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

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:30am - 12:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Compost Stew with Frederick City Sustainability Department

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Event Details:

Small steps can protect our world in big ways! Join us at 1PM on Thursday, June 20  at the C. Burr Artz Public Library for story time with Lauren Paulet, City of Frederick Sustainability Outreach Coordinator.

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

Summery Succulents (Ages 10-18)

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

Experience the fun of planting indoors! Join other teens and tweens in decorating your own unique planter. Choose your succulent and give it a nice, new home! Learn about planting and caring for succulents in this exciting, hands-on activity.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween STEAM! Sphero Bots Painting (ages 9-13)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for engaging hands-on STEAM projects! We will be using robotics technology to control and move Sphero bots through paint to create art!

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

Meet Happenstance Theater!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion, workshop, and demonstration about the running of Happenstance Theater, an ensemble of 5 multi-talented artists who devise original performer-generated productions under the Artistic Co-direction of Mark Jaster and Sabrina

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 "Teen" group.

Animanga Club: Drawing Challenge

3:30pm - 4:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and hang out. 

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.

Family STEAM: Tape Town (families ages 5 and up)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring engineers or builders of any kind!  Come to the library to create a whole town out of tape and blocks. We'll put down tape roads to drive on and stop at themed stations along the way to challenge, cooperate, and learn.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Free Expungement Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Study Room 3 (WA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills
Event Details:

Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process.  This is a free service!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (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.

Totally Teen Time: Happenstance Theater

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

Join us for a discussion, workshop, and demonstration about the running of Happenstance Theater, an ensemble of 5 multi-talented artists who devise original performer-generated productions under the Artistic Co-direction of Mark Jaster and Sabrina

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

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Outdoor Musical Storytime: Rainbows and Unicorns!

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a magical storytime full of rainbows and unicorns! Let’s all shine together and enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs! Geared for age 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

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.

Play and Learn!

10:45am - 11:15am
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 "Elementary" group.

Discovery Days: Awesome Animal Ambassadors

11:00am - 11:45am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet and greet with Jenn and her Uncommon Critters! This is a show, tell, and touch experience focusing on general facts, unique characteristics, and animal stewardship.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

How Ice Cream is Made at Bruster's of Frederick

11:00am - 1:00pm
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come visit our pop-up library and tour the ice cream shop to learn how ice cream is made at Bruster's of Frederick!

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Feldenkrais - Somatic Exercise

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Art Zoo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating art inspired by her animal models!

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

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

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

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun 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 "Elementary" group.

Read with a Dog

10:30am - 11:30am
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Practice reading to a furry friend!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.