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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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10 am
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Junior Gardeners

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! Join us for a fun morning of exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. Ages 0-12.

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

Radical Reptiles (families, all ages)

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, 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!

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

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 "Elementary" group

Discovery Days: Awesome Animals with Fountain Rock Nature Center

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

Get ready to scale up the fun at the library! Join us for Awesome Animals with Fountain Rock, an animal-packed adventure where kids can learn all about fascinating creatures — and even meet some in person!

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

Radical Reptiles - Neurodiverse Program (all ages)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Join Nicole and her critters to learn all about Radical Reptiles!

1 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Curious Kids: Making Maps with Sphero Indi

1:00pm–2:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
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: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Sphero indi loves the library but would really love to learn more about the world outside of the library. We'll learn about and create maps for Sphero indi to drive around and get to know places outside of the library.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Bear Hugs & Blanket Bugs

2:00pm–2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Grab your favorite stuffed friend and join us for Bear Hugs & Blanket Bugs, a beary fun picnic celebration filled with stories, songs, snacks, and cuddly outdoor adventures!

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

Minecraft Monday (ages 6-10)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together. Never played, no problem, staff will be on hand to help with the basics.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Design Your Dream Space

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Learn how to read blueprints,  and design your dream space, going from paper to a 3D activity that you can take home with the Frederick County Building Industry Association.

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.