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Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Celtic Harp Trio

10:30am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Local harper Jim Dronenburg, accompanied by Julie Merchant on flute, and Wes Merchant on violin, will delight us with their beautiful musical stylings. 

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

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

Poppy Dance Party

11:30am - 12:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join Poppy for a hoppin' boppin' time prior to our Summer Reading Kickoff! Be sure to bring your camera for a fantastic Photo Op. 

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

Summer Challenge Kickoff Festival

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Kick off your summer with fun events and activities for the whole family! Register for our Summer Challenge program, participate in fun games and activities, including Bingo. Will be held rain or shine. 

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Cultura Plenera invites you to this show-and-tell event hosted by two local artists who will exhibit and discuss their Puerto Rican art forms. Sasha Vazquez is a talented painter who specializes in reflecting Puerto Rican culture in her art.

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

Historic Context of The Russian-Ukrainian War

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Come join Professor Pavel Reznikov to learn more about the events that preceded the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and triggering of the full-scale war between the two countries.

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 "Adult" group.

Juneteenth Explained

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Barbara Thompson from African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society will discuss the history behind the holiday Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Operation Overlord: Remembering D-Day

2:00pm - 4:15pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Retired History Teacher, Joseph Baclawski will present on the triumphs and tribulations experienced by those who landed on the beaches of Normandy, 80 years ago. 

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

Infant Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Baby Steps Skill Building

10:30am - 11:00am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as infants and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills at this self-paced program.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am - 11:15am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

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

It Takes A Village

10:45am - 11:15am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.