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Little Builders

Thursday, February 12, 2026 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.

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

Caregiver Toolbox: Potty Training Made Easier (Part 2) - Practical Strategies

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Adult

Potty Training Made Easier

Ready to ditch the diapers? Join us for a 2-part potty training workshop filled with tips, laughs, and real-life solutions!

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

Potty Training Made Easier

Ready to ditch the diapers? Join us for a 2-part potty training workshop filled with tips, laughs, and real-life solutions!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

School Skills

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. 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:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

School Skills for Preschoolers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Next Steps

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

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

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

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 "Elementary" group

Afternoon Adventures: Zentangles

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

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

Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Winter Wiggles Yoga with Bonnie: Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, February 12, 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

School-age kids will build focus, confidence, and clam while having fun with movement and mindfulness, powered by games and imagination. 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:

School-age kids will build focus, confidence, and clam while having fun with movement and mindfulness, powered by games and imagination. For kids in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Animanga Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

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

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

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

Tween Creative Mask Makers (Ages 9-13)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Create a custom mask using art supplies and your imagination! Tweens ages 9–13 will design and decorate wearable masks inspired by characters, creatures, or original ideas.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Create a custom mask using art supplies and your imagination! Tweens ages 9–13 will design and decorate wearable masks inspired by characters, creatures, or original ideas.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Fun: R.E.A.D. with WAGS for Hope

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary

Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Puppet-Palooza (ages 11-18)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen

Feeling puppet-y? Make your own puppet using a sock, a paper bag, or your own choice of materials!

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:

Feeling puppet-y? Make your own puppet using a sock, a paper bag, or your own choice of materials!

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 12, 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

A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words...and Then Some: Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

In this workshop, we're going to look at the same image and then develop a scene with at least one character, both inspired by the image. What emotions does the picture make you feel? What kind of character would exist in this make believe space?

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

In this workshop, we're going to look at the same image and then develop a scene with at least one character, both inspired by the image. What emotions does the picture make you feel? What kind of character would exist in this make believe space?

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

Paws 2 Read

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL High Beginner's / Low Intermediate Conversation Classes

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville 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: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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

Play and Learn!

Friday, February 13, 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: Valentine's Day Celebration

Friday, February 13, 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

What did the spaghetti say to the meatball on Valentine’s Day? You’re pasta-tively amazing!

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

What did the spaghetti say to the meatball on Valentine’s Day? You’re pasta-tively amazing!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Adaptive Program: Card Stamping

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Come make your own Valentine’s Day card using a variety of stamps! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for this fun, sensory event.

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

Come make your own Valentine’s Day card using a variety of stamps! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for this fun, sensory event.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Friday, February 13, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

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

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

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

Love Your Library Celebration

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Inside Library (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Join us for a fun filled day as we celebrate all things library related!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled day as we celebrate all things library related!