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FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

Senior Cafe: The place to come for coffee, conversation, friendship and fun events! Fiber Arts

10:00am - 11:00am
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Whether you are a novice or an expert in crochet, knitting or needlepoint.  Join us to learn , share your skills, and swap materials.

Preschool 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

Preschool Storytime

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

Toddler 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
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Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
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Music, movement, stories and more!  

Musical Storytime (ages 0-5)

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
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Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

Preschool 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:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

Toddler Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
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
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

School Skills for Preschoolers

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:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

Small Business Bootcamp

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills
Event Details:

For new business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, join presenters from Hummingbird Wealth Management and Details Matter Bookkeeping & Advisory for a variety of sessions about running your own business.

Senior Information Seminar

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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Supporting Older Adults Through Resources (SOAR) and the Aging Network Alliance provide Senior Education Seminars in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries.These free, interactive seminars are opportunities for Frederick County seniors

Hatchlings: Ready to Hatch

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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

STEAM Discovery: STEM Miniseries Crystal Suncatchers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged students.

Teen Study Space

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Need a quiet-ish place to study? We'll provide the tables, chairs, and some extra surprises to help you get the most of your cram sessions! Plus, our staff can help you find the tools, databases, and resources you need to be successful.

Hillcrest's Family Night

5:00pm - 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: Outreach

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

Tween Evening: STEM Miniseries: Crystal Suncatchers

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Create your own suncatcher using materials provided by the United States Army Medical Research and Development Command.

Totally Teen Time: Sock Puppets

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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April 27th is the National Day of Puppetry! Get ready by making your very own sock puppet!

This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12.

Ask An Artist

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Curious about a career in the arts? Meet local artists, hear their success stories, and find your inspiration!