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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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All Day
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
9 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Frederick City Market Book Bike

9:00am–11:45am
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have! 


 

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

Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby Steps Skill Building

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us as babies and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pop-Up at the Thurmont Senior Center

10:00am–1:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Staff from the Thurmont Regional Library will be on hand to provide library cards and check out books. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Music Therapy: An Adult Adaptive Program

10:15am–11:15am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join music therapist Marsha Hudson for an hour of musical exploration. This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom BANG Class

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

11 am
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Skills

11:30am–12:00pm
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Days: Summer Challenge Kick-Off with Reptile Smiles

11:00am–11:45am
Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Explore the radical world of reptiles with Nicole and her exotic pets! Not only will participants learn all about what makes a reptile a reptile, they will have the opportunity to pet and interact with lots of animal friends!

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

Bookmobile 60th Anniversary Party

12:00pm–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: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

Join us at Hillcrest Park (on the corner of McCain Drive and Hillcrest Drive) to celebrate 60 years of bookmobile service to Frederick County.

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

Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center

2:00pm–2:30pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach
Event Details:

Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card!

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
Reservation

Friends of the Walkersville Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
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 "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. 

7 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make your Own Wild Robot - Middletown Movie Night Craft

7:00pm–9:00pm
Elementary
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

make your own wild robot to watch the movie with!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Middletown PTA Family Movie Night

7:00pm–9:00pm
Elementary
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach