The magic of our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues!
First, we made trees. Then miniature woodland creatures and habitats for them. Now, we're adding fairy houses.
No special skills necessary. Ideal for ages 8 and up. Teens are eligible to earn service hours!
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A hands-on program focusing on the natural history, habitat, diet and behavior of white-tailed deer. There will be real wildlife materials like antlers, a hide and a replica skull available.
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library with cake and crafts as we create a “Tree of Hearts” memory collage of what the library means to each of us. Enjoy photos and clippings, showcasing our 20-year timeline! This celebratory event is hosted by the Friends of the Edward F. Fry Memorial Library.
Join us to celebrate the release of Sarah J. Maas’ latest book! Partake in activities and crafts inspired by the romantic fantasy realms of mortals and fae. Dress as fae to be entered into a raffle to win a copy of the novel.
Romance bookstore Periwinkle & Prose will be on-site selling copies of Maas' newest release and other romantasy favorites.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
Get ready for Halloween and join us on a spooky walk around Urbana. Starting at the steps of the library and walking to Zion Cemetery, hear ghostly tales of local haunts and maybe meet a spirit or two. For all ages, costumes optional!
In case of rain: The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Pin, preserve, and display! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the historic science of insect preservation. Using ethically sourced specimens, you will discover basic insect anatomy and learn how to properly pose and pin a specimen to take home. Perfect for science lovers, crafters, and the naturally curious. Open to ages 13+ while supplies last.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of babysitting? Get ready to become the ultimate go-to babysitter in your neighborhood with the Frederick County 4-H Babysitting 101 course.
This program runs for three consecutive Wednesday nights. Those who attend all three sessions will receive a certificate of course completion.
This program is for our Teen patrons ages 13-18.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of babysitting? Get ready to become the ultimate go-to babysitter in your neighborhood with the Frederick County 4-H Babysitting 101 course.
This program runs for three consecutive Wednesday nights. Those who attend all three sessions will receive a certificate of course completion.
This program is for our Teen patrons ages 13-18.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of babysitting? Get ready to become the ultimate go-to babysitter in your neighborhood with the Frederick County 4-H Babysitting 101 course.
This program runs for three consecutive Wednesday nights. Those who attend all three sessions will receive a certificate of course completion.
This program is for our Teen patrons ages 13-18.
Join us to learn the basic fundamentals of banking with Woodsboro Bank, one of Frederick's local banks.
Visit the Library Book Bike for some fall fun at the Fall Fest in Everedy Square & Shab Row! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Transform an old book into a festive work of art! Choose from a selection of used books and transform it into an aesthetically pleasing pumpkin to use season after season. All supplies will be provided.
This event has been rescheduled for 7/24/2026
This event is located at Remsburg Park, 7408 Holter Rd., Middletown MD 21769.
The movie, GOAT will start at 8:30 on the big screen but join us at 7:30 when the fun really begins. Pre-movie activities include:
Petting Zoo
Craft
Activities
Games
Popcorn
Food Trucks
In the event of bad weather, follow @ FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It will be presented in closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Middletown and Warehouse Cinema.
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather this event has been cancelled. We will be rescheduling this event for September 2026, so stay tuned to our calendar and website for more information!
We will be hosting a 10:30 a.m. storytime here at the Thurmont Regional Library and we hope you can join us!
Join Visual Artist David Modler for an engaging 2-week journaling series. Each workshop that will explore image making and writing processes using mixed media art materials in a visual journal. Instruction will focus on addressing personal themes and concepts; while learning a variety of watercolor painting, collage and image transfer techniques. Bring your own journal to create and explore (optional).
A variety of art tools and paper will be provided (while supplies last). Attendance is highly encouraged for both sessions but not required. For grades 6-12.
About the Artist: David Modler is a maker, scholar and professor from Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in Art Education from Towson State University and his M.F.A. in studio practice from James Madison University. Modler works obsessively in visual journals, and his work is rooted in art and social practice structures, cultivating community engagement, and exploring collaborative systems. He currently serves as a fully tenured Professor of Art, Coordinator of Art Education, and the Chair of the Department of Contemporary Art, Communication, and Theater at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Join Visual Artist David Modler for an engaging 2-week journaling series. Each workshop will explore image making and writing processes using mixed media art materials in a visual journal. Instruction will focus on addressing personal themes and concepts; while learning a variety of watercolor painting, collage and image transfer techniques. Bring your own journal to create and explore (optional).
