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This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group

How to Start a Book Club for Teens (Ages 10-18)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Have you ever wanted to start a book club but weren’t sure where to begin? Join us for this fun and interactive workshop just for teens!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start a book club but weren’t sure where to begin? Join us for this fun and interactive workshop just for teens!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Create Your Own Fantasy Map for Teens (ages 13-17)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group:
Teen

Step into the world of imagination and cartography! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to design and illustrate their own fantasy maps—complete with mountains, forests, kingdoms, sea monsters, and mysterious landmarks.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Step into the world of imagination and cartography! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to design and illustrate their own fantasy maps—complete with mountains, forests, kingdoms, sea monsters, and mysterious landmarks.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sol Yoga

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for this free class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothing.

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

Join us for this free class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothing.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Maryland Room, Public Meeting
Age Group:
Adult

Members of the public are invited to attend a historic preservation tax credit workshop in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room, Public Meeting
Event Details:

Members of the public are invited to attend a historic preservation tax credit workshop in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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

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

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

Rubber Ducky Day Musical Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

A splish-splash of fun for little ones! Join us for stories, songs, and movement inspired by everyone’s favorite bath-time buddy — the rubber duck! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

A splish-splash of fun for little ones! Join us for stories, songs, and movement inspired by everyone’s favorite bath-time buddy — the rubber duck! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
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: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: 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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5

 Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

 Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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

Musical Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
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: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: 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

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Skills

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 "Adult" group

Let's Get Moving: an Adaptive Movement Program

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Come join us for an hour of body movement activities led by Brunswick local Bastian Browning. Let us warm up our muscles and loosen up our joints together in a safe and relaxed environment.

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

Come join us for an hour of body movement activities led by Brunswick local Bastian Browning. Let us warm up our muscles and loosen up our joints together in a safe and relaxed environment.

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

Young Homesteaders: Lotions and Soaps (Ages 9-13)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

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

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Next Steps

Tuesday, January 13, 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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday: Olympian Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Get ready to craft like a demigod! Make shrink art creations with Hephaestus’ Heat Press, design your own wooden bead necklace at Camp Half-Bling, and create mini PJ books with Hermes’ Lost & Found Signs.

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

Get ready to craft like a demigod! Make shrink art creations with Hephaestus’ Heat Press, design your own wooden bead necklace at Camp Half-Bling, and create mini PJ books with Hermes’ Lost & Found Signs.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Artist Adventures: Lois Ehlert (ages 6-10)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.  Ages 6-10.

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

Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.  Ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Club Crochet (ages 11-18)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

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

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

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

Elementary Explorers: Yoga w/Bonnie (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of yoga, presented local yoga teacher, Bonnie from Trauma Informed Healing. Please bring a mat if you have one (we will have some available for those who don't.)

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

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of yoga, presented local yoga teacher, Bonnie from Trauma Informed Healing. Please bring a mat if you have one (we will have some available for those who don't.)

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Night Owls Storytime: Nighttime in the Forest

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Step into the quiet magic of the nighttime forest! Join us for a gentle pajama storytime featuring owls, foxes, rabbits, and other woodland friends who come alive after dark.

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

Step into the quiet magic of the nighttime forest! Join us for a gentle pajama storytime featuring owls, foxes, rabbits, and other woodland friends who come alive after dark.