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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 "All Ages" group.

Recycled Animal Contest

All Day 4/10 - 4/21
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!

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.

Roaming Readers

10:00am - 11:00am
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Start your week talking about your latest reads, sharing recommendations, and taking a walk with a local librarian.

Walkers will meet at the Lodge Clubhouse at 10:00 a.m.

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.

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am - 11:15am
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:

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

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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.

Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater

10:15am - 10:45am
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.

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.

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 "Adult" group.

Digital Learning

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your devices, or would you like to discover the basics of browsing the web, setting up an email or writing a resume? We are here to help. Laptops provided.

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.

PLAN Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: PLAN Storytime
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Outreach
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Frederick County 275th: Touch a Truck!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Frederick County 275th: Touch a Truck!
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Visit beautiful Othello Regional Park to “touch” a variety of trucks and vehicles. Learn all about these different trucks and snap photos next to (or inside!) these cool vehicles. Rain or shine, appropriate for all ages.

Cancelled

Volunteer for Income Tax Assistance (VITA) group, Northern Frederick County

10:00am - 4:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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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.

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

Soothing 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 harper Jim Dronenburg will delight us with his beautiful musical stylings. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pickleball 101 for Beginners

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Pickleball 101 for Beginners
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at Walkersville Community Park for an intro to Pickleball. Presented by David Silberman, USA Pickleball Ambassador for Frederick County.

In the event of rain, this class will be canceled.

 

Thurmont Green Fest

10:00am - 2:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Thurmont Green Fest

10:00am - 2:00pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Thurmont Greenfest

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Free Electronic Recycling, Green Vendors, family activities, a food truck, and a scavenger hunt at this annual event at the library.

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 "Elementary" group.

Exploration Station - Trees

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Come learn about the "tree"mendous benefits of trees using hands-on activities in STEAM stations. Designed for elementary students in grades K-5.

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: The Loft
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.

Musical 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

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.

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.

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! Raising Rabbits

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:

Hear from 4-H members about the care and raising of rabbits and meet some of their animals face-to-face! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Refresh, Declutter and Make Your Home Pop!

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Public Meeting
Event Details:

Ready for a new chapter in life? Thinking about moving? How will you make your house the gem of the neighborhood's listings? What will you do with all that stuff? Stacy Reno of Century 21 Realty can help you make it happen!

 

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

All About Me: Francis Scott Key

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn about the life of Francis Scott Key and enjoy hands-on activities as part of Frederick County's 275th celebration. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Library Learners: Wildflower Planting

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

School's Out: Marble Run

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

School's out! Visit the library for some fun with marble runs.

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

School's Out: Life-Sized Candy Land

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

School's Out! Drop in any time between 1 and 2 pm for a game of Life-Sized Candy Land.

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

School's Out: Parachute Play on the Terrace

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Terrace
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

School's Out! Join us on the terrace for some parachute fun and games. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held in the Children's Department.

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

School's Out: Tape Town

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

School's Out! Let's build our very own town using tape and recycled materials.

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

School's Out: Elephant & Piggie Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Let's throw a party Elephant & Piggie-style! Special performances will take place at 1 and 1:30. Other games and activities will be offered continuously from 1 to 2 pm.

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

Big Truck Playdate Afternoon Storytime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a truck-filled storytime with local author Laurie Carmody!

2 pm
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

School's Out- Teen Activity Lounge

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 School's Out. Come to the library. Enjoy Nintendo Switch, Legos, Kinetic Sand, Games and more. 

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

Mindfulness at the Library

3:00pm - 3:30pm
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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Please join us for a weekly mindfulness session with the Frederick Meditation Center.

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: The Loft
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: International Taste Test

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

Grades 6-12, join us for a chance to try sweets and snacks from around the world! See if you can guess the flavors and where they come from!

Literacy Council of Frederick

3:30pm - 5:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
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.

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

Elementary Explorers: Upcycling

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 "Teen" group.

Teen Art Studio: Mural Making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Art Studio where we make, practice or try new techniques using library materials. This month, collaborate with your peers to create a large format, Earth Day inspired mural. No pressure, just have fun! Snacks provided. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Not a Box

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:

What is it if it's not a box? Let your imagination lead the way.

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.

Exploration Station - Trees

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

 Come learn about the "tree"mendous benefits of trees using hands-on activities in STEAM stations. Designed for elementary students in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Great Artists for Kids

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:

Join us for a fun and creative journey exploring the artwork of the masters!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

TEEN THRIVE: Poetry on the Trolley!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

All aboard poets and story tellers! Come share your poems and short stories with us! We will also enjoy journaling and writing prompts in celebration of National Poetry Month. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Washi Tape Wonder

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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Have you ever created something with washi tape? Join us for Teen Time and make a creation using this wonderful and easy to use decorative tape!

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

Wanna Getaway? Plan Your Perfect Family Vacation

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

Plan the perfect vacation that's fun and enriching for the whole family! Travel Specialist, Heather Yamagata, of Main Street Magic, LLC, will show us how. Crafts will be available to keep younger travelers entertained.

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

Be a Scientist! Family STEM Night with K-9 Duke

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: STEM
Event Details:

Join the library and canine extraordinaire, K-9 Duke, for a science program highlighting a career in the sciences and explore fun, hands-on science activities.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen and Young Adult Job Fair

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Business & Job Skills
Event Details:

Connect with employers about job and volunteer opportunities. Bring a resume and come dressed to impress.

The event is free and registration is not required for attendees.

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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.
Reservation

Community Drum Circle

6:00pm - 9:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)

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

Read to a Therapy Dog with Wags for Hope

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog form WAGS for Hope.

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.

FCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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: Board of Trustees

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.