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Take a Closer Look: Behind the Bouquet with Abloom Flowers

1:00pm–1:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a hands‑on introduction to the world of flowers! Elementary and Teen participants will learn the basics of caring for fresh flowers, including how to keep them healthy, hydrated, and long‑lasting.

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

Interview Prep with Frederick County Workforce Services

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Great job, you secured the interview, now what? 

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

Seed Library at the Myersville Farmers Market

9:00am–12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Check out our seed library when it visits the Myersville Farmers Market!

Select seeds from our stock to use in your home garden and learn more about gardening programs at the Myersville Community Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom Bang Fitness 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: 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 "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

New Bookmobile Ribbon Cutting at the Children's Festival in Baker Park

10:00am–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Early Start Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Early Start Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come see the brand new bookmobile at the Children's Festival.  At 10am we'll have the official ribbon cutting.  Come on board to check out the amazing selection of books.

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

Outreach at the Children's Festival in Baker Park

10:00am–3:00pm
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:

Visit are table at the Children's Festival.  Say hi to your favorite library staff and learn about all FCPL has to offer.

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

Family Storytime

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

Join us for 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

Family Storytime Rocks!

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Roll into Thurmont Library for a rock-solid good time for the whole family! We’ll dig into silly stories, sing toe-tapping songs, and roll through plenty of rocky fun together.

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

Read to a Dog (ages 0-10)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Practice reading to a real dog. This program is for children ages 0-10.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

Drop-in Saturdays: Neurographic Doodle Art and Puzzles

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gentle Yoga Flow: A Beginner Yoga Class

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Help Circle/ Círculo de Ayuda para Tejedores

1:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

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

Big Bears with Mark Spurrier, Maryland Park Service

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Park Ranger Mark Spurrier shares his experiences with bears in Maryland and reads his picture book, "Big Bears". 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mocktails and Masterpieces: Spring Sip and Paint

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon sipping on mocktails and learning to paint a spring landscape with students from the Barbara Ingram School of Fine Arts.

This program is intended for adults.

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

Puzzle and Game Exchange

1:30pm–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
Event Details:

Swap gently used puzzles and board games with other enthusiasts. Drop offs start at 1:30pm on day of. Please bring your own box or bag to carry items out. Any items left at end will be donated to local charities. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

City Nature Challenge

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate Citizen & Community Science Month this April with the Brunswick Green Team.

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

R.E.A.D with WAGS

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.
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

Infant Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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
Birth - 5
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Musical Storytime

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

Join us for 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
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.