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This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, February 5, 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

No Bake Cookie Making

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

Want to make cookies without using an oven? Come to this program to learn the art of making cookies without any baking required. The dough for these cookies uses peanut butter. 

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

Want to make cookies without using an oven? Come to this program to learn the art of making cookies without any baking required. The dough for these cookies uses peanut butter. 

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 and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Tween
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Suncatchers (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen

Make a sparkly suncatcher to hang in a window!

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:

Make a sparkly suncatcher to hang in a window!

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Starlight Storytime (ages birth - 5)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family -- pajamas are welcome!  Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family -- pajamas are welcome!  Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community 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: Anthony M. Natelli Community 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 "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

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

Join us for 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

Bilingual Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for a special storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in different languages. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Join us for a special storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in different languages. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, 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 fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Preschool Storytime:

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

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Play and Learn!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed 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:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Take a Closer Look: Sourdough Science with Green Roof Dough House

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Join Green Rood Dough House on a delicious adventure where you’ll get to discover the magic behind sourdough bread!

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

Join Green Rood Dough House on a delicious adventure where you’ll get to discover the magic behind sourdough bread!

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 "All Ages" group

West African Drumming with Ayanna Gallant

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages

Experience the rhythms of West Africa in this high-energy drumming session led by Ayanna Gallant of Aya Cultural Arts Studio!

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Wellness
Event Details:

Experience the rhythms of West Africa in this high-energy drumming session led by Ayanna Gallant of Aya Cultural Arts Studio!

This event is in the "Teen" group

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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

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.

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, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

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.

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 "All Ages" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, All Ages

Join us for 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, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
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 "Elementary" group

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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

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 "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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. 

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 "Adult" group

Gentle Yoga Flow: A Beginner Yoga Class

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

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

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Marx Brothers

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

The Marx Brothers were some of the biggest movie stars of the 1930s and ’40s.

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

The Marx Brothers were some of the biggest movie stars of the 1930s and ’40s.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Researching the History of a House

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Do you want to learn how to research the history of your house? Just because your house isn't a famous landmark, doesn't mean it doesn't have a rich history.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to research the history of your house? Just because your house isn't a famous landmark, doesn't mean it doesn't have a rich history.