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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.

Virtual Program: Genealogy Moment: Our Wandering Ancestors -- Internal Migration

7:30am - 7:45am
Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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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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As family historians we spend a lot of time thinking about when our ancestors arrived in North America, but we also want to understand our family's internal migration once they got here and over the generations.  Where did they go and why?

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

Off Site: StoryPath at Fountain Rock Nature Center

8:00am - 7:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
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Enjoy this month's StoryPath, "Terrific Tongues!" by Maria Gianferrari, found along Fountain Rock Nature Center's Explorer trail. This installation will be available May 1-31, 2021.

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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: Homemade Dyes

10:00am - 10:15am
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, Virtual Programming

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Tracy Lewis demonstrates how to make lovely dyes from common items around your home.

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

Virtual Program: Animal Introductions: Spend a Day with Moss the Turtle!

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Elementary, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Virtual Programming

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Moss the wood turtle wants to show you a bit about his life at the Catoctin Creek Nature Center!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Virtual Program: DIY Clay Wall Hanging

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, Virtual Programming

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Using clay, create an original wall hanging for your room.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: Legal Planning for Living Fully with Dementia

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming

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If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the time for legal planning is now. Join us to learn about important legal issues you may face and how to put plans in place.  Presented in partnership with

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

Virtual Program: Hay is for Horses!

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: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming

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Join us to explore the basics of horseback riding, tack, equipment, and a farrier demonstration.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
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
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
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Seats Remaining: 4
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
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: Easy Meal Planning to Fit Your Budget

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Programming, Wellness

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Join Melanie Berdyck, Nutritionist at Giant Food  in learning about the importance of meal planning, shopping from your pantry and creating healthy, money-saving meals at home.