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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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Easter - Libraries Closed

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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
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: Children's Department (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 to a Dog (ages 0-10)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Brunswick Branch Library
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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 with Wags for Hope. This program is designed for children ages 0-10.

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

School's Out: Feathered Friends Birdseed Pinecones

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

Create pinecone bird seed feeders for our feathered outdoor friends and participate in a fun bird themed craft. Ages 5-11.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Candy Meets Curiosity

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

Special Storytime with the MSO: My Violin is Not Broken (all ages)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of My Violin Is NOT Broken? A story of passion, perseverance, and grit, written by Evelyn Grundy. All ages welcome.

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

National Kids and Pets Day with Eddie the Pig (ages 5-18)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet Eddie the Pig and his friend Dave and learn all about keeping pet pigs!

This program is for children in elementary school as well as teens (ages 5-18).

3 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Seasonal Science!

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:

Let's harness the wind!  Come and learn about wind currents and how they can be used a source of alternative energy. Create your own wind turbine and test it against our own winds. Geared for elementary-age children.

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

Blacklight Sensory Bins (Ages 10-18)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

A chill way to tap into your creativity and focus while playing around with different textures and colors.

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

Teen/Tween Popcorn Friday

3:00pm–3:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

3:30pm–4:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Minecraft Monday (ages 6-10)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. Never played, no problem, staff will be on hand to help with the basics.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEAM Lab: Straw Airplanes

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: Earth Day and Nature Scavenger Hunt (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, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day, learn about nature, and take part in a fun and educational outdoor scavenger hunt! We will also learn about the upcoming City Nature Challenge, which will occur in Frederick County from April 25-28, 2025.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot: City Nature Challenge (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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween-tastic: Design Your Own Stickers (Ages 8-13)

4:00pm–4:45pm
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, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Whether you’re into drawing, lettering, or just love being creative, this program lets you bring your ideas to life and make stickers to take home and share with friends.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Kid Quest: Marvel

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.

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

Tween Scene: Minecraft (ages 8-13)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

This special Minecraft afternoon is just for tweens ages 8-13. Bring your friends and come see what you can create together in a creative world or battle the mobs and elements in survival, the choice is yours. Your adventure awaits!

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

Game On! Boardgames and Videogames for Teens/Tweens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary, Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come and hang out, play videogames and boardgames, and enjoy some snacks! 

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 "All Ages" group

Library Pop-Up at Oakdale Elementary School's Hootenanny!

5:00pm–8:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff at our table for Oakdale Elementary School's Hootenanny!

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

Tween Tech: Shrink Art (Ages 10-13)

6:00pm–6:45pm
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, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Design and color your own shrink plastic creations, then watch as they transform into miniature keepsakes.

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

Family 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 after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

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: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

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