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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.

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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Scene: Mario Kart Tournament (ages 8-13)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Test your Mario Kart skills against your fellow gamers! Come a little early to join the bracket. Tournament starts right at 4:00. This tournament is open to age 8-13.

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

Test your Mario Kart skills against your fellow gamers! Come a little early to join the bracket. Tournament starts right at 4:00. This tournament is open to age 8-13.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 23, 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.

Teen Time: Tea Time with Local Author, Paulella Burchill (ages 11-18)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn about the many ways we drink tea for enjoyment, to feel better and socially with local author, Paulella Burchill. Teens 13 and over can sample teas during this program.This p...

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

Learn about the many ways we drink tea for enjoyment, to feel better and socially with local author, Paulella Burchill. Teens 13 and over can sample teas during this program.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Minecraft Monday (Ages 6-10)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. This program will be divided into t...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. This program will be divided into two groups.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: The Dot (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and then create artwork starting with just one dot.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
Event Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and then create artwork starting with just one dot.

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, January 29, 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 "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers

Thursday, January 30, 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.

Teen Time: Popcorn and Pixar (ages 13-18)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us to experiment with popcorn toppings and view Pixar shorts!This program is for teens in 7th through 12th grades (ages 13-18).

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

Join us to experiment with popcorn toppings and view Pixar shorts!

This program is for teens in 7th through 12th grades (ages 13-18).

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

First Saturday STEM Lab Drop-in

Saturday, February 1, 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 "Elementary" group.

Artist Adventures: Andy Warhol

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Dive into the world of Andy Warhol's pop art by crafting a quartet of snowmen inspired by his colorful take on everyday objects.

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

Dive into the world of Andy Warhol's pop art by crafting a quartet of snowmen inspired by his colorful take on everyday objects.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Cut Paper Collage (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Henri Matisse and make a cut paper collage.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
Event Details:

Learn about the artist Henri Matisse and make a cut paper collage.

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, February 5, 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Budgeting for Teens with PNC (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn how to build and maintain a personal budget with bankers from PNC bank!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: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn how to build and maintain a personal budget with bankers from PNC bank!

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

The Runaway Beignet Author Storytime with Connie Collins Morgan

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Author Connie Collins Morgan transports children and families to New Orleans with music and an interactive storytime featuring her book "The Runaway Beignet".Connie Collins Morgan,...

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

Author Connie Collins Morgan transports children and families to New Orleans with music and an interactive storytime featuring her book "The Runaway Beignet".

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Valentine's Day (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of heart-themed activities in preparation of Valentine's Day.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
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of heart-themed activities in preparation of Valentine's Day.

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, February 12, 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Felt Stuffies (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us to create a felt stuffy to keep or gift to a friend! 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
Event Details:

Join us to create a felt stuffy to keep or gift to a friend! 

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.

Tween Time: Felt Stuffies (ages 8-13)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Join us to create a felt stuffy to keep or gift to a friend! **Please note that this program will meet inside the library, by the fireplace**The program is for tweens in 3rd t...

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

Join us to create a felt stuffy to keep or gift to a friend! 

**Please note that this program will meet inside the library, by the fireplace**

The program is for tweens in 3rd through 8th grades (ages 8-13).

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Junior Experts: How to be a Forest Firefighter (ages 4-10)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to see what it's like to be a forest firefighter? Join us to learn what forest fire fighters do.This program is for children in preschool through 5th grades (a...

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

Have you ever wanted to see what it's like to be a forest firefighter? Join us to learn what forest fire fighters do.

This program is for children in preschool through 5th grades (ages 4-10).

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Drawing Dogtown, a visit with illustrator, Wallace West (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join NY Times Bestselling illustrator, Wallace West, as he shares his illustrating process, how he creates a character, and talks about the real life dogs who inspired Dogtown!This...

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

Join NY Times Bestselling illustrator, Wallace West, as he shares his illustrating process, how he creates a character, and talks about the real life dogs who inspired Dogtown!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, February 19, 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 "Elementary" group.

Family STEAM: Creativity Challenge

Thursday, February 20, 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 provide the materials and you bring your imagination! For families ages 5 and up.

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 provide the materials and you bring your imagination! For families ages 5 and up.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Friendship Bracelets (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We'll be making a variety of friendship bracelets to keep or gift to friends.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
Event Details:

We'll be making a variety of friendship bracelets to keep or gift to friends.

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