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Holiday Closing - Easter

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 20.

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Easter - 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
11 am

Little Adventurers: City Nature Challenge!

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:

In honor of the City Nature Challenge, children and caregivers will become community scientists, as we document species in our surroundings!

Get Ready for Kindergarten

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Have fun exploring literacy, STEM, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

Tiny STEAM

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:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

School's Out: Feathered Friends Birdseed Pinecones

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

Create pinecone bird seed feeders for our feathered outdoor friends and participate in a fun bird themed craft. Ages 5-11.

No-Bake Tea Party (Ages 13-Adult)

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

Join us to make three easy no-bake recipes for a spring picnic or tea party! We will make a mocktail, appetizer, and dessert that require no baking. Teens and adults welcome, recommended for ages 13+.
3 pm

Teen Tuesday: Tin Can Planters

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by turning old tin cans into cool planters! It's a fun way to get creative, reduce waste, and make your space greener!
4 pm

Teen Studio: Flower Crowns (ages 11-18)

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

Welcome spring at the library! Join us for the afternoon and create your own unique flower crowns! For ages 11-18. All activities while supplies last. 

Discovery Depot: City Nature Challenge (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
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.

Tween-tastic: Design Your Own Stickers (Ages 8-13)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Whether you’re into drawing, lettering, or just love being creative, this program lets you bring your ideas to life and make stickers to take home and share with friends.
5 pm
6 pm

Teen Earth Day Celebration with Dirt Dessert Cups & Art (Ages 11-18)

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

Let's Celebrate Earth Day!  First, we will make Dirt Dessert Cups using cookies, pudding and candy. Next, we will create an art project using recycled materials. It's an evening of food and fun!

Fiber Arts Social Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join the Chronicles of Yarnia group for casual craft time! This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners.

Sewing 101 Make-and-Take (Ages 10-18)

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

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine: threading the machine, straight stitching, back stitching, and more. Make and take home a small project.

For grades 5-12 / ages 10-18