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Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Play Area at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn about research in diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy ag...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about research in diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Budget Town Hall Meeting with Council Member Donald

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Public Meeting
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mahjong with AACF

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.

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

Shri Yoga

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
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 te...

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Journaling Workshop with Laura Rennie

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Make regular journaling feel like a joy, not a chore. Join local writer Laura Rennie for a practical and inspiring journaling workshop. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a total ...

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Make regular journaling feel like a joy, not a chore. Join local writer Laura Rennie for a practical and inspiring journaling workshop.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Time with Denise

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with Denise Wagenaar! Each month, we will complete a different project. All supplies provided.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with Denise Wagenaar! Each month, we will complete a different project. All supplies provided.

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

Yoga

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Strengthen your body, clear your mind, and release the stress of living and working in today's hectic world with this gentle yoga class. Presented by Mountain Spirit Yoga. Please b...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Strengthen your body, clear your mind, and release the stress of living and working in today's hectic world with this gentle yoga class. Presented by Mountain Spirit Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat.

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

Valley Needle Crafters

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Inside Library (MD) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners. Bring your own projects to work on and meet...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

FCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Board of Trustees
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Shri Yoga

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
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 te...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community 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.

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

Bunnies in the Library

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library to meet and learn about bunnies with Leaps and Squeaks Animal Rescue. This program is for all ages. 

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Hop on over to the library to meet and learn about bunnies with Leaps and Squeaks Animal Rescue. This program is for all ages. 

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

Emerging Adults: College Essay Writing

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Getting ready for college? Trying to have a standout college essay? This will be our second installment to learn the fundamentals of crafting a great college essay! Join us for som...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Getting ready for college? Trying to have a standout college essay? This will be our second installment to learn the fundamentals of crafting a great college essay! Join us for some great how-to's on your college essay!

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

The Runaway Beignet Author Storytime with Connie Collins Morgan

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Author Connie Collins Morgan transports children and families to New Orleans with music and an interactive storytime featuring her book "The Runaway Beignet".Connie Collins Morgan,...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Author Connie Collins Morgan transports children and families to New Orleans with music and an interactive storytime featuring her book "The Runaway Beignet".

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spotlight on Attention and Attention Deficit Disorder in Middle School

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join Anne Arena, a practicing psychologist for over 30 years, to learn about "Attention" - what it is, what is consuming our attention, whether or not it's a problem or a disorder ...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Anne Arena, a practicing psychologist for over 30 years, to learn about "Attention" - what it is, what is consuming our attention, whether or not it's a problem or a disorder and how to set our adolescents up for success by learning attention

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Back to Our By-Gone Days: Remembering Lincoln School in Frederick, MD

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join AARCH Society’s Barbara Thompson for a viewing of the documentary Back to Our By-Gone Days: Remembering Lincoln School. The film features interviews of former students of Linc...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join AARCH Society’s Barbara Thompson for a viewing of the documentary Back to Our By-Gone Days: Remembering Lincoln School.

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

Monocacy Archeological Society Monthly Meeting: "The Archeology of the Oldtown Fort of Col. Cresap" by Matthew

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Monocacy Archeological Society, the local chapter of the Maryland Archeological Society. The meeting consists of a speaker on  topic of interest to the ...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Monocacy Archeological Society, the local chapter of the Maryland Archeological Society. The meeting consists of a speaker on  topic of interest to the practice of local archeology and history.  Open to all.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Physical Therapy Education

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Dr. Matt Larson, an experienced physical therapist and Army Veteran, will demonstrate basic pelvic floor exercises and discuss treatment options for adults facing issues such as ur...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Dr. Matt Larson, an experienced physical therapist and Army Veteran, will demonstrate basic pelvic floor exercises and discuss treatment options for adults facing issues such as urinary incontinence.

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

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) One Shot

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

D&D newcomers welcome! Come out to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons with experienced players. Players will play a one-shot game with premade character sheets.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

D&D newcomers welcome!

Come out to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons with experienced players. Players will play a one-shot game with premade character sheets.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make a Valentine's Card: A Sensory Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come make a Valentine's Day card for a friend or a loved one. We invite all adults with developmental disabilities to join us for this fun, creative event.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Come make a Valentine's Day card for a friend or a loved one. We invite all adults with developmental disabilities to join us for this fun, creative event.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please join us for gentle chair yoga, suitable for all abilities.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for gentle chair yoga, suitable for all abilities.

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

Shri Yoga

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
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 te...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community 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.

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

Celtic Harp Trio

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (MD) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Break My Game Tabletop Game Play Testing

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

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Sign Language Interpreter

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