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Holiday Closing - Easter

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

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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:
Join FCPL, for a Summer Reading Challenge day, exploring the natural wonder of ThorpeWood! Visit the horses, goats, cows, and chickens, get dirty in the mud kitchen, climb on the farm machinery, enjoy an outdoor storytime, and more on this beautiful ...
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MSD Storytime & Activities

10:00am - 11:00am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Purpose of Meeting
Storytelling and other activities for families from birth to 5 years old ...
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Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local lib...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

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

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.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 the whole family. Designed for ages 0 & up with a caregiver. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Offsite: Toddler Storytime at Thorpewood

10:30am - 11:00am
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:
We are taking Toddler Storytime on the road! We will be having our storytime at Thorpewood. After storytime, you can visit the horses, goats, cows, and chickens, get dirty in the mud kitchen, climb on the farm machinery, and more on this beautiful...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outside Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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 outside 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.

Preschool 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:
Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summertime Adventures with Radical Reptiles!

11:00am - 11:45am
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Explore the radical world of reptiles with Nicole and her exotic pets! Not only will participants learn all about what makes a reptile a reptile, they will have the opportunity to pet and interact with lots of animal friends! Art teacher by day and r...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness

Sol Yoga Good Cause Class

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
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Summer Lunch

11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

Outside Creative Play

11:15am - 11:45am
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:
Join us outside after storytime for some creative play time. Ages 0-5. Creative Play move inside in the event of bad weather. ...
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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Summer Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Storytime at the Park

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (WA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:
Storytime is moving and grooving at the Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793 ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

50+ Community for Life

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Learn about the Maryland Community for LifeSM program which has been developed by the Maryland Department of Aging to support older adults as they age at home. The Community for LifeSM program provides a package of services that make it com...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Finger Knitting for Teens

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:
Create your own little critter by knitting with your hands!  ...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Fitness Together Now!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:
Please join Mr. Chris, a Carroll County Public Schools physical education teacher and YouTube star from Beaniebootv, as you take on 10 physical challenge stations! When you attend, please bring a water bottle.  Each participant will receive...
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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Radical Reptiles!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:
Explore the radical world of reptiles with Nicole and her exotic pets! Not only will participants learn all about what makes a reptile a reptile, they will have the opportunity to pet and interact with lots of animal friends! Art teacher by day and r...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Yoga for Kids with Fit2Shine Studio

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:
Join Fit2Shine Studio as we cultivate self-esteem and body awareness with fun exploration of movement and relaxed breathing. Fit2Shine Studio promotes strong minds and bodies while teaching children to release tension and relax. Participants are welc...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Sew Simple

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of creative fun while learning some sewing basics and getting comfortable working with fabric and notions. No experience necessary and all materials will be provided. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop Up Library at Bruster's Ice Cream

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
Join us for a pop up library visit at Bruster's Ice Cream! Ice cream, books, library cards, Summer Challenge - there will be something for everyone! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Journey of Mapping

5:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Travel the world of traditional map-making with former National Geographer Cartographer, Steve Wells, who will showcase some of his iconic maps, atlases, methods and tools. Learn about projections, orientation, relief and legends. Test your geographi...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Sunset Stories @ the Urbana Library Plaza

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 outdoors on the Urbana Library Plaza for an evening of music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will be held inside the library in the Commu...
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Scene: Gaming Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:
Come play video games, board games, and more. Snacks will be provided! Geared for ages 8-13. ...
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Starlight Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome! ...
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Event Details:
The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation is bringing back a popular free series of how-to seminars on how to obtain a plaque for a historic home.  At each event, staff from the Frederick County Public Library’s Maryland Room, which specializes ...