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 (9/28)	Mon (9/29)	Tue (9/30)	Wed (10/01)	Thu (10/02)	Fri (10/03)	Sat (10/04)
10 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Animal Encounter Story Time at Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch 10:00am–10:45am 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 Event Details: Enjoy the fall fun of a petting zoo, story time, and explore the pumpkin patch! This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.					This event is in the "All Ages" group Copy of MID- Walk for Down Syndrome Bead Bracelets 10:00am–1:30pm 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: Make & Create Event Details: Celebrate your team and make team or individual bracelets with the library. This event is in the "All Ages" group MID- Walk for Down Syndrome Family Event: FRIENDS 10:00am–1:30pm 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: Join us for a fun filled day and learn about library resources! This event is in the "Adult" group Fall-tastic Community Craft Swap and Make N Take 10:00am–3:00pm Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Visit to learn how to make a Fall Natural Wreath with community member Miss T. Refresh your stash with a craft supply swap!
11 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Little Adventurers 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Elementary" group Music Makers 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool Event Details: Calling all aspiring music makers! Learn about music theory and history through rhythmic and melodic exercises, games, and activities! Age Group: Elementary.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Pop-up @ Mount Saint Mary's 11:30am–2:00pm Teen, Adult Around the Community Offsite Event 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: Around the Community Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: Join the staff of the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Libraries for a pop-up to celebrate Fall on the Mount Saint Mary's campus. Library staff will visit the quad with plenty of materials for checkout, as well as some fun games!			This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Emmitsburg Fall Fest! 11:00am–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Emmitsburg Branch 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: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Gymnasium Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Join us at the library to celebrate the beautiful season of fall! There will be activities and fun for the whole family including local vendors, a Frederick County Dairy Princess Leah Spurrier, and much, much more! This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale 11:00am–1:00pm Adult, All Ages Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Outside Library (EM) Age Group: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Join the Friends of the Library (Emmitsburg Branch) for a mini book sale on Saturday, October 4th from 11am-1pm. Books for all ages! Grab a few great reads and then participate in our other fun Fall Fest activities too. All ages.
12 pm							This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at the Frederick Hispanic Heritage Festival on Carroll Creek 12:00pm–5:00pm Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" 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: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month each year, Centro Hispano turns Carrol Creek in downtown Frederick into a lively, colorful celebration of Hispanic art, culture and music. Come visit your favorite library staff member at FCPL's outreach t
1 pm							This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Outreach at Hood College Fall Family Weekend 1:30pm–4:00pm Teen, Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" 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: Teen, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Stop by the Library table and sign up for your library card. Check out our upcoming Fall events and get to know your local librarians.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Bucket List Book Club at Frederick Health Village 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books & Authors Event Details: As you can tell by the title, this is not your usual book club! Each month on a Sunday afternoon, experts from Frederick Health Hospice will explore issues surrounding death AND life through a variety of books and other media. And no, y This event is in the "Adult" group Wonder and Wander - A Guided Journey with ThorpeWood 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Step into nature and slow your pace. Spend the afternoon in a guided hike at ThorpeWood. Along the way, we will stop for moments of reflection, inviting you to notice, breathe, and connect with the world around you.
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5 pm						This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Outreach at Frederick High School Football Game 5:30pm–8:00pm Teen, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" 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: Teen, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Stop by the Library table and sign up for your library card. Check out our upcoming Fall events and get to know your local librarians.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group Building Resilience 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness Event Details: Join us for an interactive guided discussion on resilience designed for ages 14-22. The discussion will highlight key concepts of adversity, emotional and mental stamina, and resiliency.			Offsite: Catoctin High School Football Game 6:30pm–8:30pm Around the Community Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Stop by the Library table and sign up for your library card. Check out our upcoming Fall events get to know your local libarians.