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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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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

Infant Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
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: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families.

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

It Takes a Village

10:30am–11:00am
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
Event Details:

Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

BINGO with a State Trooper: an Adult Adaptive Program

10:15am–11:15am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come talk to a State Trooper and play BINGO State Trooper style.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come learn about the resources, galleries, studios, classes and workshops, and art library housed in the historic Mountain City Mill in downtown Frederick.  Their vision and mission:  Art is for Everyone!  

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 "Adult" group

Freedom BANG Class

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

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

Baby Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
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: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Skills

11:30am–12:00pm
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
Event Details:

Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. 

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Preschool Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
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

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:30am–12:00pm
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
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Fri-Yay: Airplane Adventure

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:

Buckle up, junior pilots! Let your imaginations take flight into the world of airplanes with hands-on activities and storytime with our favorite local pilot, Victoria.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Stories in Stone

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join local historian Chris Haugh for a fascinating journey through the rich history of Frederick’s Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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
3 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Tuesday: Tin Can Lanterns

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Glow up your space by making a custom tin can lantern! Punch out cool designs, add an LED light, and watch your creation light up the room!

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

Tween-Tastic: Marble Runs (Ages 8-13)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Design and build your own marble run! Experiment with ramps, tunnels, and twists to see how fast and far your marble can go as you create an exciting course.

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

Tween Scene: Griddle Gourmet (Ages 10-13)

6:00pm–6:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Tween
Event Details:

Turn up the heat and get cooking! In this hands-on program, tweens will learn the basics of griddle cooking while creating easy, tasty recipes.

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

Autism/ASD Friendly Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment.

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

Family Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

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

Paws 2 Read

6:30pm–7:30pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled

Cancelled - ESL High Beginner's / Low Intermediate Conversation Classes

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.