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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Challenge! (ages 11-17)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Zone (UR) at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to master the teen challenge activity? Test your skills with Carnival Games and find out!  Activities suitable for ages 11-17, while supplies last...

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

Do you have what it takes to master the teen challenge activity? Test your skills with Carnival Games and find out! 

Activities suitable for ages 11-17, while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Fiber Fun

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We are weaving our way into summer. Use provided materials to create a fun and unique hand-woven cup holder.

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

We are weaving our way into summer. Use provided materials to create a fun and unique hand-woven cup holder.

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

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
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: 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.

Turn Up the Heat: Solar Ovens

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Ever hear the phrase "so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk"? Well, now you can! Join us to build your own solar oven out of a pizza box. Take home your oven and a recipe boo...

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

Ever hear the phrase "so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk"? Well, now you can! Join us to build your own solar oven out of a pizza box. Take home your oven and a recipe book and you'll be ready for those hot, sunny, summer days!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Button Making and Perler Beads

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come learn how to make your very own buttons and/or create a perler bead masterpiece! 

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

Come learn how to make your very own buttons and/or create a perler bead masterpiece! 

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Animanga Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

D&D Session Meet Up

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen D&D Interest Meeting (Ages 12-18)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

 Interested in joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Come hang out as we go over basics of gameplay, campaign writing, character creation, and more!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

 Interested in joining a Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Come hang out as we go over basics of gameplay, campaign writing, character creation, and more!

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

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop - Cable Knitting

Thursday, June 13, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Design a Button Pin

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design and create your very own button pin! This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

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

Design and create your very own button pin!

This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

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.

On-site at the Starlight Family Film Festival: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back!  Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 7:00 p.m. In the event of bad weathe...

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

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back! 

Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 7:00 p.m.

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.

Outreach at the Starlight Family Film Festival: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff at our outreach table and tent! Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back!  Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begin...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff at our outreach table and tent!

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back! 

Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 6:30 p.m.

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

Sewing Lesson | Make A Pocket in Your Beach Towel!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your favorite beach towel and make a secure zipper pocket to keep all of your hidden treasures and important items this summer!   * Important: Please be sure to br...

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

Bring your favorite beach towel and make a secure zipper pocket to keep all of your hidden treasures and important items this summer!

 

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

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
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: 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, June 15, 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.

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.

Break My Game Tabletop Game Play Testing

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

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

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

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

Maryland Writers' Association Meet and Greet!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

After brief annual election business is conducted, let's connect- in person! New to the Maryland Writers' Association but interested in writing? Come and meet this bunch of wond...

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

After brief annual election business is conducted, let's connect- in person!

New to the Maryland Writers' Association but interested in writing? Come and meet this bunch of wonderful writers in your sphere. 

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

Digital SAT Information Session

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

C2 Education Urbana is offering a free community service information session regarding the changes to the SAT as it is now taken on a digital platform. Please join us to learn abou...

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

C2 Education Urbana is offering a free community service information session regarding the changes to the SAT as it is now taken on a digital platform. Please join us to learn about the Digital SAT and how you can prepare!

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Designing Anime Fan Art for Teens with Art Way Alliance (ages 11-17)

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a success...

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

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a successful character.

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

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
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: 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 "Teen" group.

TEEN Studio: Reptile Smiles Art Zoo

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating a...

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

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating art inspired by her animal models!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Sharpie Tie-Dye

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stop into Sharpie tie-dye a tote bag or bring your own item! Toe bags are in limited supply.

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

Stop into Sharpie tie-dye a tote bag or bring your own item! Toe bags are in limited supply.

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

Summer Lunch Program

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
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: 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.

Ready, Set, Explode!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Can anything be totally smooth? We'll put this theory to the test with some candy, some soda and plenty of explosions!  Come dressed for some messy scientific exploration a...

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

Can anything be totally smooth? We'll put this theory to the test with some candy, some soda and plenty of explosions! 

Come dressed for some messy scientific exploration and for being outdoors. 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.