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Holiday Closing - Memorial Day

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed Sunday May 26 and Monday May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

Upcoming Events

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How-To Festival

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

Celebrate local know-how and learn something new at the How-To Festival. Members of our community will display their diverse hobbies, skills, and passions with demonstrations and informational offerings all throughout the library from 1-4p.m.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Studio

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us Tuesdays at the library for your chance to learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

RPG Game Night

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

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

Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Summer Challenge Kick-Off at Rocky Point Creamery!

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts, and a high-five from a unicorn! This event will be held at Rocky Point Creamery.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Summer Mural

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

School's out and summer is here! Help us start this summer off with a splash by making a mural to display outside the library!

This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

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

Tween Trivia Night: Harry Potter

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter at our Tween Trivia Night. Play as an individual or bring some friends and compete as a team. Snacks will be provided as well as prizes for top players/teams.

Disclaimer(s)

Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Council (TLC): Meet Happenstance Theater!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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 "Teen" group.

School's Out Hangout (Ages 12-18)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

School's out for summer. Stop by the library to relax and play. Snacks and activities will be available.

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

BrainDrain Escapes

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Use your collective wits and skills, search for clues, solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel riddles to conquer a mobile escape room’s mission before time runs out.

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

All about Eid Al-Adha

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a story, ask your questions and enjoy traditional crafts from this celebration.

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

Digital SAT Information Session

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

C2 Education Urbana is offering a free community service information session regarding the changes to the SAT as it is now taken on a digital platform. Please join us to learn about the Digital SAT and how you can prepare!

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

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
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 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Young Knitters Get-together

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Are you a young knitter or crocheter? Looking to get together with fellow creatives to explore working with yarn? Start the summer off with a fun get-together. Bring your own needles and yarn. We will have some extra yarn if you need some.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen PRIDE Craft (Ages 12-18)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

June is Pride Month, so let's celebrate! Stop by for an inclusive crafting event where everyone is welcome to create Pride keychains! This is a space to celebrate acceptance and express yourself creatively.

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

Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel with Artist, Ari Messeca

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Discover how to create a graphic novel! Jump into the basics of storytelling and how to tell your narrative through art and text together. All levels of artists are welcome.

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.
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.
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Kickoff your summer by registering for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with fun events and activities for the whole family! DJ Kicks Karate Urbana will be spinning tunes so bring your dance moves to this epic summer event! 

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

Overdose Response Training & Narcan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Amy Fisher-Kiefer from Frederick County Behavioral Health Services for a community presentation on understanding signs of overdose, how to respond in the situation and administer Narcan.

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
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 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Safety Series- Stop The Bleed

2:00pm - 4:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join the Frederick Department of Fire and Rescue Services for a Teen-specific presentation of their "Stop The Bleed" program.

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 Studio: Crochet 101

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

Get started with crocheting, a life-long hobby - with the talented ladies of the Woodlands!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

RPG Game Night

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

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

Summer Challenge Kickoff

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Let‘s get this gold medal summer started! Come and be part of an evening filled with exciting library Olympic games. Bring the whole family to join in the festivities! Enjoy crafts, activities, Olympic trivia, and much more!

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
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 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).