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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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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 "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.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Fri-Yay: Touch A Truck

11:00am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Get up close and personal with a real firetruck! Join us for a special visit from our local fire department, where kids can explore a firetruck, meet real firefighters, and learn about fire safety.

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

PreK Stem: Harvest Time! (ages 3-6)

1:00pm–1:30pm
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, corn and more, it's harvest time!   Explore simple science concepts and hands-on learning inspired by the season.  We'll read a fun book followed by related activities.

2 pm
This event is in the "Elementary" group

School's Out: Owlsome Adventures

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of owlsome fun as we explore the fascinating world of owls through art, science and engineering.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Elementary Explorers: Who Would Win? Lion vs. Tiger

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 roar! Join us for an action-packed showdown between two fierce predators, lions and tigers! We’ll explore cool animal facts, play games, and create our own battle cards to decide: who would really win?

This event is in the "Elementary" group

International Astronomy Day Celebration!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Blast off into a celebration of International Astronomy Day! Learn about stars, planets, galaxies, and more through art, STEM, and brain teasers! Age Groups: Elementary.

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

STEAM Lab: Geode Geologist

4:30pm–5:00pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for elementary-aged children.

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

Tween Scene: Life Size Angry Birds Game (ages 8-13)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary, Teen
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Angry Birds Life Size: This game is an oldie, but a goodie. Have fun crafting your own Pig and then get ready to take aim and launch some Angry Birds to see how many pigs you can take out! Ages 8-13.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

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