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FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beginner Knitting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who are new to the knit and purl stitches. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Beyond Beginner Knitting

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who have mastered the knit and purl stitches. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Shri Yoga

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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

Dream Builder Life Coaching

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This workshop will provide an overview on how to create a life you love, using a proven, reliable, repeatable method.  As a DreamBuilder Life Coach certified by the The Brave Thinking Institute, Janice loves making DREAMS come true. &nbs

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Crafternoon - Paint a Canvas Bag

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with Denise Wagenaar! Each month, we will complete a different project. All supplies provided.

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

Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Strengthen your body, clear your mind, and release the stress of living and working in today's hectic world with this gentle yoga class. Presented by Mountain Spirit Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat.

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

Chronicles of Yarnia Fiber Arts Group

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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 "Adult" group.

A Conversation on International Affairs with Shaun Donnelly

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on International Affairs!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

FCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Board of Trustees
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Tom Sutton from MedStar Physical Therapy in Frederick will be here to answer questions and demonstrate therapies that can benefit people of all ages.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us for gentle chair yoga, suitable for all abilities.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Shri Yoga

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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

Casual Speed Puzzling

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of low-pressure speed puzzling. Work in teams of 2-4 to assemble a 500 piece puzzle. See if your team can be the first to finish!

Open to ages 10+. (Each team must include at least one adult.)

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

Puzzle and Game Swap

10:30am - 3:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Bring your gently used puzzles and games to the library to exchange with others! 

Please be sure that all contributions are in good condition and include all pieces.

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

Author Talk & Tea Tasting with Paulella Burchill

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen, Adult
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with Paulella Burchill, author and tea sommelier, who will talk about her new book, I Want to Drink That!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Crafternoon: Color Theory

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

Learn about color theory with a watercolor project. Feel free to bring your own project to work on and enjoy time with other crafters in the community

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

Composting 101

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn the hows and whys of composting with Lauren Paulet, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator for the City of Frederick. Snacks will be provided so we can learn how to compost together.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Maryland Writers' Association: Critique Partner Speed Date

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Writers will go table to table with time to chat one-on-one in search of critique partners.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Jane Austen Tea Party and Trivia Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun afternoon of fellowship and tea in honor of Jane Austen's 250th birthday! Enjoy some tea and light refreshments while learning more about Jane Austen's world.

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

Kickstart Your Genealogy for the New Year: Part 2: Tour of the FCPL Maryland Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Maryland Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Event Details:

Join the Frederick County Genealogical Society for a tour of the FCPL Maryland Room.  Develop a deeper understanding of the resources available through the Room and learn of exciting new acquisitions.