A variety of art tools and paper provided (while supplies last). Attendance is highly encouraged for both sessions but not required. For grades 6-12.
About the Artist: David Modler is a maker, scholar and professor from Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in Art Education from Towson State University and his M.F.A. in studio practice from James Madison University. Modler works obsessively in visual journals, and his work is rooted in art and social practice structures, cultivating community engagement, and exploring collaborative systems. He currently serves as a fully tenured Professor of Art, Coordinator of Art Education, and the Chair of the Department of Contemporary Art, Communication, and Theater at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Photography is more than just taking a picture. It is an outlet for creativity, vision and imagination. Smartphone photography is instant and accessible, and you can quickly edit, share or post online. This program will teach you the basics of smartphone photography.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
Join us to connect with local organizations that make a huge impact in our community. Participating organizations will provide information about how to get involved and find the perfect volunteer opportunity.
Participating organizations include:
Asian American Center of Frederick
Blessings in a Backpack
Frederick County Boards and Commissions
Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence
Friends of the Urbana Regional Library
The Literacy Council of Frederick County
The Maryland Room of Frederick County Public Libraries
Teen Library Council (TLC) of Urbana Regional Library
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
Everyone has a unique voice and style all their own. In this highly collaborative workshop, we're going to explore how our own personal interpretations can influence the direction of a story. Everyone will begin with the same opening line and then keep running with it until they have the start of a story. At some point, we're going to swap our pages with someone nearby and that person will then continue the story in whatever direction they want. We'll swap a minimum of two times. At the end of the session, we'll have a couple of read alouds and explore how language, tone, and development shifted with each new writer. All materials provided, while supplies last. For Grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Join us for a special creative writing workshop all about working on your own stories, sharing them with your peers, and gathering feedback! All materials provided, while supplies last. For Grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
All magic comes with a price. Spells can turn against you. Be careful what you wish for. How do we as writers determine how magic might work in our stories? What does the word 'magic' mean to you? Enjoy the spooky season by creating your own magical system and deciding for yourself what price your characters might have to pay.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Help us create a teen area that feels comfortable and fun. Take part in this unique opportunity to influence what your library space can be.
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
This session: Relax and enjoy the process as you create doodle art with glue, salt, watercolors, pens, markers, colored pencils, doodle templates, and more. Supplies and instructions provided for these beginner-friendly activities. Are games more your thing? Play a game provided by the library or bring your own to share.
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
This session: Make your own cardboard weaving disc and braid yarn or embroidery floss for friendship bracelets, lanyards, keychains, and more. Supplies and instructions provided for this beginner-friendly activity. Are games more your thing? Play a game provided by the library or bring your own to share.
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
This session: Work together to reuse cardboard from delivery boxes and packaging to build a fort. Use the ChompSaw cardboard cutting tool to customize wall panels, make connector pieces, and create decorations. Create murals on the fort with paper, string, and paint sticks. Are games more your thing? Play a game provided by the library or bring your own to share.
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
This session: Make your own DIY stickers from coloring sheets, your own drawings, or images you cut out of magazines. Take your stickers home with you or add them to the giveaway bin here at the library. Are games more your thing? Play a game provided by the library or bring your own to share.
Adventure forth with your allies, using roleplay, exploration, sword and sorcery! All people and all levels of experience welcome! Let's craft a story together with imagination and chance!
Join us for a program by the Maryland State Library Resource Center.
Hamilton: An American Musical is a sensation! Even 10 years after the beloved musical premiered it continues to inspire a renewed interest in the American Revolution with catchy lyrics and irresistible hip hop beats. But how many of those beloved musical moments are fact, and how many are fiction? In this program we will examine what Hamilton gets right, what it gets wrong and why it matters when history and fiction collide.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
This event is located at Remsburg Park, 7408 Holter Rd., Middletown MD 21769.
The movie, GOAT will start at 8:30 on the big screen but join us at 7:30 when the fun really begins. Pre-movie activities include:
Petting Zoo
Craft
Activities
Games
Popcorn
Food Trucks
In the event of bad weather, follow @ FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It will be presented in closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Middletown and Warehouse Cinema.
