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This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Skills

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

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 "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday: Olympian Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Get ready to craft like a demigod! Make shrink art creations with Hephaestus’ Heat Press, design your own wooden bead necklace at Camp Half-Bling, and create mini PJ books with Hermes’ Lost & Found Signs.

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

Get ready to craft like a demigod! Make shrink art creations with Hephaestus’ Heat Press, design your own wooden bead necklace at Camp Half-Bling, and create mini PJ books with Hermes’ Lost & Found Signs.

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 "Teen" group

Club Crochet (ages 11-18)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

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

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

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 "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 "Birth - 5" group

School & STEM Skills for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Tiny STEAM

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

Awesome Artists: Duke Riley

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us as we learn about artist Duke Riley and craft a "sailor's valentine" out of unexpected materials. Designed for elementary ages.

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

Join us as we learn about artist Duke Riley and craft a "sailor's valentine" out of unexpected materials. Designed for elementary ages.

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

Tween Cork Snowman (Ages 9-13)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Stay warm in the library and turn a cork into a snowman.  Personalize your snowman with various decorations making each creation unique.

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

Stay warm in the library and turn a cork into a snowman.  Personalize your snowman with various decorations making each creation unique.

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

Tween-Tastic: Guess This Mess (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Get ready for some messy, creative fun with a game of Pictionary! In this fun twist on the usual drawing game, you'll skip the paper and draw your clues in fluffy shaving cream instead.

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

Get ready for some messy, creative fun with a game of Pictionary! In this fun twist on the usual drawing game, you'll skip the paper and draw your clues in fluffy shaving cream instead.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Jigsaw Puzzles (ages 10-18)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Relax while putting together a jigsaw puzzle and sipping hot chocolate with old and new friends.

For grades 5-12. 

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

Relax while putting together a jigsaw puzzle and sipping hot chocolate with old and new friends.

For grades 5-12. 

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

Art-Ventures: Family Art Night

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

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

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Builders

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Caregiver Toolbox: Baby & Toddler Speech

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Adult

Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

School Skills

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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 "Birth - 5" group

School Skills for Preschoolers

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Afternoon Adventures: Make Your Own Fidget

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

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

Animanga Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

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

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

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

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).