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Chinese for Beginners Level 2

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
C. Burr Artz Trust Conference Room at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Understand the history and structure of the Chinese language.

Learn basic greetings and self-introduction.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: C. Burr Artz Trust Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Understand the history and structure of the Chinese language.

Learn basic greetings and self-introduction.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public 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 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
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 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Music Makers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Calling all aspiring music makers! Learn about music theory and history through rhythmic and melodic exercises, games, and activities! Age Group: Elementary.

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

Calling all aspiring music makers! Learn about music theory and history through rhythmic and melodic exercises, games, and activities! Age Group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Skills

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

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

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday: Gingerbread Houses

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Get into the holiday spirit and design your own gingerbread house—no baking required! You’ll build and decorate a cardboard house using paint markers and plenty of creativity.

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

Get into the holiday spirit and design your own gingerbread house—no baking required! You’ll build and decorate a cardboard house using paint markers and plenty of creativity.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Greetings Adventurers! Role Playing Games Club (ages 11-18)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear.

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

Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Puzzle Piece Picture Frames (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Reuse old puzzle pieces to make a fun picture frame you can put on your refrigerator!

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:

Reuse old puzzle pieces to make a fun picture frame you can put on your refrigerator!

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Hangout for Teens with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (Ages 13-18)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disorders and their caregivers -if they chose to stay. Snacks and sensory friendly games and crafts will be provided.  

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

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disorders and their caregivers -if they chose to stay. Snacks and sensory friendly games and crafts will be provided.  

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

4-H Young Homesteaders: Sewing (ages 8-13)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on 4-H series where youth ages 8 –13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening, and more.

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

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on 4-H series where youth ages 8 –13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening, and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Step into the Holidaze: Beginner Line Dancing (Ages 18 and up)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Kick up your boots and shuffle away the seasonal stress at our Beginner Line Dancing Class.

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

Kick up your boots and shuffle away the seasonal stress at our Beginner Line Dancing Class.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Go Team Therapy Dogs: an Adaptive Adult Program

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

The dogs want to come back and have some fun with their human friends!  Join us for more pets and love from Go Team Therapy Dogs!

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

The dogs want to come back and have some fun with their human friends!  Join us for more pets and love from Go Team Therapy Dogs!

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

Children's Museum at the Library (ages 2-5)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

It's like a children's museum, but at the library!  Join us for an hour of fun engaging activities designed for experiential learning.  You never know what you might discover!  Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

It's like a children's museum, but at the library!  Join us for an hour of fun engaging activities designed for experiential learning.  You never know what you might discover!  Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Holiday Karaoke with DJ Brian Mo. An Adult Adaptive Program

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Get into the spirit with Adult Adaptive Holiday Karaoke with Special Guest- DJ Brian Mo. Sing, dance, and play along with our instruments, to all the holiday classics!

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

Get into the spirit with Adult Adaptive Holiday Karaoke with Special Guest- DJ Brian Mo. Sing, dance, and play along with our instruments, to all the holiday classics!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

School & STEM Skills for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Tiny STEAM

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Awesome Artists: Jan Brett

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Let's explore some of illustrator Jan Brett's beloved children's books and then create your own wintery characters. Geared for elementary ages.

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

Let's explore some of illustrator Jan Brett's beloved children's books and then create your own wintery characters. Geared for elementary ages.

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

Tween-Tastic: Code the Course with Indi Bots (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Get hands-on with technology! You’ll learn the basics of coding and problem-solving by programming Indi robots to navigate the course you design.

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

Get hands-on with technology! You’ll learn the basics of coding and problem-solving by programming Indi robots to navigate the course you design.

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

Family Game Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, All Ages

Have fun playing card games, board games, pencil and paper games, or minute challenges with friends and family. 

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Have fun playing card games, board games, pencil and paper games, or minute challenges with friends and family. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Art-Ventures: Shake It Up! Snow Globe

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

This event is in the "Adult" group

What to Pair for Christmas Dinner with Mazzaroth Vineyard

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Imagination Zone at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Unsure of whether a white or red pair best with turkey or if a blend is the right fit for sweet potatoes? Join Mazzaroth Vineyard to learn what is the best type of wine to serve at your holiday dinners.

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

Unsure of whether a white or red pair best with turkey or if a blend is the right fit for sweet potatoes? Join Mazzaroth Vineyard to learn what is the best type of wine to serve at your holiday dinners.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Builders

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! 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:

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.