This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 15 2026 Thu A Walk in Their Shoes: Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni 6:30pm–7:30pm Teen Urbana Regional Library This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 15 2026 Thu A Walk in Their Shoes: Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni 6:30pm–7:30pm Urbana Regional Library Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library Room: Small Conference Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween Event Details: Sometimes the best way to understand someone else's circumstances is to walk a mile in their shoes. In this workshop, we're going to write three different scenes from three different perspectives in your household. The catch?
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Little Artists: Ice Painting (ages 2-5) 10:00am–10:30am Birth - 5 Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Little Artists: Ice Painting (ages 2-5) 10:00am–10:30am Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Family Play Area Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: A sensory experience, exploring texture and color that encourages toddler creativity & fine motor skills. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Family 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: Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Play and Learn! 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Urbana Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Play and Learn! 11:00am–11:30am Urbana Regional Library Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Get Ready for Kindergarten 11:15am–11:45am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Get Ready for Kindergarten 11:15am–11:45am Thurmont Regional Library Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Take a Closer Look: Pottery with Cowgirl Clay Studio 1:00pm–1:45pm Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Take a Closer Look: Pottery with Cowgirl Clay Studio 1:00pm–1:45pm Walkersville Branch Library Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool Event Details: Get ready to see clay come to life with Andrea Horine of Cowgirl Clay Studio! Learn how everyday tools can turn a lump of clay into something totally unique, and pick up ideas to inspire your own art projects.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Special Storytime with the MSO: Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley (all ages) 2:00pm–2:45pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Special Storytime with the MSO: Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley (all ages) 2:00pm–2:45pm Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Community Room (MID) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Special Storytime Event Details: Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "Do Like a Duck Does". A story by Judy Hindley. MSO Oboist, Rick Basehore. All ages welcome. FCPS 2 hr Early Dismissal
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Celtic Harp Trio 10:30am–11:30am Adult, All Ages Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat 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: Enjoy the musical stylings of the celtic harp, flute and violin.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Puzzle and Game Swap 10:30am–3:30pm Adult, All Ages Myersville Community Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Puzzle and Game Swap 10:30am–3:30pm Myersville Community Library Library Branch: Myersville Community Library Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Bring your gently used puzzles and games to the library to exchange with others! Please be sure that all contributions are in good condition and include all pieces.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat All About Seeds - Gardening 101 11:00am–12:00pm Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat All About Seeds - Gardening 101 11:00am–12:00pm Emmitsburg Branch Library Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Get a jump on spring by learning how to select the right seeds. Our gardening expert will share his knowledge of seed sources, soil testing kits, gardening books and how to properly save and store your seeds.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Puzzle Craft (ages 10 to adult) 11:00am–12:00pm Teen, Adult Myersville Community Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Puzzle Craft (ages 10 to adult) 11:00am–12:00pm Myersville Community Library Library Branch: Myersville Community Library Room: Community Room (MY) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create Event Details: Create a piece of art using old jigsaw puzzle pieces. All supplies provided.Ages 10 to adult
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Edward Hebern: A Cryptographic Odyssey 1:30pm–3:00pm Adult Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Edward Hebern: A Cryptographic Odyssey 1:30pm–3:00pm Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Community Room (MID) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: National Cryptologic Museum docent, Pat Bomgardner, returns with a fascinating story of one of the most influential figures in cryptology who most people have never heard of. 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.
Jan 18 - 19 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed All Day 1/18–1/19 All Branches Closing Jan 18 - 19 2026 Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed All Day 1/18–1/19 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 20 2026 Tue 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Play and Learn! 10:45am–11:15am Birth - 5 C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Play and Learn! 10:45am–11:15am C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Room: Programming Room (CBA) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.) 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 20 2026 Tue 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Toddler Skills 11:30am–12:00pm Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Toddler Skills 11:30am–12:00pm Walkersville Branch Library Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Young Homesteaders: Vermicompost (Ages 9-13) 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary, Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Young Homesteaders: Vermicompost (Ages 9-13) 1:00pm–2:00pm Emmitsburg Branch Library Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween Event Details: Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Winter Wiggles: Yoga for School-Age Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Elementary Urbana Regional Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Winter Wiggles: Yoga for School-Age Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm Urbana Regional Library Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Join us for a yoga program, just for school age children! Kid will build focus, confidence, and calm while having fun with movement and mindfulness. This session will be powered by interactive games and imagination.
This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday: Frosty Friends 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Tuesday: Frosty Friends 3:30pm–4:30pm Walkersville Branch Library Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Create pom pom snow friends that never melt by using yarn, fabric, and a few fun decorations. It’s a cozy craft that’s perfect for winter fun!
This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Greetings Adventurers! Role Playing Games Club (ages 11-18) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Urbana Regional Library This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Greetings Adventurers! Role Playing Games Club (ages 11-18) 4:00pm–5:00pm Urbana Regional Library Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library Room: Small Conference Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear.
This event is in the "Elementary" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Elementary Explorers: Whales (ages 5-10) 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary Brunswick Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Elementary Explorers: Whales (ages 5-10) 4:30pm–5:30pm Brunswick Branch Library Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library Room: Community Room (BR) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM Event Details: Explore the wondrous and wild world of whales with fun activities!This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Winter Olympics (Ages 11-18) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Winter Olympics (Ages 11-18) 5:30pm–6:30pm C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Room: STEM Lab Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Come learn about sports featured in the Winter Olympics and try the sport of Curling! (Ages 11-18)
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten (ages 3-5) 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten (ages 3-5) 11:00am–11:30am Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Community Room (MID) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime Event Details: Variety of preschool aged activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.