Upcoming Events

Celebrate Earth Day! Make 3D flowers out of recycled egg cartons, decorate them with paint and beads. Ages 11-18, while supplies last.   

Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. 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.

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of Chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18. 

With great (brain)power comes great responsibility. Come and test that power by playing Marvel trivia at the library. Play on your own or assemble your team, answer question and win prizes!

Come to the library and play a life-sized game of Candyland at the library!

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

Learn the ins and outs of skateboarding with staff from Embark Skate Shop! They’ll provide valuable tips and guidance to skaters of all experience levels! 

Interested in learning more about Maryland State financial aid, including scholarship and grant programs?

Unlock the power of melody in this interactive songwriting and performance workshop with acclaimed singer/songwriter Anthony Nunziata and hit songwriter/pianist Jeff Franzel.

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.

Calling all poetry lovers! Join local writer Jillian Stacia for an introductory workshop on finding your poetic voice.

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

Create your own personalized felt name flag! 

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others. For grades 6-12

Create a unique birdhouse by repurposing plastic soda bottles. This eco-friendly project reduces waste and offers birds a space to rest and nest.

Get started with crocheting, a life-long hobby - with the talented ladies of the Woodlands! Learn how to hold the hook & yarn and how to make a starting chain - then build from there! All materials provided, while supplies last.

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

Join the Chronicles of Yarnia group for casual craft time! This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners.

Please join us in celebrating the release of Jenni Howell’s debut novel Boys With Sharp Teeth! Jenni will be joined in conversation with fellow author, Charlene Thomas! 

Create your own edible masterpiece using candies, icing, and other sweets.

Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties! 

(ages 8-13)

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of materials for checkout, as well as some fun games!