Announcements

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.

Outreach at the Frederick Community Health Fair

9:00am - 3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come learn about health-related resources in the county and visit your favorite library staff member at FCPL's outreach table.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Zumba Saturday!

10:00am - 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
Event Details:

This latin-inspired dance fitness class is perfect for all ages! Come merengue and salsa, with a little hip-hop tossed in! 

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club (Ages 12-17)

10:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

Middletown Library @ Heritage Days on Main Street

10:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages

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.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

Frederick County 275th: History Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us on the grounds of the historic Seton Shrine located in Emmitsburg, MD for a living history adventure. Experience what it was like to attend school in the early 1800's through hands-on activities, games and exploration.

Frederick County 275th: History Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us on the grounds of the historic Seton Shrine located in Emmitsburg, MD for a living history adventure. Experience what it was like to attend school in the early 1800's.

Signing Stories for Babies - ASL Immersive Storytime for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

New to You: A Library Cardholder Event

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adult, All Ages
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:

For all library cardholders, past and present, an opportunity to chat with librarians from the Point of Rocks Branch, learn about upcoming programs, and see technology in action. 

Stitch Crew

11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)

Outreach at the Frederick Hispanic Heritage Festival on Carroll Creek

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month each year, Centro Hispano turns Carrol Creek in downtown Frederick into a lively, colorful celebration of Hispanic art, culture and music.  Come visit your favorite library staff member at FCPL's outreach t

Historical Graveyard Walk

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Go on a walking tour of neighboring Mt. Zion Cemetery with local historian Ann Etheridge. Learn about Myersville's colorful history through the stories of local individuals buried on the grounds.

New Home Buyers Seminar

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Buying your first home is a milestone, and it can be easy to jump right in and start visiting open houses!

The Beauty of Reiki

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join Jennifer Shoemaker in a safe and sacred space to learn about Reiki: what it is, where it comes from and how it can enrich your life. Enjoy a group Reiki experience to feel for yourself the beauty of Reiki.