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Curious Iguana presents: Jenni Howell in Conversation with Charlene Thomas

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating the release of Jenni Howell’s debut novel Boys With Sharp Teeth! Jenni will be joined in conversation with fellow author, Charlene Thomas! Jenni ...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating the release of Jenni Howell’s debut novel Boys With Sharp Teeth! Jenni will be joined in conversation with fellow author, Charlene Thomas! 

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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.

Pop-up @ Mount Saint Mary's

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of material...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of materials for checkout, as well as some fun games!

School's Out: Escape from the Emmitsburg Branch Library

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Based on the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series by Chris Grabenstein, join the Emmitsburg Branch Library children's staff for a thrilling scavenger hunt and learn more about your libr...

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

Based on the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series by Chris Grabenstein, join the Emmitsburg Branch Library children's staff for a thrilling scavenger hunt and learn more about your library! The adventure begins at the front desk!

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

Maryland Writers Association: Side Hustles for Writers

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join Lauren LaRocca, Features Editor of the Frederick News Post, in a discussion about what editors look for in freelancers and other writing tips. 

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Lauren LaRocca, Features Editor of the Frederick News Post, in a discussion about what editors look for in freelancers and other writing tips. 

Easter - Libraries Closed

All Day
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Pop-up @ Mount Saint Mary's

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of material...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of materials for checkout, as well as some fun games!

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Spring Book Sale

All Day
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Before you know it, those hot summer days will be here, so what better way to be prepared for days by the pool or sitting on the beach, by stocking up on those favorites at the Fri...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Before you know it, those hot summer days will be here, so what better way to be prepared for days by the pool or sitting on the beach, by stocking up on those favorites at the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Book Sale!

Meet the Author & Book Launch with Michelle Jabès Corpora

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Enter a magical work inspired by Ancient Egypt with us on Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm! We are excited to celebrate the book launch of Michelle Ja...

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

Enter a magical work inspired by Ancient Egypt with us on Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm! We are excited to celebrate the book launch of Michelle Jabès Corpora’s

Author Spotlight: Working-Class Spirituality

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In partnership with Curious Iguana Bookstore, we welcome authors Cat Pleska and Karen Salyer McElmurray to speak with Magin LaSov Gregg about their latest novels in a unique author...

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

In partnership with Curious Iguana Bookstore, we welcome authors Cat Pleska and Karen Salyer McElmurray to speak with Magin LaSov Gregg about their latest novels in a unique author panel.

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

Memorial Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Curious Iguana Presents: Author Robert Fersh

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Please join us for an evening with author Robert Fersh as he discusses his book From Conflict to Convergence, which draws on his experience with conflict resolution as a ...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Please join us for an evening with author Robert Fersh as he discusses his book From Conflict to Convergence, which draws on his experience with conflict resolution as a former policy maker.

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.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

Juneteenth - Libraries Closed

All Day
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Curious Iguana Presents: Author Barbara Pronin

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us Sunday, June 29 from 2:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon with the lovely Barbara Pronin as she talks about her latest novel Winter’s End, a story that explore...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us Sunday, June 29 from 2:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon with the lovely Barbara Pronin as she talks about her latest novel Winter’s End, a story that explores the lives of

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.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

Independence Day - Libraries Closed

All Day
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Curious Iguana Presents: Authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Please join us Thursday, July 10 at C. Burr Artz Public Library from 6:30-7:30 pm for an evening with authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy as they dis...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Please join us Thursday, July 10 at C.

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.

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Outreach
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

Curious Iguana Presents: Author Sarah Pekkanen in Conversation with Author Alex Finlay

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a thrilling evening with best-selling author Sarah Pekkanen as she discusses her newest novel, The Locked Ward, w...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a thrilling evening with best-selling author Sarah Pekkanen as she discusses her newest novel, The Locked Ward, with fellow aut

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.

Curious Iguana Presents: Local Author Hailey Piper in Conversation with Jessica McHugh

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Calling all Stephen King fans! On Tuesday, August 19 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, we are excited to welcome local author Hailey Piper to talk about her contribution to the new...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Calling all Stephen King fans!

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.