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Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by the winter season and related books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead.

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

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by the winter season and related books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead.

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Location: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

8546 Pete Wiles Rd.

Middletown, MD 21769

 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Location: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

8546 Pete Wiles Rd.

Middletown, MD 21769

 

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Winter Book Sale

All Day
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

It’s the most wonderful sale of the year! Our Winter Book Sale is bringing holiday cheer and bookish bargains galore.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

It’s the most wonderful sale of the year! Our Winter Book Sale is bringing holiday cheer and bookish bargains galore.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, December 7, 2025 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

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Photo of author Nikoletta Gjoni in white sweater

Character Study Through Music: Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Music without lyrics can sometimes strike a deeper chord. In this workshop, we're going to listen to two pieces of music and develop two different characters based on the emotions, moods, and rhythms the two songs conjure.

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

Music without lyrics can sometimes strike a deeper chord. In this workshop, we're going to listen to two pieces of music and develop two different characters based on the emotions, moods, and rhythms the two songs conjure.

Pop-Up at the Thurmont Senior Center

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult

Staff from the Thurmont Regional Library will be on hand to provide library cards and check out books. 

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

Staff from the Thurmont Regional Library will be on hand to provide library cards and check out books. 

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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

New Year's Day - 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

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Emmitsburg Senior Center Book Display

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

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

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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

How to start a book club for teens ages 10 to 18 at middletown library from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

How to Start a Book Club for Teens (Ages 10-18)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Have you ever wanted to start a book club but weren’t sure where to begin? Join us for this fun and interactive workshop just for teens!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start a book club but weren’t sure where to begin? Join us for this fun and interactive workshop just for teens!

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Photo of author Nikoletta Gjoni in white sweater

A Walk in Their Shoes: Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Sometimes the best way to understand someone else's circumstances is to walk a mile in their shoes. In this workshop, we're going to write three different scenes from three different perspectives in your household. The catch?

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

Sometimes the best way to understand someone else's circumstances is to walk a mile in their shoes. In this workshop, we're going to write three different scenes from three different perspectives in your household. The catch?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 1/18 - 1/19
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

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Curious Iguana presents: Author Richard Bell

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult

With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, come join us on Thursday, January 22, from 6:30-7:30 pm for a fascinating look into the past with author Richard Bell as he d

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, come join us on Thursday, January 22, from 6:30-7:30 pm for a fascinating look into the past with author Richard Bell as he d

photograph of the cover the book "Lab Dog"

Lab Dog: Local Author Talk & Beagle Meet and Greet

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Join local author Melanie D.G. Kaplan and the Vice President of Animal Research Issues for Humane World for Animals, Katie Conlee, for an evening exploring the world of research animals and the beagle who changed Melanie’s life.

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

Join local author Melanie D.G. Kaplan and the Vice President of Animal Research Issues for Humane World for Animals, Katie Conlee, for an evening exploring the world of research animals and the beagle who changed Melanie’s life.

Author Cordelia Jensen Photo wearing colorful scarf

Meet the Author: Cordelia Jensen

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult

Calling all young poets: this one is for you!

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

Calling all young poets: this one is for you!

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Sign Language Interpreter

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Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, January 25, 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

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.