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

"Who Do You Think You Are" is a contributor to the genealogy phenomena.  A television show popular in Great Britain, the US, and Australia, it is both educational and entertaining.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Virtual Program: Staycation on Location-Emmitsburg Multi-User Trails

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
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Watch your local librarians attempt fun and sometimes challenging Pinterest projects and you get to be the judge! This week watch Miss Belle from the Urbana Library make Origami greeting cards. 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
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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
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown 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
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
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Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Age Group: Elementary, Birth - 5
Program Type: Virtual Programming
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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
1 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Virtual Program: Turkey Cookie Decorating

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Elementary, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
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Involve your child in preparing Thanksgiving dessert by decorating a cookie to resemble a turkey! Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Alcohol Inks

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Create gorgeous and unique abstract art using just permanent markers, 91% rubbing alcohol and a glass-front picture frame! Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

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

Virtual Program Learning From Home: Wild Turkeys

2:00pm - 2:15pm
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, STEM
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How many eggs does a turkey lay? What is a "snood"? Let's visit Cunningham Falls State Park, where we'll learn cool facts about wild turkeys and make a turkey craft!

3 pm
4 pm
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: Dungeons & Dragons: Let's Play! (Ages 13-18)

4:00pm - 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:

Set off on a new adventure with an unlikely band of heroes! Perfect for new and experienced players. This game will take place on Discord. Please register for this event to receive an invite link via email!

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

Virtual Program: Author Event with Philippa Gregory

5:00pm - 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, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Philippa Gregory, author of the 2001 best-seller The Other Boleyn Girl, will discuss her new novel, Dark Tides.Watch through YouTube or visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

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

Virtual Program Learning From Home: Kindergarten Interview, Then & Now

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Elementary, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Kindergarten certainly has changed since the 1980's and 1990's. With that said, many parents do not know what to expect when their child starts school.

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

Virtual Program Learning From Home: Kindergarten Interview, Being Prepared

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Elementary, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Entering Kindergarten comes with its own set of challenges, the least of these should be the fear that a child is not adequately prepared.

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

Virtual Program Learning From Home: Kindergarten Interview, First Day Jitters

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Elementary, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Heading off to school for the first time can be scary, not only for the kids, but for the parents!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
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In this fourth video of a five part series, Jill McWilliams, the FCPS Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020 and current Pre-K Teacher at Walkersville Elementary, discusses steps parents can take if they are concerned that their child has a speech, la

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

Virtual Program Learning From Home: Kindergarten Interview, A Day in the Life

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Elementary, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

In this last video of a five part series, Jill McWilliams, the FCPS Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020 and current Pre-K Teacher at Walkersville Elementary highlights a typical Kindergarten day.