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This event is in the "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: Create & Craft

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time.

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

Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Animanga Manga (Ages 12 -18)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Love anime and manga? Swing by our animanga club! Every month is something different - draw and chat with friends while doing themed crafts, learning some trivia, and more! *Craft supplies are limited*

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

Love anime and manga? Swing by our animanga club! Every month is something different - draw and chat with friends while doing themed crafts, learning some trivia, and more! *Craft supplies are limited*

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

Brick Builders Club (ages 5-12)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Junk Journaling Workshop

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a fun-filled evening of junk journaling! Junk journaling is a creative form of journaling done using everyday materials—especially items that might otherwise be thrown away.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening of junk journaling! Junk journaling is a creative form of journaling done using everyday materials—especially items that might otherwise be thrown away.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Next Steps

Tuesday, April 21, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Ready, Set, Grow Plant Studio (Ages 9-18)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Teen

Let's get ready for spring by transplanting seedlings.  Learn how to transplant and fertilize plants to prepare them for the library garden and your home garden.

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

Let's get ready for spring by transplanting seedlings.  Learn how to transplant and fertilize plants to prepare them for the library garden and your home garden.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Library Explorers: A World of Art

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Explorers:  let's explore a world of art. This month we will learn about and create mosaics, an ancient form of creating pictures and patterns from small other items. Be prepared to get a little messy and take home a creation or two.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explorers:  let's explore a world of art. This month we will learn about and create mosaics, an ancient form of creating pictures and patterns from small other items. Be prepared to get a little messy and take home a creation or two.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Tiny STEAM

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. 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:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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

Tween - Earth Day Celebration (Ages 9-13)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Let's Celebrate Earth Day! This eco-friendly program invites tweens (ages 9-13) to create unique, sustainable art using recycled and natural materials.

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

Let's Celebrate Earth Day! This eco-friendly program invites tweens (ages 9-13) to create unique, sustainable art using recycled and natural materials.

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

Tween Scene: Insect Mimicry (ages 8-13)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Are you a bug lover? Or just curious about insects and nature? Come get up close and personal with exciting insect specimens and a few arthropods!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Are you a bug lover? Or just curious about insects and nature? Come get up close and personal with exciting insect specimens and a few arthropods!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

School Skills

Thursday, April 23, 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 "Teen" group

Next Steps

Thursday, April 23, 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

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Thursday, April 23, 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

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. 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:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Afternoon Adventures: Little Shoppers Grocery Store

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary

Visit our pretend grocery store! Kids can shop and check out pretend groceries while practicing counting, sorting, and imaginative play.


 

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

Visit our pretend grocery store! Kids can shop and check out pretend groceries while practicing counting, sorting, and imaginative play.


 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

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

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Fri-Yay: The Colors of Spring

Friday, April 24, 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

Tired of the gray of winter? Celebrate spring with pops of color that will leave you feeling mauve-lous!

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

Tired of the gray of winter? Celebrate spring with pops of color that will leave you feeling mauve-lous!

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

Drop-in Saturdays: Neurographic Doodle Art and Puzzles

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Help Circle/ Círculo de Ayuda para Tejedores

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

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

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mocktails and Masterpieces: Spring Sip and Paint

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

Spend an afternoon sipping on mocktails and learning to paint a spring landscape with students from the Barbara Ingram School of Fine Arts.

This program is intended for adults.

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

Spend an afternoon sipping on mocktails and learning to paint a spring landscape with students from the Barbara Ingram School of Fine Arts.

This program is intended for adults.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Overcooked! Cook-off - Mochi Monday (Ages 12-18)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

Grab an apron  and some friends and test your skills in co-op classic Overcooked!
This month's recipe is Mochi - learn a bit about this sweat Japanese treat, then shape and flavor your own! *food supplies are limited*

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

Grab an apron  and some friends and test your skills in co-op classic Overcooked!
This month's recipe is Mochi - learn a bit about this sweat Japanese treat, then shape and flavor your own! *food supplies are limited*

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.