Friends of the Washington Street Library

06/25/2026

The next Friends of the Washington Street Library meeting is on Tuesday, September 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the meeting room at the Washington Street Allegany County Library System.

Friends of WSL meeting

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

📢Library hours are changing starting July 6 at LaVale Library and August 3 at all other Allegany County Library System branches📢

The updated schedule reflects feedback gathered from library stakeholders, including patrons, staff, the Board of Trustees, and elected officials. The changes are designed to improve consistency across the library system, expand access to evening services, and provide more equitable library service throughout Allegany County.

Under the new schedule:
- All ACLS branches will once again be open on Mondays.
- Evening service hours will expand across the system, creating more opportunities for programs, meetings, and library access outside of traditional work hours.
- No library branch will lose service days.
- The George’s Creek, Washington Street, and Westernport Libraries will each gain two additional service days per week.
- Overall public service hours across ACLS will increase by 24 hours per week.
- Library hours will become more consistent across all branches, making schedules easier for patrons to understand and use.

“We have been taking a fresh look at how we can best serve the needs of the people, and fundamentally, we need to be open as much as possible,” said Lisa McKenney, Executive Director of ACLS. “With this new schedule, we are dedicating hours and resources equitably across all library locations and we are excited to welcome you all to your local library this summer.”

For up to date library information, visit alleganycountylibrary.info