This event is located at Remsburg Park, 7408 Holter Rd., Middletown MD 21769.
The movie, GOAT will start at 8:30 on the big screen but join us at 7:30 when the fun really begins. Pre-movie activities include:
Petting Zoo
Craft
Activities
Bounce House
Popcorn
Food Trucks
In the event of bad weather, follow @ FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It will be presented in closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Middletown and Warehouse Cinema.
This event is located at Remsburg Park, 7408 Holter Rd., Middletown MD 21769.
The movie, GOAT will start at 8:30 on the big screen but join us at 7:30 when the fun really begins. Pre-movie activities include:
Petting Zoo
Craft
Activities
Games
Popcorn
Food Trucks
In the event of bad weather, follow @ FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It will be presented in closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Middletown and Warehouse Cinema.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Learn about educational opportunities at FCC and connect with an Admissions representative to answer your questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library are excited to host their Fall Book Sale! Stock up on gently used books and DVDs at unbeatable prices. Most books are $1 or less and DVDs are 10 for $5.
FURL Members can shop early Saturday at 9 a.m. Visit https://www.urbanafriends.com/ for information on how to join.
The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library are excited to host their Fall Book Sale! Stock up on gently used books and DVDs at unbeatable prices. Most books are $1 or less and DVDs are 10 for $5.
Visit https://www.urbanafriends.com/ for more information.
Got Tomatoes? We've Got Delicious Ideas!Tomatoes are at their summer best—but what do you do when your garden or farmers market haul is overflowing? Join nutritionist Joi Vogin of the University of Maryland Extension for a fun, educational session filled with creative ways to enjoy fresh tomatoes. Discover easy recipes, smart storage tips, simple preservation ideas, and the health benefits of this summer favorite. Whether you grow your own or love shopping local, you'll leave inspired with fresh ideas to make every tomato count!
Tired of the same old games and puzzles? Want to try something new? Bring in your gentle used board games, card games, and puzzles to swap with friends and neighbors to refresh your home collection.
Want to try out a game? Space will be available for groups to play board and card games during the event.
All games and puzzles must have all their original pieces before being donated or swapped.
Want to make games but don’t know where to start? Swing by the library and learn fast, easy and fun ways to design games and more!
This month we’re checking out Twine, a free tool that lets you make “Choose Your Own Adventure” style games!
Come join us in the library garden. We have lots of vegetables to harvest and flowers to cut and you will earn Community Service hours for your participation.
Looking for a natural, hydrating soap recipe that won't parch dry skin even further? Learn how to make glycerin soap at the library.
Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
This All Hallow’s Eve, Raya Bichefsky, Urbana Regional Library Associate, will guide us on an interpretive, immersive and interactive journey through time and place, recreating human stories behind local legends of the Point of Rocks riverfront. Composite characters summoned from historical data will illuminate how our ancestors processed grief and built resilience on the river frontier. Costumes welcome. Geared for tweens, teens and adults (ages 8+). Parental discretion is advised for younger ages due to themes of life and death.
Put on your favorite costume and join us for Halloween fun at the library! We'll have creative crafts, exciting games, and plenty of seasonal activities for all ages.
Bring your gently used Halloween costumes and accessories to trade out for something new-to-you! All age groups: baby through adult sizes.
Costumes can be dropped off starting on Saturday and throughout the event on Sunday. Each costume brought will get 1 ticket to swap.
Browsing/drop off time 1:00-2:00pm. Selection process will take place in rounds starting at 2:00pm.
In this workshop you will learn about preparing for the interview, resume and cover letter details, STAR method, questions for the end of the interview, and presenting your best self. Come and join us to show your best self.
Learn the basics of American Mahjong! This beloved tile game is similar to playing cards and involves a mix of skill, strategy, and luck.
In Part I of this two part series, become acquainted with the tile set and the "score card." Learn how the tiles are arranged and dispersed during game-play and become familiar with a few special rules (including how to use jokers!). Participants will have a chance to practice after instruction.
Learn the basics of American Mahjong, a game of skill, strategy, and luck!
In Part II of this two part series, learn terms, strategies, and etiquette unique to this beloved tile game. After instruction, participants will break into groups and put their new knowledge into action with a few rounds of play.
