Upcoming Events

Join Middletown Branch Librarians at the Middletown 50+ Community Center for trivia inspired by Maryland History. 

This event will take place at 101 Prospect Street Middletown, MD 21769

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a small wool project. Experience this relaxing way to explore texture, shape, and simple design while making something unique to take home.

Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art.  Ages 6-10.

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

Design and build your own leprechaun trap to take home and test!

If you happen to have an extra empty shoebox, please bring it to the program. We will also have plenty of extras to share if you don't have one.

Have fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day with this shamrock activity.  First you will create and paint a wooden sign, next you will wrap your shamrock shape with colorful yarn. Finally, you will attach your shamrock to your wooden sign.

Join Christina Fritz from Weis as she talks about healthy food choices playing a fun game of "plate bingo"!

This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Variety of preschool aged activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Let's learn about sculptor Marisol's iconic sculptural representations and then create a 3D self-portrait. Designed for elementary ages.

Get hands-on with modeling clay. Shape, mold, and bring your ideas to life as you create unique 3D designs.

Paint a rock to keep or give as a gift. 

All supplies provided.

Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!

In this parent and caregiver information session, learn about the application process for PreK and Kindergarten in Frederick County, what development skills children should be working on, and take home some readiness resources.

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on International Affairs!

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

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Learn about feeding and nutrition for children with Morgan Alexander, Speech and Feeding Therapist, and Lindsey Carter, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, of Back 2 Basics Pediatric Therapy Se

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann