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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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Summer Lunch for Ages 18 and Under!

All Day
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Study Room 1 (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Closing

Juneteenth - Libraries Closed

All Day
All Branches
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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18)

10:00am–12:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18 each Tuesday June 17 -August 11.
Lunches are provided by Helping Hands and Caring Hearts, a local nonproft.

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

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

Summer Lunch Program (ages 0-18)

12:15pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

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

Summer Lunch Program (ages 0-18)

12:15pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

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

Summer Lunch Program (ages 0-18)

12:15pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

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

Summer Lunch Program (ages 0-18)

12:15pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

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

One Up Games for Tweens and Teens (Grades 4 & up)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Family Retro Gaming (families, grades 4 and up). This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming.

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

One-Up Games: Family Retro Gaming (ages 8 & up)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming. Experience the thrill of playing on original Nintendo systems, from the classic NES to the latest consoles, alongside Xbox and PlayStation favorites. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

SAT Test Prep

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: C. Burr Artz Trust Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!

2 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Exploring your Ancestry for Juneteenth

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join author V. H. Carlos for a powerful Juneteenth-themed workshop that helps Black families reclaim and explore their ancestral heritage.

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

OneUp Retro Gaming Event (families, ages 8 and up)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Family Retro Gaming (families, ages 8 and up). This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Summer Teen Zone with Oh Crit! D&D Improv

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

Oh Crit performs improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons!Join them as they embark on an adventure of twists and turns, bizarre characters, occasional epic failure…

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

Dancing on the Deck: Adult Dance Class

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Whether you can boot-scoot your way around the dance floor or if you are just looking to brush up for an upcoming wedding, the library has the moves.

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

Writing Readers (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: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for a summer series of writing workshops for teens led by author Nikoletta Gjoni. Delve into an aspect of creative writing at each session and take your stories to the next level!

5 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens with ASD and other intellectual and developmental disorders. Snacks and sensory friendly games and crafts will be provided. For teen ages 13-18. 

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.
6 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

History of Juneteenth with AARCH

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join Barbara Thompson from the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society, as she discusses the origin and history of Juneteenth! 

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 "Teen" group

One Up Games: Smash Brothers Tournament (ages 11-18)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Spend the evening competing against your friends and other gamers at the library! This will be a bracketed Super Smash Brothers tournament.

Important: 

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

Poetry Reading in the Garden

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us in our library garden for a poetry reading by local author, Andrew Calis.  He will share some concepts about poetry, do a few readings from his book, "Which Seeds Will Grow" and at the end do a Q and A and book signing.

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 with a Mr. Lilo Concert

6:00pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Kickoff Summer with a Mr. Lilo concert for the whole family. Concert will be outside on the Plaza, weather permitting.

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

One-Up Games: Family Retro

6:00pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming. Experience the thrill of playing on original Nintendo systems, from the classic NES to the latest consoles, alongside Xbox and PlayStation favorites. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Family Retro Video Games with One Up Games (ages 8 and up)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Family Retro Gaming (families, ages 8 and up). This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming.