Announcements

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Week Calendar

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This event is in the "Adult" group.

Memory Lab by Appointment

All Day 11/12 - 11/19
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
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Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today!

10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Pumpkin DIY

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:

Enjoy decorating your own pumpkin!  
This program is for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Cafe: Topiary Making Demonstration

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: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come for a demonstration by Taskers' Chance Garden Club member Lucia Kline for a demonstration of topiary making.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Valley Bridge

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Ready for a friendly game of bridge?  Prior knowledge of this card game is necessary, but players of all levels are welcome. Come by yourself or bring a bridge partner.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG fitness class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Shri Yoga

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

11 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness

Sol Yoga Good Cause Class

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Green-Book: The Bible of Black Travel

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Walkersville Branch Library
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Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

First published in the 1930’s in the era of segregation, the Green-Book became a travel guide for Black individuals and families to identify services and places to safely lodge and more.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Sewing Studio

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Bring your own sewing machine and learn how to use it! We will learn how to use our machines, machine maintenance, and complete small projects.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Cafe - Navigating the Maze of Senior Living

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

 Learn how to understand and navigate the wide range of senior living options, including levels of care and financial commitments.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Resource and Education Seminar

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
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Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Please join us to hear from members of the Senior Service Provider Community.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Mahjong with AACF

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mindfulness Practice

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Relief, fulfillment, and self-understanding become radically more available when we view mindfulness practice through a broader lens of skill development.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Talk & Library Resource Instruction at Middletown 50+ Community Center

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Around the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Books & Authors, Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

Find your next great read by joining staff from the Middletown Library as they pitch some new and favorite titles! Instruction on how to access these or other titles digitally will follow. 

3 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Vegetable Centerpieces: What to Bring to the Table

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Learn how to craft beautiful, water-free centerpieces using fresh vegetables you can find in Frederick County supermarkets in this workshop. We'll talk about where to find veggies, planning, and aesthetics!

4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Parenting in the Middle: Tween, Teen, Young Adult Years

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
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Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Explore the influence of technology on children's lives in this conversation. Understand methods to mitigate its effects and engage in discussions with your child for effective technology management.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Prenatal Yoga Series with Family Connects

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for FREE prenatal yoga from Family Connects, with instructors DeAnna Houston and Erica Chesnik

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL High Beginner's Conversation Classes

6:30pm - 7:45pm
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Friends of the Myersville Library Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Myersville Community Library
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Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Friends of the Library Meeting
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Preparing the Heart: Understanding Anticipatory Grief

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
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Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

This workshop delves into the emotional landscape of grief before loss, offering insights and coping strategies for this challenging experience.

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

FCPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
C. Burr Artz Public Library
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Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Board of Trustees