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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.

Event List

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

Take a Sound Bath!

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a soothing and healing sound bath, with Dorianne Aillery Taylor, local certified Yoga Instructor and Sound-Bath Energy Healer. Dorianne will introduce us to the...

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

Immerse yourself in a soothing and healing sound bath, with Dorianne Aillery Taylor, local certified Yoga Instructor and Sound-Bath Energy Healer.

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, July 15, 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Craft: Magnetic Mini Canvases (Ages 12 -18)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Make your mark on the brand-new Teen Department! Come decorate a mini art canvas which will decorate the library’s bookshelves.

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

Make your mark on the brand-new Teen Department! Come decorate a mini art canvas which will decorate the library’s bookshelves.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Yarn Art

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Create your own masterpiece on canvas using yarn! 

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

Create your own masterpiece on canvas using yarn! 

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 "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.

Aya Cultural Arts Studio: Lesson on West African Drums

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Instructor Ayanna Gallant from the Aya Cultural Arts Studio will be teaching a mini lesson on West African drums.

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

Instructor Ayanna Gallant from the Aya Cultural Arts Studio will be teaching a mini lesson on West African drums.

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

Tuesday, July 16, 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 "Teen" group.

TEEN Studio: Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel with Ari Messeca

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
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. Ins...

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Autism/ASD Friendly Teen Hangout

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tabletop Game Night

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Learn to play a new tabletop game with other game fans in the community. Fran Roth, game herald for Envoy Games, will demo and teach the game. Other games will be available...

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

Learn to play a new tabletop game with other game fans in the community. Fran Roth, game herald for Envoy Games, will demo and teach the game.

Other games will be available to play, and we invite you to bring your own.

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

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Tween Scene: Magical Kitties (ages 8-13)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Come in, create a magical kitten, and join a one-shot of the TTRPG Magical Kitties!

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

Come in, create a magical kitten, and join a one-shot of the TTRPG Magical Kitties!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

One Up Games on the Go! Gaming at the Library

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you have great gaming skills? Show them off and learn some new ones as One Up Games!, a Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, rolls into Frederick County on their East Coast To...

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

Do you have great gaming skills?

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

Thursday, July 18, 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Open Craft Hour

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stop in and create during this relaxed open craft hour!

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

Stop in and create during this relaxed open craft hour!

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 "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.

Wolfe's Exotic Encounters with Live Reptiles

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Yard - Myersville at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

A live animal program with Wolfe's Exotic Encounters offers a thrilling fusion of reptile education and entertainment to help foster a deep appreciation for reptiles while rai...

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

A live animal program with Wolfe's Exotic Encounters offers a thrilling fusion of reptile education and entertainment to help foster a deep appreciation for reptiles while raising awareness about their vital role in the ecosystem.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

One Up Games on the Go! Gaming at the Library

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you have great gaming skills? Show them off and learn some new ones as One Up Games!, a Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, rolls into Frederick County on their East Coast To...

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

Do you have great gaming skills?

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, July 18, 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.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

Thursday, July 18, 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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel with Artist, Ari Messeca

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
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.  ...

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

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

Friday, July 19, 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, July 20, 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, July 20, 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.

One Up Games on the Go! Gaming at the Library

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Do you have great gaming skills? Show them off and learn some new ones as One Up Games!, a Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, rolls into Frederick County on their East Coast To...

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

Do you have great gaming skills?

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

OneUp Gaming Event (Ages 10-18)

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Do you have great gaming skills? Show them off and learn some new ones as One Up Games!, a Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, rolls into Frederick County on their East Coast To...

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

Do you have great gaming skills?