Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

Holiday Open House

All Day
All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance by the Myersville Elementary School Chorus at 10:15. Make and Take Crafts all day. See the Trolley decorated for the holidays. 

Christmas in Thurmont: Holiday Music with Monocacy Jazz Trio

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, the Monocacy Jazz Trio will delight guests with the soulful sounds of the holiday. 

Freedom BANG fitness class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
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.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

10:00am - 11:30am
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

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.

Christmas in Thurmont: Ornament Making

10:00am - 12:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, children are welcome to drop in the library for a fun Christmas themed craft. 

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Winter Book Sale

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Find many deals on a variety of books at the Winter Book Sale benefitting Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library. It's the perfect time to stock up on material to read over the cold winter months or to purchase as holiday gifts. 

Traditional Village Christmas at Catoctin Furnace

10:00am - 4:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach

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.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Signing Stories for Babies - ASL Immersive Storytime for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA

11:00am - 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
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. 

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. 

Cancelled

Make My Game

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, 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, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Make & Create

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.

Christmas in Thurmont: Holiday Sing-a-long

12:45pm - 1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, join the choirs from Thurmont Primary and Elementary schools for a holiday sing along. 

Christmas in Thurmont: North Pole Storytime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Very special guests from the North Pole will join us for a reading of The Night Before Christmas. There will be a meet and greet opportunity after the storytime for pictures. 

Gift Wrap Like a Pro

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen, Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn amazing tips and tricks for holiday gift wrapping!

Wrapping supplies provided!

Christmas in the Valley

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us on Main Street for Middletown's Christmas in the Valley Celebration! Create a fun decoration at the library table and meet Santa!

Storytime with Ms. Claus - Middletown's Christmas in the Valley

4:00pm - 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: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join Ms. Claus for a fun Storytime at More's Ice Cream on Main Street for Middletown's Christmas in the Valley Celebration!