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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

Go Team Therapy Dogs: A Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

10:15am–11:15am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Go Team Therapy Dogs will be here to visit! 

This program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

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:

Farm to School is back to discuss nutrition tips for a healthy immune system.

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
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

Thurmont Green Fest: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies

10:00am–2:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy activities for the whole family themed around birds, bees, and butterflies!

Connect with the many Green organizations supporting a healthy environment in Thurmont and Frederick County.

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL Conversation Class

10:30am–12:00pm
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:

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

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
Cancelled

CANCELLED - Pop-up @ Mount Saint Mary's

11:00am–2:00pm
Teen, Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Cancelled due to weather. We'll be back on April 22nd!

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come and meet some animals with scales and some animals with tails from the Catoctin Creek Nature Center! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities to join us for this fun, sensory event.

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

It's a Bug's Life with Ryan "The BugMan" Bridge

11:00am–12:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Composting: Waste not, want not!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Thought about being more mindful of waste and using that waste for your garden?  Well, today's the day! Learn about backyard composting with Frederick County's Ann Marie Creamer of Frederick County's Department of Energy and Environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Song Circle with Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise

1:00pm–3:00pm
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

Physical Therapy Education - Balance and Fall Prevention

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:

Join Dr. Brad Eyler, a local physical therapist, for an interactive discussion about fall risks, fall prevention, and techniques to improve balance.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Help Circle/ Círculo de Ayuda para Tejedores

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Container Gardening

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:

Do you want to have a garden, but are limited on space or have HOA restrictions? Join Denise Morrow and Judy Kelley, Master Gardeners, to learn more.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Lost History of Potomac Marble

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 join us and learn about the fascinating history of the marble used to build the Capitol and other buildings in Washington, DC, after its destruction by the British in 1814.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Wildlife Corridors in Frederick County: Protecting Our Natural World

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 Karen Russell, master naturalist and founder of the Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County, to learn more about the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss on Frederick County's green infrastructure (natural world) and how w

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

Hiking Through Frederick with the Trail House

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Rescheduled from 2 p.m. in the Community Room to 3 p.m. in the Programming Room

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

Spring into Mindfulness

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Spring into Mindfulness with this Family and Friends Yoga Practice that includes: mindful movement and stillness, body scans, muscle recovery, relaxation, breath control and fun! Bring a loved one (or more) to this practice. Ages 12+.

4 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Bookish Breakout Session

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Staff members at Butterfly Ridge would love to know more about online resources such as Libby and Hoopla. We plan to help them set up library cards! 

5 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Planting for Pollinators

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
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: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Frederick County Master Gardener, Maritta Grau, will lead an interactive program about how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Healthy Living

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

Chef4Health is inspiring a healthy lifestyle through whole food cuisine.

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 "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 B
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

Prenatal Exercise with FIT4MOM

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join FIT4MOM for a free prenatal exercise session offered in partnership with Frederick County Family Connects.

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

Understanding A.I. with Kashmir Hill Author Event

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, STEM
Event Details:

Kashmir Hill is a tech reporter at The New York Times and the author of YOUR FACE BELONGS TO US.

This event is in the "Adult" group

A Conversation on International Affairs with Shaun Donnelly

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on International Affairs!