Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Seniors@Thorpewood

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Attendees will enjoy the option of a Forest Therapy Walk or Nature Art/Journaling, then transition to their choice of Farm Animal Visits or Seated Forest Therapy.

Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment

10:00am - 8:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

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

Outdoor Book Boogie @ the Urbana Library Plaza

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
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 outdoors on the Library Plaza! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

In case of inclement weather, this storytime will be moved indoors.

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

Preschool 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 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
Birth - 5
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
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! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

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.

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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
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: 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
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 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.

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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:

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

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

Toddler Skills

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
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 "Teen" group.

Teen STEAM

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us to explore, create, and experiment with STEAM activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Mini Microwave Quesadillas

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
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 to make mini quesadillas in the microwave as a fun and easy after-school snack! 

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

Spring Fiber Arts Drop-In

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Drop in to join local fiber artists experienced in knitting, crocheting, and embroidery.

Get help with a current project, start a new one, or explore a new skill alongside fellow crafters.

For teens and adults.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
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: 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 - Art with Forces

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
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.  Today we're painting using a variety of "forces".

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen STEAM Studio: Coffee Filter Chromatography

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
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, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Teens and tweens, join us and make colorful art using the science of chromatography. Snacks provided.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Abstract Art

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:

Learn about artist Vasya Kandinsky with the book The Noisy Paint Box, then enjoy an art project inspired by the artist.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Study Lab

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Grades 6-12. Looking for a place to do homework or work on a project with friends? Come to the library! The Teen Services Librarian will be on hand to help you with reference questions and highlight library resources.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Understanding & Navigating senior care options

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join Oasis Senior Advisors to better understand care options for seniors, the differences of assisted living, nursing homes and in-home care, what Medicare and Medicaid covers as well as payor resources for seniors care needs

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Meeting

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Middletown Library Teen Advisory Board!