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How-To Fest 2025

1:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled day of discovery at How-To Fest 2025! Dig into the creativity and connect with our strong and vibrant community as they show off their unique businesses, hobbies, skills, and passions.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Navigating the Monocacy: An Exploration of Frederick's River

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Andy Nichols, outdoor enthusiast and director of programs at Shenandoah Mountain Guides and School, for a refreshing look at the history, natural wonders, and recreational opportunities of the Monocacy River.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Author Event: "Potomac Fever" by Charlotte Taylor Fryar

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with author Charlotte Taylor Fryar as she discusses her debut book Potomac Fever, which explores the winding history of this well-known river.

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

Dancing on the Deck: Kids Dance Party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Carissa Barth with FIBE Dance will lead a fun and interactive line dance class just for kids. This event is ideal for kids under age 12. Be ready to Cupid Shuffle your way around the library deck!

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

Roots & Wings - A Parenting Journey with More Than A Father

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Brandon Chapman and Jason Francis of More Than (Formerly More Than a Father), for an engaging and supportive session designed for caregivers and their children.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

Baby Steps Skill Building

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as babies and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Special Storytime: Smurf-tastic Summer Fun (ages 0-5)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special smurf-tastic summer fun themed storytime. We’ll sing, dance to some smurfy tunes and dive into summer themed crafts and games. Designed for families, ages 0 - 8 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am–11:15am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
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

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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 Adventurers

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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

Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel (ages 10-18)

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

In this class we will jump into the basics of storytelling, and how to tell your narrative through art and text together on a page! All levels of artists are welcome while we discover how one creates a graphic novel.

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 "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

11:15am–11:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Lawyer in the Library: Maryland Legal Aid (Study Room 3)

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

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

Summer Lunch Program (ages 0-18)

12:15pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Offsite@Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area: So you want to be a....Park Ranger?

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Connect with nature! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime at the playground, followed by an easy hike with Ranger Zach who will share all about the job as a park ranger. Come prepared to ask lots of questions about being a park ranger!

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.