Announcements

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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All Day
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Memory Lab by Appointment

All Day 12/5 - 12/11
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today!

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

Urbana Fire Department - Santa Breakfast

7:30am - 9:30am
Birth - 5, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
8 am
9 am
10 am
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Infant Storytime

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

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
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.

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

Musical Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

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

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

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

It Takes a Village

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

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.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

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

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
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.

Toddler Storytime

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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 play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

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

Shake, Rattle and Read

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Shake, Rattle and Read

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Toddler Storytime

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.

Inside Storytime

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

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for kids ages 0-5 with their caregivers.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
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.

Toddler 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:

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.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Preschool Storytime

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Toddler Storytime

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.

Inside Storytime

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

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for kids ages 0-5 with their caregivers.

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.

Musical Storytime

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Snowy Grocery Store Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Snowy Grocery Store Storytime
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at Common Market's 7th Street location for a special storytime all about snow. Stay to sample some frozen treats!

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.

Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
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.

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

Book Boogie at the Urbana Library

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Beautiful Sounds of the Celtic Harp

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Local musician James Dronenburg will provide enchanting music on the celtic harp.

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

Freedom BANG Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Teen, Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude.  Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

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

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Shake, Rattle and Read

Movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Family Storytime: Stories with the Sugar Plum Fairy!

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime featuring the Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy! We will enjoy sweet stories and dancing to the music of this holiday classic.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Zumba Saturdays at the Library!

10:15am - 11:00am
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Ready to exercise! Ready to dance! Ready to shake off the pounds? Come on in for Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings!

This fun activity is just what you've been looking for!

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

Microgreen Secrets with Jack

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Discover the secrets of Microgreens- quick and easy, nutrient rich winter greens grown on a windowsill.  Presenter Jack Deatherage provides an overview of the process, resources and basic recipes to try at home.

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

Read with a Dog

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Read with a dog from Wags for Hope!

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

Baby Storytime

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

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

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

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Loft
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

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

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories and more.

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 "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Storytime Rocks!

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
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Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

We're turning storytime up to 11! Come explore books and stories through music, movement, and plenty of dancing to kid-friendly tunes. Geared for children ages 0-5. Siblings welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Prose Pros

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as we read and discuss a short piece of fiction.  No homework required!

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

Toddler Skills

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.

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

Family Storytime

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

Songs, stories, and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 & up with a caregiver.

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

Adventures in STEAM

11:00am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will learn all about the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with a variety of hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness

Sol Yoga Good Cause Class

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Tiny STEAM

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. 

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

Outdoor Preschool Storytime at E & E Trees

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Outdoor Preschool Storytime at E & E Trees
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, storytime will be held at the Walkersville Branch.

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

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
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.

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more.

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

Toddler Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Toddler Storytime

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.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

Preshoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

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

Fri-Yay! Animal Exploration with Pelts

11:00am - 11:45am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Discover the properties of light and sound through hands-on STEM activities. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held inside.

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

Lawyer in the Library with Maryland Legal Aid

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Maryland Legal Aid attorneys are available every other Monday on a first-come, first-served basis to provide brief one-on-one advice focusing on a variety of areas including: criminal record expungement, COVID-related housing issues, and more.

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

Introduction to Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Tai Chi is a self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. It is practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Library Learners: Ancient Egypt

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Explore reading, science, history, and art through crafts, activities, and games!  Designed for elementary-aged learners.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

50+ Understanding and Navigating Senior Care Options

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Oasis Senior Advisors & Amada Senior Care to better understand care options for seniors, the differences between assisted living, nursing homes and in-home care, what Medicare & Medicaid covers as well as payor res

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

Stories & STEAM

1:15pm - 2:00pm
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Connecting stories with concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math creates a hands-on learning experience for preschoolers at the library. Be prepared to jump in and connect with your child during this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Decorating with Local Holiday Greenery

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener, Ellen West and learn how to create beautiful pieces using natural local greenery from your own yard. She will bring all the greens, the decor and some great ideas, you bring your holiday spirit!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Exploration Station - Holiday Edition

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. Designed for elementary students in grades K-5.

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

Holiday Wrap Up

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (EM)
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Bring your holiday presents to the library for gift-wrapping by Emmitsburg Community Teen volunteers.

2 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how a story idea becomes a children's picture book? Join artist Logan S.

Music in the Stacks with Sloan School of Music

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy holiday music performed by the Sloan School of Music while browsing in the stacks!

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

Tween Time - Slime Lab

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

Come experiment with slime making materials. Designed for children in 3rd through 7th grade.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tech 101

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

This is the first in a series of programs presented by Humana aimed at helping community members become more familiar with technology, specifically computers.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Library Study Hall

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Looking for a place to do homework or work on a project with friends? Come to the library! Your friendly Teen Services Librarian will be on hand to help you with reference questions and highlight library resources to help your studies!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Exploration Station: Holiday Edition

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts. Designed for elementary students in grades K-5.

Reservation

Reservation for Study Room 2 (WA)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Study Room 2 (WA)
3 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen STEAM

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us to explore, create, and experiment with STEAM activities!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Shrinky Dinks

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our weekly Teen programming! This week we're making customized Shrinky Dinks!

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

Elementary Explorers: Board Games

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as we get creative exploring art, science, history, and more!  Grades K-5.

 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Music Mania

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Expand your horizons, make friends and more as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with hands-on afterschool activities! Elementary Explorers takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.

Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Mazes

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Explore and build a variety of mazes!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot: Winter Science (Grades K-5)

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Magic Tree House Club: Adventures for Students

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We will go on amazing adventures through time using the popular book series, The Magic Tree House. Explore reading, science, and history through crafts, activities, and games.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Get your creativity going and try your hand at making a craft! We will be making colorful kumihimo chords which can be made into accessories. 

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

Smartphone Photography for the Holidays & Beyond

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Discover secrets for capturing stunning images of your family’s holiday and everyday moments with your smartphone.

Reservation

Frederick County Health Department Vaccination Clinic

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Purpose of Meeting

COVID-19 updated Pfizer and Moderna bivalent boosters (Ages 12+ ONLY) from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Reservation

Reservation for Study Room 2 (TRL)

5:45pm - 6:45pm
Thurmont Regional Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Study Room 2 (TRL)
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

FCHD Vaccination Booster Clinic (Adults, ages 12+)

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

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for ages 12 and up.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Open Game Night with Wookiee Walkers

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come play on Open Game Night!  Board games, card games, chess and much more. It's a fun night of cooperative play and team building.

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

Sick STEM! Family Science Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all science enthusiasts! Kids and parents alike will have a chance to dive into our super sick STEM activities!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Bedtime Math-tronauts

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Space and math collide in this fun and hands-on program! Sharpen your math skills as a family, learn about all things outer space, and blast off to bedtime! 

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Meeting

6:15pm - 7:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Middletown Library Teen Advisory Board!

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

Family Storytime

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

Wear your pajamas and join us inside for songs, stories, and fun for the whole family.

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

Sunset Stories at the Urbana Library

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Urbana Library for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Starlight Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Handmade Gifts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn to create handmade gifts for those on your holiday list.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled: Mortgage 101

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Due to weather safety concerns for presenter and guests, this event has been cancelled. 

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

Paws to Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Discovery Meadow
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog.

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

The Woodlands - Holiday Trivia

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach