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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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10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join Katy Smith, Manager for Preventive Cardiology and Outpatient Cardiac Rehab at Frederick Health to learn about Heart Health, Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom BANG 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Shri Yoga

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Maple Syrup Festival Library Visit

10:00am–2:00pm
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:

This annual event highlights the history of maple syrup in Maryland. The event includes opportunities to see maple syrup demonstrations, delicious breakfast items with locally-made maple syrup, and much, much more. 

11 am
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
Event Details:

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.

12 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Intro to Genealogy with Mary Mannix

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join Mary Mannix from the Maryland Room at Frederick County Public Libraries for an introductory program to help you begin your genealogical journey.  We'll teach you how to start tracking your family history.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Lawyer in the Library: Maryland Legal Aid (Study Room 3)

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

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Beginner Knitting Series

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This series is a 3-week beginner knitting series which will cover the basics of the cast-on, the knit stitch, the bind-off, and possibly more as time allows.

1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Event Details:

Long Term Care Ombudsman, Jayme Duva, will be discussing the top 10 scams targeting older adults, fraud detection, fraud prevention, and who to contact if a scam has occurred.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Beginner Knitting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who are new to the knit and purl stitches. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Planning for Retirement (with Virtual Option)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Virtual Programming
Event Details:

In this session you will meet with bankers to examine the factors you should consider when planning for retirement. You will learn how to estimate your retirement expenses.

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

Mindfulness Practice

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

Relief, fulfillment, and self-understanding become radically more available when we view mindfulness practice through a broader lens of skill development.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sit-to-Stand Exercise and Stretch Class

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

This session uses sit-to-stand movements and exercises that help with general brain function for aging, as well as some dementia and Parkinson’s training. We focus on the muscles responsible for daily functions and B.A.M.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Join us for a fun and friendly hour of language practice and cultural exchange.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Brunswick's First People

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Come learn about the Native Americans who lived in the Brunswick area from 15,000 years ago to the 1720s.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Beyond Beginner Knitting

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of crafting and learn the basics from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own! Designed for those who have mastered the knit and purl stitches. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Maryland Room
Event Details:

In 1019, after burying her husband in Greenland, Bergthora Bjornsdóttir returns to Iceland to exact her revenge for a violent act she suffered as a young girl.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dynamic Gentle Yoga with Mary Koster

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

This 60-minute dynamic gentle yoga class invites you to breathe more deeply, discover new strength and flexibility while honoring your limits, strengthen your concentration/focus, and relax your nervous system.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL High Beginner's Conversation Classes

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: The Dorsey Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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

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

Fiber Arts Social Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join the Chronicles of Yarnia group for casual craft time! This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Heartly House 101

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn about the mission, services and role of Heartly House.  Heartly House provides assistance to those in need in our community.

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