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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.

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Fri-Yay: Catch a Turkey

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Gobble, gobble! Turkeys are on the loose in the library and we need YOUR help to catch them! Get your STEM on as you build a contraption that will help us capture our feathery frie...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Gobble, gobble! Turkeys are on the loose in the library and we need YOUR help to catch them! Get your STEM on as you build a contraption that will help us capture our feathery friend. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
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 op...

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Lafayette's Farewell Tour Lecture Series: Focus on Civil Rights for Women and Native Americans, and Religious Freedom

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour saw the famous French 67 year old and last surviving major general of the American Revolution triumphantly return to the country he loved. From August 15,...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Lafayette’s Farewell Tour saw the famous French 67 year old and last surviving major general of the American Revolution triumphantly return to the country he loved.

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

Infant Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room 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: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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 "Birth - 5" group.

It Takes a Village

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL High Beginner's Conversation Classes

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

Toddler Skills

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Yard - Walkersville at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. ...

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

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Council

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Loft at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us at our monthly Teen Library Council (TLC) meeting and help us create the best library experience for you! By participating, you'll earn volunteer hours, build leadership sk...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us at our monthly Teen Library Council (TLC) meeting and help us create the best library experience for you!

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 "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
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 op...

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.

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

Infant Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room 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: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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 "Birth - 5" group.

It Takes a Village

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

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

Baby Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

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

Tween Tech: Minecraft Monday (Ages 10-13)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. 

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

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. 

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

Toddler Skills

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

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

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tuesday: Winter Wonderland Window Painting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Loft at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Let's transform our library windows into a winter wonderland! Join us for a fun and creative painting session where you can showcase your artistic talents and help spread some chee...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Let's transform our library windows into a winter wonderland! Join us for a fun and creative painting session where you can showcase your artistic talents and help spread some cheer.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

A Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Holiday DIY

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Make a card and ornament to share with family and friends.This program is for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and their Caregivers.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Make a card and ornament to share with family and friends.

This program is for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and their Caregivers.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

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

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Cafe: The place to come for coffee, conversation, friendship and fun events! Chair Yoga

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Anna with Country Meadows will be back to do a Chair Yoga class. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Anna with Country Meadows will be back to do a Chair Yoga class.