Announcements

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 (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
10 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.	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! 10:00am–1:00pm 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 This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Musical Storytime: Rock & Read 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Get ready to shake, rattle, and read! Join us for a high-energy Rock & Read Storytime filled with musical fun, rockin' read-alouds, and lots of dancing!	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Storytime and Tyke Hike at Catoctin Mountain Park 10:30am–11:30am Birth - 5, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime Event Details: Join us at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center for a Storytime followed by an easy-going hike in the woods. Catoctin Mountain Park 14707 Park Central Road Thurmont, MD 21788
11 am			This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Get Ready for Kindergarten 11:15am–11:45am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Big Top Tales: A Special Circus Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Come join us for a lively storytime filled with colorful stories, songs, and playful activities inspired by the circus! Bring your imagination and get ready for a fun-filled time with books and laughter perfect for kids of all ages.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Storytime at the Park 1:00pm–1:30pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Special Storytime Event Details: Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.
2 pm				This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Scribble and Sunshine - Chalk Party! 2:00pm–3:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Deck Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Event Details: Join us for a colorful chalk party full of creativity, sunshine, and outdoor fun. We’ll provide the chalk, you bring the imagination! Draw big, dream bold, and decorate the sidewalk with rainbows, doodles, and your very own works of art.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Elementary Explorers: Particularly Preposterous Packages 2:00pm–2:45pm Elementary Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Homeschool, STEM Event Details: Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Friendship Bracelet Making (Age 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 Event Details: Bring your friends and make new friends by stopping in to create friendship bracelets! 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 "Teen" group Meet and Greet with Thurmont Middle School Principal 5:30pm–7:00pm 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: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Tween Event Details: Join us at the library to welcome the new Thurmont Middle School principal, Paul Fer! This meet and greet is a chance for students and families to ask questions, share ideas, and get to know the new leader of Thurmont Middle School. This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group School Supply Giveaway (Ages 0-18) 5:30pm–7:00pm Elementary, Teen Thurmont Regional 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: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Inside Library (TRL) Age Group: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Tween Event Details: Get ready for the school year with free supplies for students ages 0–18! Stop by the library to pick up essential school items provided by Helping Hands, Caring Hearts. While supplies last.
6 pm			This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Pop-Up at National Night Out 6:00pm–7:30pm Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Drop by the library tent at National Night Out, sponsored by the Thurmont Police Department. Sign up for a library card and find out about the upcoming events this fall at your local library. This event is in the "All Ages" group Brunswick Library at National Night Out! 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Come meet the library at National Night Out! FREE POOL ENTRY FROM 5-7PM, event runs 6-8pm. This event is in the "All Ages" group Emmitsburg National Night Out at the Park 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach This event is in the "All Ages" group Middletown Library- National Night 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Come meet the library at National Night Out! This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Night Owls 6:30pm–7:00pm Birth - 5 Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Storytime, pajama style! Enjoy movement, music, and stories with the whole family. PJ's optional! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Stop the Bleed Training 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen, Adult Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Room: Community Room (TRL) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding;