Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

Early Voting - 2024 Primary

6:00am - 9:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Middletown Grand Opening Ceremony

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (MD)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the opening of the Middletown Library!  The Grand Opening Ceremony will include, the Middletown High School Jazz band, FCPS students singing the National Anthem, a flag ceremony from Boy Scout troop 278, and opening rem

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Healthy Kids Day at Natelli YMCA

10:00am - 1:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Outreach for Walkersville Pop-Up on Penn

10:00am - 4:00pm
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:

The Walkersville Economic Development Commission (EDC) is hosting their first, local business pop-up shop event, “Pop Up on Penn”.  Visit your favorite library staff at our table.  See you at this fun, family friendly event!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

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
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Stuffed Animal Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a stuffed animal and join us for a Saturday morning family storytime! Feel free to wear your pajamas!

Afterward, register your stuffed animal for a stuffed animal sleepover at the library!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Jenn's UnCommon Critters

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn about some uncommon critters. Live animals are a part of this program!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
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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.
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Stitch & Be Social

11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Monocacy Jazz Quartet

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Science Heroes: Break the Ice

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this interactive S.T.E.M. program featuring the ‘coolest’ thing in science — DRY ICE!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

May the 4th Party

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

Celebrate Star Wars at the library with fun activities and games.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Period. Program. For. Girls.

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

Celebrate and learn about all things period. Ask the questions you've always wanted to ask, learn about menstruation books, and design your own period product pouch. All things...period. This program is designed for girls ages 9-12.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Susanna Laird Folk Singer

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Magic with Mike Rose

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come join us for some magic and fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

South Mountain String Quartet

3:45pm - 4:45pm
All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment