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Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show Outreach at Catoctin High School

All Day
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. The brand new FCPL Rover van will visit the Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show and be parked out front at Catoctin High School by the flagpole.

9 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Library Table at the Myersville Farmers Market

9:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
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Visit Myersville Library staff at their table at the Myersville Farmers Market.

10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Flower Farm Tour at Glenn Leigh Farms

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
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Come out to Glenn Leigh Farms for a tour of their beautiful flower gardens. Learn about the history of the farm, the specific plants grown there,  and how they are nurtured.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Fit: Zumba Gold

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Interested in Zumba but want something that's lower intensity? Join us for a Zumba Gold class, a lower intensity fun dance workout!

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

Outdoor Book Boogie @ the Urbana Library Plaza

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 outdoors on the Library Plaza! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

In case of inclement weather, this storytime will be moved indoors.

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

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

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.

Storytime with Baby Cow and Chick-fil-A

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
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Join Baby Cow from Chick-fil-A as she helps us celebrate National Read a Book Day! We'll enjoy some of Baby Cow's favorite stories and songs, culminating in a dance party!

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

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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. This Storytime is followed by a playgroup.  Designed for ages 0 -5, 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, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Toddler Storytime with a Special Guest

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
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.

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.

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, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 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 preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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 Book Boogie @ the Urbana Library Plaza

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 outdoors on the Library Plaza! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

In case of inclement weather, this storytime will be moved indoors.

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

Friday Fun

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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a fun playtime! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Shake, Rattle and Read

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a lively Storytime filled with music, movement. 

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

Offsite: Nature Storytime and Hike at Catoctin Mountain Park

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
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Spend a morning in nature. Enjoy a nature-themed storytime followed by an easy, ranger-guided hike. Come dressed for the weather. Meet at gravel parking lot across from park visitor center - 14707 Park Central Road, Thurmont, MD.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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.

Zumba Saturday!

10:00am - 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:

This latin-inspired dance fitness class is perfect for all ages! Come merengue and salsa, with a little hip-hop tossed in! 

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.
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

The Green Meadows Petting Zoo is coming back to the Urbana Regional Library for this special outdoor storytime! Enjoy our favorite animal stories, songs, and rhymes as we celebrate all creatures great and small.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

50+ Latest in Research & Treatment for Alzheimers Prevention

10:30am - 11:30am
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:

Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Frederick County 275th: Happy 60th Birthday FCPL Party!

10:30am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Frederick County Public Libraries is turning 60 and we are celebrating with a birthday party for the ages!

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

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

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 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.

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

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 & STEM 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.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Family Partnership Family Support Center's Parent and Child Education Series

11:15am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5, Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

The Family Partnership Family Support Center and Maryland Family Network bring this five week Parent and Child Education Series to the Brunswick Library.

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! Celebrate Reading!

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:

Celebrate reading with hands-on activities based on your favorite book characters including Big Nate, Magic Tree House, Pete the Cat, and more! 

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. A playgroup is featured afterward for families to connect. 

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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 "Adult" group.

Plant Swap: Bulbs and Perennials

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Bring in your extra plants, swap your plants, or both!  Master Gardener Tiger Waddell will be on-hand to answer your plant questions.

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

Outreach at In the Streets

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff member at our table on the Green Block and learn about all the earth-friendly ways we can help the environment.

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

Frederick County 275th: Happy 60th Birthday FCPL Party!

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Frederick County Public Libraries is turning 60 and we are celebrating with a birthday party! 

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

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

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: 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 "Elementary" group.

Science Is All Around Us: Electricity

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

Explore the elements of electricity with a variety of hands-on experiments. Designed for grades K-5.

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

Sugar Cookie Decorating Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a cookie decorating lesson as we celebrate FCPL's 60th birthday! Bekah Ontiveros, owner of The Hive Cake Shop, will teach techniques you can use to decorate beautiful cookies for your next celebration.

