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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

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 "Birth - 5" group.

OUTDOOR Storytime at Coblentz Park Upper Pavilion

10:30am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special Outdoor Storytime at Coblentz Park upper pavilion. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books in the fresh air, then explore a variety of hands-on activities in conjunction with the Middletown Learning Studio (located in the park).

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

10:30am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Smoothies!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Make and taste test some yummy smoothies using different fruits and ingredients!

Due to state regulations, participants in this program must be at least 12 years old. Please note that this program may include food allergens.

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

Reading with Heiress-Live Animal Event

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Minecraft Monday (ages 6-10)

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

Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. Never played, no problem, staff will be on hand to help with the basics.

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

Aya Cultural Arts Studio: Lesson on West African Drums

11:30am - 12:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Instructor Ayanna Gallant from the Aya Cultural Arts Studio will be teaching a mini lesson on West African drums.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Discover how to create a graphic novel! Jump into the basics of storytelling and how to tell your narrative through art and text together. All levels of artists are welcome. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Explorers: Magic and Wonder with Anthony Ware

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

Magician Anthony Ware brings dazzling magic and zany humor to this high-energy show! Ware is a veteran of the United States Army who discovered his passion for magic while serving his country.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Lego Challenge

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Can you build a structure that lasts through a 30-second earthquake? Come test your LEGO skills with this fun challenge!

This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot: STEM Adventure with the Science Guys!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape!

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

Tween Time: Build-a-thon

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

Calling all Tweens! Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of building fun. We will have out Lego bricks and other building sets to create and build stunning structures. Designed for students in 3rd through 7th grades.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Want to know more about how to manage your money? Learn about financial literacy with bankers from PNC Bank!

This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Outreach, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special Outdoor Storytime ~ with the FCPL Book Bike ~ at Coblentz Park upper pavilion.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

10:30am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Design Your Own Cereal

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Design a cereal box and make a custom mix of cereals to go with it.

For our patrons in 6th through 12th grades.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Reptile Program: Reptile Smiles Art Zoo

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Art Zoo with Reptile Smiles combines live animal models and an awesome art project taught by certified art teacher!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

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

Tween Time: Upcycling Clothes

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

Calling all Tweens! Have you ever wanted to upcycle an old shirt? Just in time for back to school, we will take a shirt and learn how to decorate it to make it unique and creative.