Friends of Washington County Free Library

Want to find out more about joining a low-stress group of people, active in their community, that supports the work of libraries? The Friends of the Library is a wonderful way to use your skills and/or motivation to better your community by volunteering to support library events, raise funds, increase awareness, meet people, and have fun! Happening at Cushwa Brewery on March 5th, from 4-6pm, drop in anytime and feel free to bring a friend!
https://www.washcolibrary.org/support

Join us at the Washington County Free Library on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30pm-7:30pm to watch this informative documentary, enjoy popcorn & great conversation, and maybe even become a Friend of the Library! See you there!
More information and registration: https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/event/free-all-public-library-58270

Interested in meeting people and helping support your local library system? Join us on Tuesday, January 7th from 5:30pm-6:30pm in room 334 at the downtown library in Hagerstown to chat about ideas and see what roles you might like to try. Low pressure, low commitment, high return 🥰
More Information👉https://www.washcolibrary.org/support
To become a member👉https://bit.ly/40juIcV

We want to be besties! Which profile do you most connect with?
-The Book Lover
-The Advocate
-The Worker Bee
-The Leader

We would love your help!!!

Library Workers Are Stars - I Love Libraries National Library Workers Day is next Tuesday, April 5. Part of National Library Week, it’s a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers across the country. Show your support and appreciation for the library w...

There's still time to sign up children entering grades 3-6 for our annual Friends of the Library Foreign Language & Culture Camps!

Visit the library's calendar here for more information: https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming?keywords=culture%20camp

Has a librarian changed your life? Share your story for a chance to be featured in an upcoming article: https://bit.ly/3925kNS

Interested in joining the Friends to support your library? Wonderful! 🤩

Our brochure is available at all WCFL branch libraries and has a section with information to submit for membership! Learn more at https://www.washcolibrary.org/friends.

Did you know this week was National Friends of the Library Week? On behalf of WCFL staff throughout the county, we want to thank you for being a Friend (cue the Golden Girls theme!) and for giving your time, expertise, and support to library programs year-round.

We have some small tokens of our thanks available at the Fletcher Branch Library in Hagerstown for all of our Friends. If you’d like a gift, please visit the Children’s Department desk or call them at 301-739-3250 ext. 250 to arrange a curbside pickup in the next week or two.

Today is Washington County Gives! The library is able to do so much for the community because of the support of our Friends all year long! Thank you for giving your time, energy, and expertise to make library programs and services a success!

We are officially three days away from , a 24-hour online giving promotion hosted by the Community Foundation of Washington County MD! 😊

Your library is committed to building a strong, interconnected, diverse community by bringing people, information and ideas together. 🌎📖💭

We'd love to hear about your favorite library memories, your favorite ways to use your library card, and shout outs to your favorite library staff! ❤️

For more information and to donate, visit: https://www.washingtoncountygives.org/organizations/washington-county-free-library