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 "Birth - 5" group.

Outdoor Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
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.
Event Details:

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

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

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.

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

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

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.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (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.

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

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

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.

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

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Interactive play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers ages 18-36 mos. and their caregivers.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Innovation Hour: Windball

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
Event Details:

Come have a "ball" with us! Create a giant windball from recycled cardboard, showcasing your creativity and environmental consciousness.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Lab: Build a Game Board

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:

Make your very own game board with the materials provided.

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Studio: Press Paws Therapy Dogs for Teens

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:

Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others. Suitable for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Afternoon: Open STEM Lab

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Come in to check out some of our amazing STEM lab activities. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Pipe Cleaner Crafts

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
Event Details:

Join us for some twisty fun with pipe cleaners! 

Designed for children in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Cafe

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Bring your device to the library for tips on how to improve your digital literacy skills during a 30-minute session with one of our librarians. Ask questions, learn how to use library digital resources and more. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet the Author: Vera Brosgol

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us at Thurmont Regional Library as we welcome graphic novelist Vera Brosgol to Frederick County! Vera will discuss her new middle grade graphic novel Plain Jane and the Mermaid, answer questions, and sign books.