Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

Hike: Intro to the Appalachian Trail

9:00am - 10:30am
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet experienced hiker and educator Tara Gettig at the lower parking area near the Washington Monument State Park office for a walk-and-talk hike to the top. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water and snacks. No entrance fee.

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.

Shri Yoga

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

National Coloring Day (all ages)

10:00am - 4:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Experience the joy of coloring for the first time or all over again! Drop in and join us to work on some collaborative coloring projects to celebrate National Coloring Day.

All ages.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

Seed Library - Intro to Permaculture

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come learn about permaculture and forest farming with Ben Friton, Executive Director of the REED Center and Morning View Food Forest.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

OMOB Learning Cafe: Preparing the Heart, Understanding Anticipatory Grief

11:00am - 12:00pm
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
Event Details:

Pour a cup of coffee and settle in for Tina Workman, HR Manager with Shepherd Staff In Home Care presenting a workshop on Anticipatory Grief that delves into the emotional landscape of grief before loss, offering insights and coping strategie

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
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: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

Outreach at In the Streets 2024

11:00am - 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:

Visit your favorite library staff member at our table on the Green Block and learn about all the earth-friendly ways we can help the environment.

Teen Pizza Party with NAMI

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join The National Alliance on Mental Illness Maryland Chapter to discuss services offered and to learn more about the Prosper App! Then enjoy some delicious pizza!

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.