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Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Spring Break Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:
It's Spring Break! Come hang out and enjoy some light refreshments and fun activities at the library! This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12. Due to state regulations, participants in this program must be at least 12 years...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Open Art Studio

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Make out of this world art, all supplies provided by the library. Program for teens and tweens to start a new work of art or bring a work in progress! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Memory Lab by Appointment

All Day 4/5 - 4/7
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Event Details:
Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Formats accepted: photographs (up to 8.5 x 11.7 inches), slides, and negatives, VHS, VHS-C and mini-DV cassettes, and audio cassettes. B...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Touch a Truck at Othello Regional Park

10:00am - 12:00pm
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:
Visit beautiful Othello Regional Park to “touch” a variety of trucks and vehicles. Learn all about these different trucks and snap photos next to (or inside!) these cool vehicles. Rain or shine, appropriate for all ages. Event will start at 10:00 am-...
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.

Musical Storytime: Aliens!

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

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Event Details:
We come in peace . . . Join us for a special storytime complete with flying saucers, songs and stories about visitors from outer space. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Special Musical Storytime Egg Hunt

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

Shake, Rattle and Read

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.

Fri-Yay! Get Green!

11:00am - 11:45am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Join us and our special guests from the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling.      In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Storytime with Frederick County Infants and Toddlers

11:00am - 12:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:
This storytime welcomes children of all abilities ages birth-3 years old and is also open to children of any age who receive services from Frederick County's Infants & Toddlers program. Following storytime, families can enjoy a playgroup session ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Theatricks: A Circus Experience

12:30pm - 1:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:
Theatricks is a social circus program and school! The organization promotes life skills through practice and performance of circus arts. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Earth Investigators: Furs and Skulls

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Explore furs, skulls, and more as we learn about animals from around our area!   This program is designed for elementary-aged children. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen DIY Solar Eclipse Glow-in-the-Dark Bags (Grades 6-12)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:
Celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse by creating your very own solar eclipse glow-in-the-dark bag!  Supplies limited. This program is for grades 6 - 12.  ...

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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 "Elementary" group.

Cosmic Space Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool
Event Details:
Join us for a Universal afternoon cosmic space party. Space themed games, crafts, and activities will accompany a mid-afternoon gathering of elementary aged participants. Geared for Grades K-5. ...
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: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
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 "Teen" group.

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

10:00am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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. ...

Roar Like a Lion Day

10:00am - 2:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Role of the Executor in Maryland - Part 1

10:30am - 1:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Learn how to be an executor for a loved one or designate the responsibilities as part of your own estate plan. Understand the legal responsibilities of the role and discuss general competencies, including personal traits while understanding the perso...
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.  ...

Stitch & Be Social

11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)

Lions Club Day of Service

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Lion's Club Day invites the community to participate in their annual Day of Service. ...

Lions Club Day of Service

12:30pm - 5:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Purpose of Meeting
Lion's Club Day invites the community to participate in their annual Day of Service. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. Registration with the Delaplaine Arts Center is required! To request registration for the April workshops at...