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Holiday Closing - New Years

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on December 31 and will be closed January 1.

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

Virtual Program: Genealogy Moment: Family History Foodways

7:30am - 7:30am
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

What we eat, how we eat it, and when we eat it is part of history, including our family history.  Perhaps this year's more "unusual" holiday season could be a good time to broaden your family's foodways, and start documenting y

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Virtual Program: DIY Bird Feeders

10:00am - 10:00am
Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn how to make a simple, easy bird feeder using materials at home. Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program. View past recordings of this and other virtual programs on FCPL's Recent Virtual Programs page.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Virtual Program: Staycation on Location-Catoctin Furnace

4:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Need a change of scenery? Discover a perfect family-friendly escape right here in North Frederick County. Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

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

Virtual Program: Failed It or Nailed It?

10:00am - 10:30am
Elementary, Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Watch your local librarians attempt fun and sometimes challenging Pinterest projects and you get to be the judge! This week watch Miss Ammie from the Walkersville Library make flower cupcakes. Did she fail it or nail it?

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

Virtual Program: Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Elementary, Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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

Virtual Program: Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Elementary, Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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

Virtual Program: Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Elementary, Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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

Virtual Program: Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Elementary, Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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

Virtual Program: Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Elementary, Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Maryland Writers' Association Meeting: "Come Write In!"

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

A Nanowrimo write-in, hosted by Maryland Writers' Association.

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

Virtual Program Learning From Home: Salt Crystal Leaves

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Elementary, Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming, STEM
Event Details:

Explore simple kitchen science to grow salt crystals on fall leaves.  This program supports FCPL's Learning From Home initiative.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: ElderSAFE Information Session

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness, Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Sydney Palinkas from the ElderSAFE Center will provide information about the increased vulnerability to elder abuse older Adults are facing right now due to social isolation, warning signs that someone needs helps, how you can support others, and

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

Virtual Program: Writing Prompts for Your Spooky Story

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Teen, Elementary
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Work with award-winning author of spooky middle grade novels Lindsay Currie as she helps you use writing prompts to develop your very own creepy story. (Part 4 of 4-part series) Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: How to Start a Blog

4:00pm - 4:15pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Business & Job Skills
Event Details:

Experienced local blogger Brittany Goldwyn shares tips for creating a successful, profitable blog.  Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Babysitting 101 with Frederick County 4-H

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Develop an understanding and practice of babysitting, entrepreneurship, and leadership through this joint program with the University of Maryland 4-H Extension Office.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: Cultural Competency and Unconscious Bias

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

An Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR 55+) virtual program. Implicit bias is the unconscious attribution of particular qualities to a member of a certain social group.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Babysitting 101 with Frederick County 4-H

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Develop an understanding and practice of babysitting, entrepreneurship, and leadership through this joint program with the University of Maryland 4-H Extension Office.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Babysitting 101 with Frederick County 4-H

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Develop an understanding and practice of babysitting, entrepreneurship, and leadership through this joint program with the University of Maryland 4-H Extension Office.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

How Recycling REALLY Works

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Staff from the Dept of Solid Waste Management discuss what can and can't be recycled and the impact of "wish-cycling" non-recyclable items.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Teen Game Night - Animal Crossing (Grades 6-12)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Hop on our Discord server for a hour of gaming where we will have mini tournaments, learn new games, and share our favorite gaming experiences. Each time we'll focus on a particular game, but it's open to all!

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: Prescription Drug Affordability & You

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness, Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Representatives from Maryland Citizen's Health Initiative join Maryland Delegate Karen Lewis Young, U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin, and Dr.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Book Banter (Grade 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Books & Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Ready for your next adventure? Receive book recommendations from Teen Librarians, discuss what you're currently reading, and geek out about anticipated new releases with fellow Teens! This program will take place on Discord.