Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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National Aquarium: Sharks!

10:00am - 11:00am
Elementary, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Explore sharks and their amazing survival adaptations as National Aquarium staff dispel myths about these aquatic "monsters." A hands-on session with animal artifacts included.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens Teach Tech: Beginners Coding Class

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Interested in learning Coding? Join us on Thursday mornings for a beginners level coding class from 10am-12pm starting July 14th-August 11th. This class is taught by teens from Urbana High Schools Robotics Club.

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

Outside Storytime at the Myersville Library

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an outside family storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground. Storytime will move inside in the event of bad weather.

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

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. 

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

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Music, movement, stories and more!  

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

Outdoor Preschool 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:

We've taken storytime outside where preschoolers and their caregivers will learn early literacy skills with fun songs, story telling, movement, and more. Don't forget a blanket for sitting on the ground.

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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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.

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

Preschool Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
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 preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

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.

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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National Aquarium: Sharks!

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Explore sharks and their amazing survival adaptations as National Aquarium staff dispel myths about these aquatic "monsters." A hands-on session with animal artifacts included. Outside - weather permitting.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Building Bonanza

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: Make & Create
Event Details:

Stretch your building skills with the libraries supplies, from tall towers or intricate cities. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Magical Math featuring Brian Curry!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

The one and only Brian Curry will be bringing the Magical Math Tour to our library! This is a rare opportunity that you don't want to miss, so mark your calendars!

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

South Mountain Creamery Storytime

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at South Mountain Creamery 8305 Bolivar Road Middletown, MD 21769 for a fun farm storytime!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer STEAM

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for some fun STEAM activities with a summer twist!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons: Let's Play! (Ages 13-18)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discord for Teens, Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Set off on a new adventure with an unlikely band of heroes! Perfect for new and experienced players. This game will take place on Discord. Please register for this event to receive an invite link via email!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Frederick County Health Department Vaccination Clinic

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone ages 5 and up. Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Open Game Night with Wookiee Walkers

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come play on Open Game Night!  Board games, card games, chess and much more. It's a fun night of cooperative play and team building.

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

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday! You'll be able to pick your Hogwarts house, learn about some of the magical classes and we will have a "fantastic beasts" surprise from our friends at Fountain Rock Nature Center!!