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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Rocks at the Library!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

 Let's make the summer rock! Grab some paint, a few river rocks, and decorate them to your heart's content. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TEEN Studio: Reptile Smiles Art Zoo

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating art inspired by her animal models!

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

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. Geared for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Minecraft Monday (ages 6-10)

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

Join us for an hour of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. Never played, no problem, staff will be on hand to help with the basics.

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

Cuentame un Cuento: Spanish Storytime (Outdoors)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive storytime featuring books and songs in Spanish. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Sharpie Tie-Dye

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Stop into Sharpie tie-dye a tote bag or bring your own item! Toe bags are in limited supply.

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.

Outdoor Musical 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

Musical Storytime

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

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Preschool 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

Preschool Storytime

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.

Musical 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

Musical Storytime

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Toddler 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
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

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

Baby 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 play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

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

Instrument Petting Zoo

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:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own! Geared for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

11:00am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

STEM Adventure with the Science Guys!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape!

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

Toddler Skills

11:30am - 12:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

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

Ready, Set, Explode!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Can anything be totally smooth? We'll put this theory to the test with some candy, some soda and plenty of explosions! 

Come dressed for some messy scientific exploration and for being outdoors. 

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 Studio: Create a Graphic Novel!

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:

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Explorers: Mermaid Eureka

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Visit the library and meet Mermaid Eureka! Designed for children in grades K-5.

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

Saving for College: What Parents Need to Know

6:00pm - 7:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Business & Job Skills
Event Details:

The cost of college continues to increase every year. There are programs available to help pay for the cost of an education. Attend this presentation to learn what options are available and the requirements to qualify for them.

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.

Family Night: Let's Build a Fort (families ages 3 and up)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Embark on a magical literary journal at our Special Evening Storytime.  After the tales unfold, let your creativity soar as a family and build your own enchanted reading fort in our library with provided supplies.

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