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FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day			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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Study Room 1 (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Program Type: Wellness			Closing Independence Day - 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Teen" group Tween/Teen Leadership Camp (Ages 11-18) 10:30am–12:00pm Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween Event Details: Join us every Thursday this summer for a Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours each week. Today's theme is Public Speaking. Anyone can have a good idea, but leaders know how to inspire people to listen to their ideas!
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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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group 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).
1 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Time: Movie Matinee- "The Haunted Mansion" (Ages 13-18) 1:00pm–3:00pm Teen C. Burr Artz Public Library 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: Join us to watch the 2023 film "The Haunted Mansion". Rated PG13. For Teens 13-18. Snacks will be provided. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Teen Zone: Singing 101 for Teens with Renee's Music Studio (ages 13-18) 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Love to sing or want to develop your vocal skills? Join us for a fun and engaging program designed to introduce the fundamentals of singing in a relaxed yet structured setting. This event is in the "Teen" group Tween/Teen Intro to Citizen Science 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen C. Burr Artz Public Library 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: STEM Event Details: Come learn what citizen science is and how you can be a scientist in your very own backyard! We'll teach you about the iNaturalist app and learn how to identify nature using it. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Animanga Club 3:15pm–4:15pm Teen C. Burr Artz Public Library 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: New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 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 "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Crafting with Pride (Ages 10-18) 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary, Teen Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Make & Create, Tween Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month by making fun and colorful crafts that represent who you are. From phone charms to earrings and bracelets, we’ll have all the supplies you need to create something as fun and unique as you are!
4 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group Life-Size Game Zone (ages 9-13) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Urbana Regional Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween Event Details: Join us for a fun afternoon of larger-than life games including: a dunk tank, checkers, Connect 4, ring toss, Jenga, bowling, and more!
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Paper Lantern (Ages 13-18) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Light up your creativity with a Teen Paper Lantern Workshop! Design and decorate your own unique lantern using paper, markers, and embellishments. Ages 13-18, supplies limited.		This event is in the "Teen" group TEEN STUDIO: No-Sew Gnome! (Ages 11-18) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks Room: Small Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create Event Details: Feeling gnome-ward bound? Learn to make your own gnome in this gnome-mazing workshop! No sewing skills needed. Bring yourself and your gnomies! (Ages 11-18)	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Small Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: 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: Creative Writing 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary, Teen C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Elementary" group 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: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween Event Details: Looking for a fun way to spend some free time? Let's get creative with poetry! Hang out, make some poetry, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment! And also, snacks! Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teen" group Tween/Teen Garden Time (Ages 9-18) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Outside Library (EM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween Event Details: Join us in the library garden. Learn how to properly care for vegetables and flowers. This hands-on activity will take place next door to the library along Cedar Avenue. Be sure to wear old shoes!	This event is in the "Teen" group Cancelled SAT Prep Class 6:00pm–8:00pm Teen C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Teen" group Cancelled 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: Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Time: Window Painting (ages 11-18) 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Brunswick Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library Room: Inside Library (BR) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create Event Details: Come and decorate the Teen Zone windows with fun art! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).