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

Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment

All Day 3/23 - 3/29
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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

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

Recycled Animal Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/8
All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Make your Recycled Animal sculpture at home and bring it to display at the Urbana Regional Library between April 1-15th!

1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Myersville Library Book Sale

7:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Friends of the Myersville Library Book Sale
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for Friends of the Myersville Library's Spring Book Sale and Lion Club Pancake Breakfast at the Myersville Fire Hall. There's something for everyone. 

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: Fireplace
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: Fireplace
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 "Adult" group.

Senior Resource and Education Seminar

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Senior Resource and Education Seminar
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us at the Thurmont Senior Center for an informative discussion panel on a variety of topics, including transportation, financial resources for low income seniors, Wills/Power of Attorney and other legal paperwork.

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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Event Details:

Preparation of Federal and MD income taxes for Northern Frederick County residents who earned less than about $60,000 in 2022.  By appointment only.  Contact 301-471-5757 after Feb 8, 2023 for more information.

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.

Musical 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:

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

Christ Church Preschool

10:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Christ Church Preschool
Age Group: Birth - 5
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.

Christ Church Preschool

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Christ Church Preschool
Age Group: Birth - 5
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment

10:00am - 4:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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! Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives.

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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Event Details:

Preparation of Federal and MD income taxes for Northern Frederick County residents who earned less than about $60,000 in 2022.  By appointment only.  Contact 301-471-5757 after Feb 8, 2023 for more information.

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.

Outdoor Unicorn Storytime at the Urbana Library Plaza

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: World Market
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a magical time as we celebrate unicorns with songs, stories, and dancing outdoors on the Urbana Library Plaza. Enjoy a meet and greet with our library unicorn mascot! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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.

Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment

10:00am - 4:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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! Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives.

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

Library Table at the Rose Hill Manor Easter Egg Roll

10:00am - 4:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Enjoy the spring festivities and see your favorite library staff person at our outreach table!  

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 "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.

The Learning Café: Maintaining Your Mobility

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

The Learning Cafe: Coffee with a Personal Trainer

11 am
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: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.

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.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:00am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
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.

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 "Birth - 5" group.

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 your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

Toddler 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:

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

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

Preschool STEM Lab (Ages 3-5)

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: STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Christ Church Preschool

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Christ Church Preschool
Age Group: Birth - 5
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.

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:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers 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! Intro to Tap Dance

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:

Learn the basics of tap dance steps and create your own dance routine with help from experienced dancers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Creating a Terrarium

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Members of the Green-walled Garden Club of Frederick will give a demonstration on how to make foliage and succulent terrariums. This will include types of containers, popular miniature plants, creating a theme, planting and maintenance.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

Donna DiMarco brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Stitch Crew

11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Literacy Council of Frederick ESL Beginners Conversation Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Library Learners: Women in Agriculture

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, Homeschool
Event Details:

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

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

Stories & STEAM: Nature Sprouts

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:

Celebrate the natural world through stories and hands-on activities.

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

Mahjong with AACF

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Calligraphy Workshop

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

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of the art of hand lettering using various materials and lettering styles. Create unique designs to take home or share. 

Delaplaine Art Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Event Details:

Postcard making workshop with the Delaplaine Art Center held at the Brunswick Brand Library. This is a free Helen Smith Workshop for Kids. 

Ages 6 to 8 Session: 1:00-2:00 pm

Ages 9 to 12 Session: 2:00-3:00 pm

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join author, Nancy Bradeen Spannaus as she delves into her book "Hamilton Versus Wall Street: The Core Principles of the American System of Economics." You know Alexander Hamilton from the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," but what would this

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Victorian Parlor Divination and Tea

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a mystical afternoon as we sample tea, and enjoy conversation and demonstrations by  experts in the field. We will cover such topics as Tasseology, Divination, Crystals, Tarot cards, and more! 

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

Monday (Math)ternoons

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Math can be a fun part of kids’ everyday lives! We'll explore mathematical thinking through storytelling and hands-on activities featuring early math concepts. Get ready for some math fun! Geared for Preschool - 2nd graders.

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

Teen Library Council

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

Join us at our monthly TLC meeting to help make the library the best place it can be for you!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: DIY Stickers

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:

Grades 6-12, join us to design your own stickers to take home! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Connect

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us in The Loft on Friday afternoons to enjoy tabletop games, video games, and assorted activities in the company of friends.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

April Fool's Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate April Fool's Day with a party at the library.

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

Elementary Explorers: Binary Code Bracelets

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: Zaha Hadid

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, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dance Studio

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Teens and tweens, join us for Teen Dance Studio, where we explore different styles of dance. No dancing experience is necessary! We'll listen to music, practice new moves, and enjoy expressing ourselves through movement. Snacks provided.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Yarn Crafts

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, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of fun crafts using yarn.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 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.

Super Space Scientists with NCI

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, STEM
Event Details:

Be a kid scientist with Education Outreach Specialist Tori Seal from NIH/NCI as she looks at how the Space Station works inside and out with Sue Fliess' book: Astronauts on the Space Station: Kid Scientist. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Cherry Blossom Paintings

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

Spring is here and it's time for the cherry blossoms to bloom. Learn how to make your own unique cherry blossom painting. 

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

Teen Study Lab

5:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Grades 6-12. Looking for a place to do homework or work on a project with friends? Come to the library! The Teen Services Librarian will be on hand to help you with reference questions and highlight library resources.

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

Altered Art Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
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: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Use your imagination to add your personality to a pre-painted piece of art, including of familiar picture book characters. No pressure, just have fun!

6 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Night: Green Thumbs Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Are you ready for Spring? Families are welcome to join in learning how to prepare their 2023 gardens, start seeds, and make the most of this seasonal weather. For Grades K-5.

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! 

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

Strong Families Premiere

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the premiere of the Strong Families Public Education Campaign with the first public screening of the Serve and Return public services announcement video, in both English and Spanish, and the unveiling of an infographic depi

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Java Jam

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Programming Room (UR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join local musician Cristina Rivero and bring your acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle, violin, ...  Sip some coffee, or tea, and jam with us!  

Reservation

Reservation for Study Room 2 (TRL)

6:45pm - 8:45pm
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 "Birth - 5" group.

Family Storytime

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

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes 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.

Dungeons & Dragons: Let's Play! (Ages 13-18)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discord for Teens, Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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!

7 pm

Meet Miss Weagely

7:00pm - 8:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Come hear about the life & legacy of world traveler and photographer Louise Weagley, former Frederick High mathematics teacher and Supervisor of Mathematics for Frederick County (MD) Board of Education.