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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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10 am
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
Program Type: Wellness
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
Cancelled

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

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 "Adult" group

Victory on the Homefront: Hunting, Fishing, and Preserving in WWII

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, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join Sarah Lee, host of the Victory Kitchen podcast, as she discusses how Americans coped with rationing through hunting, fishing, and preserving food during WWII. She'll share a few recipes and some food to sample as well!

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

Reiki Healing Circle

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us to learn about and experience Reiki Healing Circles. Presented by a certified Reiki Master and Practitioner, participants will relax as energy is guided by the collective intentions and the expertise of the practitioner.

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: STEM Lab
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

Knitting Help Circle/ Círculo de Ayuda para Tejedores

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

This event is in the "Adult" group

History presentation of the Sear's catalog and trends

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Take a trip down memory lane with the Maryland State Library Resource Center and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Puzzle Swap

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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come swap your gently used puzzles with those from other puzzle enthusiasts! Puzzles for the swap can be dropped off starting on July 13. Please put puzzle pieces in a bag inside the puzzle box. All types of puzzles are welcome!

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Benefits of Funeral Pre-planning

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Planning your own funeral may not be easy, but deciding your funeral arrangements in advance can give peace of mind to your family when the time comes.

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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 "Adult" group

Chair Yoga: An Adaptive Adult Program

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come join us for chair yoga with Cathy Spence. No equipment needed! Just wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to stretch and relax. You can even bring a stuffed animal with you!

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

Tabletop Game Night (Ages 10 through adult)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Learn to play a new tabletop game that's fun for the whole family! Fran Roth of Envoy Games will teach the game Rebirth, a tile-laying game where you build the land in a lush and hopeful future.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

ESL High Beginner's Conversation Classes

6:30pm–7:45pm
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:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Food Preservation - Canning & Freezing

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Do you have lots of vegetables from your garden?  Join us for an introductory food preservation program where you will learn about methods to safely preserve food, including water bath canning, pressure canning and freezing.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Safety Series: Stop the Bleed

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding.

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

Fountain Pen Fun

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy, Make & Create, STEM, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to learn about the history of and how to use old style fountain pens and how to write calligraphy, hand lettering, and cursive. All attendees will receive their own fountain pen while supplies last. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Curious Iguana presents: Author Rich Harwood

6:00pm–7:30pm
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:

On Thursday, July 24 from 6:00-7:30 pm at C.