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

Little Adventurers

11:00am - 11:30am
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

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

Young Knitters Get-together

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Are you a young knitter or crocheter? Looking to get together with fellow creatives to explore working with yarn? Start the summer off with a fun get-together. Bring your own needles and yarn. We will have some extra yarn if you need some.

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

Intro to Creating a Graphic Novel with Artist, Ari Messeca

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
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.

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.

Teen Studio: Crochet 101

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Get started with crocheting, a life-long hobby - with the talented ladies of the Woodlands!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Explorers: Friendship Bracelets

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

Make a friendship bracelet to take home, and help us make a GIANT friendship bracelet to decorate the library!

Designed for children in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Valley Needle Crafters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters. Knitting, crochet, all fiber crafts welcome! 

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

Little Sprouts

10:30am - 11:30am
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to the library to become little gardening experts! We will be busy creating, exploring, and learning how to care for Mother Earth's precious plant beauties! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Fiber Fun

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

We are weaving our way into summer. Use provided materials to create fun and unique fiber crafts to take home. 

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

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop - Cable Knitting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Design a Button Pin

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

Design and create your very own button pin!

This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18.

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

Sewing Lesson | Make A Pocket in Your Beach Towel!

11:30am - 12:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Bring your favorite beach towel and make a secure zipper pocket to keep all of your hidden treasures and important items this summer!

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a successful character.

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

Little Adventurers

11:00am - 11:30am
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Rocks at the Library!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

 Let's make the summer rock! Grab some paint, a few river rocks, and decorate them to your heart's content. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Sharpie Tie-Dye

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Stop into Sharpie tie-dye a tote bag or bring your own item! Toe bags are in limited supply.

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.

Teen Studio: Create a Graphic Novel!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Spend your summer Tuesday afternoons with us. Learn a new skill, create art, and hang out with your friends! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12. 

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.

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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

Summery Succulents (Ages 10-18)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Experience the fun of planting indoors! Join other teens and tweens in decorating your own unique planter. Choose your succulent and give it a nice, new home! Learn about planting and caring for succulents in this exciting, hands-on activity.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween STEAM! Sphero Bots Painting (ages 9-13)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for engaging hands-on STEAM projects! We will be using robotics technology to control and move Sphero bots through paint to create art!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

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.

Teen Art Zoo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Live animal models + an awesome art project taught by a certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step by step while incorporating tips for creating art inspired by her animal models!

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

Little Adventurers

11:00am - 11:30am
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!