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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Event Details:

The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation is bringing back a popular free series of how-to seminars on how to obtain a plaque for a historic home.  At each event, staff from the Frederick County Public Library’s Maryland Room, which specializ

2 pm

CH Dept Meeting

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

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

Teen Innovation Hour

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 innovate with S.T.E.A.M. activities.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Cupcake Decorating Contest

3:30pm - 5:00pm
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 are invited to join us for a friendly cupcake decorating competition! Using only the materials provided and their own creativity, teens will compete to decorate the cupcake that best matches the surprise theme!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

STEAM Discovery

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged students.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Connect

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Teen Connect is a time to engage with friends, peer mentors, and teen-oriented community resources.

 

 

 

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

STEAM Lab

4:00pm - 4:30pm
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: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

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

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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.

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

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
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: Slime Lab

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: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn about the science behind slime - and make your own slime! Designed for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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

Tween Scene: Candy Sushi

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Ages 8-13 are invited to learn how to make their own sushi ... candy sushi that is! Join us for the fun and get to enjoy your own sweet sushi creations!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: African Drumming with Aya Cultural Arts Studio

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:

Elementary Explorers is a weekly after-school program that connects children in Grades K-5 to fun, hands-on experiences. Join other curious kids as we explore a different topic each week!

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

The Art of Notional Ekphrasis: Bringing Inner Visions to Life

4:30pm - 6:30pm
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: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Delve into the world of notional ekphrasis, a powerful method for crafting works of art that seamlessly blend visual and literary elements.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Studio: African Drumming with Aya Cultural Arts Studio

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, Wellness
Event Details:

African Drumming is a great way for tweens and teens to have fun learning not only about West African Culture, but how to listen, play, build musicianship and community, and have fun.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Offsite: The Library @ Emmitsburg Farmers Market

4:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come visit the Emmitsburg Library at the Emmitsburg Farmer's Market! You can get a library card, check out books, and learn more about Library Services.

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

Teacher Night at the Library

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Elementary, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Please join us and our special guests from Monocacy Elementary School for a spectacular program to kick off the new school year! We'll start with a read aloud, followed by fun, hands-on activities around the branch! 

 

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Gamer's Collective: DND League

5:45pm - 9:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: C. Burr Artz Trust Conference Room
This event is in the "Teen" group.

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.

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

Tabletop Game Night: New York Zoo

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Have fun learning and playing the tabletop game New York Zoo. Puzzle and strategize to build an animal park and raise baby meerkats, penguins, arctic foxes, flamingos, and more! For ages 10 through adult.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join the adventure! Elementary ages and up are welcome to join us at Middletown Library for Dungeons and Dragons! All skill levels welcome!

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

Bilingual Storytime

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

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

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

Outdoor Sunset Stories @ the Urbana Library Plaza

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 outdoors on the Urbana Library Plaza for an evening of music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

How Do I Buy a Home in this Market?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

The real estate market has been a “seller’s” market for several years. Low interest rates and low inventory have created a tough market for buyers.

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 "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Interactive presentation to inform and empower you to communicate with your physician so that you are able to receive effective healthcare.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Mug Cake!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Celebrate Frederick County Public Library's birthday with an easy microwave mug cake you can make, decorate, and enjoy!

This program is for teens in grades 6 through 12.

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

Curious Iguana presents Andie Burke: Fly With Me

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the release of local author Andie Burke's debut romance novel Fly with Me, a sparkling and steamy opposites-attract romance. Andie will discuss the book, answer questions, and sign copies. 

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

Immigration is a topic of much debate and conversation in our current world.  Refugees are fleeing war torn countries, poverty, famine, and bleak economic conditions to seek refuge in the United States.   Have you ever considered wh

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Offsite: Trivia at 10Tavern

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a fun evening of Trivia at the new 10Tavern, an american style pub in downtown Thurmont.

10 East Main Street
Thurmont, MD 21788

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

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Sign Language Interpreter

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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

Please join us for our in-depth journey of using Sahaja Yoga Meditation as a way to achieve stress- free living. Feel the freedom of your Self!