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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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Time Sun (8/31) Mon (9/01) Tue (9/02) Wed (9/03) Thu (9/04) Fri (9/05) Sat (9/06)
All Day
Closing

Labor Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 8/31–9/1
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
9 am
This event is in the "Adult" group

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Fall Book Sale

9:00am–9:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Annual Fall Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7 at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show in the auxiliary gym. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Preschool Storytime

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
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

British Invasion: A Musical Storytime with Beatles Beats

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Event Details:

Come together for a groovy storytime all about the Fab Four!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Pop-Up at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Stop by the Library tent and check out our Roving Library. You can pick up a library card, check out our upcoming Fall events, and check out a book or two. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Offsite: Library Pop-Up at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Stop by the Library tent and check out our Roving Library. You can pick up a library card, check out our upcoming Fall events, and check out a book or two. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

11 am
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
Event Details:

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Outreach: FCC's Bi-Annual Wellness and Service-Learning Fair

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Outreach & Library Card-Signup at FCC's Bi-Annual Wellness and Service-Learning Fair.

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

Elementary Explorers: Who was Jacques Cousteau?

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:

Get ready to dive deep into adventure with Who Was Jacques Cousteau? — the coolest underwater explorer ever!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family STEAM Drop In

2:00pm–2:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab or STEAM Lab opportunity. This program is designed for children in grades K-5 and their caregiver.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Middletown Farmer's Market Outreach

4:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
5 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen and Tween Open Chess Play (Ages 9-18)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
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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 "Adult" group

Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Fall Book Sale

5:30pm–9:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Annual Fall Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7 at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show in the auxiliary gym. 

6 pm
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Night Owls

6:30pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
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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 "Elementary" group

Art-Ventures: Family Art Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery. Questions will be inspired by mystery books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead.