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Teen Animanga Club (Ages 12 -18)

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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 "Teen" group

Teen Intro to Dungeons and Dragons! (Ages 13-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join a local Dungeon Master and Learn about Dungeon and Dragons! 

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

Tween Scene: Mini Library (Ages 10-13)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Build your own mini library! Create tiny books and bookshelves featuring your favorite titles to design a miniature world of stories.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Hands-Only CPR Training for Teens (ages 11-18)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services for this life-saving training. 

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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

Next Steps

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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

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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 Tuesday: Spring Window Painting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Help brighten the teen space with spring-themed window painting! Use colorful designs inspired by the season to transform the windows into cheerful works of art.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Greetings Adventurers! Role Playing Games Club (ages 11-18)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear.

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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 - Let's Plant Seeds (Ages 9-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn the process for starting seeds indoors, how to transplant seedlings and the journey a seed will take until it's ready to plant in the garden.  We will plant flower, vegetable and herb seeds and make pollinator pods. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Phone Charms (Ages 11-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Come create a personalized phone charm using a variety of materials. (Ages 11-18) 

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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

Unplugged: Teen Self-Care Series (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.

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

Tween-Tastic: Art Series- Self Portrait (Ages 8-13)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Create a self‑portrait inspired by the style of Frida Kahlo, using her bold colors, symbolic elements, and expressive approach to tell your own story through art. 

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

Tweens: Paper-mâché Bowl Painting

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Join us to paint and decorate papier mache bowls! 

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

March Mask-Making Madness!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

March Maskness is here! Join us for a festive mask-making party, featuring painting and paper crafting. Be a super-hero, channel your inner animal, go cultural or theatrical! Ideal for ages 8-plus, fun for families and friends. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Next Steps

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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 STEAM Space - Game Design Done Quick (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Want to learn to make your own videos games but don't know where to start? 
Swing by the library and learn how to turn real photos into games with Downpour, a cool, free, and easy to learn app! 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Minute to Win It! (Ages 9-13)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Test your skills in a series of fast, fun challenges you have just one minute to complete! Tweens will rotate through silly games that involve stacking, balancing, and teamwork.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Tea-rific Tea Blends (ages 11-18)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Mix and match different types of tea and herbs to make your very own custom tea blend!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Spy School: Codes and Ciphers (ages 10-13)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to be a spy and decode hidden messages? Learn about cryptography, the art (and math!) of creating codes, ciphers, and secret messages! Ages 10-13

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

More Than a Game: Finding Your Fit in College Athletics

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Hood College Admissions Counselor Liam Strickland will help student-athletes and families understand the realities of pursuing athletics at the collegiate level.

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

Take a Closer Look: Egg Drop Challenge

1:00pm–1:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Ready to put your engineering skills to the test? Join us for the ultimate Egg Drop Challenge! Design and build a creative contraption using everyday materials to protect an egg from a big drop.

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

Cereal Box Dominoes

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for the Cereal Box Domino Challenge! Use cereal boxes to create your own domino design and help us build a giant domino tower through the library! Ages 6 and up. FCPS No School Day

This event is in the "Teen" group

No-Sew Gnome Club! (Ages 9-18)

11:00am–12:30pm
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, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient.

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

Break My Game: Tabletop Game Play Testing

12:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Life Skill Workshops: Communication by SHIFTurn Collective (Ages 13-25)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

SHIFTurn Collective presents a youth-centered Life Skills Workshop focused on building strong, confident communication.

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.