Marina is moving to a new resource-sharing platform called ShareIT! Join us for an introduction and demonstration of the new platform. Bring your electronic devices to follow along.
Marina is moving to a new resource-sharing platform called ShareIT! Join us for an introduction and demonstration of the new platform. Bring your electronic devices to follow along.
NEW at Myersville Library! Teen Library Council (TLC) gives teens the opportunity to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Teens will collaborate on upcoming library events and teen-led projects. Parents are welcome at this introductory meeting.
Teens earn one SSL volunteer hour.
Ages 13-18
NEW at Point of Rocks! Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens and tweens, grades 6 through 12, to make an impact within the library and the wider community and earn service hours. Tweens and teens will collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Parents welcome at this first monthly introductory meeting, which will provide an overview of how TLC works at FCPL and other library branches.
Come explore different types of felting, including wet and needle felting. Participants will learn a variety of techniques and then create a butterfly to take home with them.
Celebrate the cultural phenomenon of K-Pop with song, dance, games, and crafts! Enjoy an iced Mango Passion Fruit Green Tea generously provided by our partner, KoKee Tea! All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
In this workshop, you will learn the importance and effectiveness of networking and how it can work for you. You will see the importance of relationship building as it relates to your outreach and creating your path to success.
This event is located at the Shafer's Mill Community Center, 9228 Shafers Mill Drive, Frederick, MD 21704.
Trunk or Treat with your favorite Urbana Regional Library staff! We'll be distributing library swag and sharing info about upcoming library events and services.
This event is located at the Shafer's Mill Community Center, 9228 Shafers Mill Drive, Frederick, MD 21704.
Trunk or Treat with your favorite Urbana Regional Library staff! We'll be distributing library swag and sharing info about upcoming library events and services.
FCPL Pop-Up at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice will take place at Urbana District Park (Field 1) at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice @ Urbana District Park - Field 1. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute cool library swag.
FCPL Pop-Up at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice will take place at Urbana District Park (Field 1) at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice @ Urbana District Park - Field 1. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute cool library swag.
National Night Out 2026 will take place at Urbana District Park at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at National Night Out 2026, hosted by Frederick County Sherrif's Office. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute library swag.
National Night Out is a fun, family-friendly event that brings law enforcement and the community together while promoting public safety.
National Night Out 2026 will take place at Urbana District Park at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at National Night Out 2026, hosted by Frederick County Sherrif's Office. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute library swag.
National Night Out is a fun, family-friendly event that brings law enforcement and the community together while promoting public safety.
Join Library Staff at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show.
Celebrate 70 years of community tradition at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show! Join friends, neighbors, and visitors for a weekend filled with agriculture, local exhibits, live entertainment, delicious food and family activities.
Be sure to stop by the Thurmont Regional Library table in the upper parking lot to sign up for a library card, pick up fun giveaways, and learn about the free programs, services, and resources available to the community.
Whether you're exploring award-winning exhibits, supporting local organizations, or spending time with family and friends, the Community Show is a celebration of everything that makes our community special.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at The Frederick Fantasy Market! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards, Summer Reading Challenge, and share about library services and resources.
Information about The Frederick Fantasy Market can be found here: www.frederickfantasyfest.com
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at Urbana South Asian Heritage Celebration! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards and share about upcoming programs, library services and resources.
The Urbana South Asian Heritage Celebration is held at the Natelli YMCA, 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at Urbana South Asian Heritage Celebration! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards and share about upcoming programs, library services and resources.
Join us for a fun afternoon of larger-than life games! Play Giant Jenga, Giant Checkers, Ring Toss, and more! Ages 11-18
Devise a devious dungeon with Loremasters!
We'll be using index cards to create infinitely reusable dungeons for your D&D campaigns -
Create dangerous caves, and ancient ruins room by room, and fill them with traps to foil would be adventurers!
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Manga and Anime Perler Beads! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Clay Modeling! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Manga and Anime Journaling! We'll also be nominating, discussing, and voting on a slew of anime character superlatives. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Polco Deco! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.
Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.
Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
The crafts of Mexico are renowned for bright colors and bold designs, especially the nierika, or sacred yarn paintings, made by the Huichol people. In this project, learn how to do Huichol-inspired yarn paintings, then use the technique to make decorative plaques and art pieces.
