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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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9 am
This event is in the "Adult" group

Frederick City Market Book Bike

9:00am–11:45am
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have! 


 

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
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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 with the Vigilant Hose Company

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

Join us for a special story time featuring a visitor from the Vigilant Hose Company as we observe Fire Prevention Week. Enjoy music, stories, and more!  Fire truck and ambulance on site if not on an emergency all.

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

Walk and Learn - Fire Safety

10:30am–11:30am
Adult, All Ages
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Outside Library (EM)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a short walk around town.  We will stop at Vigilant Hose Company for a short presentation.  During our walk, we will share what we are reading and watching.

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

Library Pop-Up (Maryland Room) at Buckingham’s Choice Wellbeing Showcase

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room, Outreach
Event Details:

The Maryland Room will be participating in the Buckingham's Choice Wellness Showcase to share information about the Maryland Room and its holdings, including databases relevant to the study of local and family history.

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

Library Pop-Up at Buckingham’s Choice Wellbeing Showcase

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

Frederick County Public Libraries will be tabling at the Buckingham's Choice Wellness Showcase to share information about Library Cards, Large Print materials, and our wide range of digital resources.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Storytime at Hope Valley Farm

10:00am–11:00am
Birth - 5, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a fall-themed storytime at Hope Valley Farm with staff from the Brunswick Library!

Hope Valley Farm, 1069 Valley Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

C & O Canal Bike Ride

10:00am–12:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Bridgeway Bikes will lead us on a 12-mile roundtrip bike ride between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. Bring your bike and meet us at the Brunswick train station parking lot.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

C & O Canal Bike Ride

10:00am–12:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Bridgeway Bikes will lead us on a 12-mile roundtrip bike ride between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. Bring your bike and meet us at the Brunswick train station parking lot.

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!

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Pop-Up at Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Resource Fair @ Monocacy Valley Church

1:00pm–5:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit your favorite librarians at FCPL's pop-up table at the Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Resource Fair. We'll be at Monocacy Valley Church and sharing library resources that support dyslexia.

2 pm
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Saturday Craftacular: Spooky Squeegee Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Black cats, bats and goofy ghosts come alive with the scrape of a squeegee! Come prepared to get a little messy during this fun hands-on painting activity. Age group: Birth-5, Elementary. 

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

Tween Spooky Clay Art

3:45pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Spiders, ghosts, bats and more! Get into the spooky spirit and sculpt spooky creatures from clay. 

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

Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park

3:30pm–4:00pm
Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

It's time for a pop-up library experience.  Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

4 pm
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
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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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Library Book Bike at Moonlit Market

5:00pm–9:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Join the library at the Moonlit Market in Downtown Frederick! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!

6 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Mini Pumpkin Arrangement

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
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Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Let's create a mini pumpkin arrangement using fresh and dried flowers from the Teen Library Garden.  We will have statice, strawflowers, zinnias, celosia and other wonderful flowers to choose from to create a beautiful mini arrangement.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Fun: R.E.A.D. WAGS for Hope

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

Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.