Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

Volunteer for Income Tax Assistance (VITA) group, Northern Frederick County

10:00am - 5:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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Preparation of Federal and MD income taxes for Northern Frederick County residents who earned less than about $60,000 in 2023.  By appointment only.  Contact 301-471-5757 after Jan 22, 2024 for more information.

Musical 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

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Preschool 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

Preschool Storytime

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Musical 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:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

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! This program is for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

Musical Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Play and Learn!

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Toddler 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:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

Toddler Skills

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:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

Reservation

Miravalle: Moral Theology

2:45pm - 4:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)

Teen Innovation Hour: Egg Drop Challenge

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Put your engineering skills to the test! Design and construct a device that can protect a raw egg from cracking when dropped from up high. Can you find a way to cushion your egg and ensure its safe landing?

STEAM Lab: STEM Miniseries Solar Bugs

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

STEAM Lab takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.

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.

Teen Creator's Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Do you have something you're working on, like a story, comic, game, or work of art? Come to the Brunswick Library to meet, collaborate, and connect with other teen creators!

Teen Studio: Crochet 101

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Get started with crocheting, a life-long hobby - with the talented ladies of the Woodlands!

Elementary Afternoon: Upcycled No Sew Projects

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

No sew? No problem! We will be upcycling t-shirts into some fun no sew projects. 

This elementary program is best suited for grades K-3. 

Elementary Explorers: STEM Miniseries: Solar Bugs

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Learn how to make solar powered bugs using a special kit from the GEMS program. The kits will be provided by the Gains in Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) which is sponsored by the Army for the exploration of STEM education.

Local Comedy Showcase (PG-13)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come out and see a stand up comedy show showing off local comedic talent! Content will be PG-13. 

Tabletop Game Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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
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Learn to play Dodo Dash, the sequel to the original game Dodos Riding Dinos.

Drop meteorites, flick eggs, or throw bananas at your rival dino-meeples as you race through the jungle to El Dodorado.

1922 Marines March Through Emmitsburg to Gettysburg

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

On June 19, 1922, more than 5,000 marines left Quantico, heading north to the battlefield of Gettysburg passing through Emmitsburg, MD. They would reach the battlefield on June 26, but their arrival would be marred by the sudden, tragic death