Celebrate all things canine with games, activities and visits from Hero Dogs and WAGS for Hope.
elementary
Is baking part of your holiday traditions? Children will create a delicious-looking sheet of holiday cookies using paper, scissors, paint, and glue. With paper and creativity, almost anything is possible!
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.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Join us for a fun, festive art program where we turn recycled egg cartons into colorful, creative trees. Participants will cut, paint, and decorate their own unique tree sculptures to celebrate the season.
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.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
The gingerbread is on the run! Give your gingerbread a new look with a clever disguise. Will it become a superhero, silly animal, famous character, or something completely unexpected?
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.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Build a little house with lots of holiday cheer! Kids will design and decorate their own festive house, adding colorful details, creative touches, and plenty of holiday fun.
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.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Celebrate turkey season with a colorful family art activity! Using painter's tape, paint, and construction paper, families will create a vibrant "stained-glass" turkey inspired by mosaic and stained-glass designs.
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.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Young artists will design and decorate their own snowy scenes using paper, toilet paper rolls, and, of course, their imaginations.
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.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Come to the library to learn more about the mosaics, taking inspiration from greats like Alma Thomas and June C. For ages 6-10.
Come to the library to learn more about embossing as we create 3d reliefs that mimic stained metalwork. For ages 6-10.
We’ll explore the different methods of resist painting, taking inspiration from several artists including Paul Klee. For ages 6-10.
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.
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Get into the holiday spirit by creating a Bling Ornament. You will design a beautiful ornament by adding rhinestones, gems and other embellishments to create a holiday masterpiece. Get ready to sparkle!
Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.
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.
Add a little handmade holiday magic to Christmas in Thurmont! Join us at the library to create a festive ornament to help us decorate our holiday tree!
Bring the family for a rousing game of BINGO. Designed as fun for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Spend the afternoon creating miniature food with clay. Designed for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Make a gift for a someone special. Designed for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Test your skills with a variety of one-minute games. Designed for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
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
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Kick off the new year with big dreams and fun-sized goals! Explore resolutions, try new challenges, create an adventure plan, and discover fun ways to make the year ahead your own. Let’s get ready to dream, try, learn, and grow!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Round up the whole family and join us for a fun filled Readin' & Ridin' Family Hoedown at the library! Celebrate the season with lively music, dancing, games, and crafts. Enjoy a warm community atmosphere as we kick up our boots, make memories, and celebrate the autumn together. Come dressed in your favorite western or fall attire and get ready for an afternoon of harvest-themed fun!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Join us as we celebrate National Shelter Pet Day and learn all about the amazing animals waiting for their forever homes. Representatives from Animal Control and the Humane Society will share what they do to help animals in our community, how shelters care for pets, and ways kids and families can make a difference.
Through hands-on learning, stories, and conversation, we'll discover what it takes to care for our furry friends and why every pet deserves a safe and loving home. Come explore, ask questions, and celebrate our community's four-legged friends!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Discover American artist Charley Harper and create an artwork using his playful approach to depicting animals and nature through bold shapes, vibrant colors, and simple geometric forms. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Discover the work of German-American artist Sonja Hinrichsen and create an artwork inspired by her snow drawings, which transform snowy landscapes into temporary, collaborative works of art. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Program Description: Come learn about abstract artist Stanley Whitney and create an artwork inspired by his colorful, stacked compositions. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Discover the fun side of technology! Children will explore cool gadgets, build simple creations, and try hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity. Join us for an exciting adventure of tinkering, learning, and fun.
Get ready to explore Africa with our Passport Adventures program, designed for grades K–5! In this exciting session, kids will discover the continent’s vibrant cultures, traditions, and landmarks through fun activities and hands-on crafts. Each participant will collect stamps in their passport along the way.
Get ready to explore Europe with our Passport Adventures program, designed for grades K–5! In this exciting session, kids will discover the region’s rich cultures, traditions, and landmarks through fun activities and hands-on crafts. Each participant will passport and collect stamps along the way.
Join us for this monthly series celebrating the people behind ideas that changed the world. Each session spotlights a different innovator, creator, or visionary—from Edwin Binney, the American entrepreneur and inventor whose company created Crayola crayons, to Fred Rogers, who transformed children's television with kindness and imagination. This week, learn more about Thomas Edison and his inventions.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Join us for a hands-on science adventure as we investigate the water and air in our atmosphere.
Young scientists will dress up in their favorite gear and discover the exciting world of chemistry through safe, hands-on experiments.
