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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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7 am
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Programming

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Scrapbooks are fun to make. They are also an easy way to document both individuals and institutions. Other people's scrapbooks are delightful to investigate. The characteristics that make them charming also make them self-destructive.

8 am
9 am
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
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public 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
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime, Virtual Programming

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Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. 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
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional 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.

Virtual Program: Tulip Fork Painting (Grades K-3)

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, Virtual Programming

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Learn a quick and easy way to paint tulip flowers using forks.

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

Virtual Program: Crafternoon Tea Party

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, Virtual Programming

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We'll be making a placemat for our table setting and working on our best manners. Bring your favorite stuffy and dress up in your favorite fancy clothes, mismatched outfit, or costume -- the dress code is up to you!

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

Virtual Program: Dance Party

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming

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Turn the volume up, grab a partner, and dance with us! Staff across the Frederick County Public Libraries branches will wiggle and move together to three different songs that are sure to make your toes tap.

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

Virtual Program: All About Bears

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM, Virtual Programming

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Let's visit Cunningham Falls State Park, where we'll learn all about bears and make a bear craft.

2 pm
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 Art-a-long (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: Make & Create, Virtual Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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Why Art alone when you can Art with new friends? Come hang out for an hour and chat while you create. Both good and bad Art is welcome! We will also share some project ideas to get your creative wheels turning. 

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

Poetry Reading and Q&A with Cameron Barnett

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment

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Join award-winning poet Cameron Barnett for a live poetry reading followed by a Q&A. Barnett is the author of The Drowning Boy's Guide to Water, which won the Autumn House Press 2017 Rising Writer Contest.