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Little Adventurers

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

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

Young Homesteaders: Growing Microgreens (Ages 9-13)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

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

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 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

Engineering Challenge (Ages 9-18)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Calling all future engineers and those who enjoy STEM challenges.  Join us to apply engineering principles to brainstorm, design and build structures, solve problems and test your skills.  

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

Calling all future engineers and those who enjoy STEM challenges.  Join us to apply engineering principles to brainstorm, design and build structures, solve problems and test your skills.  

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

Tween Perler Bead Art (Ages9-13)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

A casual craft session where tweens can make Perler Bead Art with a variety of patterns available.  Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together.

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

A casual craft session where tweens can make Perler Bead Art with a variety of patterns available.  Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Fun: STEM Night

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary

Stop by the Emmitsburg Library for some STEM-tastic fun. STEM related stations will be set up for hands on fun and experimentation. Age group: Elementary.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Stop by the Emmitsburg Library for some STEM-tastic fun. STEM related stations will be set up for hands on fun and experimentation. Age group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen - Hot Chocolate Meltaways (Ages 13-18)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up on a chilly day.  We'll provide everything from the chocolate to the cocoa to the marshmallows.  You'll leave with beautiful, handmade hot chocolate meltaways.

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

Hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up on a chilly day.  We'll provide everything from the chocolate to the cocoa to the marshmallows.  You'll leave with beautiful, handmade hot chocolate meltaways.

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 "Adult" group

Researching the History of a House

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Do you want to learn how to research the history of your house? Just because your house isn't a famous landmark, doesn't mean it doesn't have a rich history.

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

Do you want to learn how to research the history of your house? Just because your house isn't a famous landmark, doesn't mean it doesn't have a rich history.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Valentine Cards (Ages 9-13)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Need a valentine card for someone special? Bring your creativity and design a heartfelt card for that special person. We’ll provide colorful paper, markers, stickers, and other fun embellishments—you bring your imagination.

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

Need a valentine card for someone special? Bring your creativity and design a heartfelt card for that special person. We’ll provide colorful paper, markers, stickers, and other fun embellishments—you bring your imagination.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Emmitsburg Senior Center Book Display

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Outside Library (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult

Make a library card!  Check out books!   Grab limited edition library swag!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Make a library card!  Check out books!   Grab limited edition library swag!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Friends of the Emmitsburg Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library Meeting
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Friends of the Library Meeting
This event is in the "Adult" group

Paper Craft Card Making - An Adult Adaptive Program

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a fun morning where you can design and craft your own unique greeting card. All adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to this program.

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

Join us for a fun morning where you can design and craft your own unique greeting card. All adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Drop-In Digital Learning at the Thurmont Senior Center

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Need help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet? This one-on-one help is completely free with no appointment needed. This program takes place at the Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E Main Street, Thurmont. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet? This one-on-one help is completely free with no appointment needed. This program takes place at the Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E Main Street, Thurmont. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Weis Dietitian - Heart Health & Recipe Demonstration

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Let’s celebrate your heart all Heart Health Month long and beyond! Join Weis Dietitian Christina in learning about the foundations of a heart smart eating pattern.

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

Let’s celebrate your heart all Heart Health Month long and beyond! Join Weis Dietitian Christina in learning about the foundations of a heart smart eating pattern.