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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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Autism/ASD Friendly Teen Hangout

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
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
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.

Teen Studio: Create a Graphic Novel!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12.  In this session: Disco...

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

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12. 

Juneteenth - Libraries Closed

All Day
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

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, June 20, 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).

Summery Succulents Middletown Library Thursday June 20th 2-3pm 10-18 Ages

Summery Succulents (Ages 10-18)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Experience the fun of planting indoors! Join other teens and tweens in decorating your own unique planter. Choose your succulent and give it a nice, new home! Learn about planting ...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Experience the fun of planting indoors! Join other teens and tweens in decorating your own unique planter. Choose your succulent and give it a nice, new home! Learn about planting and caring for succulents in this exciting, hands-on activity.

Tween STEAM! Sphero Bots Painting (ages 9-13)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for engaging hands-on STEAM projects! We will be using robotics technology to control and move Sphero bots through paint to create art! Geared for grades 3-8 (ages 9-13)...

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

Join us for engaging hands-on STEAM projects! We will be using robotics technology to control and move Sphero bots through paint to create art!

Meet Happenstance Theater!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion, workshop, and demonstration about the running of Happenstance Theater, an ensemble of 5 multi-talented artists who devise original performer-generated pro...

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

Join us for a discussion, workshop, and demonstration about the running of Happenstance Theater, an ensemble of 5 multi-talented artists who devise original performer-generated productions under the Artistic Co-direction of Mark Jaster and Sabrina

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.

Animanga Club: Drawing Challenge

Thursday, June 20, 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 hang out.  Just like your favorite manga artists, try your...

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 hang out. 

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.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Inside Library (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and...

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

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers. www.marylandwriters.org

Totally Teen Time: Happenstance Theater

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion, workshop, and demonstration about the running of Happenstance Theater, an ensemble of 5 multi-talented artists who devise original performer-generated pro...

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

Join us for a discussion, workshop, and demonstration about the running of Happenstance Theater, an ensemble of 5 multi-talented artists who devise original performer-generated productions under the Artistic Co-direction of Mark Jaster and Sabrina

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, June 21, 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).

Teen Art Zoo

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
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: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
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!

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, June 22, 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.

BrainDrain Mobile Escape Room!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment

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.
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Cryptology: The VENONA Project

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for another intriguing journey into the world of secret messages - presented by the National Cryptologic Museum.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for another intriguing journey into the world of secret messages - presented by the National Cryptologic Museum.

BrainDrain Escapes

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Use your collective wits and skills, search for clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel riddles to conquer a mobile escape room’s mission before time runs out.

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

Use your collective wits and skills, search for clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel riddles to conquer a mobile escape room’s mission before time runs out.

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 24, 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).

Flier for our Minecraft Build Challenge on 6/24!

Minecraft Build Challenge: Flying Machines (Ages 10-18)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Let your imagination take you sky high in our Minecraft Build Challenge! Show off your skills by making a flying machine, hot air balloon, or whatever else sends you soaring! ...

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

Let your imagination take you sky high in our Minecraft Build Challenge! Show off your skills by making a flying machine, hot air balloon, or whatever else sends you soaring! 

TLC Gives Back (ages 11-17)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us this month to help give back to your greater community! Receive one hour of SSL credit for your participation. All tweens and teens are welcome! Suitable for grades 6-12. A...

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

Join us this month to help give back to your greater community! Receive one hour of SSL credit for your participation. All tweens and teens are welcome! Suitable for grades 6-12. Activities while supplies last. 

Teen De-Stress with Go Team

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

Stop in to pet some dogs and feel your stress slipping away! 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Stop in to pet some dogs and feel your stress slipping away! 

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.

Singing 101 for Teens with Renee's Music Studio (ages 13-18)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Love to sing or interested in learning some technique? This program will go over the basics of singing in an informal yet structured way. Well focus on practicing singing posture, ...

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

Love to sing or interested in learning some technique? This program will go over the basics of singing in an informal yet structured way. Well focus on practicing singing posture, breathing, and vowel shape.

Summer Lunch Program

Tuesday, June 25, 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).

Pride Bracelets

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Wear your heart on your sleeves by creating your own Pride bracelet.

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

Wear your heart on your sleeves by creating your own Pride bracelet.

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 Library Council

Tuesday, June 25, 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!