storytimes ///// All storytimes are weekly unless otherwise noted and do not require registration. BABY STORYTIME (designed for birth-24 months with a caregiver) Brunswick Tuesdays at 10:05 and 11 a.m. (bi li ngual Engl ish/asl) C. Burr Artz Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. Middletown Thurmont Urbana Walkersville Thursdays at 10 :15 a.m. Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at 10 :15 a.m. Mondays at 10:05 a.m. Mondays at 10:05 a.m. TODDLER STORYTIME (designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver) Brunswick C. Burr Artz Middletown Thurmont Urbana Walkersville Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. Mondays at 10:05 a.m. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Thursdays at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. Fridays at 10:05 a.m. Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver) Brunswick Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Mondays at 2 p.m. Emmitsburg Middletown Point of Rocks Thurmont Urbana Walkersville Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. Thursdays at 10 :05 a.m. FAMILY STORYTIME (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) C. Burr Artz Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Point of Rocks: Thurmont Urbana Monthly on l5' Monday at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. MUSICAL STORYTIME (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) Brunswick Monthly on 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Emmitsburg Middletown Point of Rocks Urbana Walkersville Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Mondays at 10 30 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. Monthly on l5' and 3rd Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. Thursdays at 10 05 a.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. STORIES & STEM (designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver) Brunswick Walkersville Monthly on 3rd Thu rsday at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 1 p.m. STORYLAND STORYTIME (designed for ages 0-36 months with a caregiver) A special storytime in partnership with the Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program C. Burr Artz Thurmont Monthly on l5' Friday at 10:15 a.m. Space is limited, so come early for your ticket. Monthly on 2nd Friday at 10:15 a.m. FAMILY TUNES AND TALES: SYMPHONY STORYTIME WITH FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver) Classical music and stories w ith Music and Arts instrument petting zoo. Made possible through funding by The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Brunswick C. Burr Artz Thurmont Urbana Wednesday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. 10 ///// fcpl.org
Visit fcpl.org for a complete list of our exciting programs and events! Register on line at fcpl.org/programs or call your branch. Submit ASL interpreter request three weeks in advance at fcpl.org/asl or by contacting your local branch. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. MINECRAFT (GRADES 1-5) Urbana Friday, Mar. 31; 1:00 p.m, Wednesday, Apr. 19; 11:00 a.m., and Friday, May 19; 3:30 p.m. HOMESCHOOL HUB: AMERICAN HEROES (GRADES K-2) These book-based programs include discussion and STEAM activities. March: Helen Keller, April: Lucille Ball, May: Jane Goodall. Urbana Mondays, Apr. 3, and May 8; 11:00 a.m. Wii PARTY (GRADES K-5) Take a break-enjoy playing a selection of Wii games at the library with friends. Walkersville Monday, Apr. 17, 4:00 p.m. ALL ABOUT BATS! (GRADES K-8) It is National Bat Appreciation Day' Join us for centers and a special speaker as we learn all about these insectivorous creatures. Middletown Tuesday, Apr. 18, 6:00 p.m. SAND ART (GRADES K-8) Learn how to use sand to make art. Brunswick Tuesday, Apr. 18; 2:00 p.m. SUPERHERO STORIES AND CELEBRATION WITH BATMAN (AGES 2-5) Celebrate all things superhero with stories, activities, and special guest Batman I Children may attend as their favorite superhero. Urbana Tuesday, Apr. 18, 1:30 p.m. SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA (AGES 0-5) Take a break-celebrate spring with an egg hunt, stories, games, and live bunnies. Walkersville Wednesday, Apr. 79; 4:00 p.m. FIRST ART FOR LITTLE ONES (AGES 18-36 MONTHS) Explore basic art materials, develop fine motor skills, and have creative fun using art processes. Be prepared to get messy Thurmont Monday, May 1; 10:30 a.m. CELEBRATE MOMS PARTY (GRADES K-5) Enjoy stories, songs, and a make-and-take activity Walkersville Thursday, May 11; 1:00 p.m. BABY ANIMALS PRESCHOOL PARTY (AGES3-5) Who doesn't love baby animals? Join us for some fun baby animal related crafts and activities. Brunswick Wednesday, May 17; 70:30 a.m. DINOS VS. BARBIES (AGES 2-5) Put your imagination to work in this epic showdown! Thurmont Monday, May 22; 70:30 a.m. OFFSITE KINDERGARTEN BOOTCAMP (AGES4-5) Join us down the road at Memorial Park for a special gross motor skills edition. Dress to move! Weather permitting. Middletown Thursday, May 25; 11:00 a.m. S ORY & G N ALO Y HISTORIC BUILDINGS (AGES 3-5) A sample of History Camp activities with Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum. Learn how buildings shape communities and build a sense of place. Brunswick Tuesday, Apr. 25; 2 00 p.m. Middletown Thursday, Apr. 20; 71:00 a.m. HISTORIC BUILDINGS (GRADES 1-5) A sample of History Camp activities with Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum. Learn how buildings shape communities and build a sense of place. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Apr. 20; 3:00 p.m. Look for more historic building programs on page 25. MAK &CREAT ART ZONE JR. (AGES 3-5) Creative exploration and fun designed for little ones. Please check in at the Children's desk before the program for your ticket. C. Burr Artz Wednesdays, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, and May 3; 200 p.m. BEGINNERS DRAWING (GRADES K-6) Each week will focus on a new theme and simple shapes to create a variety of animals, beings, and buildings. Middletown Wednesdays, Mar. 7, 8, 75, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 70, 17, 24, 31; 11:00 a.m. ART ZONE: Creative Picture Frames (Grades 4-7) Create a colorful picture frame to showcase your art. Please check in at the Children's desk before the program for your ticket. C. Burr Artz Thursday, Mar. 2; 4:30 p.m. MUSIC FAMILY TUNES AND TALES: KIDS GO CLASSIC CONCERT WITH FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (GRADES K-5) Music masterpieces come to life in this narrated concert followed by a musical instrument petting zoo provided by Music and Arts. This event is made possible through funding by The Community Foundation of Frederick County C. Burr Artz Monday, April 24; 6:30 p.m. Urbana Tuesday, April 11; 6:30 p.m. FAMILY TUNES AND TALES: LITTLE MUSIC MAKERS (AGES 3-5) R Engage your child's natural love of music and instruments with activities that introduce early music concepts. This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Frederick Arts Council and The Community Foundation of Frederick County Brunswick Wednesday, April 19; 70:30 a.m. C. Burr Artz Monday, April 17; 4:00 p.m Emmitsburg Mondays, March 13, April 3, May 1, 10:30 a.m. Thurmont Mondays, March 13, May 8; 10:30 a.m. Urbana Wednesdays, March 15, April 19, May 17; 2:00 p.m., and Thursdays, March 16, April 20; May 18; 11:00 a.m. Walkersville Thursday, March 23; 1:00 p.m., Mondays, April 24, May 15; 1:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 6, 11:00 a.m. FAMILY TUNES AND TALES: MUSIC MAKERS (AGES 6-8) R Exciting group experiences with more complex instruments and rhythm play This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Frederick Arts Council and The Community Foundation of Frederick County Brunswick Monday, May 15; 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 25; 2:00 p.m. C. Burr Artz Friday, April 21; 3:30 p.m. Thurmont Tuesday, April 18; 2:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Urbana Wednesdays, March 15, April 19, May 24; 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays, March 16, April 20, May 25; 4:15 p.m. Walkersville Tuesday, April 11; 6:30 p.m. fcpl.org 15 '''''
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