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Tween: Giant Newspaper Origami

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Have you ever wanted to make large origami? Spend the afternoon creating large origami designs, like hats. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make large origami? Spend the afternoon creating large origami designs, like hats. 

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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

"Into the Woods" Window Art Workshop

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Join us in the magic of making an enchanted forest, as our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues throughout 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. First, we made trees.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us in the magic of making an enchanted forest, as our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues throughout 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. First, we made trees.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen STEAM Space: DIY Lava Lamps (Ages 10-18)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Lava lamps were created in the 1960’s and have amazed generations of people. Did you know that you can make a different type of lava lamp at home using water, oil, and Alka-Seltzer? Make your own lava lamp to take home. 

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

Lava lamps were created in the 1960’s and have amazed generations of people. Did you know that you can make a different type of lava lamp at home using water, oil, and Alka-Seltzer? Make your own lava lamp to take home. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Ask An Artist (ages 11-18)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Curious about a career in the arts? Join us for the 3rd annual opportunity to connect with a wide variety of local artists from the world of digital illustrations to stained glass, to improv and theater, to creative writing and much more.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Curious about a career in the arts? Join us for the 3rd annual opportunity to connect with a wide variety of local artists from the world of digital illustrations to stained glass, to improv and theater, to creative writing and much more.

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

No-Sew Gnome Club! (Ages 9-18)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Large Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient.

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

Brick Builders Club (ages 5-12)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.

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

Tween Scene: Book Bedazzling (Ages 10-13)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Add some sparkle to your reading with book bedazzling! Bring a book you’ve already started bejeweling, or choose one of our books to decorate with gems and designs.

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

Add some sparkle to your reading with book bedazzling! Bring a book you’ve already started bejeweling, or choose one of our books to decorate with gems and designs.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Ready, Set, Grow Plant Studio (Ages 9-18)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Let's get ready for spring by transplanting seedlings.  Learn how to transplant and fertilize plants to prepare them for the library garden and your home garden.

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

Let's get ready for spring by transplanting seedlings.  Learn how to transplant and fertilize plants to prepare them for the library garden and your home garden.

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

Tween - Earth Day Celebration (Ages 9-13)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Let's Celebrate Earth Day! This eco-friendly program invites tweens (ages 9-13) to create unique, sustainable art using recycled and natural materials.

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

Let's Celebrate Earth Day! This eco-friendly program invites tweens (ages 9-13) to create unique, sustainable art using recycled and natural materials.

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

Tween-Tastic: Pet Rocks (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Transform ordinary rocks into fun and unique pet companions! Decorate them with paint and embellishments to create colorful, one-of-a-kind characters.

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

Transform ordinary rocks into fun and unique pet companions! Decorate them with paint and embellishments to create colorful, one-of-a-kind characters.

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

Tween Scene: Insect Mimicry (ages 8-13)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Are you a bug lover? Or just curious about insects and nature? Come get up close and personal with exciting insect specimens and a few arthropods!

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

Are you a bug lover? Or just curious about insects and nature? Come get up close and personal with exciting insect specimens and a few arthropods!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-18)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Library Tween Hangout (Ages 9-13)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Tweens are invited to a library party just for them! Join us for games, creative activities, and time to hang out with friends in a relaxed, welcoming space. Ages 9-13.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to a library party just for them! Join us for games, creative activities, and time to hang out with friends in a relaxed, welcoming space. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

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

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

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

Tween-Tastic: National Denim Day Craft (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Join us for a National Denim Day craft as we design jean‑inspired creations.

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

Join us for a National Denim Day craft as we design jean‑inspired creations.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Gaming Hour: Switch Edition (ages 9-13)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Flower Crowns (ages 11-18)

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

Welcome spring at the library! Join us for the afternoon and create your own unique flower crowns! For ages 11-18. All activities while supplies last. 

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

Welcome spring at the library! Join us for the afternoon and create your own unique flower crowns! For ages 11-18. All activities while supplies last. 

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

Tween Hangout (Ages 8-12)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

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

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Anime Afternoon (Ages 10-17)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Anime Afternoon is a place to chat with other enthusiasts about your favorite anime and manga! Chat about what you're currently reading and watching.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Anime Afternoon is a place to chat with other enthusiasts about your favorite anime and manga! Chat about what you're currently reading and watching.

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

Tween Scene: Minecraft Monday (Ages 10-13)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server!

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

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Koinobori (Carp) Kites (Ages 11-18)

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

Come create a Japanese Koinobori (carp) kite and learning about Japanese culture! While supplies last. Ages 11-18.

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

Come create a Japanese Koinobori (carp) kite and learning about Japanese culture! While supplies last. Ages 11-18.

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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween-Tastic: Stick Figures (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Create nature-inspired art by using collected sticks and natural materials to design and decorate unique stick figures that celebrate creativity and the outdoors.

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

Create nature-inspired art by using collected sticks and natural materials to design and decorate unique stick figures that celebrate creativity and the outdoors.

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

Tween: Buttons

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18. 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18.