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FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

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New Year's Day - Libraries Closed

All Day
All Branches
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
10 am
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Infant Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

It Takes a Village

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

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

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

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

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

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

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

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

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am - 11:15am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

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

Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Musical Storytime: New Year's Eve

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

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

Special Storytime Countdown: Ring in the Year

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

Join us for a special New Year's Eve Storytime as we ring in the New Year with fun stories, a lively countdown, and exciting celebration stories, a lively countdown, and exciting activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories and more! 

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

Musical Storytime (ages 0-5)

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children's ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Baby Storytime

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

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Fingerpaint Friday

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A sensory experience, exploring texture and color that encourages toddler creativity & fine motor skills. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

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

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

10:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
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.

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

Shri Yoga

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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

All Aboard! Trainuary Celebration.

10:00am - 5:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Toot! Toot! Chug into the new year by visiting the Emmitsburg Library as we kick off a month full of train themed fun! Stop by to enjoy train themed games, puzzles and for more information about our special mystery train ticket event!

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

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

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

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary
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. 

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

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

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

Little Adventurers

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Little Musicians (ages 0-5)

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

New Years Eve Storytime and Craft

11:00am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a New Year’s Eve themed storytime and make a special craft to ring in the New Year!

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Ring in the year 2025 at our special Noon Year's Eve gathering! Enjoy stories and songs, followed by a special celebration including a craft and dance party to welcome in the New Year. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:15am - 12:15pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Ring in 2025 with a special kids' celebration to welcome the New Year. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with the entire family at our special Noon Year's Eve storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, and fun to celebrate the start of 2025. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime & Balloon Drop

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with the entire family at our special Noon Year's Eve gathering! Enjoy a story, songs, and a special balloon drop to kickoff the New Year!

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

Mew-Year's Eve Party

11:30am - 12:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Ring in 2025 with a special kids' cat-centered celebration to welcome the New Year. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Countdown Party

11:30am - 12:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
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
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Little Builders

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
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. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

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

Play and Learn!

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Fri-Yay: Take a Trip to Candy Land

11:00am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

What could be sweeter than a trip to Candy Land? Join us as we recreate a childhood favorite with hands-on activities all based on this classic board game! 

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Dog Man "Crafternoon"

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

While school is out, come to the library to celebrate everyone's favorite canine (or part canine) crime-fighter, Dog Man! We'll have crafts and activities! Program is geared to school age children, ages 5 and up. (FCPS Closed)

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginner Knitting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who are new to the knit and purl stitches. 

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

Take a Closer Look: Aviation

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
Event Details:

Join special presenter, Brenda Tibbs, who will discuss what it takes to be a pilot! There will be opportunities to ask questions, explore common aviation items, and engage in hands-on activities all themed around aviation!

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

Maryland Writers Association: Holiday Open Mic

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come read your poetry, chapter, first pages, short stories, etc. All genres welcome. Even better if it’s winter or holiday-themed!  Members of Maryland Writers Association will read, and then the public is invited to read. 

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

School's Out: De-Stress December

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of hands-on fun! Play with kinetic sand, Play-Doh and other wonderfully tactile substances as we relax and wind down after the excitement of the holidays. Ages: Birth to 5, Elementary

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.

Yule Ball

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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
Event Details:

A winter celebration of the wonders of magic! Games and activities for enchanted beings of every age!

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.

Open Art Studio (ages 11-18)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Spend your Tuesday afternoons with us. Take time to create art, all supplies provided by the library. Program for teens and tweens to start a new work of art or bring a work in progress! Suitable for teens in grades 6-12.

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

Open Chess Play

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Stop in and play chess with friends!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: New Year's Promises

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beyond Beginner Knitting

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who have mastered the knit and purl stitches. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

First Saturday STEM Lab Drop-in

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab opportunity.  This program is designed from children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

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

*Please note time change for today's program due to the library closing at 5 today*

Ring in the new year with a fun dance party at the library and an early countdown to 2025! 

4 pm
5 pm
Closing

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
All Branches
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
6 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween/ Teen Intro to Crochet Series with Liz!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create

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 Time: Tile Coasters (ages 11-18)

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

Make a drink coaster out of a ceramic tile!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

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

Starlight Storytime

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

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family -- pajamas are welcome!  Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

7 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr