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.

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

Baby Sensory Storytime and Playgroup

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Bring your little one to this sensory storytime and playgroup designed for children ages 0-24 months and a caregiver. This special storytime focuses on sensory development and enga...

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little one to this sensory storytime and playgroup designed for children ages 0-24 months and a caregiver.

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

Fall Into Science: Hibernation (ages 3-6)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Explore simple science concepts and hands-on learning inspired by the season! We'll read a fun book followed by related activities.

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

Explore simple science concepts and hands-on learning inspired by the season! We'll read a fun book followed by related activities.

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.

Nutcracker Storytime with the Sugarplum Fairy

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for our 3rd annual Nutcracker Storytime featuring the Sugarplum fairy and music from the classical ballet. It will be tutu fun! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Join us for our 3rd annual Nutcracker Storytime featuring the Sugarplum fairy and music from the classical ballet. It will be tutu fun! For ages 0-5 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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Christmas in Thurmont: North Pole Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Inside Library (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Very special guests from the North Pole will join us for a reading of The Night Before Christmas. There will be a meet and greet opportunity after the storytime for pictures. 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Very special guests from the North Pole will join us for a reading of The Night Before Christmas. There will be a meet and greet opportunity after the storytime for pictures. 

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 "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

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

Is your stuffed animal friend in need of a sleepover at the library? Bring your stuffed animal friend to a special Musical Storytime. Then leave them with Ms. Molly for an adventur...

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Is your stuffed animal friend in need of a sleepover at the library? Bring your stuffed animal friend to a special Musical Storytime. Then leave them with Ms. Molly for an adventure. She will take good care of them for the night.

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 "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool STEM: Shapes and Snowflakes (ages 3-6)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on learning about snowflakes and the shapes that make them!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on learning about snowflakes and the shapes that make them!

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

Polar Express Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

All Aboard! Join us for a special Polar Express Storytime featuring trains, bells and the magic of the winter season! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

All Aboard! Join us for a special Polar Express Storytime featuring trains, bells and the magic of the winter season! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Lion King Sing-Along Storytime

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Dress up in your WILD-est clothes as we sing-along and dance to music inspired by the Lion King and the upcoming release of Mufasa. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Dress up in your WILD-est clothes as we sing-along and dance to music inspired by the Lion King and the upcoming release of Mufasa. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Special Musical Storytime: Winter Sing-along

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Enjoy the winter season with music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for families, ages birth - 5 with a caregiver. 

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

Enjoy the winter season with music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for families, ages birth - 5 with a caregiver.
 

Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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.

Special Storytime Countdown: Ring in the Year

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us for a special New Year's Eve Storytime as we ring in the New Year with fun stories, a lively countdown, and exciting celebration stories, a lively countdown, and exciting a...

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

Join us for a special New Year's Eve Storytime as we ring in the New Year with fun stories, a lively countdown, and exciting celebration stories, a lively countdown, and exciting activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Ring in the year 2025 at our special Noon Year's Eve gathering! Enjoy stories and songs, followed by a special celebration including a craft and dance party to welcome in the New Y...

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Ring in the year 2025 at our special Noon Year's Eve gathering! Enjoy stories and songs, followed by a special celebration including a craft and dance party to welcome in the New Year. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with the entire family at our special Noon Year's Eve storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, and fun to celebrate the start of 2025. 

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

Ring in the New Year with the entire family at our special Noon Year's Eve storytime! Enjoy songs, stories, and fun to celebrate the start of 2025. 

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

Noon Year's Eve Storytime & Balloon Drop

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with the entire family at our special Noon Year's Eve gathering! Enjoy a story, songs, and a special balloon drop to kickoff the New Year!

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with the entire family at our special Noon Year's Eve gathering! Enjoy a story, songs, and a special balloon drop to kickoff the New Year!

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

Tuesday, December 31, 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

New Year's Day - Libraries Closed

All Day
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.

Evening Storytime (ages 0-5)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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! 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: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 1/19 - 1/20
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.

Preschool STEM: Igloos (ages 3-6)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room B at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on learning about igloos!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, STEM
Event Details:

Let's get exploring! We'll read a book about science and do some fun hands on learning about igloos!