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

Library Pop-Up at Healthy Kids Day at Natelli Family YMCA

10:00am–1:00pm
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 Healthy Kids Day at Natelli Family YMCA!

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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Family Pet Prep

1:00pm–2:00pm
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
Event Details:

Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter (FFOCAS) will educate families on how to prepare for a new pet, typical adoption processes at rescues and shelters, and safe petting/play for children with pets.

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

Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. 

2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Early Reader Time

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This book club is designed to build on the excitement of emergent readers with different books and related activities to enjoy with their peers.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Mismatched Masterpieces

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.

3 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

You've Been Framed!

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:

Frames enhance and showcase art. They can be used to express the personality of the individual who created the art and influence how you view a piece of art. The right frame has a lot to offer artwork, so what does that look li

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

Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm. 

4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEAM Lab: Finger Snakes

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: Art Studio (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:

Use the library's art supplies to get creative! Dress for mess.

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: Build a Catapult

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

Pre "High" School Prom

5:30pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
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: Large Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Dress to impress or show us your moves in your comfy shoes. You are formally invited to celebrate Prom season with us at the library!

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

Tween Trivia Night: Star Wars

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:

May the force be with you as you take on Star Wars trivia. Play solo or as a team, answer question, and win prizes! 

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

Family Fun Night: Spring Has Sprung (ages 3 and up)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime to celebrate the spring season. We will make seed balls, butterfly suncatchers, and bird feeders and will have a very special visitor! Ages 3 and up.

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

Teen Ready, Set, Grow Plant Studio (Ages 9-18)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM, Tween
Event Details:

Spring is for Planting!  Come learn how to properly plant cool season vegetables into the garden.  This hands-on activity will take place in the Library Garden which is next door to the library along Cedar Avenue.

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!