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Holiday Closing - Juneteenth

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth.

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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Animanga Club: Escape Room

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you think you have what it takes to solve this anime themed escape room?  

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Do you think you have what it takes to solve this anime themed escape room?

 

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

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop - What to do with your items!

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

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

Read to a Therapy Dog with Wags for Hope

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog form WAGS for Hope.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog form WAGS for Hope.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Design Your Own Cereal

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design a cereal box and make a custom mix of cereals to go with it. For our patrons in 6th through 12th grades.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Design a cereal box and make a custom mix of cereals to go with it.

For our patrons in 6th through 12th grades.

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.

On-site at the Starlight Family Film Festival: Migration (PG)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back!  Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 7:00 p.m. In the event of bad weathe...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back! 

Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 7:00 p.m.

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

Baby Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
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.

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

Outdoor Musical Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
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.

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

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

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

Family Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

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

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

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

Summer Lunch

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

While summer is here, enjoy a free lunch! While supplies last, lunches are available via carry-out or curbside pick-up for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Friends of the Wal...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

While summer is here, enjoy a free lunch! While supplies last, lunches are available via carry-out or curbside pick-up for youth ages 0-18.


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

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches ...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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 ...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
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 "Adult" group.

Memory Lab

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Memory Lab:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini D...

Event Details:

To reserve an appointment, click here or call the Point of Rocks Library at 301-874-4560.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy

Memory Lab

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other device to save your files. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Department of Education.
Event Details:

To reserve an appointment, click here or call the Point of Rocks Library at 301-874-4560.

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

Family Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

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 "Adult" group.

Seed Library Program - Seed Saving

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Designing Anime Fan Art with Art Way Alliance

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a success...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Have you ever gotten the impression that a character was strong but also scary, heroic but somehow hapless, from just one glance? This happened because an artist designed a successful character.

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

Glow Party!

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Light up the afternoon with all kinds of glow-in-the-dark fun!

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Light up the afternoon with all kinds of glow-in-the-dark fun!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mindfulness Practice

Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Relief, fulfillment, and self-understanding become radically more available when we view mindfulness practice through a broader lens of skill development. Come learn how to practic...

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

Relief, fulfillment, and self-understanding become radically more available when we view mindfulness practice through a broader lens of skill development.

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

Infant Storytime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Memory Lab

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Memory Lab:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini D...

Event Details:

To reserve an appointment, click here or call the Point of Rocks Library at 301-874-4560.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy

Memory Lab

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other device to save your files. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Department of Education.
Event Details:

To reserve an appointment, click here or call the Point of Rocks Library at 301-874-4560.

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Baby Storytime:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

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.

Baby Steps Skill Building

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us as infants and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills at this self-paced program.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as infants and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills at this self-paced program.

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
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.