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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: 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. 

Independence Day - 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.

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! For 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Make Your Own Affirmation Jar (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:

Join us to create your own affirmation jars to take home and learn about the effects of positive self-esteem with Heartly House. For ages 13-18. Affirmation jars are while supplies last. 

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.

Tween Gaming Hour: Switch Edition (ages 9-13)

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:

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13.

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.

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.

Building a Strong College Resume

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:

A strong college resume is essential for making a lasting impression on admissions officers.

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.

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.

Totally Tweens: Fiber Fun! (Ages 8-12)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn the basics of weaving and make your own cup holder! Ages 8-12 yrs.

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.

Pressed Flowers: Air-Dry Clay Ornaments for Teens (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:

Get creative with nature! Join us for a hands-on craft session where you’ll design air-dry clay ornaments using pressed flowers and leaves. Perfect for gifts, decorations, or a unique keepsake! Ages 13-18, supplies limited.

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

Chris Vaughn

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Mr. Chris at the library this summer for “Color Our World” – a movement-filled adventure! This year’s program features 10 exciting PE-style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course, and much more!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Cookie Decorating (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 decorate your own cookie using a variety of edible decorations! Gluten-free cookies will be available. While supplies last. 

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 "Teen" group.

Pressed Flowers: Air-Dry Clay Ornaments for Tweens (Ages 09-13)

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:

Get creative with nature! Join us for a hands-on craft session where you’ll design air-dry clay ornaments using pressed flowers and leaves. Perfect for gifts, decorations, or a unique keepsake! Ages 9-13, supplies limited.

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

Tabletop Game Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn to play a new tabletop game that's fun for the whole family!

Fran Roth of Envoy Games will demo and teach the game.

For ages 10+.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Sharpie Art (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 create art on Canvas using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol. For 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Common App Walkthrough & Application Timeline

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:

Navigating the Common Application can be overwhelming, but C2 Education Urbana has you covered!

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

Circus Science: The Mayhem Magical Circus

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Join former Ringling Brothers performer and professional knucklehead Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Movie Matinee- " Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (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 2024 film "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (PG13). Snacks will be provided. 

For 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.
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.

Teen Time: SeaShell Trinket Dishes (Ages 11-18)

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, Tween
Event Details:

Come make your own trinket dish out of seashells and other craft supplies. For Ages 11-18. 

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 "Teen" group.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens with ASD and other intellectual disorders. Snacks and sensory friendly games and crafts 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.

Labor Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
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.

Tween/Teen Art Studio

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create