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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options ...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and...

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

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

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

Shri Yoga

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation te...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

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

Saturday, January 4, 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 "Birth - 5" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Signing Stories for Babies - ASL Immersive Storytime for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

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

Dream Builder Life Coaching

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

This workshop will provide an overview on how to create a life you love, using a proven, reliable, repeatable method.  As a DreamBuilder Life Coach certified by the The Brave ...

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

This workshop will provide an overview on how to create a life you love, using a proven, reliable, repeatable method.  As a DreamBuilder Life Coach certified by the The Brave Thinking Institute, Janice loves making DREAMS come true. &nbs

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

Infant Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

Musical Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

It Takes a Village

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

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

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

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

Musical Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Musical Storytime:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

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

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver....

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

 

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

Instrument Petting Zoo

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

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

Little Musicians (ages 0-5)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Hangout (Ages 8-12)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Hang out with other tweens and enjoy some snacks! Play on the Switch or do some crafting!

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

Hang out with other tweens and enjoy some snacks! Play on the Switch or do some crafting!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Press Paws! Therapy Dogs For Teens (ages 11-18)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to...

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

Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others. For grades 6-12

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

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.