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FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

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

OnSite: StoryPath at Cunningham Falls State Park

03/01/2021 @ 9:00am - 03/31/2021 @ 4:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Follow the story of maple syrup making as you start at the Sugar Shack and wind through the tapped trees at Cunningham Falls State Park beach area. The featured story is "Maple Syrup from the Sugarhouse" by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Teen Art Contest (Ages 13-18)

All Day
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate Youth Art Month by submitting your original artwork to the Teen Art Contest. Create artwork inspired by the theme "Art Connects Us" or artwork that represents YOU in some way.

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

Virtual Storytime: Baby Storytime 101

10:00am - 10:15am
Birth - 5, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Adult
Program Type: Recurring Storytime, Virtual Programming

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An opportunity for caregivers to learn rhymes, fingerplays, and songs to help stimulate their baby's growing brain. 

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

Virtual Storytime: Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:15am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime, Virtual Programming

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Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers all to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver. 

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

Virtual Program: Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:15am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime, Virtual Programming

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Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Virtual Program: Stories from Norway

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Elementary, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming

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Celebrate World Folktales and Fables Week with us as we take a trip to Norway to explore a Norwegian folktale!

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

Virtual Program: Author Talk with Kate Albus

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Virtual Programming

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Join us for a conversation with local author Kate Albus about her new book A Place to Hang the Moon!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Virtual Program: Easy Homemade Wreath

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Virtual Programming

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Spring is here!  Learn how to make flowers with paper towels and design your own colorful wreath. Hang it on the door and enjoy the Spring spirit!

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

Virtual Program: Women's History/ Women's Author Panel Discussion

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: Books & Authors, Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with authors Denny S. Bryce, Kira Decker, Stephanie Dray, Rita Gerlach, Laura Kamoie, Mindy Klasky and Eliza Knight.

3 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Virtual Program: Story Explorers

3:00pm - 3:15pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming

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Join us every other Tuesday starting on Read Across America Day (March 2nd- April 13th) at 3:00 pm to explore books about building bridges and learning about other cultures!

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

Virtual Program: Teen Yoga (Ages 13-18)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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, Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

An introduction to yoga and mindfulness in a six-week program designed especially for teens. Classes will be 45 minutes and meet every Monday at 4 PM, starting March 1.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Teen Game Night - Among Us (Ages 13-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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 month we will have an open game of Among Us, but we will also share other games!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Book Banter (Ages 13-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Books & Authors, Virtual Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Programming

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Discover why Elizabeth Ann Seton is one of Frederick County's most important historical citizens.