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ESL High Beginner's / Low Intermediate Conversation Classes

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Please note, registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Please note, registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

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

Fri-Yay: Snow Much Fun

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Just because winter's chill has arrived, doesn't mean we have to freeze on the fun! Join us inside for delightful, snow-themed activities that will give you chills (the good kind)! 

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

Just because winter's chill has arrived, doesn't mean we have to freeze on the fun! Join us inside for delightful, snow-themed activities that will give you chills (the good kind)! 

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 Roof 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 Roof 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 "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 "Teen" group

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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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. Bring yourself and your gnomies!

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. Bring yourself and your gnomies!

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 "Elementary" group

Delaplaine Presents Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids (ages 6-8)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape strips of colorful paper into beautiful pictures and designs.

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

Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape strips of colorful paper into beautiful pictures and designs.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Delaplaine Presents Helen Smith Free Workshops for Kids (ages 9-12)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape strips of colorful paper into beautiful pictures and designs.

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

Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape strips of colorful paper into beautiful pictures and designs.

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

Cozy Crafternoons: Sheep to Sweater

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Come for a demo from local artists and bring your own projects to work on together! Open to all adults and teens. All crafts welcome at 1:30 pm on designated Sunday afternoons.

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

Come for a demo from local artists and bring your own projects to work on together! Open to all adults and teens. All crafts welcome at 1:30 pm on designated Sunday afternoons.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Travel Talk: Next Christmas in the Caribbean!

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Join Jaime of Terrapin Travel for a Travel Talk on Christmas in the Caribbean — a festive escape to sun-soaked islands where turquoise waters meet timeless traditions.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Jaime of Terrapin Travel for a Travel Talk on Christmas in the Caribbean — a festive escape to sun-soaked islands where turquoise waters meet timeless traditions.

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This event is in the "Elementary" group

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room (UR) at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: Science & Surprise - Pretend Pancakes Ingredient Observations

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Get curious and messy (in the best way)! Each session features a science-themed experiment, challenge, or puzzle to spark wonder and laughter. This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

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

Get curious and messy (in the best way)! Each session features a science-themed experiment, challenge, or puzzle to spark wonder and laughter. This program is geared for those in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

It Takes a Village

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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, February 9, 2026 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Instrument Petting Zoo

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, All Ages

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, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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 Sensory Play

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.

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

Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Musicians (ages 0-5)

Monday, February 9, 2026 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