Announcements

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Event List

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Age Group
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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Design a Cookie Cutter! (ages 11-18)

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Use a simple 3D modeling program to design your own custom cookie cutter to be 3D printed! Cookies not included.This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

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

Use a simple 3D modeling program to design your own custom cookie cutter to be 3D printed! Cookies not included.

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Little Adventurers

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
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 chil...

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!

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
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family STEAM: Animals in Winter

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an opportunity to explore, learn and discover together!  We will provide the materials, bring your imagination and we can discover together.  For families 5 a...

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

Join us for an opportunity to explore, learn and discover together!  We will provide the materials, bring your imagination and we can discover together.  For families 5 and up.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Little Adventurers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
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 chil...

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!

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their care...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

First Saturday STEM Lab Drop-in

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab opportunity.  This program is designed from children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab opportunity.  This program is designed from children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Tiny STEAM

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their care...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Tiny STEAM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their care...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

STEAM Space: Edible Architecture (Ages 12-18)

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Use your engineering skills to create your own edible structure and then try to make a larger version that can withstand an earthquake!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Use your engineering skills to create your own edible structure and then try to make a larger version that can withstand an earthquake!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family STEAM: ART Workshop

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an opportunity to explore, learn and discover together!  We will provide the materials, bring your imagination and we can discover together.  For families 5 a...

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

Join us for an opportunity to explore, learn and discover together!  We will provide the materials, bring your imagination and we can discover together.  For families 5 and up.

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

Spy School: Mission Accepted (ages 6-10)

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Have you read the Spy School books, watched Spy Kids, or thought of becoming a spy? Do you think you have what it takes to complete your first training mission, the mental and phys...

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

Have you read the Spy School books, watched Spy Kids, or thought of becoming a spy? Do you think you have what it takes to complete your first training mission, the mental and physical stamina make it through (we're sure you do)!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Animals in Winter (ages 3-10)

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

What do animals do when the weather gets cold? Drop in throughout the day to do some activities highlighting how some animals migrate, hibernate, or adapt to stay safe all winter l...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

What do animals do when the weather gets cold? Drop in throughout the day to do some activities highlighting how some animals migrate, hibernate, or adapt to stay safe all winter long. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 1/19 - 1/20
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
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool STEM: Igloos (ages 3-6)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on learning about igloos!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on learning about igloos!