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11 am
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Tea on the Rocks with Paulella Burchill

11:00am–12:30pm
Teen, Adult
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
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Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join local author and tea sommelier, Paulella Burchill, for a special summertime iced tea tasting! Ideal for adults and teens.

Tweens welcome with adult supervision.

12 pm
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Cancelled

Summer Lunch Program (ages 0-18)

12:15pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Break My Game Tabletop Game Play Testing

12:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

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1 pm
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Theatricks Circus Performance

1:00pm–2:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Theatricks is run by veteran circus artist and all-around fantastic family entertainer Mark A Lohr and his family. Two generations of circus performers bring fun and frivolity to audiences in MD and beyond!

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

Craft Time - Zines

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Zines are self-published, low-circulation publications, often resembling mini-magazines or newsletters, characterized by their DIY nature, and serve as a platform for personal expression, community building, and sharing niche interests.

3 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday: School's Out Party

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

Celebrate the start of summer vacation with an ice cream sundae bar! Pick your favorite toppings, hang out with friends, and kick off summer with a sweet treat.

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 "All Ages" group

Summer Challenge Kick-Off Party (families)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the beginning of Summer Challenge at the Middletown Library! Come sign up for the Summer Challenge, checkout some summer reads, and join us for a fun afternoon of ice cream, activities, crafts, games and more! 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen STEAM Space - QR Code Travel Buddies (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Make a friend to take on summer vacation! You'll be able to track your adventure, or watch them take their own by using a QR code!

4 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Crochet 101 and Fiber Art Fun! (ages 9-18)

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

Get started with crocheting, a life-long hobby - with the talented ladies of the Woodlands! Learn how to hold the hook & yarn and how to make a starting chain - then build from there! 

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

Tween-tastic: Banana Tattoos (Ages 8-13)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Go bananas in this fun and quirky program where you’ll create “tattoos” on banana skins. Design your own masterpiece and take home a piece of fruity art!

5 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Video Game Hour! (Ages 13-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 13-18.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Studio: Summer Friendship Bracelets (Ages 11-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
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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:

What never gets old? Summer friendship! Celebrate both by making a friendship bracelet or anklet from an assortment of beads and charms that are, well, bead-dazzling!   

6 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween/Teen Garden Time (Ages 9-18)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Join us in the library garden.  Learn how to properly care for vegetables and flowers.  This hands-on activity will take place next door to the library along Cedar Avenue.  Be sure to wear old shoes!

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

Fiber Arts Social Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Oh, Crit! D&D Improv Performance for Teens and Tweens

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Oh Crit performs improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons! Join them as they embark on an adventure of twists and turns, bizarre characters, occasional epic failure…

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

Interested in owning a pet reptile or other unusual critter? Meet and learn how to care for some of the most popular pet reptile species with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters! 

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

Tween Time: Caring for Exotic Pets with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters (ages 8-13)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Interested in owning a pet reptile or other unusual critter? Meet and learn how to care for some of the most popular pet reptile species with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters! 

7 pm
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

On-site at the Starlight Family Film Festival: Shrek (PG)

7:30pm–10:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This event is located at 9023 Harris Street, a few blocks away from the Urbana Regional Library.

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back!