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Memory Lab by Appointment

All Day 5/3 - 5/5
Small Meeting Room at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Formats accepted: photographs (up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches), slides, a...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today!

Historical Fashions: 19th Century Sewing and Dress Making

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join dressmaker, pattern maker and sewing instructor Maggie Koenig for a fun and informative talk about 19th century fashions. She will bring a selection of "sources": origina...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join dressmaker, pattern maker and sewing instructor Maggie Koenig for a fun and informative talk about 19th century fashions.

Human Library - Share Your Story

Human Library

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Frederick County Public Libraries invites “readers” and “books” to have an open conversation in a safe space without judgement. "Unjudge someone." For more information a...

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

Frederick County Public Libraries invites “readers” and “books” to have an open conversation in a safe space without judgement.

"Unjudge someone."

Memory Lab By Appointment

All Day 5/21 - 5/24
Maryland Conference Room at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Formats accepted: photographs (up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches), slides, a...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Maryland Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today!

Memorial Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
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

Historic Context of The Russian-Ukrainian War

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come join Professor Pavel Preznikov to learn more about the events that preceded the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and triggering of the full-scale war between the two c...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Come join Professor Pavel Preznikov to learn more about the events that preceded the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and triggering of the full-scale war between the two countries.

Operation Overlord: Remembering D-Day

Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Retired History Teacher, Joseph Baclawski will present on the triumphs and tribulations experienced by those who landed on the beaches of Normandy, 80 years ago. 

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Retired History Teacher, Joseph Baclawski will present on the triumphs and tribulations experienced by those who landed on the beaches of Normandy, 80 years ago. 

Civil War Reconstruction in Frederick County

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Author and Historian Jake Wynn will present information on the Civil War and Reconstruction in the Frederick County area with an emphasis on the African American experience during ...

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

Author and Historian Jake Wynn will present information on the Civil War and Reconstruction in the Frederick County area with an emphasis on the African American experience during this period.

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

Teen Cryptid Café: Create a Creature

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn about local creatures and mysteries of Frederick County and Maryland, such as the Snallygaster and Dwayyo, then create your own through art or writing! 

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

Learn about local creatures and mysteries of Frederick County and Maryland, such as the Snallygaster and Dwayyo, then create your own through art or writing! 

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

Maryland Cooking: Cookbooks and Recipes from Maryland's Past

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Curious about the origins of Smith Island cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? Come meet Julie Saylor from the Maryland State Library Resource Center and learn about their ...

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

Curious about the origins of Smith Island cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? Come meet Julie Saylor from the Maryland State Library Resource Center and learn about their collection of Maryland cookbooks dating back to the 1800s.

Brunswick's First People

Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come learn about the Native Americans who lived in the Brunswick area from 15,000 years ago to the 1720s. Don Peterson, author of Native American Fish Traps, will talk about t...

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

Come learn about the Native Americans who lived in the Brunswick area from 15,000 years ago to the 1720s.

Labor Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
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

Back to Our Bygone Days: Remembering Lincoln High School with AARCH Society

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

A brief history of Lincoln School, Frederick County’s first and only secondary school for African Americans until the end of segregation. The documentary highlights former students...

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

A brief history of Lincoln School, Frederick County’s first and only secondary school for African Americans until the end of segregation. The documentary highlights former students who share their fond memories.

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

"I Shot Him Through the Heart": The Dewey Draper Murder

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an encore presentation of the Myersville Wolfsville Area Historical Society's mini-program on the tragic tale of a Wolfsville area May-December marriage during the Grea...

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

Join us for an encore presentation of the Myersville Wolfsville Area Historical Society's mini-program on the tragic tale of a Wolfsville area May-December marriage during the Great Depression.

Veteran's Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 11/10 - 11/11
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

Thanksgiving Eve - Libraries Close at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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

Thanksgiving - Libraries Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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

Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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

New Year's 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