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

Tween-tastic: CD Art (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, Make & Create
Event Details:

Get creative and turn old CDs into amazing works of art! 

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

Tween Scene: Sharpie Tie Dye Pillowcases (ages 8-13)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate that with your very own Sharpie Tie Dye Pillowcase! Get your art on and see what you can create. All materials provided while supplies last.  Ages 8-13.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween/Teen (Age 9 - 18) Shrinky Dinks

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: Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Come hang out and make shrinky dinks! 

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 Time: Study Break with Wags for Hope (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, Wellness
Event Details:

Take a break from your school work and de-stress with therapy dogs from Wags for Hope!

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

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

Tween Time: Study Break with Wags for Hope Support Dogs (ages 8-13)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Take a break from your school work and de-stress with dogs from Wags for Hope.

**Please note that this program will meet inside the library, by the fireplace**

The program is for tweens in 3rd through 8th grades (ages 8-13).

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Council (TLC) (Ages 11-18)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting 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.

Press Paws! Therapy Dogs For Teens (ages 11-18)

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

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

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 Kick-Off at Rocky Point Creamery

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

Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts and a dairy cow mascot who will be available for selfies and high-fives. This event will be held at Rocky Point Creamery.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Video Game Hour! (Ages 13-18)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 13-18.

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
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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.

American Tattoo Art Program - Zines

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Zines are self-published, low-circulation publications, often resembling mini-magazines or newsletters, characterized by their DIY nature, and serve as a platform for personal expression, community building, and sharing niche interests.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

One Up Games: Smash Brothers Tournament (ages 11-18)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Spend the evening competing against your friends and other gamers at the library! This will be a bracketed Super Smash Brothers tournament.

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This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens with ASD and other intellectual and developmental disorders. Snacks and sensory friendly games and crafts will be provided. For teen ages 13-18. 

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.

Juneteenth - Libraries Closed

All Day
All Branches
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
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dancing on the Deck: Adult Dance Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you can boot-scoot your way around the dance floor or if you are just looking to brush up for an upcoming wedding, the library has the moves.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Create, Make, and Take (Ages 13-18)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun afternoon creating as we use supplies from the craft closet.  Bring your friends and make bracelets, picture frames, and so much more! For ages 13-18. All activities while supplies last. 

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

SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Is Right for You?

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Not sure whether to take the SAT or ACT?

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

Fiber Arts Social Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Cosplay Cafe (Ages 13-18)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come meet fellow cosplayers in the Community, share ideas, and have an opportunity to work on cosplay repairs using provided glue and sewing machines. Snacks will be provided. 

For Teens ages 13-18. 

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.

Reptile Smiles

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Reptile Smiles live animal program, at Harp Park Pavillion weather permitting.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Council (TLC) (Ages 11-18)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting 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.

Teen Paper Lantern (Ages 13-18)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Light up your creativity with a Teen Paper Lantern Workshop! Design and decorate your own unique lantern using paper, markers, and embellishments. Ages 13-18, supplies limited.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Movie Matinee- "The Haunted Mansion" (Ages 13-18)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us to watch the 2023 film "The Haunted Mansion". Rated PG13. For Teens 13-18. Snacks will be provided. 

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.