Join us for an afternoon of skateboarding, crafts, giveaways, and games! Sign up for a raffle entry to win skate swag. Partnered with Frederick County Parks and Recreation, the 12 to 24 Collaborative, and Embark Skateshop.
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 pumpkin arrangement.
Learn a little about the cherished Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), decorate sugar skulls, then enjoy watching the 2017 Disney•Pixar animated movie "Coco". Rated PG. 1h 45m. Families, ages 5 and up.
FCPS 3.5 hour early dismissal.
1:00-1:30pm - Decorate sugar skulls
1:30-3:30pm - Movie
Join us for a day of role-playing, puzzle solving, and detective work. When a daring murder occurs under the cover of darkness. A fancy party becomes the backdrop for a high-stakes whodunnit! Can you catch the killer? For teens in grades 8-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
In partnership with SHIFTurn Collective, a 4 week, 8 session Workforce Readiness program is being offered through the month of September. Participants will experience mock interviews, resume creation, professional employment support, and more.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient. Gnomes take about 45 minutes to make. Ideal for ages 9-18, one gnome per person, while supplies last. Feel free to BYOS (Bring Your Own Socks), for a fun way to recycle favorite single socks that have lost their mates.
Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient. Gnomes take about 45 minutes to make. Ideal for ages 9-18, one gnome per person, while supplies last. Feel free to BYOS (Bring Your Own Socks), for a fun way to recycle favorite single socks that have lost their mates.
Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient. Gnomes take about 45 minutes to make. Ideal for ages 9-18, one gnome per person, while supplies last. Feel free to BYOS (Bring Your Own Socks), for a fun way to recycle favorite single socks that have lost their mates.
Celebrate Summer Challenge with us at Rocky Point Creamery for a special reading by Chuck Fry and his wife Emily Snyder from the book “Tales of The Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish.” The main character of this book was inspired by Rocky Point Creamery’s true-life local dairy farmer Chuck himself! Chuck will be available for Q&A after the reading, followed by optional farm tours! All ages welcome. Rocky Point Creamery is located at 4323a Tuscarora Rd, Tuscarora, MD 21790.
Our Summer Reading celebration continues with another special storytime at Rocky Point Creamery. A series of select “farmyard & fairytale” stories will be read by FCPL Edward F. Fry Memorial staff along with special guest reader Emily Snyder of Rocky Point Creamery. Optional farm tours will be available after the readings. All ages welcome.
Join Library Staff at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. This event takes place at Catoctin High School - 14745 Sabillasville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Celebrate 70 years of community tradition at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show! Join friends, neighbors, and visitors for a weekend filled with agriculture, local exhibits, live entertainment, delicious food and family activities.
Be sure to stop by the Thurmont Regional Library table in the upper parking lot to sign up for a library card, pick up fun giveaways, and learn about the free programs, services, and resources available to the community.
Whether you're exploring award-winning exhibits, supporting local organizations, or spending time with family and friends, the Community Show is a celebration of everything that makes our community special.
Stop by the Library tent where you can pick up a library card, check out our upcoming Fall events, and snag some of our limited edition library swag!
This event takes place at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont, Maryland.
Family Retro Gaming (families, ages 8 and up). This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming. Experience the thrill of playing on original Nintendo systems, from the classic NES to the latest consoles, alongside XBox and PlayStation favorites!
Take the time to create art! Learn about clay modeling and make your own mini figures! Or bring a work in progress or start a new project with all supplies provided by the library. No experience necessary! For teens and tweens in grades 4-12. Activities while supplies last.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Take the time to create art! Work together to create a sprawling Doodle Board that reflects your community's creativity and uniqueness! Or bring a work in progress or start a new project with all supplies provided by the library. No experience necessary! For teens and tweens in grades 4-12. Activities while supplies last.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Explore the ways that your values and civics influence each other. Work together as we continue to create a mural that reflects and integrates you and your values with the broad diversity of our community. No experience necessary! For teens and tweens in grades 4-12. Activities while supplies last.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Play the classic computer game Oregon Trail and tackle fun pioneer-themed activities! See if you have what it takes to survive the journey to Oregon while learning about life on the frontier.
