Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

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

Week Calendar

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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.
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All Day
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 "Adult" group

Beginner & Beyond Beginner Knitting

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join us for some fiber art fun and learn from local knitter Terry Cammack. Use our supplies or bring your own!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween/Teen Leadership Camp (Ages 11-18)

10:30am–12:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, 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!

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

Little Adventurers

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

11:15am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

This self-guided program is designed to help little learners (ages 3–5) build early school skills through fun, hands-on activities.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Tiny STEAM

11:15am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

School Skills

11:15am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

3 pm
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
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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
5 pm
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
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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 "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
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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? 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

Teen Time: Window Painting (ages 11-18)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
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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).