Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

05/04/2024 @ 10:00am - 05/05/2024 @ 5:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Is your stuffed animal friend in need of a vacation? Drop them off on Saturday, May 4 between 10 am and 5 pm for a Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the library!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Preschool Storytime: Circus!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This week, we'll be enjoying high wires and animals - we're heading to the circus! Come along to the big top, and enjoy an obstacle course suitable for circus training.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Cuentame un Cuento: Spanish Storytime (Outdoors)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive storytime featuring books and songs in Spanish. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Children's Book Week Evening Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Do you love to read? Join us for a special evening storytime to celebrate Children's Book Week. We will read our favorite stories, sing, dance and celebrate our love for books.

 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Punk Rock Storytime!

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all cats and kittens! Lace up your kicks and put on your jackets. It's time to rock out! Rock and roll themed music, movement, and stories for the whole families. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool Storytime: Eric Carle!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This week, we'll be enjoying some of Eric Carle's best stories. Come along and enjoy creating a collage story of your own! Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool STEM: Light and Dark (ages 3-6)

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a fun book about science and then get some hands-on learning about lights and shadows! Ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This week: Enjoy musical games and explore instruments with the Frederick Children's Chorus!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover (ages 3-8)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a whimsical Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party!  Bring your plush companion for a cozy storytime and then tuck them in for an overnight adventure at the new library.  Pick them up on Thursday and relive their escapades through a

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Sensory Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little one to this sensory storytime designed for children ages 0-24 months and a caregiver. This special storytime focuses on sensory development and engagement through songs, fingerplays, movement activities, and tactile play.

Memorial Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
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.

Preschool STEM: Build It! (ages 3-6)

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on building!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Storytime with a Police Officer

10:30am - 11:00am
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy storytime with a Brunswick City Police Officer and learn all about what police officers do to keep us safe!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Musical Storytime: Come Fly With Me!

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wings and get ready to fly at this special storytime about airplanes and all the places they can take us! Geared for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Preschool Storytime: Star Wars!

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
Event Details:

Young padawans and Jedi fans, join us for an out of this galaxy storytime in celebration of Star Wars! Enjoy stories, songs, and a meet & greet session with the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda. This is the Way to the library!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Musical Storytime: Under the Sea!

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
Event Details:

Come beat the heat and dive under the sea with us in this special storytime event featuring ocean stories, rhymes, and songs! Geared for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Cuentame un Cuento: Spanish Storytime (Outdoors)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Cuentame un Cuento is an interactive storytime featuring books and songs in Spanish. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Night: Let's Build a Fort (ages 3 and up)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Embark on a magical literary journal at our Special Evening Storytime.  After the tales unfold, let your creativity soar as a family and build your own enchanted reading fort in our library with provided supplies.

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 "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Musical Storytime: Rainbows and Unicorns!

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
Event Details:

Join us for a magical storytime full of rainbows and unicorns! Let’s all shine together and enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs! Geared for age 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Storytime & Meet the Author: Joëlle Retener of 'Marley's Pride'

1:00pm - 2:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join children’s book author Joëlle Retener (they/them) as they read from their colorful new picture book ‘Marley’s Pride.’ Coloring sheets and bookmarks will be available at the event as well as signed books to purchase.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Musical Storytime: Down on the Farm!

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Let's get down on the farm with stories and songs about our barnyard pals! Geared for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Musical Storytime: Barbie & Ken Dance Party!

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
Event Details:

C'mon Barbie and Ken! Let's Go Party at the Urbana Regional Library!