Announcements

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Event List

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

Read with a Dog

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Practice reading to a furry friend!

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

Practice reading to a furry friend!

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

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for a...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

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

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (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 "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Raid the Closet (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Have fun exploring games, toys, and activities from the library's STEM closet!  This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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

Have fun exploring games, toys, and activities from the library's STEM closet! 

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

School & STEM Skills for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Thanksgiving Eve - Libraries Close at 5 pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Thanksgiving - Libraries Closed

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Study Room 1 (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for a...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Study Room 1 (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

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

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (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 "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Design a Food Truck (ages 5-10)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join us to read Duck, Duck, Taco Truck and create your own food truck design and menu. Hear from a real food truck owner! Food will be available for pur...

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

Feeling creative? Join us to read Duck, Duck, Taco Truck and create your own food truck design and menu. Hear from a real food truck owner! Food will be available for purchase from the truck. 

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

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

School & STEM Skills for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. This program is for children ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Friendship Evening Storytime (ages birth to 5)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games all about making new friends and nurturing our friendships. This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Part of ...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games all about making new friends and nurturing our friendships. This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

 

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

Musical Storytime (ages 0-5)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (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 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Community Service Project (ages 11-18)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us to give back to our community by making tie fleece scarves. All materials provided. Scarves will be donated to the Brunswick BEACON Food Pantry and Brunswick House.This pro...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Study Room 1 (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us to give back to our community by making tie fleece scarves. All materials provided. Scarves will be donated to the Brunswick BEACON Food Pantry and Brunswick House.

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

Tween Time: Community Service Project (ages 8-13)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Join us to give back to our community by making tie fleece scarves. All materials provided. Scarves will be donated to the Brunswick BEACON Food Pantry and Brunswick House.**Please...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Join us to give back to our community by making tie fleece scarves. All materials provided. Scarves will be donated to the Brunswick BEACON Food Pantry and Brunswick House.

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

Library Pop-Up at Centerville ES Parent's Breakfast

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet a Firefighter: A Sensory Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come and meet a firefighter and learn about fire safety from an expert! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities to join us for this informative, sensory event.

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

Come and meet a firefighter and learn about fire safety from an expert! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities to join us for this informative, sensory event.

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

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't w...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

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

Library Pop-Up @ Villages of Urbana Light Up the Night

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Villages of Urbana Light Up the Night event with a fun activity run by your favorite FCPL librarian elves!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Villages of Urbana Light Up the Night event with a fun activity run by your favorite FCPL librarian elves!

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.

Christmas in the Valley

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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!

Offsite Event
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!

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

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

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
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 Moore's Ice Cream on Main Street for Middletown's Christmas in the Valley Celebration! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y