking Day: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Meet at Norlo Park in Fayetteville
Washington County Public Library: Hagerstown
April 6-24 Take and Make Kit: Watercolors at the Smithsburg Library Branch
April 6 McCauley Lecture: Hagerstown’s Modern Landmark The Herald Mail Building 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Fletcher Library
April 10 Maryland Symphony Orchestra Storytime: Saxophone 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Fletcher Library
April 11 Teen Illustration Workshop: Kazu Kibuishi, Author of the Amulet Graphic Novels 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. at Fletcher Library
April 13 Dungeons and Dragons 5 p.m. -7 p.m. at the Fletcher Branch
April 14 Circus Theme Escape Room 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Williamsport Library Branch
April 15 Writers and Poets Contest Winners Reception 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Fletcher Branch
April 17 Hagerstown Homesteaders 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Fletcher Branch
April 22 Family Lore: Fact or Fiction? 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Smithsburg Branch
April 25 Earth Day Adventure Escape Room- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Fletcher Library
These are just a few highlights of events happening in the regions local libraries. For more information about these and all the events happening visit the sites below.
Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library: https://www.ahmfl.org/
Franklin County Libraries: https://discovery.fclspa.org/
Washington County Free Public Library: https://www.washcolibrary.org/









