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.

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.

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.

2023 Solar Eclipse Celebration

10:15am - 2:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse with the library! Enjoy a special space-themed storytime and explore outer space through activities and crafts. All are welcome to join us for our viewing party on the Urbana Library Plaza!

Eclipse Storytime (Ages 4-10)

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Come Join us for a storytime to celebrate the eclipse happening this afternoon!

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. 

Solar Sing-Along!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for solar-themed karaoke! 

Once upon a time, I was singing along
Now I'm only standing apart
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the heart

 

Solar Eclipse Storytime & Watch Party

11:30am - 1:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
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, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime to celebrate the solar eclipse happening this afternoon! Learn all about the eclipse and outerspace in this interactive storytime.

Celebrate the Solar Eclipse

11:30am - 3:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate the celestial phenomenon at the library! View the eclipse through the lens of a telescope or eclipse glasses with Master Naturalist Kim Hildreth.

Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Join us outside the library for a viewing party of the Annular Solar Eclipse! Eclipse glasses will be provided to attendees, while supplies last.

Eclipse It! Watch Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for fun eclipse-themed activities to celebrate the 2023 solar eclipse.

Eclipse It! Watch Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, All Ages
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, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for some fun eclipse-themed activities to celebrate the 2023 solar eclipse.

Cancelled

Solar Eclipse at Middletown's Heritage Park

12:30pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, STEM
Event Details:

Join us at Heritage Park before the Scarecrow Festival! We will pass out special eclipse glasses and view the Annular Eclipse.

Upcycled Art

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Grade 6-12. Make unique art pieces using everyday recycled materials.

Cancelled

Scarecrow Storytime- Downtown Middletown Mt. Zion Church

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Birth - 5
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Take a walk on Main Street and join us for a Scarecrow storytime.  Storytime will be near town hall.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (Ages 5-11)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Tween Time: Yarn Crafts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Event Details:

In honor of "I Love Yarn Day," join us for a variety of fun yarn crafts. Designed for students in 3rd through 7th grades.

Cancelled

Scarecrow Storytime- Downtown Middletown Mt. Zion Church

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Take a walk on Main Street and join us for a Scarecrow storytime.  Storytime will be near town hall.