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This event is in the "Elementary" group

Gentle Sensory Playtime

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a calming sensory play session designed for young children and their caregivers. The room will feature soft lighting, relaxing music, and a variety of sensory-based toys that encourage exploration through touch, sight, and sound.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Animanga Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

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

Family Fun: Pajama Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Newspaper Engineering (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
Event Details:

See what you can build using newspaper!

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Starlight Storytime (ages birth - 5)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family -- pajamas are welcome!  Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Ask An Artist (ages 11-18)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Curious about a career in the arts? Join us for the 3rd annual opportunity to connect with a wide variety of local artists from the world of digital illustrations to stained glass, to improv and theater, to creative writing and much more.

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

Special Offsite Family Storytime: Explore Nature (ages 0-5)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5
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 this special nature themed storytime to celebrate the Frederick City Nature Challenge where you and your family can become citizen scientists! Storytime will take place at Shelter 1 at Middletown Park.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn!

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
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

Get Ready for Kindergarten

11:15am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
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 "Adult" group

Physical Therapy Education: Osteoporosis

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Kayce Gordon of NovaCare Rehabilitation to learn about Osteoporosis as she talks about symptom management, strengthening, balance, and further prevention.

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

Celtic Harp Trio

10:30am–11:30am
Adult, All Ages
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

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

This event is in the "Teen" group

No-Sew Gnome Club! (Ages 9-18)

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large 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. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient.

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

Plant and Seed Swap

11:00am–2:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Want to refresh your houseplants? Looking to try growing a new plant? Have unwanted garden supplies?

This event is in the "Adult" group

History Program: George Blessing, Hero of Highland

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED: Join local historian, writer, and vice president of the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society Ann Longmore-Etheridge in an encore presentation of "George Blessing: Hero of Highland." Learn about local farmer and respected elde

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

Cozy Crafternoons: Clay and Pottery

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teen, Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come for a demo from local artists and bring your own projects to work on together! This week is a demo from a local artist from Cowgirl Clay.  Open to all adults and teens, all crafts welcome.

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

R.E.A.D. with WAGS

1:30pm–2:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Home Health Series: How to be Happy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Dr. Lerner to learn about scientifically proven ways of becoming happier and overcoming depression and anxiety. 

The content in this program is not medical advice or diagnosis. 

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 "Elementary" group

Sunday Funday: Create & Craft

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Companion Planting: Boosting Your Garden's Health

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come learn more about the benefits of companion planting from Master Gardener Mike Harrington.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

It Takes a Village

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation or caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am–11:15am
Birth - 5, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
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!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Sensory Play

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.