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This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Fingerpaint Friday (ages 2-5)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

A sensory experience, exploring texture and color. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A sensory experience, exploring texture and color. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, 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 fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn!

Friday, December 5, 2025 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: Collaboration Stations

Friday, December 5, 2025 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

One is the loneliest number, so grab a buddy and head to the Walkersville Branch Library to try your hand at a variety of team-based challenges and activities!

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

One is the loneliest number, so grab a buddy and head to the Walkersville Branch Library to try your hand at a variety of team-based challenges and activities!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Let's Dance to Holiday Music: An Adaptive Adult Program

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Come get some exercise while having fun dancing to holiday music! Ally Caho from the Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance will be here to lead us in an integrative dance class for every ability level.

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

Come get some exercise while having fun dancing to holiday music! Ally Caho from the Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance will be here to lead us in an integrative dance class for every ability level.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by the winter season and related books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead.

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

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by the winter season and related books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Location: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

8546 Pete Wiles Rd.

Middletown, MD 21769

 

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Location: Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery

8546 Pete Wiles Rd.

Middletown, MD 21769

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

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

Morning Music @ the Library: Calypso Harp Duo

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join us in our rotunda space for live music with local harpists, Calypso Harp Duo. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us in our rotunda space for live music with local harpists, Calypso Harp Duo. 

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

Walkersville Christkindlmarket

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Elementary, Adult, All Ages

Celebrate the holiday season at the library! Browse vendors at the holiday market, create a craft, enjoy a scavenger hunt, meet St. Nick (at 11:00AM), and have storytime with Mrs. Claus (at 12:00PM)!

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season at the library! Browse vendors at the holiday market, create a craft, enjoy a scavenger hunt, meet St. Nick (at 11:00AM), and have storytime with Mrs. Claus (at 12:00PM)!

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

Guinea Pig Storytime with Jenn's Uncommon Critters (ages 0-10)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Enjoy a guinea pig-themed storytime then meet guinea pigs from Jenn's Uncommon Critters! This program is designed for children ages 0-10 with a caregiver.

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

Enjoy a guinea pig-themed storytime then meet guinea pigs from Jenn's Uncommon Critters! This program is designed for children ages 0-10 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

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

Christmas in Thurmont: Holiday Music with Patty & Brent

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside Library (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, musical duo Patty & Brent will delight guests with the sounds of the holiday.

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

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, musical duo Patty & Brent will delight guests with the sounds of the holiday.

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

Christmas in Thurmont: Holiday Sing-a-long

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:45pm - 1:00pm
Inside Library (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, join the choirs from the Thurmont Area Feeder Schools for a Community Sing-A-Long of your favorite holiday songs. 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, join the choirs from the Thurmont Area Feeder Schools for a Community Sing-A-Long of your favorite holiday songs. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Organic for Everyone with Terressentials

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Want to improve your everyday cleaning and self-care routines?

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Want to improve your everyday cleaning and self-care routines?

This event is in the "Teen" group

FREE SAT Digital Test for all High School students!

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a free SAT digital practice test — a full 2 hour and 15-minute experience that simulates the real exam.

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

Join us for a free SAT digital practice test — a full 2 hour and 15-minute experience that simulates the real exam.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The History of Shopping Through the Sears Catalog

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Take a trip down memory lane and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs.

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

Take a trip down memory lane and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs.

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

Christmas in Thurmont: Holiday Music with the Mount St. Mary's Flute Choir

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Inside Library (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join the Mount St. Mary’s University for a concert and sing-along of your favorite Christmas carols led by MSMU Flute Professor Dr. Jessica Banks.

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

Join the Mount St. Mary’s University for a concert and sing-along of your favorite Christmas carols led by MSMU Flute Professor Dr. Jessica Banks.

This event is in the "Teen" group

FREE ACT Digital Test for all High School Students!

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a free ACT digital practice test — a full 2 hour and 15-minute experience that simulates the real exam.

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

Join us for a free ACT digital practice test — a full 2 hour and 15-minute experience that simulates the real exam.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

It Takes a Village

Monday, December 8, 2025 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, December 8, 2025 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

Instrument Petting Zoo

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

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
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, December 8, 2025 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

Little Musicians (ages 0-5)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment