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Craftapalooza!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary, All Ages
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, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

It’s time to Spring clean our craft supplies. Visit makerspace stations and help us use our extra bits and baubles to create fun projects. 

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

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

School's Out: Squeegee Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Create abstract artwork with only paint and a squeegee! Not only are squeegees useful for windows, but they make an excellent paint brush! Ages 5-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers. www.marylandwriters.org

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Scrabble Art (ages 11-18)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Make a craft or piece of art using Scrabble letter tiles!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Zine Studio (ages 11-18)

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, Wellness
Event Details:

Get creative at the library! Collaborate with your peers to create a zine featuring teen writing, art, and more! For ages 11-18

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

Handmade Greeting Cards for Beginners

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Want to learn how to stamp and make beautiful handmade greeting cards? Create 2 special greeting cards using stamps, cardstock and embellishments.

Easter - 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.

Little Adventurers: City Nature Challenge!

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

In honor of the City Nature Challenge, children and caregivers will become community scientists, as we document species in our surroundings!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

School's Out: Feathered Friends Birdseed Pinecones

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Create pinecone bird seed feeders for our feathered outdoor friends and participate in a fun bird themed craft. Ages 5-11.

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

Get Ready for Kindergarten

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Have fun exploring literacy, STEM, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tuesday: Tin Can Planters

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by turning old tin cans into cool planters! It's a fun way to get creative, reduce waste, and make your space greener!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Studio: Flower Crowns (ages 11-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Welcome spring at the library! Join us for the afternoon and create your own unique flower crowns! For ages 11-18. All activities while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Earth Day Celebration with Dirt Dessert Cups & Art (Ages 11-18)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Let's Celebrate Earth Day!  First, we will make Dirt Dessert Cups using cookies, pudding and candy. Next, we will create an art project using recycled materials. It's an evening of food and fun!

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

Fiber Arts Social Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join the Chronicles of Yarnia group for casual craft time! This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners.

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

Tiny STEAM

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot: City Nature Challenge (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

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

Tween-tastic: Design Your Own Stickers (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, Make & Create
Event Details:

Whether you’re into drawing, lettering, or just love being creative, this program lets you bring your ideas to life and make stickers to take home and share with friends.

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

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Sewing 101 Make-and-Take

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine: threading the machine, straight stitching, back stitching, and more. Make and take home a small project.

For grades 5-12.

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

No-Bake Tea Party (Ages 13-Adult)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us to make three easy no-bake recipes for a spring picnic or tea party! We will make a mocktail, appetizer, and dessert that require no baking. Teens and adults welcome, recommended for ages 13+.

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

Little Adventurers

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Animanga Club (Ages 12-18)

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

Love anime and manga? Come talk with fellow fans about your all time favs and newest obsessions, and then watch a show chosen by club members!

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

Get Ready for Kindergarten

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Have fun exploring literacy, STEM, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.