Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: Play & Puzzles

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Let’s play! Kids can test their skills and creativity through cooperative games, scavenger hunts, and puzzling activities that keep everyone moving and thinking. This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

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

Let’s play! Kids can test their skills and creativity through cooperative games, scavenger hunts, and puzzling activities that keep everyone moving and thinking. This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Young Homesteaders (Part 3)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 6–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 6–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

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

Tween Hangout (Ages 8-12)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

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

Tween Scene: Minecraft Monday (Ages 10-13)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

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

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Artist Adventures: Jean-Michel Basquiat (ages 6-10)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.  Ages 6-10.

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

Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.  Ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Escape the Castle (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Solve puzzles to escape the medieval castle!

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:

Solve puzzles to escape the medieval castle!

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

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

Autism/ASD Friendly Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

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.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special 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

The Science in Art

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

In this fun and interactive program, kids will explore the exciting connection between art and science. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn how artists use science in their art.

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

In this fun and interactive program, kids will explore the exciting connection between art and science. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn how artists use science in their art.

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

Tween-Tastic: Improv Games (Ages 8-13)

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

Join us for fun, fast-moving improv activities that boost creativity and confidence. You’ll work together to build silly stories, think quickly, and bring imaginative ideas to life.

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

Join us for fun, fast-moving improv activities that boost creativity and confidence. You’ll work together to build silly stories, think quickly, and bring imaginative ideas to life.

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

Tween: DIY Junk Journals

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.

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

Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

YMCA STEM Quest @Emmitsburg Library

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary

YMCA is coming to your neighborhood!

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

YMCA is coming to your neighborhood!

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 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 featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

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 featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Art-Ventures: Family Art Night

Wednesday, February 4, 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

Thursday, February 5, 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.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.

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 program is designed for children in grades K - 5.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, February 5, 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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curious Iguana presents: Kwame Alexander

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

We are excited to welcome bestselling author Kwame Alexander to Frederick on Thursday, February 5! Kwame will be speaking about his latest children’s chapter book, The Mighty M

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

We are excited to welcome bestselling author Kwame Alexander to Frederick on Thursday, February 5! Kwame will be speaking about his latest children’s chapter book, The Mighty M

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

Take a Closer Look: Sourdough Science with Green Roof Dough House

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Join Green Rood Dough House on a delicious adventure where you’ll get to discover the magic behind sourdough bread!

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

Join Green Rood Dough House on a delicious adventure where you’ll get to discover the magic behind sourdough bread!

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

West African Drumming with Ayanna Gallant

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages

Experience the rhythms of West Africa in this high-energy drumming session led by Ayanna Gallant of Aya Cultural Arts Studio!

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

Experience the rhythms of West Africa in this high-energy drumming session led by Ayanna Gallant of Aya Cultural Arts Studio!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

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

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (UR) at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

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 "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: Science & Surprise

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Get curious and messy (in the best way)! Each session features a science-themed experiment, challenge, or puzzle to spark wonder and laughter. This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

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

Get curious and messy (in the best way)! Each session features a science-themed experiment, challenge, or puzzle to spark wonder and laughter. This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Getting Jazzy with the Harlem Renaissance (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Jazz! Poetry! Art! Come learn about the Harlem Renaissance and the people who made it with fun and creative activities at the library!

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:

Jazz! Poetry! Art! Come learn about the Harlem Renaissance and the people who made it with fun and creative activities at the library!

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

Tween/Teen - Duct Tape Roses (Ages 9-18)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Make a special rose that will last forever. We will create duct tape roses that you can keep for yourself or give to a friend. Join us for a fun creative evening.

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

Make a special rose that will last forever. We will create duct tape roses that you can keep for yourself or give to a friend. Join us for a fun creative evening.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Awesome Artists: Faith Ringgold

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Let’s explore some of artist and author Faith Ringgold's award-winning children’s books and then create our own story quilt. Designed for elementary ages.

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

Let’s explore some of artist and author Faith Ringgold's award-winning children’s books and then create our own story quilt. Designed for elementary ages.