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Summer Explorers: Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Make a friendship bracelet to take home, and help us make a GIANT friendship bracelet to decorate the library! Designed for children in grades K-5.

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

Make a friendship bracelet to take home, and help us make a GIANT friendship bracelet to decorate the library!

Designed for children in grades K-5.

group of people sitting around a table looking at knitted scarf

Valley Needle Crafters

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters. Knitting, crochet, all ...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters. Knitting, crochet, all fiber crafts welcome! 

Little Gardeners

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Bring your children to the library to become little gardening experts! We will be busy creating, exploring, and learning how to care for Mother Earth's precious plant beauties!&nbs...

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

Bring your children to the library to become little gardening experts! We will be busy creating, exploring, and learning how to care for Mother Earth's precious plant beauties! 

Fiber Fun

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We are weaving our way into summer. Use provided materials to create fun and unique fiber crafts to take home. 

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

We are weaving our way into summer. Use provided materials to create fun and unique fiber crafts to take home. 

School Skills

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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.

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop - Cable Knitting

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

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

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

Totally Teen Time: Design a Button Pin

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design and create your very own button pin! This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

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

Design and create your very own button pin!

This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

Sewing Lesson | Make A Pocket in Your Beach Towel!

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Event Details:

Bring your favorite beach towel and make a secure zipper pocket to keep all of your hidden treasures and important items this summer!   * Important: Please be sure to br...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Bring your favorite beach towel and make a secure zipper pocket to keep all of your hidden treasures and important items this summer!

 

Designing Anime Fan Art for Teens with Art Way Alliance (ages 11-17)

Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a success...

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

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a successful character.

Little Adventurers

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
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 chil...

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!

Summer Rocks at the Library!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

 Let's make the summer rock! Grab some paint, a few river rocks, and decorate them to your heart's content. 

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

 Let's make the summer rock! Grab some paint, a few river rocks, and decorate them to your heart's content. 

Teen Sharpie Tie-Dye

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stop into Sharpie tie-dye a tote bag or bring your own item! Toe bags are in limited supply.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Stop into Sharpie tie-dye a tote bag or bring your own item! Toe bags are in limited supply.

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.

Teen Studio: Create a Graphic Novel!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12.  In this session: Disco...

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

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12. 

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

School Skills

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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.

Summery Succulents Middletown Library Thursday June 20th 2-3pm 10-18 Ages

Summery Succulents (Ages 10-18)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Experience the fun of planting indoors! Join other teens and tweens in decorating your own unique planter. Choose your succulent and give it a nice, new home! Learn about planting ...

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

Experience the fun of planting indoors! Join other teens and tweens in decorating your own unique planter. Choose your succulent and give it a nice, new home! Learn about planting and caring for succulents in this exciting, hands-on activity.

Tween STEAM! Sphero Bots Painting (ages 9-13)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for engaging hands-on STEAM projects! We will be using robotics technology to control and move Sphero bots through paint to create art! Geared for grades 3-8 (ages 9-13)...

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

Join us for engaging hands-on STEAM projects! We will be using robotics technology to control and move Sphero bots through paint to create art!

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Inside Library (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
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...

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (EM)
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. www.marylandwriters.org

Teen Art Zoo

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating a...

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

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating art inspired by her animal models!

Little Adventurers

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
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 chil...

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!

Flier for our Minecraft Build Challenge on 6/24!

Minecraft Build Challenge: Flying Machines (Ages 10-18)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Let your imagination take you sky high in our Minecraft Build Challenge! Show off your skills by making a flying machine, hot air balloon, or whatever else sends you soaring! ...

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

Let your imagination take you sky high in our Minecraft Build Challenge! Show off your skills by making a flying machine, hot air balloon, or whatever else sends you soaring! 

TLC Gives Back (ages 11-17)

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us this month to help give back to your greater community! Receive one hour of SSL credit for your participation. All tweens and teens are welcome! Suitable for grades 6-12. A...

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

Join us this month to help give back to your greater community! Receive one hour of SSL credit for your participation. All tweens and teens are welcome! Suitable for grades 6-12. Activities while supplies last. 

Teen Studio: Open Art Studio

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Make out of this world art, all supplies provided by the library. Program for teens and tweens to start a new work of art or bring a w...

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

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Make out of this world art, all supplies provided by the library. Program for teens and tweens to start a new work of art or bring a work in progress! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12.

Summer Explorers: Eric Carle Day

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Learn all about author and illustrator, Eric Carle with a special reading of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." We will enjoy several creative activities as well. Designed for children...

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

Learn all about author and illustrator, Eric Carle with a special reading of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." We will enjoy several creative activities as well. Designed for children in grades K-5.