Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

Memory Lab by Appointment

10:00am - 8:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives.

Toddler Storytime

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

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grown-ups. Designed for toddlers with a caregiver. 

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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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!

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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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.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

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

Bring a blanket and your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups.

Parton’ Me: A Dolly Storytime at the Point of Rocks Community Commons Park

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
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Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Parton’ Me: A Dolly Storytime at the Point of Rocks Community Commons Park
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

We're turning storytime up to 11! Come explore books and stories through music, movement, and plenty of dancing to kid-friendly tunes. Geared for children ages 0-5. Siblings welcome!

Reptile Wrap-Up Live Animal Show at the Urbana Library Plaza

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet a variety of reptiles at this live-animal program. The scaly creatures will captivate you as we share myths, histories, and benefits of these often misunderstood animals. 

Toddler Storytime (Age 2)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Summer Lunch

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

While summer is here, enjoy a free lunch! Lunches available for carry-out or curbside pick-up for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

Summer Lunch in the Library

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

This summer, children 18 and under can visit the Brunswick Library for a free summer lunch brought to you by the Department of Housing and Human Services.  Dine in only.

Reptile Wrap-Up Live Animal Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet a variety of reptiles at this live-animal program. The scaly creatures will captivate you as we share myths, histories, and benefits of these often misunderstood animals.

Imagination Zone

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Chill out and explore in the Imagination Zone. STEM activities, cool tech and iPads will spark the imagination with hands-on play.

StoryMAKERS: Summer Camp

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of summer camp activities like making a friendship bracelet, going on a scavenger hunt, hanging out with friends, and more!

Reptile Wrap-Up Live Animal Show

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet a variety of reptiles at this live-animal program. The scaly creatures will captivate you as we share myths, histories, and benefits of these often misunderstood animals.

TJ Klune: Heat Wave

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us as TJ Klune is in conversation with MK England to discuss his latest YA novel, Heat Wave. This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.