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 "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Sensory Storytime and Playgroup

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
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: 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.

Musical Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Thanksgiving Eve - Libraries Close at 5 pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
All Branches
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
All Branches
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.

Musical Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Pop-Up at Centerville ES Parent's Breakfast

8:00am - 9:00am
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

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

Library Pop-Up @ Villages of Urbana Light Up the Night

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come celebrate the Villages of Urbana Light Up the Night event with a fun activity run by your favorite FCPL librarian elves!

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

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

11:00am - 12:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
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: Elementary, All Ages
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.
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.

Christmas in the Valley

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us on Main Street for Middletown's Christmas in the Valley Celebration! Create a fun decoration at the library table and meet Santa!

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

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Around the Community
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 "Adult" group.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club!  Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Curious Kids: Boat Float

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary
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: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Learn about buoyancy and make your own boat from different materials to build the ultimate ship. Put your creations to the test in several sink or swim challenges and design competitions. 

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

Musical Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Judy Center Pajama Storytime

5:15pm - 5:45pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Outreach, Special Storytime
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Pop-Up at Blue Heron Winter Carnival

9:00am - 3:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Gingerbread Ball

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
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: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Come out and create your own recycled gingerbread house to add to our very own Point of Rocks village. The materials might not be edible, but these houses will look good enough to eat! 

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

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
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.

Noon Year's Eve Storytime!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
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: 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. 

New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm

5:00pm - 9:00pm
All Branches
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