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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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Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Clubs (12-17)

10:00am–11:30am
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.

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

Stranger Things Escape Room (Ages 12-18)

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to beat the clock, solve the clues, and escape the Upside Down? Join us for this Stranger Things themed Escape Room! Teams will have 30 minutes to complete the puzzles and solve the mystery to escape.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday: Banana Tattoos

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Go bananas in this fun and quirky program where you’ll create “tattoos” on banana skins. Design your own masterpiece and take home a piece of fruity art!

4 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Studio: Surgical Technology (ages 11-18)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Curious about a surgical career? Try your hand at a life-size operation surgical game with the experts from Frederick Community College's Surgical Technology program and see if you have what it takes!

5 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Puffy Chalk Paint (Ages 13-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Inside Library (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Get creative and make bold, textured designs with DIY Puffy Chalk Paint! Create vibrant artwork to decorate in front of the library using puffy outdoor chalk paint! Meet outside near front entrance, ages 13-18.

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

Summer Challenge Kick-Off at Rocky Point Creamery

5:30pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Outreach
Event Details:

Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts and a dairy cow mascot who will be available for selfies and high-fives. This event will be held at Rocky Point Creamery.

This event is in the "Teen" group

D&D Dungeon Master Workshop (Ages 10-18)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned storyteller, this workshop will equip you with the tools, techniques, and knowledge to design and run thrilling campaigns, create compelling NPCs, and handle the challenges of the DM role.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of Chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18. 

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

Tween Hang Out

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, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend some free time? Whether you're into art, crafting, gaming, or enjoy them all, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment! And also, snacks!

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Special Note Regarding Children's Programs

Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.
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 "Teen" group

Press Paws! Therapy Dogs For Teens (ages 11-18)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
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Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others. For grades 6-12

This event is in the "Teen" group

Pollinator Gardens

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

Master Gardener, Maritta Grau, will teach us how to set up a pollinator friendly garden.  Learn how to choose plants that will provide food and habitat for pollinators.

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

Join Heartly House for a workshop on healthy relationships. This presentation defines respect in relationships and the opposite, such as belittling, volatility and guilting.

7 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr