Announcements

Holiday Closing - Easter

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Using Technology to Stay Connected

10:00am - 11:00am
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Using Technology to Stay Connected
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
In this program, presented by Humana, seniors will review their technology skills, practice internet usage, create an email and more. If you're just starting out or if you're looking to refresh your memory, this is for you! Laptops provided. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment

10:00am - 4:00pm
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. Bring a flash drive or other storage device to s...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:
Music, movement, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.  ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Myersville Community Library
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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
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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! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:
Enjoy music, stories and more. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Storytime Rocks!

11:00am - 11:30am
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: Small Room
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! ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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:
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool STEM Lab (Ages 3-5)

11:15am - 11:45am
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Skills

11:30am - 12:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
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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 "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Public Meeting
Event Details:
The Office for Children and Families requests your input to identify community needs and services for the well-being of children, youth, and families within Frederick County to help the community be successful and thrive. Please come with suggesti...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Council

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Join us at our monthly TLC meeting to help make the library the best place it can be for you! Attendees will not only receive volunteer hours, but also develop marketable leadership skills, credentials for future job and college applications, and hav...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Popcorn Bar (& a movie!)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Grades 6-12, join us for a fun movie with a popcorn bar! Vote on your movie choice in the week before and then come watch with your own sweet or savory snack! ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Build a House Challenge

4:00pm - 4:45pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:
Expand your horizons, make friends and more as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with hands-on afterschool activities! Elementary Explorers takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm. ...

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.

Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Cotton Ball Launcher

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Join us as we get creative exploring art, science, history, and more!  Grades K-5.   ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Kitchen Studio: Candy Sushi

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Join us for Teen Kitchen Studio and turn Rice Krispie treats, gummy rolls, and Swedish Fish into candy sushi! Eat and hang out with friends! ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Balloon Cars

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:
Can a balloon power a car? Come make your own and find out! Designed for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. ...
Reservation

Winter Community Drum Circle

6:45pm - 9:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Purpose of Meeting
Our purpose is to have an indoor winter space to hold a community drum circle open to everyone that uses the library. We are an informal gathering of people looking to connect with others by playing drums and other instruments to connect, grow, and ...