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Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

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

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Closing

Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
All Branches
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Game Day

All Day
Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Drop in throughout the day to play games and complete puzzles with friends, family, and fellow library patrons.

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

Infant Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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
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
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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
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.

Family Storytime

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

Enjoy music, stories and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

It Takes a Village

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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.

Baby Storytime (ages 0-24 months)

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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.  This program is for children 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.

Special Musical Storytime: Winter Sing-along

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy the winter season with music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for families, ages birth - 5 with a caregiver.
 

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

Instrument Petting Zoo

10:45am - 11:15am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
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
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 toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Musical Storytime (ages 0-5)

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
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! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Drop In Make & Take Crafts

10:30am - 12:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Make & take crafts during your library visit.

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

Baby Storytime

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

Musical Storytime

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

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Shri Yoga

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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

Family Storytime

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

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.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Read with a Dog (ages 0-10)

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

Practice reading to a furry friend!

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

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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.

Little Adventurers

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

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

Musical Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Toddler Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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 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
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
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.

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

School's Out: Welcome Winter Celebration

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Let's welcome Winter with fun S.T.E.A.M. related projects! Make a mason jar snowman, create and experiment with a snowball catapult and more! Ages: Birth to 5, Elementary

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Minecraft Monday: Winter Break Edition!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Let's build our own winter wonderland in Minecraft: Creative Mode! This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a snowy world together on the library's server.

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

School's Out: Wild Robot Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Watch the movie and make your own "wild' robot out of recycled materials as we celebrate Peter's Brown's Wild Robot series! Age group: Birth to 5, Elementary

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Disguise a Gingerbread Man!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

The Gingerbread Man needs to go undercover so he does not get eaten during the holidays. Dress him up as anything you like and get creative! We'll provide the craft and art supplies, you provide the disguise!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Polar Bear Painting

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn about the magical and beautiful polar bear as we create a painting inspired by this arctic animal. We’ll use sponges, cardboard, and Q-Tips to paint polar bears at night in this fun polar bear art project for kids. All ages are welcome.

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

Get Cozy: DIY Mugs and Hot Cocoa Bar (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Warm up your winter by decorating your own mug with friends! Enjoy a cozy hot cocoa bar and holiday music while you create your design!

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

Family STEAM: Animals in Winter

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an opportunity to explore, learn and discover together!  We will provide the materials, bring your imagination and we can discover together.  For families 5 and up.

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

Sol Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.

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

Classic Winter Movie Night

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy family movie night to watch Jack Frost (1979) and Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976)! All ages welcome. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Sonic Party for Teens! (ages 11-18)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Event Details:

Come celebrate the new movie with some fun Sonic the Hedgehog-themed activities at the library!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

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

Zine Studio

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discord for Teens, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Get creative at the library! Collaborate with your peers to create a zine featuring teen writing, art, and more! For ages 11-18