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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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Visit at Sophie and Madigan's Playground

10:00am–10:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!

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.

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

Outreach at Kids Expo

12:00pm–4:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit FCPL's outreach table at this year's KidsExpo!

1 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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Meet the Author: Nilah Magruder

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Interested in creating your own graphic novel? Join us for a presentation from author & illustrator Nilah Magruder! Nilah will be sharing about her creative process for her latest work, Creaky Acres.

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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 "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Sprout Shelters

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

Cupcake Liner Poppies

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:

Create poppies with only red cupcake liners, markers, and craft sticks! Poppies are symbols of sacrifice and remembrance, and they can be worn or displayed in honor of Memorial Day. Age Groups: Birth-5, Elementary.

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:

April showers bring May flowers! Join us as we learn how plants and flowers grow and make your own wildflower seed pod to plant in your backyard. Geared for elementary ages.

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: Celebrate World Bee Day

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: Body Science (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:

Learn how your body works through fun experiments 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: Harry Potter

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

Totally Tweens: Bee Buttons (Ages 8-12)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary, Teen
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, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Join the buzz! In honor of World Bee Day, May 20, make a bee button. Ages 8 - 12.

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

Tween Tech: Drones (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:

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as you take the pilot's seat with our indoor drones! Master exciting indoor challenges, then dive into coding to program your drone for even more high-flying fun.

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

Family Fun Night: Family Yoga (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, Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga Instructor, Mary Koster will lead us as we find our zen and balance with special yoga program! Ages 3 and up.

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

Library Pop-Up at Blue Heron Elementary School Carnival

6:30pm–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:

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

 

Visit your favorite library staff at our table for Blue Heron Elementary School's Carnival!