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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 "Birth - 5" group.

Play and Learn!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Lab: Cardinal Craft

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

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

Judy Center Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Outreach, Special Storytime
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, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Public Meeting
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: Public Meeting
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Ages 0-5.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Ages 0-5.

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

Autism/ASD Friendly Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging env...

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

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Sol Yoga Good Cause Class:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.

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

Sol Yoga Good Cause Class

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Kid Quest: An Elementary RPG!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Calling all young adventurers! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create your own character and go on magical adventures with your friends? Do you enjoy playing games ...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Calling all young adventurers! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create your own character and go on magical adventures with your friends? Do you enjoy playing games and being creative?

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

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

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 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:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds 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 fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds 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 fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Animanga Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and enjoy watching a show or two!   

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

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and enjoy watching a show or two! 

 

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.

Baby Storytime

Friday, December 13, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mindfulness Practice

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages
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: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, 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 "Adult" group.

Mead & Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The winnin...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead.

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

Library Pop-Up at Blue Heron Winter Carnival

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
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 "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
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, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Crafternoon: DIY Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to creatively wrap gifts with help from local crafters. Kraft paper and accessories will be available to use.Feel free to bring your own wrapping and use this as a space ...

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

Learn how to creatively wrap gifts with help from local crafters. Kraft paper and accessories will be available to use.

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

R.E.A.D. with WAGS

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

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

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

Musical Storytime

Monday, December 16, 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.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

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

Musical Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 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 fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 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 fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Play and Learn!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

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