Discover the Magic of Storytime with a Symphony!
Join us at your local library where a captivating book pairs with a fresh musical score performed by a Maryland Symphony Orchestra musician. Experience the fusion of storytelling and live music as every page comes to life with enchanting melodies, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages. Immerse yourself in the magic of Storytime with a Symphony, celebrating the beauty of literature and the power of music in a single, harmonious event. Don’t miss out—let your imagination soar with us! All of our Storytime programs are FREE and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Washington County Free Library Hagerstown
“Berlioz the Bear” by Jan Brett
Featuring Shawn Alger, String Bass
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Shepherdstown Public Library | Shepherdstown, WV
“Berlioz the Bear” by Jan Brett
Featuring Shawn Alger, String Bass
Friday, October 3 | 11:00 AM
Washington County Free Library Hagerstown
“A Horn is Born” by Bill Banks and “ROAR-chestra!” by Robert Heidbreder
Featuring Elizabeth Schulze, Conductor and Joanna Owen, Violin
Friday, October 3 | 2:00 PM
Middletown Branch Library | Frederick County Library System
“A Horn is Born” by Bill Banks and “ROAR-chestra!” by Robert Heidbreder
Featuring Elizabeth Schulze, Conductor and Joanna Owen, Violin
Friday, November 21 | 11:00 AM
Washington County Free Library Hagerstown
“Tanka Tanka Skunk” by Steve Webb
Featuring Tony Asero, Percussion
Friday, November 21 | 2:00 PM
Lillian S. Besore Memorial Library, Greencastle, PA | Franklin County Library System
“Tanka Tanka Skunk” by Steve Webb
Featuring Tony Asero, Percussion
Friday, January 16 | 11:00 AM
Washington County Free Library Hagerstown
“Do Like a Duck Does” by Judy Hindley
Featuring Rick Baseshore, Oboe
Friday, January 16 | 2:00 PM
Middletown Branch Library | Frederick County Library System
“Do Like a Duck Does” by Judy Hindley
Featuring Rick Baseshore, Oboe
Friday, April 10 | 11:00 AM
Washington County Free Library Hagerstown
“We Light Up the Sky with Music” by Nick Maland
Featuring Micah Socks, Saxophone
Friday, April 10 | 2:00 PM
Middletown Branch Library | Frederick County Library System
“We Light Up the Sky with Music” by Nick Maland
Featuring Micah Socks, Saxophone
Sponsors
This program is a collaborative effort between various local libraries and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, with generous support from the Vincent Rauth and Barbara Ingram Groh Perpetual Charitable Trust, the Washington County Arts Council, and the Mary K. Bowman Fund for Historical and Fine Arts, a fund of the Community Foundation of Washington County. Additional funding is provided by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Albert E. & Naomi B. Sinnisen Foundation.
