Free Summer Lunches Provided by Thurmont Regional Library and Friends of Thurmont Regional Library
Thurmont Regional Library and the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library have been able to provide lunches for youth, ages 18 and under , this summer through the generosity of community organizations and individuals. The program provides free lunches for children 18 and under , who reside in the northern area of the county, while…
Y on the Fly
The YMCA of Frederick County Brings Programs to Thurmont Beginning mid-April, the YMCA of Frederick County, working with the Town of Thurmont, is bringing several six- to eight-week-long classes to the town of Thurmont, as well as a one-day youth basketball clinic. The YMCA of Frederick County has two branches and seven locations (including Camp…
Community Event
Along with District 22-W, the Thurmont Lions and Leo Clubs are sponsoring a community event for the public at the Thurmont Regional Library. This is a community event for all ages (adults and children). Student service hours are available. The event will be held April 6, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. This is a hands-on project event,…
Silver Fancy Garden Club Presents Books and Blooms at the Thurmont Library
Members from the Silver Fancy Garden Club are sharing displays of books and related floral arrangements/vignettes at Thurmont Regional Library beginning Wednesday, April 12, and running through April 30. The garden club is comprised of members from the Emmitsburg and Taneytown areas. In previous years, they have shared their work with their local libraries. They…
Green Fest Relaunch Successful
Richard D. L. Fulton The Thurmont Green Team held its annual Green Fest on April 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at the Thurmont Regional Library, following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The event was co-sponsored by the Town of Thurmont, the Green Team, and the Thurmont Regional Library. More than 600…
New Sinage on Thurmont Regional Library Loop On Trolley Trail
The Thurmont Regional Library loop at the Southern end of the Thurmont Trolley Trail is really taking shape! The trail is currently paved with fine gravel and will be blacktopped soon. Recently, volunteers installed signage directing you to the new loop. “I want to thank these volunteers and the others that helped create this extension…
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by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library June 1 marks the beginning of our annual Summer Reading Challenge for all ages, birth to adult. This year’s theme, “Rediscover the Magic,” encourages individuals and families to explore community destinations, earn points by reading for enjoyment, and complete fun activities. All activities can be…
ON THE ZENTZ FARM
This article contains a portion of a collaborative project about the Zentz Farm written by Viola (Zentz) Noffsinger, Joan Fry, and Jane Jacobs It is the intent of the authors that this project be available for reference in the future at the Thurmont Regional Library and/or Thurmont Historical Society. Mr. Albert Luther Zentz lived…
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by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library Happenings in December at Thurmont Regional Library The holidays will look much different this year. Families may not be able to join together to celebrate the joys of the season. Going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house may have to be…
Donald L. Lewis Legacy Honored
The Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County held a reception on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at the Thurmont Regional Library to recognize the philanthropic legacy of the late Donald L. Lewis, specifically the creation of the Adult Evaluation and Referral Services Program (AERS) under the Advocates for the Aging (AAFC). A Thurmont native, Lewis…
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by Amy Whitney, Branch Administrator, Thurmont Regional Library/Emmitsburg Branch Library Fifty years ago this summer, my family took a vacation to Florida to watch the blast-off of Apollo 11—man’s first trip to the moon. It was a rare adventure, and I can remember standing on a hot, sandy beach watching as the rocket’s engine flared…
Erin Dingle — The Next Chapter
Theresa Dardanell Thurmont Regional Library Administrator Erin Dingle (pictured right) has lots of things to keep her busy after her retirement. She is looking forward to spending time with her family—babysitting her two grandsons, who live in Silver Spring, and attending sporting and school events with her two grandsons in Baltimore. She also plans to travel…
June is National Dairy Month
James Rada, Jr. Although milk and other dairy products are no longer delivered fresh to your door daily, they are still part of our everyday lives, whether it’s drinking milk, enjoying ice cream, or adding cheese to a dish. June is National Dairy Month and celebrates the contributions that the dairy industry makes to the…
Thurmont Holds Its First Greenfest
James Rada, Jr. Thurmont celebrated its first Greenfest on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the Thurmont Regional Library. It was an event where “people could learn new things, share information, and have fun,” according to Thurmont Green Team Member Cindy Poole. The event was held at the Thurmont Library, with tables and stations set up…
Teacher of the Year Reception
On Monday, March 19, 2018, Thurmont Lions, principals, teachers, family, and friends gathered at the Thurmont Regional Library for the annual Teacher of the Year reception. The Teacher of the Year reception is held to honor all nominees from all eight schools. We had nominations from: Catoctin High School (one nomination)—Teacher of the Year: Angelique…
Community Citizen Award Presented by Thurmont Grange
Deb Abraham Spalding Erin Dingle is more than just the Frederick County Government employee responsible for the management of the Thurmont Regional Library. She was a resident of Northern Frederick County for many years before migrating to Adams County and has always been an active contributor to the community. She was awarded the Thurmont Pomona…
Catoctin Mountain View Farm Oil Paintings at Thurmont Regional Library
Four oil painting scenes of Catoctin Mountain View Farm by Andrea Myers Mannix, daughter of Rodman and the late Jean Myers, are currently on display at the Thurmont Regional Library, through September 10, 2017. The paintings are displayed near the Thurmont Center for Regional Agricultural History Room. In April 1962, C. Rodman and M. Jean…
Sierra Club to Host Showing of Before The Flood
A must-see documentary film by Leonardo DiCaprio, Before The Flood, will be shown at Thurmont Regional Library on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. It is an excellent documentary about the many problems our planet and all its life forms are presently enduring because of pollution. DiCaprio has dedicated his life to speaking out…
Chaney Twins to Share PowerPoint About Ranch Life
Deb Spalding Twelve-year-old twins, Rianna and Sheridan Chaney, formerly of Thurmont, now call a 3,500-acre ranch in Gosper County, Nebraska, home. They’ll be appearing at the Thurmont Regional Library on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., during Starlight Story Time to share their experiences about ranch life, agriculture, and publishing children’s books. They, along…
Catoctin High School Class of 2017 Safe and Sane
The Class of 2017 has officially started. The reigns have been turned over by the 2016 Safe and Sane class, and parents and family members of the Class of 2017 are hitting the ground running. We would like to invite any and all family members to our next meeting on July 6, 2016, from 6:00-7:45…
