Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

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

Tween Scene: Drones (Ages 10-13)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as you take the pilot's seat with our indoor drones! Master exciting indoor challenges, then dive into coding to program your drone for even more high-flying fun.

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

Winter Break Game Plan: How to Use the Holidays to Stay Ahead

6:30pm–7:30pm
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, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Winter break is the perfect time to recharge and refocus.

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

4-H Young Homesteaders: Sewing (ages 8-13)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on 4-H series where youth ages 8 –13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening, and more.

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

Unplugged: Teen Self-Care Series (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.

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

Tween-Tastic: Code the Course with Indi Bots (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, Tween
Event Details:

Get hands-on with technology! You’ll learn the basics of coding and problem-solving by programming Indi robots to navigate the course you design.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen STEAM Space - Record Rewind (Ages 10 -18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Feel the rythym in this scientific and artistic jam session! First, teens will learn a bit about the magic of records with an quick experiment. Afterwards, paint up a record to take home!

This event is in the "Teen" group
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Curious about robotics? Join FTC Team CyberChaos for an exciting Robotics Show & Tell!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Scrabble Ornaments (ages 10-13)

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

Join us for a creative and fun-filled afternoon where you can craft your very own Scrabble letter ornaments! Perfect for teens looking to combine crafting with a love for words.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Super Smash Brothers Switch Gaming (ages 9-18)

12:30pm–2:00pm
Teen
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: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a friendly competition of Super Smash Brothers with our Switch gaming system.  No experience necessary! Ideal for ages 9-18. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Minecraft Teens (ages 11-18)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Let's build our own winter wonderland in Minecraft: Creative Mode! This program is for tweens and teens who are ready to have fun crafting a snowy world together on the library's server.

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

K-Pop Heroes Party (Ages 10-18)

3:00pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your inner idol and join the supernatural showdown! Whether you're a die-hard K-pop fan or just love animated adventures, this event blends music, magic, and mayhem in a way that’s totally unforgettable.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen and Tween Cookie Decorating (Ages 9-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Get into the winter spirit with sweet creativity! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of cookie decorating, perfect for tweens and teens who love to get crafty (and a little messy).

This event is in the "Teen" group

Make Your Own Minigolf (Ages 9-13)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Get creative with an engineering challenge! Work together in teams to design and build a minigolf course. At the end of the program test out all the minigolf holes and compete for the best score! For tweens in grades 4-8.

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.

Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24–12/25
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

No-Sew Gnome Club (Ages 9-18)

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen
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: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Bring yourself and your gnomies!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Minecraft Teens (Ages 11-18)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Let's build our own winter wonderland in Minecraft: Creative Mode! This program is for tweens and teens who are ready to have fun crafting a snowy world together on the library's server.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen and Tween New Year’s Eve Craft Party (Ages 09-18)

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:

Celebrate the coming year with sparkle and creativity! Teens can make their own New Year’s Eve party accessories and decorations. All supplies provided, bring your festive energy to help ring in the new year in style. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Open Art Space: Pokemon Card Painting (ages 9-18)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a special Pokemon celebration at the library! Enhance the artwork on Pokemon cards with your own creative additions. No experience necessary! All supplies provided by the library, activities while supplies last.

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

Movie Matinee: Ice Age (ages 6 and up)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Come cozy up with popcorn and hot cocoa to watch the classic 2002 20th Century Fox animated movie "Ice Age". 

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

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party (All Ages)

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

Calling all Huntrix and Saja Boys fans - join us for a variety of themed-crafts and activities inspired by the film K-POP Demon Hunters! It’s going to be golden!

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.

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
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

New Year's 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 "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Winter Break Build Day

3:00pm–4:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for some building fun! We will be building with recycled materials, LEGOs, Keva blocks and the MAGNA-TILES.

For all ages! 

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

Tween Hangout (Ages 8-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!