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Puzzle Craft (ages 10 to adult)

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Make snowflakes using old jigsaw puzzle pieces. All supplies provided.

Ages 10 to adult

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 1/18–1/19
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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Young Homesteaders: Vermicompost (Ages 9-13)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Teen
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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween-Tastic: Sock Snow People (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, Tween
Event Details:

Create adorable, squishy snow friends that never melt by using socks, rice, and a few fun decorations. It’s a cozy craft that’s perfect for winter fun!

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

"Into the Woods" Window Art Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, 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, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

You are invited "Into the Woods," our new window art theme for 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. In this workshop, we will be making trees for our enchanted forest and miniature woodland creatures.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Trivia (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, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy fun trivia games with your friends! Win prizes! Snacks provided, while supplies last. For ages 11-18. 

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

Meet the Author: Cordelia Jensen

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Calling all young poets: this one is for you!

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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

Mystery Escape Room (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

The Teen Leadership Council is planning an Escape Room! Stay tuned for theme and details. In the meantime, attend TLC meetings to help develop the event and learn to think like a librarian.

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

How to Build a 1500+ SAT Score Strategy (ages 11-18)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join the experts from C2 Education for a presentation on strategies for achieving a 1500+ SAT Score.

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

Young Homesteaders: Growing Microgreens (Ages 9-13)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Teen
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
This event is in the "Teen" group

4-H Young Homesteaders: Herbs (ages 8 -13)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 8–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening and more.

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

Tween-Tastic: Frosty Fun Snowflakes (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, Tween
Event Details:

Turn simple paper tubes into beautiful winter art! You’ll cut, shape, and decorate recycled paper tubes to create dazzling snowflakes that are as unique as the real ones.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Gaming Hour: Switch Edition (ages 9-13)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13.

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

Tabletop Game Night (Ages 10+)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Learn to play a new tabletop game. Fun for ages 10 to adult!

Fran Roth of Envoy Games will demo and teach the game. Other tabletop games will be available to play.

For ages 10+.

 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Football Pony Bead Frenzy (ages 10-13)

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, STEM, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Gear up for the Super Bowl! Join us to make your own football keychains by weaving together beads and string! While supplies last. For ages 10-13

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

Tween Hangout (Ages 8-12)

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

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

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

Tween: DIY Junk Journals

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Lotions and Soaps (Ages 10-18 / Grades 5-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Learn about cattle and goats in homesteading, and create a luxurious goat-milk soap in a fun, hands-on experience.

Ages 10-18 / Grades 5-12

This event is in the "Elementary" group

YMCA STEM Quest @Emmitsburg Library

5:00pm–5:45pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM, Tween
Event Details:

YMCA is coming to your neighborhood!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) 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, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

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

Teen - Duct Tape Roses (Ages 9-13)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Make a special rose that will last forever. We will create duct tape roses that you can keep for yourself or give to a friend. Join us for a fun creative evening.

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

Tween Valentine Cards (Ages 9-13)

3:45pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Need a valentine card for someone special? Bring your creativity and design a heartfelt card for that special person. We’ll provide colorful paper, markers, stickers, and other fun embellishments—you bring your imagination.