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Club Crochet (Ages 9-18)

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, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft.

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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Shamrock Button Art (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:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun and creative Shamrock Button Art activity.  You will design a shamrock using colorful buttons, beads, glue, glitter and your own creativity.

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

Tween-Tastic: Art Series- Sculpting (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:

Get hands-on with modeling clay. Shape, mold, and bring your ideas to life as you create unique 3D designs.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Kindness Rocks (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:

Paint a rock to keep or give as a gift. 

All supplies provided.

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: Family Play Area
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

Create Your Own Fantasy Map for Tweens (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:

Step into the world of imagination and cartography! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to design and illustrate their own fantasy maps—complete with mountains, forests, kingdoms, sea monsters, and mysterious landmarks.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni: New Beginnings (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: 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 "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Brick Builders Club (ages 5-12)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.

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

Tween Scene: Mini Library (Ages 10-13)

6:00pm–6:45pm
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:

Build your own mini library! Create tiny books and bookshelves featuring your favorite titles to design a miniature world of stories.

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

Tween-Tastic: Art Series- Self Portrait (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 a self‑portrait inspired by the style of Frida Kahlo, using her bold colors, symbolic elements, and expressive approach to tell your own story through art. 

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

Tweens: Paper-mâché Bowl Painting

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 to paint and decorate papier mache bowls! 

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

March Mask-Making Madness!

5:30pm–6:30pm
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:

March Maskness is here! Join us for a festive mask-making party, featuring painting and paper crafting. Be a super-hero, channel your inner animal, go cultural or theatrical! Ideal for ages 8-plus, fun for families and friends. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Minute to Win It! (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:

Test your skills in a series of fast, fun challenges you have just one minute to complete! Tweens will rotate through silly games that involve stacking, balancing, and teamwork.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Spy School: Codes and Ciphers (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:

Have you ever wanted to be a spy and decode hidden messages? Learn about cryptography, the art (and math!) of creating codes, ciphers, and secret messages! Ages 10-13

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

Take a Closer Look: Egg Drop Challenge

1:00pm–1:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Ready to put your engineering skills to the test? Join us for the ultimate Egg Drop Challenge! Design and build a creative contraption using everyday materials to protect an egg from a big drop.

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

Cereal Box Dominoes

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for the Cereal Box Domino Challenge! Use cereal boxes to create your own domino design and help us build a giant domino tower through the library! Ages 6 and up. FCPS No School Day

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

Dance and Storytelling: Alice in Wonderland (families, ages 3-10)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Presented by Leading Edge Academy of Dance. Families will enjoy a narrated retelling of the beloved tale brought to life through live dance performances inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Rube Goldberg Machine Engineering (Ages 9-13)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Get creative with an engineering challenge! Learn about simple machines and then work together in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg Machine. At the end of the program see all the machines either succeed or fail spectacularly!

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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween-Tastic: Chenille Pets (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:

Twist, bend, and shape colorful pipe cleaners to create your own playful creatures.

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

Tween Scene: Minecraft (ages 8-13)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Dive into the pixelated universe of Minecraft right here at the library. Whether you’re a master builder with epic architectural visions or a strategic survivor ready to face the mobs, our Minecraft program has a world for you. Ages 8-13.

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: Family Play Area
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 and Teen Mindful Yoga (Ages 11-18)

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:

Join yoga instructor, Bonnie Abbott, to recharge and destress. Learn movements to support focus, confidence, and self-care. No experience necessary. For grades 6-12.

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

Tween Egg Crafts (Ages 9-13)

3:45pm–4:30pm
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:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! We’ll be turning plain eggs into awesome spring décor—think cute bunny ornaments and not so prickly cacti. It’s a great chance to get creative and make something cool for your space!