Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

Community Farmer's Market

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (WA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Enjoy a variety of goods from local vendors at our Farmer's Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Walkersville Days: Community Yard Sale

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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One man's trash is another man's treasure!  Friends of the Walkersville Library are hosting their first ever yard sale during Walkersville Days.  You never know what you might find!  Interested in selling?  Reserve a space for

Celtic Harp Trio

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Local harper Jim Dronenburg, accompanied by Julie Merchant on flute, and Wes Merchant on violin, will delight us with their beautiful musical stylings. 

Freedom BANG Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
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Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude.  Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

Maryland Iron Festival Outreach

10:00am - 6:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
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FCPL will have an outreach table and tent located in the garden behind the Collier’s Log House.

Family 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

Shake, Rattle and Read

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Zumba Saturdays at the Library

10:15am - 11:00am
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
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Ready to exercise! Ready to dance! Ready to shake off the pounds!  Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings is the perfect solution!  

Exploration Station - LEGO

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary students in grades K-5.

Literacy Council of Frederick ESL Beginners Conversation Class

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick.

Brunswick Spring Fest

11:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment

Orchard Grove ES PTA Spring Carnival

11:00am - 2:00pm
Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Outreach

How-To Festival

11:00am - 3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Ever wanted to learn how to make kombucha, research your family tree, or prepare for bike camping? Celebrate local know-how and learn something new at the How-To Fest.

Beekeeping 101

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
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Join Sara Gibson of the Frederick County Beekeeping Association and learn the basics of beekeeping, the importance of bees to our environment as well as just how much fun beekeeping can be.

Pickleball 101

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Join us at Harp Park for an introduction to Pickleball. Presented by Dan Long, local Pickleball enthusiast. 

Community Workshop on Women's Identity

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Public Meeting
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Women lead complex lives of multiple roles and identities. Where do these come from? How do they change? How do we intersect with each other in our community?

Walkersville Days: Mike Kuster and the Catoctin Cowboys Benefit Concert

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Friends of the Walkersville Library are proud to host Independent Music Network's Favorite Impact Artist of 2022, Mike Kuster.  Celebrate Walkersville Days, and join us for this free outdoor concert!  Donations accepted to support enhanc