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

Chinese for Beginners with AACF

10:30am–11:30am
Adult, All Ages
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: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Understand the history and structure of the Chinese language.

Learn basic greetings and self-introduction.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Cafe: Tarot Cards

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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come learn about Tarot and how it can help with your self-reflection journey.

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

ThorpeWood Community Day

10:00am–1:00pm
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
Event Details:

Explore the natural wonder of ThorpeWood! Reconnect with nature while you visit the horses, goats, cows, and chickens, get dirty in the mud kitchen, take a tractor ride, and enjoy a nature scavenger hunt on this beautiful 156-acre farm.

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.

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

Shri Yoga

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

11 am
This event is in the "Adult" group

Sol Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Small Business Office Hours

11:00am–3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs.

Counseling | Funding | Contracting

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

Outreach at Frederick Pride 2025

11:00am–6:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
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Visit our outreach table at Pride!  We'll have a table and tent set up behind the library, near the Creek.  Make a paper butterfly, get a library card, and say hello to your favorite library staff!

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

Emmitsburg Heritage Days in the Park

11:00am–9:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
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It's a tradition! Heritage Days is the best of summer in Emmitsburg. See a full line up of events at COMMUNITY HERITAGE DAY 2025 | emmitsburgevents.

12 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Lawyer in the Library: Maryland Legal Aid (Study Room 3)

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

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

How-To Fest 2025

1:00pm–4:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled day of discovery at How-To Fest 2025! Dig into the creativity and connect with our strong and vibrant community as they show off their unique businesses, hobbies, skills, and passions.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Navigating the Monocacy: An Exploration of Frederick's River

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Andy Nichols, outdoor enthusiast and director of programs at Shenandoah Mountain Guides and School, for a refreshing look at the history, natural wonders, and recreational opportunities of the Monocacy River.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tai Chi for Balance and Wellbeing

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities. Tai Chi Ch'uan has been practiced for fitness and heath for hundreds of years.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Information Seminar - SOAR

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Members of the Senior Service Provider Community will provide information on a variety of topics including Healthcare, Transportation, Downsizing, At-Home Doctor and Physical Therapist Visits, Housing Options, Dementia Issues, and more.

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

Mahjong with AACF

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Online Job Search Skills

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

The Online Job Search Skills workshop is designed to help participants confidently navigate the digital job market.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Author Event: "Potomac Fever" by Charlotte Taylor Fryar

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with author Charlotte Taylor Fryar as she discusses her debut book Potomac Fever, which explores the winding history of this well-known river.

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

Roots & Wings - A Parenting Journey with More Than A Father

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Brandon Chapman and Jason Francis of More Than (Formerly More Than a Father), for an engaging and supportive session designed for caregivers and their children.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Iced Tea Tasting with Paulella

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get ready for the hot summer months with iced tea! Join Paulella Burchill to sample and learn techniques to make deliciously different and refreshing iced tea beverages from her new book.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Sol Yoga

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.

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
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Circus Science (families, all ages)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Join former Ringling Brothers performer and professional knucklehead Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show.

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

What's That Insect in my Garden?

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

Need some help identifying those insects in your garden? Join us for a buggy evening identifying beneficial and harmful garden insects.  We will start in the community room with insect displays and Q and A.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Curious Iguana Presents: Sarah Adler in Conversation with Katie Duggan

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

New book alert! Ready for your next summer romance? On Tuesday, June 24 at C.

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

Fiber Arts Social Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join the Chronicles of Yarnia group for casual craft time! This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners.

This event is in the "Adult" group

From Twilight into Sunshine: LGBTQ+ History in Maryland

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join Benjamin Egerman from the Maryland State Library Resource Center to learn more about the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in Maryland.

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

SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Is Right for You?

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Not sure whether to take the SAT or ACT?