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Frederick Community College Information Session

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Learn about educational opportunities at FCC and connect with an Admissions representative to answer your questions.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn about educational opportunities at FCC and connect with an Admissions representative to answer your questions.

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

Buzzing About Beekeeping

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Learn all about beekeeping, fun facts about tending to a honeybee colony, hive components, and so much more. During this informational session gain a better understanding of the role of pollinators in our environment.

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

Learn all about beekeeping, fun facts about tending to a honeybee colony, hive components, and so much more. During this informational session gain a better understanding of the role of pollinators in our environment.

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

Busy Town (ages 0-5)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Come play pretend with us! For one morning, the children’s area of the library will be transformed into a child-sized town. Use your imagination as you shop at a market, bake some pretend cookies, deliver some mail and more!

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come play pretend with us! For one morning, the children’s area of the library will be transformed into a child-sized town. Use your imagination as you shop at a market, bake some pretend cookies, deliver some mail and more!

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

Shri Yoga

Saturday, February 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Inside Library (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: Inside Library (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 "Adult" group

Adult Adaptive Program: "Our Friendship Era" Valentine Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

This program is developed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. It's a Valentine extravaganza! Join us for a sensory friendly dance party with Valentine's Day themed crafts and activities. 

 

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

This program is developed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. It's a Valentine extravaganza! Join us for a sensory friendly dance party with Valentine's Day themed crafts and activities. 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gentle Yoga Flow: A Beginner Yoga Class

Saturday, February 14, 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 "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

R.E.A.D. with WAGS

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

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

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, 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: Create & Craft

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time.

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

Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time.

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

Spinning & Weaving Demonstration

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Local fiber artist, Janeil Henderson will present a flax spinning and fiber weaving demonstration. 

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Local fiber artist, Janeil Henderson will present a flax spinning and fiber weaving demonstration. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Infant Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Baby Storytime:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed 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: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Musical Storytime

Monday, February 16, 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 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, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for 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, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

Family Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

It Takes a Village

Monday, February 16, 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 16, 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

Baby Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Baby Storytime:

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

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

Baby Storytime

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

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Instrument Petting Zoo

Monday, February 16, 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 16, 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

Baby Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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.