Adult Services Department
The Reference/Adult Services Department of the Washington County Free Library
provides materials and information services for the citizens of Washington
County Maryland and beyond through traditional and non-traditional methods. Our
primary goal is to meet the information needs of our customers in an accurate,
efficient, and courteous manner. Questions are accepted in person, by
telephone, letter and email.
Special Services
AskUsNow!: 24/7 Live Reference Service
This is a 24/7 live online interactive service. It uses the expertise of
librarians to provide people with answers to questions, research guidance, and
help navigating the Internet. You will be able to communicate with a librarian
in one of 26 public, academic, or special libraries around Maryland or
elsewhere in the United States.
Computer Classes
Classes in computer basics, Windows basics, Microsoft Word, Internet and Email
are offered on a monthly basis from September through May. Classes are FREE and
open to the public. Registration for each class begins two weeks prior. Please
see our Schedule (please make this a link where we will post the schedule) for
dates and times. All classes take place in the Computer Lab in the Central
Library at Hagerstown.
Marina
This is a free, statewide interlibrary loan system for libraries in Maryland.
All you need is your library card. The requested materials will be delivered to
the Washington County Free Library branch that you select.
Genealogy
Reference assistance is available to people researching family history.
BookShare
BookShare is a unique community-oriented book discussion program in which
readers from across Washington County share and discuss their favorite books.
Each month, BookShare publishes a newsletter and a list of new hardcover
fiction and nonfiction titles.
Programming
Special programs are offered on a regular basis including author visits,
musical programs, self-help seminars, etc. Please see the library calendar on
the home page for more information.
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