Join us for aviation fun as we celebrate the invention of flight! Make your own wooden airplane and a unique paper airplane bird. Ages: Elementary.
Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Join us for a celebration of world cultures! Speak with exchange students and discover so much more about new and unfamiliar places!
Explore the work of Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak and create an artwork drawing from her bold, imaginative depictions of Arctic animals, nature, and the world around her. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Discover exciting stories from Maryland's Black Eyed Susan Tapestry (B.E.S.T.) Book List! We will read a selection from our featured B.E.S.T. book, share our thoughts in a fun discussion, and complete a hands-on activity inspired by the story. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Enjoy the book The Giraft: A Real-Life Giraffe Rescue by Laurel Neme and then build a raft to rescue a toy giraffe!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Calling all engineers! Create amazing structures with our Crystal Builders, Zoob Builders, LEGO's and more! Ages: Elementary.
Discover the fun side of technology! Children will explore cool gadgets, build simple creations, and try hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity. Join us for an exciting adventure of tinkering, learning, and fun. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Have fun exploring and building with the Library’s LEGO.
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Happy Lunar New Year! Kick off the "Year of the Goat" with fun games, puzzles and an art project. Age: Elementary.
Join us in getting into the spirit of giving this holiday season at the Thurmont library! With our merry makerspace, you can create various winter-themed crafts to take home and gift to loved ones. There will be guided and free-create stations allowing room for creativity to flow! What will you create to give this holiday season?
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Warm-up your voice and tune your instrument, as you experience a night of music at your library! Stretch your improvisation skills, create musical instruments from homemade materials, learn about famous musicians and their instruments, and more! Whether you're a music novice or experienced, there's something for everyone to explore! This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Get ready to explore Valentine's Day around the world with our Passport Adventures program, designed for grades K–5! With fun stories and activities that explore how different cultures celebrate love, friendship, and kindness. Kids will discover unique traditions, create global‑inspired crafts, and learn how people everywhere share caring connections.
Join us for a special kickoff to National Puzzle Day on January 29th! Make your own puzzles, participate in puzzle races, challenges and more! Ages: Elementary.
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.
Get ready to rumble.. robot style! Create and explore different types of robots as you complete challenges and activities that exercise your brain.
Celebrate the season with winter crafts and games! Snowflakes, snowballs, snowmen! We've got it all.
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus:
September - Non-fiction Writing
October - Setting
November - Opinion and Memoir
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus.
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!
Join us for an engaging afternoon with hands-on projects and lots of family fun!
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP), an organization that provides support, resources, and services to children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, along with their caregivers and formerly/currently incarcerated family members in the Frederick region.
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
Need help navigating forms, benefits, or services? Representatives from the Frederick County Division of Child and Family Services will be onsite during open office hours to provide one-on-one assistance for those families with children. Stop by to ask questions, complete paperwork, or learn about available programs. No appointment required—just drop in and get the support you need.
Need help navigating forms, benefits, or services? Representatives from the Frederick County Division of Child and Family Services will be onsite during open office hours to provide one-on-one assistance for those families with children. Stop by to ask questions, complete paperwork, or learn about available programs. No appointment required—just drop in and get the support you need.
Need help navigating forms, benefits, or services? Representatives from the Frederick County Division of Child and Family Services will be onsite during open office hours to provide one-on-one assistance for those families with children. Stop by to ask questions, complete paperwork, or learn about available programs. No appointment required—just drop in and get the support you need.
Need help navigating forms, benefits, or services? Representatives from the Frederick County Division of Child and Family Services will be onsite during open office hours to provide one-on-one assistance for those families with children. Stop by to ask questions, complete paperwork, or learn about available programs. No appointment required—just drop in and get the support you need.
Need help navigating forms, benefits, or services? Representatives from the Frederick County Division of Child and Family Services will be onsite during open office hours to provide one-on-one assistance for those families with children. Stop by to ask questions, complete paperwork, or learn about available programs. No appointment required—just drop in and get the support you need.
Need help navigating forms, benefits, or services? Representatives from the Frederick County Division of Child and Family Services will be onsite during open office hours to provide one-on-one assistance for those families with children. Stop by to ask questions, complete paperwork, or learn about available programs. No appointment required—just drop in and get the support you need.
Grab your yarn and embrace the cozy vibes! This two-part "Grandma Core" knitting workshop will help tweens and teens learn how to knit. We will start with a basic knit stich and work on creating a handmade hat while hanging out and relaxing.
