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Curious Iguana presents: Jenni Howell in Conversation with Charlene Thomas

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Please join us in celebrating the release of Jenni Howell’s debut novel Boys With Sharp Teeth! Jenni will be joined in conversation with fellow author, Charlene Thomas! 

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.

Pop-up @ Mount Saint Mary's

11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of materials for checkout, as well as some fun games!

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

School's Out: Escape from the Emmitsburg Branch Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Based on the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series by Chris Grabenstein, join the Emmitsburg Branch Library children's staff for a thrilling scavenger hunt and learn more about your library! The adventure begins at the front desk!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

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

Maryland Writers Association: Side Hustles for Writers

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Lauren LaRocca, Features Editor of the Frederick News Post, in a discussion about what editors look for in freelancers and other writing tips. 

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

Pop-up @ Mount Saint Mary's

11:00am - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Spring on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of materials for checkout, as well as some fun games!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

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

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Spring Book Sale

All Day
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Before you know it, those hot summer days will be here, so what better way to be prepared for days by the pool or sitting on the beach, by stocking up on those favorites at the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Book Sale!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Meet the Author & Book Launch with Michelle Jabès Corpora

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enter a magical work inspired by Ancient Egypt with us on Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm! We are excited to celebrate the book launch of Michelle Jabès Corpora’s

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Author Spotlight: Working-Class Spirituality

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

In partnership with Curious Iguana Bookstore, we welcome authors Cat Pleska and Karen Salyer McElmurray to speak with Magin LaSov Gregg about their latest novels in a unique author panel.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

Memorial Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curious Iguana Presents: Author Robert Fersh

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Please join us for an evening with author Robert Fersh as he discusses his book From Conflict to Convergence, which draws on his experience with conflict resolution as a former policy maker.

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 "Adult" group.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

Juneteenth - 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curious Iguana Presents: Author Barbara Pronin

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us Sunday, June 29 from 2:00-3:00 pm for an afternoon with the lovely Barbara Pronin as she talks about her latest novel Winter’s End, a story that explores the lives of

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 "Adult" group.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

Independence Day - 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Curious Iguana Presents: Authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Please join us Thursday, July 10 at C.

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 "Adult" group.

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

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

Curious Iguana Presents: Author Sarah Pekkanen in Conversation with Author Alex Finlay

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a thrilling evening with best-selling author Sarah Pekkanen as she discusses her newest novel, The Locked Ward, with fellow aut

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

Curious Iguana Presents: Local Author Hailey Piper in Conversation with Jessica McHugh

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Calling all Stephen King fans!

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.