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

Autism and Sensory Friendly Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
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:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

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
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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 "Elementary" group

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope (ages 5-10)

10:30am–11:30am
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Take a Closer Look: Skateboarding 101 with Embark Skate Shop

1:00pm–1:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of skateboarding with staff from Embark Skate Shop! They’ll provide valuable tips and guidance to skaters of all experience levels! 

2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Poetry in Motion

2:00pm–2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.  This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

First Saturday STEM Lab Drop-in

2:00pm–2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab opportunity.  This program is designed from children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

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

Adopt a Peep Event!

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

Peep! Peep! It's National Peep Day! Stop by our special adoption event to pick out a colorful foam Peep of your very own! Receive an official adoption certificate and participate in other fun Peep related activities. Ages 0-11. 

3 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Yarn-tastic Art!

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

Get ready to explore the colorful world of yarn! Together, we'll dive into three fun and creative yarn projects, each one full of exciting possibilities. This hands-on adventure is perfect for kids who love to make art with their hands.

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

Teen/Tween Popcorn Friday

3:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Artist Adventures: Sonia Delaunay (ages 6-10)

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

Join us as we learn about Ukrainian-born French painter Sonia Delaunay.  We'll create geometric art inspired by her use of color and contrast. Ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEAM Lab: Bowl Weaving

4:30pm–5:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Indoor Playground (ages 5-10)

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, Homeschool
Event Details:

Come explore a variety of indoor activities to challenge your body and mind!

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

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, Homeschool, 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

Kid Quest Social: Pokemon

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Join other young adventurers doing trivia, making crafts, and playing games, while we prepare our next epic Kid Quest Role Playing Game storyline for the fall.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

5 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Trivia Night: Marvel Universe

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary, Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

With great (brain)power comes great responsibility. Come and test that power by playing Marvel trivia at the library. Play on your own or assemble your team, answer question and win prizes!

6 pm
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: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pajama 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: Children's Department (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!