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Holiday Closing - Memorial Day

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed Sunday May 26 and Monday May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Memory Lab By Appointment

All Day 5/21 - 5/24
Maryland Conference Room at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Formats accepted: photographs (up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches), slides, a...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Maryland Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today!

Teen Innovation Hour: Outdoor Games

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an action-packed hour in the Yard featuring kick darts, disc golf, Sorry!, badminton, and other outdoor games.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for an action-packed hour in the Yard featuring kick darts, disc golf, Sorry!, badminton, and other outdoor games.

Autism/ASD Friendly Teen Hangout

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come in and hang out with friends during this chill hour. Sensory friendly crafts and activities, and snacks will be provided. 

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

Come in and hang out with friends during this chill hour. Sensory friendly crafts and activities, and snacks will be provided. 

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.

Library Adventure Night: Summer Olympic Games!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Go for gold and celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympic Games at the library! Families are invited to test their skills at Olympic sports, meet and greet favorite characters and&nbs...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Go for gold and celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympic Games at the library!

Teen Sphero Racing

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design a racetrack and then race Sphero bots against your friends!

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

Design a racetrack and then race Sphero bots against your friends!

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.

Teen Job Fair

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our first Teen Job Fair! Learn about potential summer jobs, the application and interview process, get career advice, and have the chance to speak to potential employer...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our first Teen Job Fair! Learn about potential summer jobs, the application and interview process, get career advice, and have the chance to speak to potential employers! This event is suitable for teens ages 14-18.

Animanga Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and enjoy watching a show or two! 

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

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and enjoy watching a show or two! 

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.

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop - Knitting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

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

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

Tween Evening: Book Safes

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Inside Library (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Turn old books into a place to hide away your valuables.  An evening tween program geared towards grades 4-7. 

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

Turn old books into a place to hide away your valuables. 

An evening tween program geared towards grades 4-7. 

Totally Teen Time: Tile Coasters

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Make and decorate your own coaster using a ceramic tile! This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12.

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

Make and decorate your own coaster using a ceramic tile!

This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12.

Teen Connect: Art with The Delaplaine

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity as you craft a stunning vision board using hand-drawn sketches and oil pastels under the guidance of Karen McGraw of The Delaplaine Arts Center.

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

Unleash your creativity as you craft a stunning vision board using hand-drawn sketches and oil pastels under the guidance of Karen McGraw of The Delaplaine Arts Center.

Memorial Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Teen Library Council

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us at our monthly TLC meeting to help make the library the best place it can be for you! Attendees will not only receive volunteer hours, but also develop marketable leadershi...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us at our monthly TLC meeting to help make the library the best place it can be for you!

Teen Studio: Open Art Studio

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays at the library for your chance to learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends!

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays at the library for your chance to learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends!

RPG Game Night

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

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

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

Teen Sand Art

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and create a sand art bottle!

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Get ready for summer and create a sand art bottle!

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.

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

Program attendee creating a wool flower using rug hooking

Make & Take: Basic Rug Hooking

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of rug hooking and make a coaster to take home.

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

Learn the basics of rug hooking and make a coaster to take home.

Teen Speaker Event

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Are you interested in Chemistry? Do you enjoy looking and feeling your best? Are you curious about a career that combines the two? Join us as the library welcomes speakers from a M...

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

Are you interested in Chemistry? Do you enjoy looking and feeling your best? Are you curious about a career that combines the two?

Totally Teen Time: Mental Health Cafe

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Life can be super stressful, and it's always important to take care of your mental health. Come down to the library for some light refreshments and a chat with a representative fro...

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

Life can be super stressful, and it's always important to take care of your mental health. Come down to the library for some light refreshments and a chat with a representative from the Frederick County Mental Health Association.

Teen Connect: School's Almost Out Party!

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year with snacks, games, and fun outdoor activities!

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the school year with snacks, games, and fun outdoor activities!

8th Grade Dance Photo Op!

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us on our deck for a fun photo opportunity! We will roll out the blue glitter carpet to our balloon arch for you and your friends to get your photos done! All photos will be u...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us on our deck for a fun photo opportunity! We will roll out the blue glitter carpet to our balloon arch for you and your friends to get your photos done!

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.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options ...

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

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

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

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.