Learning the basics of utilizing AI for your family history research.
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Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Celebrate the season with the enchanting sounds of the Celtic harp. Harper Jim Dronenberg will perform holiday favorites while sharing interesting facts about the Celtic harp and its rich musical traditions.
As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, musical duo Patty & Brent will delight library guests with the sounds of the holiday.
As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, join the choirs from the Thurmont Area Feeder Schools for a Community Sing-A-Long of your favorite holiday songs.
Very special guests from the North Pole will join us for a reading of The Night Before Christmas. There will be a meet and greet opportunity after storytime for pictures.
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.
Celebrate the season with winter crafts and games! Snowflakes, snowballs, snowmen! We've got it all.
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Celebrate the winter season with a fun Bingo game! Enjoy quality time together and play Bingo with your own family and earn some special prizes!
Create adorable mini projects as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of music, movement, rhymes, stories, and fun from the 1950s! Explore our new Memory Care Backpacks, crafts, and activities with your loved ones after the fun! Intended for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of music, movement, rhymes, stories, and fun from the 1960s! Explore our new Memory Care Backpacks, crafts, and activities with your loved ones after the fun! Intended for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Put your family’s knowledge to the test! Teams will work together to see how many questions they can answer correctly. No special expertise required - All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come as a family, join a team, and show how much you know!
Experiment with fun frozen-themed activities as you enjoy the movie Frozen (2013) rated PG.
Spend a playful afternoon with oversized, larger-than-life games and big-time fun for all ages! From giant challenges to friendly competition, it’s a laid-back, laughter-filled way to enjoy family time together.
Enjoy open-ended craft time as you use our materials and kits to create gifts to bring home for your family and friends. Craft materials, inspiration, and wrapping paper supplied!
Build, draw, and create your own igloos and snowy day art with the whole family!
Do you have what it takes? You have one hour to beat the clock, and your family, at one-minute challenges appropriate for all ages!
Enjoy a sensory play session designed for young children and their caregivers. The room will feature soft lighting, relaxing music, and a variety of sensory-based toys that encourage exploration through touch, sight, and sound. This gentle play environment supports early development and creativity. Drop in and explore at your own pace!
According to Guiness World Records, the fastest a 1,000 piece puzzle was put together was in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Compete in a group with family or friends to attempt to live up to the record. How fast can you put the pieces together?
*Supplies may be limited
Help us light up the library and kick off the holiday season! Join us as we flip the switch on our Storypath lights and decorations, then enjoy an evening of festive fun, books, and holiday cheer.
Join us for crafts, music and more as we count down to noon! Let's celebrate the arrival of another fun new year at the library! All Ages.
Get your Merry and Bright on early as we celebrate the annual Emmitsburg Town Tree Lighting Ceremony. Our Winter Glow Gala will have activities and fun for the whole family. Stop in to play Winter bingo, make snowflake crafts, and dance the night away to festive music!
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!
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!
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!
Explore the book art of local artist June Seckler on exhibit, then create your own simple ornament from recycled book pages.
Museums by Candlelight is a free, self-guided holiday event held each December at more than 20 historic sites and museums across Frederick County, Maryland. Hosted by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium, this local tradition has welcomed visitors for more than 30 years. Visit as many sites as you like, in any order.
A running train display courtesy of East Main Trains.
East Main Trains in downtown Thurmont is owned by Jeff Crum and John Hamilton, two longtime model train enthusiasts who turned their shared passion into a local business. Inspired by the former Catoctin Mountain Trains and Hobbies, they brought a model train shop back to Main Street, offering trains, accessories, and repair services while sharing their enthusiasm with seasoned collectors and those just discovering the hobby.
A running train display courtesy of the Frederick County Society of Model Engineers.
Bring your gently used puzzles and games to the library to exchange with others!
Please be sure that all contributions are in good condition and include all pieces.
Drop in to join Trinity’s Children for an afternoon of tabletop gaming, community, and connection. Explore a variety of games, from family-friendly favorites to role-playing adventures, while learning about the organization’s efforts to support families affected by addiction, raise awareness, and promote overdose prevention. All experience levels are welcome.
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Join us at Mission Space to test your knowledge and skills! Age: Elementary.
Toy Story 5. Your favorite toys are back! Join us for a fun movie adventure and craft.
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Programming Room is located on the first floor in Room 201.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Programming Room is located on the first floor in Room 201.
Celebrate the holiday season at the library! Browse vendors at the holiday market, create a craft, enjoy a scavenger hunt, meet St. Nick (at 11:30AM), and have storytime with Mrs. Claus (at 12:30PM)! This event is coordinated in partnership with the Friends of the Walkersville Library.
Join us for a fun day filled with building and tech! We provide the materials; you bring the creativity!
Families and friends of all ages, please join us to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and celebrate the winter holidays. We will have popcorn and a hot cocoa bar to enjoy during the showing!
The Muppet Christmas Carol1992 · 1h 25m · rated G
Celebrate all things winter at the C Burr Artz Library with a variety of crafts, activities, and games! For all ages.