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

Junior Gardeners

10:30am–11:30am
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, STEM
Event Details:

Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! Join us for a fun morning of exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. Ages 0-12. 

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.

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

R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

12 pm
1 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

Happy Birthday Middletown Library!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Middletown Library's First Birthday with a fun filled afternoon of music, crafts, activities, and cheer! Musical performance provided by Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise.

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

Curious Kids: Hula Hoop Weaving

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Don’t break the bank to update your style. Create a cool, unique rug using recycled fabric and a hula hoop! 

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

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

1:30pm–2:00pm
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!

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

Bird City Storytime

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

Join the Sustainability Department of Frederick’s Outreach Coordinator, Lauren Paulet, for a special story to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Who Was Vincent Van Gogh?

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

Cereal Box Domino Challenge (ages 6 and up)

2:30pm–3:30pm
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, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for the Cereal Box Domino Challenge! Use cereal boxes to create your own domino design and help us build a 

giant domino tower through the library! Ages 6 and up.

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

Tween Hangout (Ages 8-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Making Maps with Sphero Indi

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:

Sphero indi loves the library but would really love to learn more about the world outside of the library. We'll learn about and create maps for Sphero indi to drive around and get to know places outside of the library.

4 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Artist Adventures: Yayoi Kusama (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 the Princess of Polka Dots, Yayoi Kusama.   We will make our own 3d polka dot pumpkns and collaborate to make large scale art.  Ages 6-10.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

STEAM Lab: Plants

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: Young Zoologist (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:

Explore what it's like to be a Zoologist with fun crafts and activities.

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: Star Wars

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

Tween Tech: Minecraft Monday (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: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

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

Tween/Teen Art Studio - Paint a Clay Pot (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, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a paint night!  Come paint a clay pot to give as a gift or keep for yourself.  Fill it with a plant (we will have plants available), candy, pens/pencils, etc.

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

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

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

Read to a Therapy Dog with WAGS for Hope

6:00pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog from WAGS for Hope!

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

Paws to Read

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.