Workshop Details
Session 1: Cast On & Cozy Up – Learn the basics, hold your needles, and start your very first stitches and then watch your project grow
Session 2: Bind Off & Bloom – Finish your piece, weave in the loose ends, and show off your handmade creation.
What to Expect
Slow-craft aesthetic and cozy tunes
Step-by-step beginner guidance
All yarn and needles provided (while supplies last)
Grab your yarn and embrace the cozy vibes! This two-part "Grandma Core" knitting workshop will help tweens and teens learn how to knit. We will start with a basic knit stich and work on creating a handmade hat while hanging out and relaxing.
Workshop Details
Session 1: Cast On & Cozy Up – Learn the basics, hold your needles, and start your very first stitches and then watch your project grow
Session 2: Bind Off & Bloom – Finish your piece, weave in the loose ends, and show off your handmade creation.
What to Expect
Slow-craft aesthetic and cozy tunes
Step-by-step beginner guidance
All yarn and needles provided (while supplies last)
Join us to create homemade gifts for your loved ones appropriate for any occasion! Ages: Elementary
Get your Grinch on at the library! Join us for a Grinchy celebration filled with festive fun, silly activities, games, crafts, and plenty of holiday cheer. Come celebrate the season with a little green, a lot of fun, and maybe even a heart that grows three sizes!
This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Get ready for a holiday STEM adventure! Join us for a festive Sunday Funday featuring Sphero BOLT robots transformed into colorful Christmas bulbs. Participants will program and race their Sphero BOLTs through a series of fun holiday-themed challenges, testing their coding skills, creativity, and racing strategies.
Can you guide your glowing “Christmas bulb” to victory? Come race, experiment, and have fun with robots, coding, and holiday cheer!
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!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together.
Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
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 working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
No school means more fun! Come and join us for an exciting Nintendo Switch Party at the library! We’ll have popular games available, including Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario Bros. Ultimate, so bring your competitive spirit. You’re welcome to bring your own Nintendo Switch console if you have one, or you can borrow controllers from the library to join in the fun. This event is perfect for gamers of all ages, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Not only will you get to play with your friends and meet new people, but there will also be light refreshments provided to keep your energy up while you game. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day! We can’t wait to see you there!
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For children in grades K-5.
Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5.
Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5.
Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5.
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
November Book: Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
Book for January is Erno Rubik and his Magic Cube by Kerry Aradhya
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.
Join us for an afternoon of crafts that celebrate winter holidays around the world. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
A shrink plastic (Shrinky Dinks) that lets participants draw, color, and bake custom designs that shrink into durable keychains, charms, and jewelry. Design and color your plastic and then watch as they transform into miniature works of art.
Celebrate the season with The South Mountain Quartet and friends as they present Christmas-themed music for strings, flute and strings, and soprano and strings from the baroque thru 21st century. At the conclusion you’re invited to join in sing-along carols led by former FCC voice professor Paula Chipman. Help welcome in the holidays with music, community and good cheer!
Did you know that fruit has DNA just like people? Come be a scientist for the afternoon and discover how to extract DNA from strawberries. It will be an engaging, hands-on science workshop designed to explore the basics of genetics. By utilizing everyday household items, participants learn how to break down cell walls and isolate real, visible strands of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from a strawberry.
Calling all puzzle solvers and junior investigators! The library has gone into lockdown, and it’s up to you and your team to solve the mystery and find your way out! Work together to crack codes, uncover clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges before time runs out.
Put your teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to the test in this exciting escape-room adventure designed especially for elementary-aged explorers. Can you solve the clues and complete your mission? Gather your team and get ready for a Sunday Funday full of mystery, challenges, and fun!
Celebrate America Recycles Day at the library! Kids can learn about the importance of recycling while turning everyday recycled materials into fun and creative crafts. Bring your imagination and get ready to reuse, repurpose, and create something special!
January 31st is backwards day! Get ready for goofy group challenges, mixed-up games, backwards races, and brain-bending fun. Can you think, move, and play in reverse? Let’s find out!
Designed for kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
Learn about the winter solstice, explore winter traditions from around the world, and create a colorful light-themed craft. Come welcome winter and celebrate the return of the light!
Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with tangrams! Enjoy creating designs out of simple shapes, ranging from animals, objects, to abstract creations. The possibilities are endless, so what will YOU create?
*Designed for kids in grades kindergarten-5th grade and their caregivers.
