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Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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

Superhero Storytime

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:

Join us for some SUPER stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs! Children and caregivers are welcome to wear a superhero costume or t-shirt! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

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! For ages 0-5 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: Deck
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories and more!  

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

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:

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for kids ages 0-5 with their caregivers.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 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:

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.

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:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

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: Wellness
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.

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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

Toddler 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

Toddler Storytime

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills for Preschoolers

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:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

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

Summer Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

This summer, free lunches will be available from Tuesday through Thursday for youths 18 and under.  Lunch may be picked up between 12 and 1pm, while supplies last, and may be carried out or enjoyed on the library's covered deck.  

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 5-August 18 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Middle Grade Magic: How to Draw Cute and Magical Creatures

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Geared for kids 8-12 years old, we'll learn how to draw magical and cute animals and more.

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

Create and Play with Dream Free Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn how to unleash your hidden creativity with a fun art project lead by Dream Free Art, Frederick's trendy new art studio.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kindness Rocks Paint-A-Palooza

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
Event Details:

Have you ever stumbled upon a colorful, hand-painted rock that has been painted in bright colors or has an uplifting message written on it? You may have just found a kindness rock!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

TEEN THRIVE: Oh, Crit!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Oh Crit Is a completely improvised comedy show fused with tropes and game-like mechanics from the classic tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Exploration Station: STEM Lab

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

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

Off-Site Middletown Farmer's Market - Make and Take Craft

3:30pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (MD)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, Outreach
Event Details:

Visit the library table at the Middletown Farmer's Market! Create a fun craft to take home and enjoy.  The Middletown Farmer's Market is at 12 S Church St, Middletown, MD 21769 .

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Off-Site Middletown Farmer's Market Library Table

3:30pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come Visit the Middletown Library at the Middletown Farmer's Market! You can get a library card, check out books, and learn more about Library Services. We can't wait to see you there!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Minicomics!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Want to know how to make your own comics? Come learn about the comics-making process, and make your own 8-page minicomic to take home!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Art Explorations

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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
Event Details:

Explore a variety of art supplies and be creative.  Display your artwork in the teen space or take it home. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for our in-depth journey of using Sahaja Yoga Meditation as a way to achieve stress- free living. Feel the freedom of your Self!