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Elementary Explorers: National Technology Day (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Come interact with a variety of technology through the ages at our technology petting zoo.

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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

Come interact with a variety of technology through the ages at our technology petting zoo.

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

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

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Book Art (ages 11-18)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Create a tiny masterpiece inspired by books!

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
Event Details:

Create a tiny masterpiece inspired by books!

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Make A Calming Bottle

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Create a calming sensory tool out of recycled materials to keep at home. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Wellness
Event Details:

Create a calming sensory tool out of recycled materials to keep at home. 

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

Children's Museum at the Library

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Drop in at the Brunswick Library to explore a variety of fun, exciting activities...like visiting a children's museum, but at the library!

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

Drop in at the Brunswick Library to explore a variety of fun, exciting activities...like visiting a children's museum, but at the library!

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

Young Homesteaders: Lotions and Soaps (Ages 9-13)

Tuesday, January 13, 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

Artist Adventures: Lois Ehlert (ages 6-10)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Come to the library to create your own artwork inspired by Alma Thomas and learn more about this influential figure in art history. Geared towards ages 6-10.

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

Come to the library to create your own artwork inspired by Alma Thomas and learn more about this influential figure in art history. Geared towards ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Yoga w/Bonnie (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of yoga, presented local yoga teacher, Bonnie from Trauma Informed Healing. Please bring a mat if you have one (we will have some available for those who don't.)

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

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of yoga, presented local yoga teacher, Bonnie from Trauma Informed Healing. Please bring a mat if you have one (we will have some available for those who don't.)

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

Tween Scene: Tabletop Game Party (ages 8-13)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

A celebration of tabletop gaming! Enjoy different crafts and activities based on different games. Please note, in this session, no gameplay will occur.

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

A celebration of tabletop gaming! Enjoy different crafts and activities based on different games. Please note, in this session, no gameplay will occur.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

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

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Felt Lab (ages 11-18)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Teen

Explore different types of fiber and felting techniques in this fun, hands-on program!

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:

Explore different types of fiber and felting techniques in this fun, hands-on program!

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

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

Take a Closer Look: Pottery with Cowgirl Clay Studio

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Get ready to see clay come to life with Andrea Horine of Cowgirl Clay Studio! Learn how everyday tools can turn a lump of clay into something totally unique, and pick up ideas to inspire your own art projects.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Get ready to see clay come to life with Andrea Horine of Cowgirl Clay Studio! Learn how everyday tools can turn a lump of clay into something totally unique, and pick up ideas to inspire your own art projects.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Special Storytime with the MSO: Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley (all ages)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "Do Like a Duck Does".  A story by Judy Hindley. MSO Oboist, Rick Basehore. All ages welcome. FCPS 2 hr Early Dismissal

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "Do Like a Duck Does".  A story by Judy Hindley. MSO Oboist, Rick Basehore. All ages welcome. FCPS 2 hr Early Dismissal

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

Young Homesteaders: Vermicompost (Ages 9-13)

Tuesday, January 20, 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

Elementary Explorers: Whales (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the wondrous and wild world of whales with fun activities!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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

Explore the wondrous and wild world of whales with fun activities!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

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

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Homemade Stickers (ages 11-18)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Learn how to make your own stickers using common household items! This program will be held in our Teen Zone.

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

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

Learn how to make your own stickers using common household items! This program will be held in our Teen Zone.

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tape Town

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Department (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

A project based learning session where little ones can use their individualized creative skills. By using various recycled materials little ones will be able to create an entire town together. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Children's Department (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Wellness
Event Details:

A project based learning session where little ones can use their individualized creative skills. By using various recycled materials little ones will be able to create an entire town together. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Reading with Heiress (ages 0-10)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

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

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Felting Hangout (ages 11 -18)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Come chill in the Teen Zone and work on needlefelting projects with other teens! We will provide the necessary supplies. If you don't know how to felt, we will show you!

This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12 (age 11-18)

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

Come chill in the Teen Zone and work on needlefelting projects with other teens! We will provide the necessary supplies. If you don't know how to felt, we will show you!

This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12 (age 11-18)