R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope
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.
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.
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.
Let it snow! Join us for a flurry of winter fun with snowy activities, creative play, and plenty of chilly adventures. No snow outside? No problem! We’ll make our own fun indoors.
Designed for kids of all ages with their caregivers.
Have you ever wanted to tear apart a Tickle-Me-Elmo? Join us as we take a peek into common electronics and study their components!
This special holiday storytime will include narrated scenes performed by dancers from Leading Edge Academy of Dance in costume, featuring Clara’s dream sequence, the elegant Arabian Dance, and the playful Candy Cane Dance. Children will be invited to join in simple ballet-inspired movements alongside the performers. The program will end with a Mini Performance Finale: A short excerpt from the full-length Nutcracker Suite production. Families, all ages.
Families are welcome to take photos and chat with the cast after the performance.
Waddle, wobble, and gobble your way around the Story Trail! Collect a feather after every lap, and watch your turkey transform into the fluffiest bird in the flock. It's a fun-filled adventure that's sure to get everyone moving!
Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.
Join us for a creative Candle Painting event! Instead of using paint, participants will color and decorate candles using colored wax to create beautiful patterns and designs right on the candle's surface. This unique technique produces a soft, textured look that's perfect for gifting and brightening up your decor.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Keep your hands cozy this winter with a craft you can use over and over again! Join us to design and create your own custom, microwaveable hand warmer.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Create aromatic cinnamon ornaments using spices, applesauce, glue and cookie cutters. This is a fun, hands on activity that smells amazing anytime of the year.
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Join us for a holiday crafting session where you can learn how to turn colorful pony beads or perler (fuse) beads into an awesome keychain or backpack clip. We'll teach you the easy step-by-step process to tie it all together.
Tweens will design their own glowing lanterns using mason jars, delicate pressed flowers, and safe tea lights. It’s the perfect mix of art and nature—creating a magical keepsake that shines bright on these long winter nights. Ages 8-13
Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server!
Transform paper tubes into colorful, star-shaped decorations using acrylic paint and simple cutting and folding techniques.
Join us for this fun and educational experience that brings a bit of nature indoors! Learn how to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with live plants and decorations. You'll discover the history of terrariums, the best plants to use and how to care for your mini arboretum. Each participant will design and build a beautiful miniature terrarium to take home.
Join us for a hands-on craft workshop where tweens will design, create and decorate a picture frame for Valentine's Day.
What can you create out of cardboard? With the cardboard boxes and tools provided, the only limit is your imagination!
Combine colorful ingredients to make candy cane slime that’s stretchy, squishy, and fun to play with.
Take the pilot’s seat for an indoor drone adventure—tackle exciting challenges and then jump into coding to program your drone for even more high-flying fun.
Transform pinecones into adorable gnomes using felt, pom-poms, and other creative decorations.
We'll give discarded books a second life by creating something new from the pages!
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Plushidermy: aka plushie taxidermy, where we'll take old stuffies and make them into art you can display.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
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.
Celebrate the season through creativity! Young artists will enjoy fun, hands-on winter-themed art projects inspired by snowflakes, snowy scenes, winter animals, and more. Join us for a chilly adventure filled with imagination, creativity, and fun!
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.
Bundle up for a winter-themed family fun day at the library! Join us for a Winter Wonderland Carnival filled with exciting games, fun challenges, and activities for all ages. Families can play carnival-style games, test their skills, win small prizes, and enjoy a festive winter atmosphere together. Beat the winter blues with an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and family fun at the library!
WonderLab: Where Science and Art Meet. Let's learn about animal camouflage and how it's used in different seasons and environments. Create your own hidden animal art. Age: Elementary.
WonderLab: Where science and art meet! Learn about and compare Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids. Be prepared, things could get a little messy as we explore, experiment and create! Ages: Elementary.
WonderLab: Where science and art meet! This week, learn about different types of natural disasters and why they happen! Explore how Earth is constantly changing! Ages: Elementary
WonderLab: Where science and art meet! Explore how light and dark affect our world in many different ways. Experiment with shadows and silhouettes to create beautiful works of art. Ages: Elementary
WonderLab: Where science and art meet! Learn more about the science of germs and how they work. Experiment as to why we need to wash our hands and keep clean to fend off germs! Ages: Elementary
WonderLab: Where science and art meet. Participate in hands-on fun and learning as we explore the science behind snow, ice and frost. Create your own crystal snowflake. Ages: Elementary.