Have you ever wondered what owls eat? Do you like bones? Do you like digging for treasure? Join us as we dissect owl pellets! By looking through this record of their meals, we can see exactly what they've eaten. Dissecting an owl pellet is a great way to learn about the different ecological roles organisms play in their environment.
Make a library card!
Check out books!
Grab limited edition library swag!
This event is located at Remsburg Park, 7408 Holter Rd., Middletown MD 21769.
The movie, GOAT will start at 8:30 on the big screen but join us at 7:30 when the fun really begins. Pre-movie activities include:
Petting Zoo
Craft
Activities
Games
Popcorn
Food Trucks
In the event of bad weather, follow @ FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes. It will be presented in closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Middletown and Warehouse Cinema.
Join us for an introduction to the art of pottery! Participants will glaze their stamped Slab Plaques using glazes in a limited color palette. All materials provided, while supplies last.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Join us for an introduction to the art of pottery! Participants will roll out a slab of clay that they will then decorate to their heart's content with tools and letters stamps! All materials provided, while supplies last.
On November 29th, we will host Pottery: Glazing Stamped Slab Plaques where participants can add finishing touches to their pieces with glaze.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Show your best self to employers by redesigning and refining your resume and cover letter. With Workforce Services learn how to create documents that truly showcase your talents and expertise. Come join us to create your personal work of art with your resume.
This is part 1 of a 4 part series in job search success including: Resume Writing, Networking, Job Search Strategies and Interviewing.
Master Gardener, Megan Rice, is back for fall to teach us how to collect and store seeds, in order to grow a new crop next year. Seeds offered will be different from last year.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
Get creative this spooky season and participate in our Spooky House Design Contest! In this special Spooky House making session, materials will be provided while supplies last. FCPS Closed
Submission Guidelines
One Spooky House entry per person or team.
House can be any theme as long as it is family friendly (Example: themes can be a favorite scene from a book, movie, television show, musical, time in history, etc.)
Entries must be no larger than 16" x 12" x 12".
Attach the entry form to the back of your House.
Houses will be displayed in the branch until October 31. Please pick-up by COB Sunday, Nov 8th @ 5 pm after which they will be discarded/recycled.
Entries must be submitted in person between Oct 12th - 26th at the Middletown Branch.
Can't make it? That's okay. You are welcome to create one at home using your own materials and following the above guidelines. To be entered please drop off at the branch between Oct 12th - 26th. Stop by the library to vote on your favorite Spooky House, October 26th-31st.
In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:(1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound;(2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding;(3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet.These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.**Free Personal Stop the Bleed kits provided at the end of the class for all attendees** ($42 value)
Join R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for Injury Prevention & Policy for this life-saving training. They will present life-saving bleeding control training through STOP THE BLEED. In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out. (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. FREE Personal Stop the Bleed kits will be provided at the end of class for all attendees ($45 value).
In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:
1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet
These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
**At the end of the class, all attendees who are 18 and older will receive Free Personal Stop the Bleed kits ($45 value)**
In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:
1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet
These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
**At the end of the class, all attendees who are 18 and older will receive Free Personal Stop the Bleed kits ($45 value)**
Do you need to earn Community Service Hours? Want to help us out at the Emmitsburg Branch Library? We will be painting rocks and making thank you cards for Good Neighbor Day.
Do you need to earn Community Service Hours? Want to help us out at the Emmitsburg Branch Library? We will be making buttons and bookmarks for our teen area.
Do you need to earn Community Service Hours? Want to help us out at the Emmitsburg Branch Library? We will be creating Take and Make projects for our Children's area.
Do you need to earn Community Service Hours? Want to help us out at the Emmitsburg Branch Library? We will be creating greeting cards and ornaments for a local nursing home.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children and teens ages 0–18 can pick up free lunch packs at the Brunswick Library. Lunch packs, provided by The City of Frederick Housing and Human Services will start on June 22 and end on August 13 (lunches will not be served on July 3). Packs are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Get into the fall spirit with a caramel apple decorating party! Teens will create a delicious caramel apple and customize it with a colorful assortment of sweet and crunchy toppings.
Welcome to the mystery and excitement of the tarot! Learn about the history of the cards, the meaning of the suits, (pentacles, swords, wands and cups), and the Major Arcana. Discover how tarot can help you tap into your own intuition with a hands on beginner's reading. Practice cards will be provided or feel free to bring your personal deck.
