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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.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Tiny STEAM

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cupcake Decorating with Miss Bethany's Bakery

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn to create three beautiful holiday cupcake designs and take your creations home.

Please bring three undecorated cupcakes in a take-home container. All other supplies will be provided.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Moana Preschool Party

10:30am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

You don't need to go beyond the reef, Moana is coming to the Myersville library! Come join us for Moana crafts, pretend play, and more. This event is designed for Wayfinder's ages 2-5. What can we say except you're welcome!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Dog Man Party (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Come celebrate the release of Dav Pilkey's new Dog Man book Big Jim Begins! We will have Dog Man themed crafts, games and more! This program is aimed at Dog Man lovers grades K-5. 

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

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

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

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 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 "All Ages" group.

Holiday Open House

All Day
All Ages
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance by the Myersville Elementary School Chorus at 10:15. Make and Take Crafts all day. See the Trolley decorated for the holidays. 

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

Gift Wrap Like a Pro

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen, Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Learn amazing tips and tricks for holiday gift wrapping!

Wrapping supplies provided!

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off

12/09/2024 @ 10:00am - 12/10/2024 @ 11:00am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Is your stuffed animal friend in need of a sleepover at the library? Drop them off on Monday, December 9 between 10am-6pm or bring them to Musical Storytime on Tuesday, December 10 and drop them off after.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime: Stuffed Animal Sleepover

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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.