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.

Cancelled

Cancelled: 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! 

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.

Reservation

Myersville Parks & Rec Cutting Swap

10:00am - 11:00am
Myersville Community Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

10:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, 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.

Walkersville Christkindlmarket

10:00am - 3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Artisans, vendors, and more!

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.

Walkersville Christkindlmarket: "Meet a Reindeer"

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Winnifred the Mini from Days End Horse Rescue and miniature cows from Triple M Highlands are here to help us get into the holiday spirit. Come say hello!

Holidays at the Library!

11:00am - 1:00pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate the holidays with music by the Frederick Ensemble, students from Dr. Serrano's violin studio from Frederick Community College.

Stitch Crew

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

Walkersville Christkindlmarket: "Visit from Santa"

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Discovery Meadow
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A visit from St. Nick and his merry elf!  Sponsored by Walkersville Historical Society.

Walkersville Christkindlmarket: Mrs. Claus Storytime

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Discovery Meadow
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Claus for a cheerful storytime full of music and fun.

Santa visits the Library!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

In celebration of Christmas in Thurmont, Santa makes his annual visit to the library. Hear a favorite holiday story and meet the Jolly guy himself!

Cupcake Decorating with Miss Bethany's Bakery

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn to create beautiful cupcake designs and take your creations home.

Bring yourself and your creativity. Everything else will be provided.

Holiday Decorating with Local Greenery

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener, Ellen West of the Maryland Extension Services, and learn how to decorate using natural local greenery from your own yard.  She will bring all the greens, the decor and some great ideas, you bring your holiday spirit!

Noteable Progressions: An Afternoon of Music

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

An afternoon of music and celebration!

Teen 3D Printing - Cookie Cutters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Design your own custom cookie cutter to be 3D printed here at the library!

 

This program is for teens in grades 6 through 12.

Taiko Drumming

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Taiko are the amazing, impressive, and wonderfully powerful heartbeat drums of Japan. Taiko literally means “Big Drum,” but also refers to kumi-daiko, the ensemble group drumming grow

Middletown Christmas in the Valley Snowman Ornament

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Come Join us in front of More's Ice Cream to create a special holiday ornament.

Middletown Christmas in the Valley Storytime with Mrs. Claus

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Come Join us at More's Ice Cream for a magical holiday storytime with Mrs. Claus,