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

Myersville Library Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Can you find all the spooky things hiding in the Myersville Library? Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet at the desk to begin your hunt all Halloween week.

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

Myersville Library Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Can you find all the spooky things hiding in the Myersville Library? Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet at the desk to begin your hunt all Halloween week.

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

Myersville Library Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Can you find all the spooky things hiding in the Myersville Library? Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet at the desk to begin your hunt all Halloween week.

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

Myersville Library Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Can you find all the spooky things hiding in the Myersville Library? Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet at the desk to begin your hunt all Halloween week.

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

Myersville Library Halloween Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Can you find all the spooky things hiding in the Myersville Library? Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet at the desk to begin your hunt all Halloween week.

9 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FCPL Outreach Table at Frederick Health Fair

9:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join us at the Frederick Health Fair.  We'll have give-aways and you can chat with your favorite library staff member.  See you there!

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

Outdoor Baby Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in our backyard with your blanket and energy to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers. Please check back here by 9am for cancellations due to weather.

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

Halloween Story Path and Photo Opportunity

10:00am - 2:00pm
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
Event Details:

Read a story while walking along Carroll Creek. A staff person will be stationed for the duration this event for an opportunity to take a picture, in front of a spooky green screen of your choice.

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

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library Plaza

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Urbana Library Plaza for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.  Please check back here for cancellations due to weather. 

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket and your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Please check back here by 9am for cancellations due to weather.

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

Baby and Me! (on the Deck)

10:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Baby Storytime

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Event Details:

Rhymes, bounces, songs and more to guide caregivers to early literacy skills for baby.  Please bring a blanket to sit on.  Expectant moms-to-be are welcome to join us too!

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

Offsite: Spooktacular Storytime and Dance Party at Kim Weddle Park, Brunswick

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Offsite: Spooktacular Storytime and Dance Party at Kim Weddle Park, Brunswick
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes at our outdoor storytime!  Ages 0-5.  Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground.  Please check back here for cancellations due to weather.

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

Spooky Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your costume and join us for a special Halloween Storytime at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater  presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more.

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

Outside Halloween Storytime at the Myersville Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an outside Halloween storytime. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Costumes welcome. Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground. Please check back here by 10 a.m.

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

Toddler Storytime on the Deck

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers. Bring a blanket to sit on.

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

Outdoor Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

We've taken storytime outside where preschoolers and their caregivers will learn early literacy skills with fun songs, story telling, movement, and more. Don't forget a blanket for sitting on the ground.

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

Monster Mash Storytime on the Deck

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Ghosts, goblins and witches please join us for a not so spooky storytime! Children are welcome to wear their costumes, for a spooktacular time! Please bring a blanket to sit on. 

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

Outside Halloween Storytime at the Myersville Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an outside Halloween storytime. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Costumes welcome. Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground. Please check back here by 10 a.m.

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

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library Plaza

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Urbana Library Plaza for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.  Rain won't stop a little BOO-GIE.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cancelled

CANCELLED - Silly Skeleton Storytime at the Middletown Library

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (MD)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Spooky and creepy just not for you? Join us for a silly and exciting Skeleton Storytime at the library to enjoy Halloween stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground.

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

Trick-or-Treat at the Library

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

Wear your costume and trick-or-treat in downtown Frederick, be sure to stop by the Library Administration office entrance at 110 East Patrick Street for a fun library treat!

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

Free Guitar Lessons

12:45pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Free guitar lessons for four weeks! Lessons provided by instructor Antonio Fato in association with non profit Capital Music Access: a non profit seeking to provide free access to instruments, instructors, and resources.

1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Decorate a pumpkin to enter in the Brunswick Library's pumpkin decorating contest for a chance to win a prize. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the imagination.

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
Required
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Required
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
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Program: The Life & Writings of Edgar Allan Poe

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Institute for Learning in Retirement Courses for Older Adults

Online Course LIR168

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

Outdoor Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket, wear your pajamas, and unwind with us on the lawn for songs, stories, and fun for the whole family.  Please check back here for cancellations due to weather.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie on the Plaza

6:00pm - 7:45pm
All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Coco (rated PG) on the Plaza. Movie starts at 6 pm. Bring chairs or a blanket for your viewing enjoyment. Weather permitting. Check back here after 5 pm for weather related cancellation.

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

Trunk or Treat & the Not-so-Spooky Library Trail of Treats

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Dress in your best costume and enjoy a family-friendly night out. Community businesses will decorate trunks and disperse treats; and  a not-so-spooky story will be featured on the library trail, along with fun and games galore. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FCPL at Brunswick City Trunk-or-Treat

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come say hi to Library Staff as FCPL celebrates in Brunswick's Downtown Halloween Party.

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

Virtual Program: Teen Movie Fright Night on Discord (Ages 13-18)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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: 50
Event Details:

Join us on Discord for a spooky, shared movie streaming event.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Hocus Pocus on the Creek

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Calling all witches, wizards, and ghouls!  Join us for a screening of Hocus Pocus on the Creek. (Rated PG; the film will include subtitles.)