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.

Upcoming Events

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

Frederick Community College's Camerata Holiday Concert

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Please join us for a holiday performance by Frederick Community College's Camerata, with a short demonstration of the instruments. This string orchestra, designed to perform without a conductor, is being tutored by FCC faculty member Dr.

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, 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 "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Managing Stress during the Holidays

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Stress and holidays seem to go hand-in-hand. As your busy schedule becomes even busier with preparations and celebrations, it may be a good time to try to reframe your thinking about the holidays.

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.

Physical Therapy Education

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

Back pain is a common issue that often stems from the physical demands of work and life in general. This program, led by Dr.

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: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

Mindfulness Practice

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Happy Birthday Taylor!!!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties! We're in our birthday era. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mead & Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
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 "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 "Adult" group.

Adult Crafternoon: DIY Gift Wrapping

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

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

No Bake Holiday Treats

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us to make three easy no-bake recipes for the perfect holiday get-together! We will make a mocktail, appetizer, and dessert that require no baking. Teens and adults welcome, recommended for ages 16-25.

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

Noteable Progressions: An Afternoon of Music

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

An afternoon of music and celebration!

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.

Winter Piano Recital featuring Sloan School of Music

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of piano music featuring students in the studios of Christopher Probst and Dr. Devon Kehler at the Sloan School of Music.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair Yoga with the Seton Center

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way. 

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, 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 "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Offsite: Digital Learning at the Thurmont Senior Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your devices, or would you like to discover the basics of browsing the web, setting up an email or writing a resume? We are here to help. Laptops provided. Join us at the Thurmont Senior Center this month.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

A Legacy of Memories: Creating Your Personal Memory

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to guide you through the possibilities of crafting personal legacy projects that capture your unique experiences, values, and stories for future generations.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Lawyer in the Library (Study Room 3)

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Experience simple movements to unlock stiffness, release stress and gain increased mobility to feel better in your body!!


 

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.