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

2022 Recycled Robots!

All Day 3/30 - 4/11
Elementary, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Open to all ages, drop off your recycled robot anytime between March 30 and April 11. Robots must be able to sit or stand unaided and must contain some recycled materials. 

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

New Hires

8:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Training Lab
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

New Hires

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

On-Site at Sophie and Madigan's Playground: Storytime (Ages 0+)

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: On-Site at Sophie and Madigan's Playground: Storytime (Ages 0+)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join library staff for a special inclusive story time for all (ages 0+) at Sophie and Madigan's Playground! Event will take place in front of the play castle.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library Plaza

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
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. Decisions regarding weather are made one hour prior to storytime and posted on FCPL social media.

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

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories and more!  

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

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library Plaza

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
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. Decisions regarding weather are made one hour prior to storytime and posted on FCPL social media.

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

Frederick County Health Department Vaccination Clinic

10:00am - 12:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for ages 5+ Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Cancelled

Beginner Guitar Lessons

10:30am - 11:15am
Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Free guitar lessons! 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.

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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.

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

OffSite: History Hike at Catoctin Mountain Park Blue Blazes Whiskey Still Trail

11:30am - 12:15pm
Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: OffSite: History Hike at Catoctin Mountain Park Blue Blazes Whiskey Still Trail
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn about the community of North Frederick County from 1700's to early 1900's, and one of the enterprises of the area. Meet in the parking lot across from the street from the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center and dress warmly.

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

Cool Moves on the Deck!

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

Join us on the deck for active movements and games. Dress appropriately as this is an outside movement time for toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Outside Storytime at the Myersville Library

11:00am - 11:30am
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 family storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground. Please check back here by 10 a.m. for cancellations due to weather.

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

Outdoor Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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:

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.

Outside Storytime at the Myersville Library

11:00am - 11:30am
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 family storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground. Please check back here by 10 a.m. for cancellations due to weather.

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

Storytime & STEM on the Deck

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

We will be reading a story and doing STEM-related activities!

Dress appropriately for weather!

For children ages 3-5, but all are welcome to attend and enjoy!  

 

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

Family Storytime at the Middletown Memorial Park

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (MD)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family storytime at the Middletown Memorial Park in partnership with the Town of Middletown. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5.

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

Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater

2:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more.

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

Spring Fling Storytime & Dance Party

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on the library patio for a storytime and dance party to welcome spring! Check back for weather-related cancellations.

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

Messy Art

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us on the library patio for a fun art project. Dress for mess, and check back for weather-related cancellations.

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

Teen Patio Palooza

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Snacks, fun, and music outside on our patio! A different activity every week for middle and high school students.

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

Frederick County Health Department Vaccination Clinic

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for ages 5+ Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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

Frederick County Health Department Vaccination Clinic

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone ages 5 and up. Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

Financial Planning Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Virtual Programming

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Event Details:

How do I make a budget? Do I really need to invest for retirement now? What are college savings plans?

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.

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

Sunset Stories at the Urbana Library Plaza

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5
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. Decisions regarding weather are made one hour prior to storytime and posted on FCPL social media. 

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

Celtic Concert: House of Hamill

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy the sounds of House of Hamill, featuring musicians Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan. Tickets are free but are required to reserve your seating.