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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Starlight Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mother Seton School Carnival

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit our outreach table to get a library card, sign up for FCPL's Summer Reading Challenge, and to find out everything your local library has to offer. See you at the carnival!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit our outreach table to get a library card, sign up for FCPL's Summer Reading Challenge, and to find out everything your local library has to offer. See you at the carnival!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Discovery

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged...

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

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged students.

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

Tween Art Lab (Aged 10-13 years)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

A fun hands-on program exploring art and artists with a focus on expression, activism and community.  Ages 10-13 years. 5/30 Rubber Print Making - Leopoldo Mendez

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A fun hands-on program exploring art and artists with a focus on expression, activism and community.  Ages 10-13 years.

5/30 Rubber Print Making - Leopoldo Mendez

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

Fri-Yay! Melody Makers

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Try your hand at a variety of instruments as we explore and create music together!    In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Try your hand at a variety of instruments as we explore and create music together! 

 

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

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

Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Come out to "touch" a variety of trucks and vehicles!  Our event will start at 10 a.m. Parking will be available at 94 East Moser as well as behind the library. Please pay ...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come out to "touch" a variety of trucks and vehicles! 

Our event will start at 10 a.m. Parking will be available at 94 East Moser as well as behind the library. Please pay attention to our signs and volunteers when you park. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Pop-Up at the Buckeystown United Methodist Strawberry Fesitval

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of food, strawberry treats, and plenty of outdoor activities. Stop by the library's table to get a library card or sign-up for our Summer Challenge.&nbs...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of food, strawberry treats, and plenty of outdoor activities. Stop by the library's table to get a library card or sign-up for our Summer Challenge. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Make My Game

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Make & Create

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Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

How-To Festival

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate local know-how and learn something new at the How-To Festival. Members of our community will display their diverse hobbies, skills, and passions with demonstrations and i...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate local know-how and learn something new at the How-To Festival. Members of our community will display their diverse hobbies, skills, and passions with demonstrations and informational offerings all throughout the library from 1-4p.m.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Explorers: Butterfly Art

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Make beautiful butterfly art to take home, and help decorate butterflies that will hang in the Discovery Zone of the library! Designed for children in grades K-5.

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

Make beautiful butterfly art to take home, and help decorate butterflies that will hang in the Discovery Zone of the library! Designed for children in grades K-5.

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

Autism/ASD Friendly Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging env...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Summer Challenge Kick-Off at Rocky Point Creamery!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts, and a high-five from a unicorn! This event will be held at Rocky Point Creamery.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts, and a high-five from a unicorn! This event will be held at Rocky Point Creamery.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

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

Starlight Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Department (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Children's Department (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Challenge Kick-off

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the library for fun activities and sign up for the 2024 Summer Challenge! 

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

Visit the library for fun activities and sign up for the 2024 Summer Challenge! 

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

Poppy Dance Party

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Poppy for a hoppin' boppin' time prior to our Summer Reading Kickoff! Be sure to bring your camera for a fantastic Photo Op. 

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Poppy for a hoppin' boppin' time prior to our Summer Reading Kickoff! Be sure to bring your camera for a fantastic Photo Op. 

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

Summer Challenge Kickoff Festival

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Kick off your summer with fun events and activities for the whole family! Register for our Summer Challenge program, participate in fun games and activities, including Bingo. ...

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Kick off your summer with fun events and activities for the whole family! Register for our Summer Challenge program, participate in fun games and activities, including Bingo. Will be held rain or shine. 

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

All about Eid Al-Adha

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a story, ask your questions and enjoy traditional crafts from this celebration.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a story, ask your questions and enjoy traditional crafts from this celebration.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (UR) at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

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

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches ...

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

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Young Knitters Get-together

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Are you a young knitter or crocheter? Looking to get together with fellow creatives to explore working with yarn? Start the summer off with a fun get-together. Bring your own needl...

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

Are you a young knitter or crocheter? Looking to get together with fellow creatives to explore working with yarn? Start the summer off with a fun get-together. Bring your own needles and yarn. We will have some extra yarn if you need some.

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

Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel with Artist, Ari Messeca

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Discover how to create a graphic novel! Jump into the basics of storytelling and how to tell your narrative through art and text together. All levels of artists are welcome. Instru...

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

Discover how to create a graphic novel! Jump into the basics of storytelling and how to tell your narrative through art and text together. All levels of artists are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.