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10 am
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Autism & Sensory Friendly Storytime

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

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

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

Children's Museum at the Library (ages 2-5)

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

It's like a children's museum, but at the library!  Join us for an hour of fun engaging activities designed for experiential learning.  You never know what you might discover!  Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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

Read to a Dog (ages 0-10)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Practice reading with a furry friend! This program is for children ages 0-10 with a caregiver.

11 am
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Music Makers

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring music makers! Learn about music theory and history through rhythmic and melodic exercises, games, and activities! Age Group: Elementary.

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

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
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, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Holidays Around the World

2:00pm–2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Everyone knows "The Big Three"- Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa, but did know that around the world we celebrate them all differently and there are plenty more outside of these three!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Saturday Craftacular: Cotton Ball Snowman!

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

Build your own snowman using cotton balls, construction paper, glue, and other materials! This is a great way to improve your fine motor skills and be creative! Age Group: Elementary.

3 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Awesome Artists: Jan Brett

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Let's explore some of illustrator Jan Brett's beloved children's books and then create your own wintery characters. Geared for elementary ages.

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

Unplugged: Teen Self-Care Series (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.

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

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

3:30pm–4:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEAM Lab: Zentangles

4:30pm–5:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Puzzle Piece Picture Frames (ages 5-10)

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

Reuse old puzzle pieces to make a fun picture frame you can put on your refrigerator!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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

Tween-Tastic: Code the Course with Indi Bots (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, Tween
Event Details:

Get hands-on with technology! You’ll learn the basics of coding and problem-solving by programming Indi robots to navigate the course you design.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (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: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kid Quest: An Elementary RPG

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
5 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Game Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
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, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Have fun playing card games, board games, pencil and paper games, or minute challenges with friends and family. 

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

Tween Scene: Drones (Ages 10-13)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as you take the pilot's seat with our indoor drones! Master exciting indoor challenges, then dive into coding to program your drone for even more high-flying fun.

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

4-H Young Homesteaders: Sewing (ages 8-13)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on 4-H series where youth ages 8 –13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening, and more.

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

Bilingual Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Art-Ventures: Shake It Up! Snow Globe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

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

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
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:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!