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Freedom BANG Fitness Class

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

Maryland Iron Festival Outreach

10:00am - 6:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

FCPL will have an outreach table and tent located in the garden behind the Collier’s Log House.

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

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Children's Department (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Celtic Harp Trio

10:30am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Local harper Jim Dronenburg, accompanied by Julie Merchant on flute, and Wes Merchant on violin, will delight us with their beautiful musical stylings. 

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

Human Library

10:30am - 4:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Frederick County Public Libraries invites “readers” and “books” to have an open conversation in a safe space without judgement. This year's books include the following titles:

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

Outreach at Human Library

10:30am - 4:30pm
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff to learn more about the Human Library and other engaging library events.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Seedling Swap and Potting Demonstration

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

Come check out our new seed library and bring along your own seeds, seedlings, and/or plant cuttings to exchange with fellow gardeners.

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

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.

Break My Game Tabletop Game Play Testing

12:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

In April 2024, Middletown was designated the newest Bird City Maryland.

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

Library Visit at Sophie and Madigan's Playground

10:00am - 10:30am
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!

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

Maryland Iron Festival Outreach

10:00am - 4:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

FCPL will have an outreach table and tent located in the garden behind the Collier’s Log House.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Aynex Quilting

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Aynex Mercado, modern art quilter, as she shares her art of quilts of famous places in Frederick County (including libraries!).  Her story is inspiring, her quilting state and nationally recognized.  You will not be disappointed by

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Chair One Fitness with Deirdre

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Deirdre with Chair One Fitness will host a fun, musically-driven interactive full body workout that uplifts people through dance and fitness moves.

This program is perfect for attendees of all abilities.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

1:30pm - 2:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
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 "All Ages" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Event Details:

With Bonnie Leins, Walkersville Historical Society & Former Frederick County Landmarks Foundation (FCLF) intern. The FCLF expert on the history of Zion, the oldest church in Urbana and today's southern Frederick County.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Transitioning into Retirement

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

Come join us with our local insurance expert, Jean-Marie Leonard with New York Life Insurance to learn more about all the details of retirement you may not have considered.

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

Infant Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

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

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Family Storytime

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

Enjoy music, stories and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.