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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
Event Details:

This program will be rescheduled.

 

 

Elly from the Asian American Center of Frederick returns for more Mahjong fun!  New and experienced players welcome!

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.

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.

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

PopUp at North County Volunteer Fair at the Emmitsburg Community Center

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Gymnasium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Are you interested in volunteering and giving back to your community?

12 pm
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

WAGS Therapy Dogs

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Stop in to de-stress with the WAGS therapy dogs! 

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

Civil War Medicine and Frederick City

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

The American Civil War saw great advances in medical care and treatment of wounded soldiers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Seniors for Seniors Pet Education (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:

Join Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter (FFOCAS) to learn about the joys and care considerations of owning an older pet.

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

Outreach at Frederick County Health Department Golden Mile Open House

1:00pm–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:

Learn more about the Health Department's Golden Mile Equity Office and visit our library outreach table while you're there!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Information Seminar in partnership with SOAR

1:30pm–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, Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us to hear from members of the Senior Service Provider Community.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Sound Bath Healing

1:00pm–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, Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us to learn about and experience sound bath healing. Presented by a certified Sound Healing Practitioner, participants will listen and relax to the sounds of 7 crystal singing bowls.

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

Mahjong with AACF

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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

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

Springtime Herbs & Tea Tasting

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Join Ashley from Fox Haven Farm & Learning Center to learn about the first perennial plants to emerge after their winter slumber. From stinging nettles to soothing violets, learn about their uses and even taste some herbal infusions! 

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Jaime Crosthwait from Terrapin Travel to learn about active adventure travel, using a Mediterranean cruise as an example.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening for Pollinators

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener, Heather Longstaff, to learn what you can do in your yard/garden to provide much needed habitat for pollinators.

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

History of Maryland: Everything you should know

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

Join FCPL Maryland Room Archivist, Mary Mannix, as she discusses the factors, peoples, and communities that created today's Old-Line State. How much do you really understand about this southern state with a northern sensibility?

This event is in the "Adult" group

Preparing Your Garden for Spring

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
Event Details:

Join Lacey Walker of Fox Haven Farm and Learning Center to talk about how we can prepare our garden spaces for the coming year.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Self-Reflection Series: Visual Journaling

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for an introductory workshop that will explore image making and writing processes using mixed media art materials in a visual journal. Presented by Shepherd University Professor David Modler.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bee Basics with B-T's Honey Bees

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Denise Benoit-Turner with B-T's Honey Bees and learn about the incredible world of honeybees and beekeeping.

3 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Breathwork for Connecting with Your Authentic Self

3:00pm–4:00pm
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
Event Details:

Are you curious about breathwork beyond pranayama? The type of breathwork that we will practice in this workshop is called conscious connected circular breathing.

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

Sol Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Composting Basics

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn how to convert table scraps and yard waste into rich soil for your garden with Fox Haven Learning Center farmer, Lacey Walker.

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

Self-Reflection Series: Introduction to Tarot

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Come learn about tarot & how it can help your self-reflection journey. Presented by Mary Mannix, FCPL Librarian & Maryland Room Manager.

This event is in the "Adult" group

End-of-Life Care Panel Discussion

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join Assisting Hands Home Care's Director of Nursing and Co-Owner, Jodee Rudy, and her panel of guests, as they discuss Advanced Care Directives, DNR, and MOLST and how to plan for end-of-life care.

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.