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Discovery Depot (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: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

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 "Birth - 5" group

Fri-Yay: Are You Diggin It? Garden Fun

11:00am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Whether you're looking to find your inner peas, or turnip the fun, it's thyme to come to the Walkersville Branch Library! At this fruitful program you'll find fresh fun for the picking! After all, nothing beets gardening! 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

10:00am–11:30am
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
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.

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

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 "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 "Teen" group

Stuffed Animal Shenanigans (Ages 11-18)

2:00pm–3:30pm
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 teens! It's Stuffie Camp time at the Emmitsburg Library and we need your help as Camp Counselors to ensure that our stuffies have a ton of fun! Help document their adventures and create a keepsake for their little owners.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Next Steps

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

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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

Manga and Anime Club (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:

New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Polco Deco! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.

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

Elementary Explorers: Radical Robots (ages 5-10)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Let's discover why robots are so cool and how they help us with our everyday lives.

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Pout Pout Fish Preschool Party

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a morning of fun with your favorite grumpy fish! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Art Jam Spring 2026 (families, all ages)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a Library Art Jam! We will have various art projects for families and kids of all ages to enjoy. Try your hand at something new, it's all about the process of creating and having fun together!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Poetry: Blackout & Ransom Note (ages 10-18)

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:

Do you struggle to find the right words to write poetry? Try starting with someone else's words. 

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

Next Steps

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

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

Discovery Depot (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: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni: The Missing Post Office

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
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:

Dive into creative writing with this workshop led by Author Niki Gjoni.

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

Tween: Build with an Architect

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Local Educator and Architect Forrest Popkin unveils how architects think, create, and communicate their designs. Take part in a guided activity to begin thinking and crafting spaces of your own with simple scaled models.

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

Mario Party Party (Ages 9-13)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for Mario Party themed party. Play Mario Party, make crafts, and try out real life Mario Party mini-games. No experience necessary! For grades 4-8. 

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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Song Circle with Frederick Acoustical Music Enterprise

1:00pm–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:

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Brunswick Arts Council Program: Fix-it Fair

1:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Come to the first ever Brunswick Fix-It Fair where the Brunswick Arts Council and community members will provide tools and expertise to help you fix broken household items or torn clothing. Don’t toss it, fix it!

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

Earth Day Reusable Tote Bags (Ages 10-18)

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:

Ditch single-use bags and make something cool instead! Join us for an Earth Day tote decorating program and create a reusable bag that shows off your style and supports the planet. *Supplies are limited*