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This event is in the "Elementary" group

Afternoon Adventures: Learn to Play Checkers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Fun: Art Night

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as we experiment with different art forms. Age group: Elementary.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as we experiment with different art forms. Age group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tape Town

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

A project based learning session where little ones can use their individualized creative skills. By using various recycled materials little ones will be able to create an entire town together. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Children's Department (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Wellness
Event Details:

A project based learning session where little ones can use their individualized creative skills. By using various recycled materials little ones will be able to create an entire town together. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Read to a Dog (ages 0-10)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Practice reading with a furry friend! This program is for children ages 0-10 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Practice reading with a furry friend! This program is for children ages 0-10 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Reading with Heiress (ages 0-10)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Meet the Author: Cordelia Jensen

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult

Calling all young poets: this one is for you!

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Calling all young poets: this one is for you!

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This event is in the "Elementary" group

Winter S.T.E.M. with the Snow Thief

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? Come find out! Join us for a fun telling of The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater. Then participate in wintry hands-on STEM activities. Age Group: Elementary.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? Come find out! Join us for a fun telling of The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater. Then participate in wintry hands-on STEM activities. Age Group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Early Reader Time

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

This book club is designed to build on the excitement of emergent readers with different books and related activities to enjoy with their peers.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This book club is designed to build on the excitement of emergent readers with different books and related activities to enjoy with their peers.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: R.E.A.D with WAGS

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope:

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Young Homesteaders: Growing Microgreens (Ages 9-13)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Snow Adventure (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Come celebrate everyone's favorite form of precipitation with crafts, games, and activities!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Come celebrate everyone's favorite form of precipitation with crafts, games, and activities!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Engineering Challenge (Ages 9-18)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Calling all future engineers and those who enjoy STEM challenges.  Join us to apply engineering principles to brainstorm, design and build structures, solve problems and test your skills.  

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Calling all future engineers and those who enjoy STEM challenges.  Join us to apply engineering principles to brainstorm, design and build structures, solve problems and test your skills.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

4-H Young Homesteaders: Herbs (ages 8 -13)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 8–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening and more.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 8–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening and more.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Tech Explorers: Circuits!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn how electricity runs through your house and all about circuits! (geared for grades K-5th)

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn how electricity runs through your house and all about circuits! (geared for grades K-5th)

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Perler Bead Art (Ages9-13)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

A casual craft session where tweens can make Perler Bead Art with a variety of patterns available.  Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

A casual craft session where tweens can make Perler Bead Art with a variety of patterns available.  Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween-Tastic: Frosty Fun Snowflakes (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Turn simple paper tubes into beautiful winter art! You’ll cut, shape, and decorate recycled paper tubes to create dazzling snowflakes that are as unique as the real ones.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Turn simple paper tubes into beautiful winter art! You’ll cut, shape, and decorate recycled paper tubes to create dazzling snowflakes that are as unique as the real ones.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Art-Ventures: Polar Bear Patchwork

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Build It: Bridges!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Afternoon Adventures: Marbled Painting

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Fun: STEM Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Stop by the Emmitsburg Library for some STEM-tastic fun. STEM related stations will be set up for hands on fun and experimentation. Age group: Elementary.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Stop by the Emmitsburg Library for some STEM-tastic fun. STEM related stations will be set up for hands on fun and experimentation. Age group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

National Backward Day (ages 5-10)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Wear your clothes backwards and join us for some fun crafts, games, and activities to celebrate National Backward Day!

This program is for children ages 5-10.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Wear your clothes backwards and join us for some fun crafts, games, and activities to celebrate National Backward Day!

This program is for children ages 5-10.