Join us for a sensory friendly Switch gaming session!
Love anime and manga? Prove it - Flex your fandom knowledge with friends in this trivia contest on anime new and old! For ages 12-18.
For ages 12-18. Transform an everyday item into something totally bedazzled. Bring something from home—a phone case, skincare, lip gloss, picture frame, sunglasses, notebook, small bag, or anything else you’d like to give a little extra shine—and we’ll provide the gems and supplies.
Join us every Thursday this summer for a Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours each week. In this lab, students use DNA electrophoresis to solve a mock crime by comparing DNA samples from a crime scene with samples from suspects. By loading real DNA into a gel and observing how the glowing fragments separate into distinct banding patterns, students learn how scientists analyze genetic evidence. This hands-on activity introduces the basics of DNA forensics, showing how DNA can be used as reliable evidence to identify or rule out suspects in an investigation. We will create Take and Make Kits for our Service Project.
Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a teen leadership meeting.
Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a teen leadership meeting.
Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a teen leadership meeting.
Come collaborate with your peers to help your voices be heard at the library. Assist Teen Library Staff with creating programs, displays, and more! Attending Teen Library Council counts as volunteer hours for school! Ages 14-18.
Come collaborate with your peers to help your voices be heard at the library. Assist Teen Library Staff with creating programs, displays, and more! Attending Teen Library Council counts as volunteer hours for school! Ages 14-18.
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
More info to come for October TLC
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Come collaborate with your peers to help your voices be heard at the library. Assist Teen Library Staff with creating programs, displays, and more! Attending Teen Library Council counts as volunteer hours for school! Ages 14-18.
Curious about how elections work? Learn about the voting process, registration, and what happens on Election Day so you'll know what to expect when it's your turn to vote.
Learn about the plants, trees, insects, birds, and animals found in our local neighborhood! Then, create an informative display and design a nature-themed scavenger hunt for patrons to take home and use while exploring the outdoors. You will earn one volunteer service hour for participating.
Get into the Halloween spirit by creating eerie props and decorations for a haunted house. Contribute your creativity while helping transform the space into a frightfully fun experience, and earn one volunteer hour for participating.
Explore your creativity in a free and open space. Imagine it and create it.
Supplies for arts, crafts, and writing provided.
Explore your creativity in a free and open space. Imagine it and create it.
Supplies for arts, crafts, and writing provided.
Love dessert, but don't want to bake a whole cake? Join us for a fun, hands-on program where teens will learn how to make a single-serving cake in a coffee mug using simple ingredients. Participants will mix, customize, and cook their own cake in minutes--no oven required! All supplies provided. No baking experience necessary, just bring your sweet tooth!
Use candy to make art you can eat!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Do you want to make a difference in your community, but you're not sure what to do or where to start? Come hear from a local teen about ways to engage with your community and local government, and do some fun crafts for a good cause!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Create a stop motion animation film using Play-Doh and dinosaur figures!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Learn about different ways you can make slimy, goopy substances that are totally safe to eat!
This program is for teens in 8th through 12th grades (ages 13-18).
This program involves food and allergens may be present. In accordance with county regulations, participants who would like to consume food must be at least 13 years old.
What kind of creepy, cute, or just plain weird creature can you create using old toys? Come and find out!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Want to mend and customize your stuff but not sure where to start? Learn the basics of sewing by hand - beginners welcome!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Learn how you can use cardboard and masking tape to sculpt your own custom mask!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Want to make your own puzzle? We'll create images, then use a Cricut machine to cut them into puzzles!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Bastian of AB arts LLC, a life enrichment company, will be presenting Brunswick Library’s teens with an hour of cooking, yes indeed, without a kitchen. Learn how to utilize basic and affordable electric appliances to create healthy and delicious full meals including dessert. No kitchen experience needed and everything will be provided, simply come ready to cook and eat!
This program involves food and allergens may be present. In accordance with county regulations, participants who would like to consume food must be at least 13 years old.
This program is for teens in 8th through 12th grades (ages 13-18).
Turn old books into poetic art with blackout poetry! Then take your leaf-shaped creation with you, or leave it here to add to our poet-tree.
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Use tools to scratch away the surface and make stunning scratchboard art!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Design and make your own journal, then make and enjoy some tea while you try it out!
