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Holiday Closing - Independence Day

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

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

Outdoor Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Event Details:

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

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

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am - 11:15am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own! Geared for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

11:00am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

Youth Summer Lunch

11:00am - 1:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

While summer is here, enjoy a free lunch! While supplies last, lunches are available via carry-out or curbside pick-up for youth ages 0-18.


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

Toddler Skills

11:30am - 12:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
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 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginner Knitting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who are new to the knit and pearl stitches. 

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

Dance with Soolah Hoops

1:00pm - 2:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

As an instigator of fun & merriment, Soolah Hoops brings joy and a sense of play to the community through her love of sharing her hoops with everyone. Soolah is Hoop & Fire Dance Performer as well as

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

Movie & Craft Afternoon: Despicable Me 3

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Come watch Despicable Me 3 with us on the big screen before the fourth installment comes out in theaters! 

There will also be a fun Minions-themed craft to work on. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Hangout

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come in and hang out with friends during this chill hour. Snacks, games, and crafts will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beyond Beginner Knitting

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who have mastered the knit and pearl stitches. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Studio: Rose Garden Readers Summer Edition

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

Meet in the Rose Garden to discuss your favorite books and tropes, discover new authors, and share your passion for all things bookish.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Explorers: Outdoor Art Party

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

Join us on the patio for some messy art outside!

Designed for children in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

RPG Game Night

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

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

Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Strengthen your body, clear your mind, and release the stress of living and working in today's hectic world with this gentle yoga class. Presented by Mountain Spirit Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Cafe

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device to the library for tips on how to improve your digital literacy skills during a 30-minute session with one of our librarians. Ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, learn how to use library digital resources and more.