This program was created by the winner of our Summer Reading Challenge Teen Librarian for a Day prize.
This program involves food and allergens may be present. In accordance with county regulations, participants who would like to consume food must be at least 13 years old.
This program is for teens in 8th through 12th grades (ages 13-18).
Take apart old electronics and see what's inside!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Come decorate the Teen Zone windows with fun fall colors!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Put your creativity and engineering skills to work as you build your own pinball game.
Explore a variety of new and popular board games, including Plunder, Ticket to Ride, Azul, and more. Gather around the table to learn new games, challenge friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun.
Bring a ghostly creation to life! Design and decorate your own floating ghost to add a touch of Halloween spirit to your space.
Unleash your creativity by painting a miniature dragon! Learn basic miniature painting techniques while creating a unique fantasy figure to take home.
Bring a mummy to life! Wrap, shape, and create a flexible figure that can twist, bend, and strike different poses.
Create a colorful tassel keychain to personalize your keys, backpack, or bag. Choose from a variety of colors and materials to design a fun accessory that's both creative and practical.
Create a miniature Zen garden and discover the calming art of arranging sand and stones. Leave with a peaceful keepsake to display and enjoy at home.
Teens- join us for a chance to give back to the community! Attendees will earn 1 hour of service learning. All supplies will be provided.
Spend an hour creating toys for dogs and cats that will be donated to the Frederick County Animal Shelter. Attendees can earn one hour of service learning for attending.
Find the hidden secret before Cornwallis—and help Washington win the battle! Designed for tweens and teens, this exciting escape room is packed with puzzles, clues, and teamwork as you help George Washington outsmart Cornwallis!
Meet Jill Constantino—writer, college coach, former Harvard writing teacher and dean—as she shares insight from The People’s Guide to College Applications, a compassionate, practical roadmap for students and families navigating the application process. Drawing on her wide-ranging life experiences and years of supporting students, Constantino offers guidance on authentic essay writing, staying organized, and approaching college conversations with confidence.
Curious Iguana Bookstore will be on site selling copies of the book.
Participants are welcome and encouraged to bring writing materials to this session to begin essay work.
Meet Jill Constantino—writer, college coach, former Harvard writing teacher and dean—as she shares insight from The People’s Guide to College Applications, a compassionate, practical roadmap for students and families navigating the application process. Drawing on her wide-ranging life experiences and years of supporting students, Constantino offers guidance on authentic essay writing, staying organized, and approaching college conversations with confidence.
Curious Iguana Bookstore will be on site selling copies of the book.
Join local writer Laura Rennie for a generative writing workshop exploring the stories that shape us. Participants will use music, memory, place, family traditions, and personal belongings as starting points for new writing. Writers of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Bring a notebook or laptop.
This workshop has been scheduled in conjunction with One Maryland One Book (OMOB). For more information visit One Maryland One Book - Maryland Humanities
Join zine publisher Paul Armentano and University of Maryland archivist and curator John Davis for a panel that explores the historical impact and cultural significance of zines! Panelists will discuss the crucial role zines played in promoting communication and awareness among bands and their fans, and how zine networks laid the foundation for the rise of underground music scenes, as well as other subcultures. The modern zine resurgence will also be examined, and how zines are able to thrive in an era of electronic media. Come and learn about the vibrant world of DIY zines - self-published, underground magazines that bypassed media gatekeepers.
Calling all truck lovers! Climb aboard, explore, and discover a variety of community vehicles at this family-friendly event! Meet the people who operate them, learn how the vehicles help our community, and enjoy a hands-on experience that's perfect for curious kids of all ages!
(FCPS no school day)
The League of Women Voters of Frederick County and Frederick County Public Libraries present a panel discussion on mis- and dis-information. The discussion by a panel of experts will focus on helping voters filter out untrue rumors and claims regarding the voting process and will cover other topics where mis- and dis-information are common.
Panelists: Panelists will include Desiree Mortenson, a lecturer in Towson University’s Department of Political Science; Ayala Ossowski, a communications & PR professional and media literacy educator; Andrew Schotz, editor of the Frederick News-Post, and a member of the Frederick County Board of Elections.
Steven Cohen, the Frederick-County reporter from DC News Now will moderate.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
Spend the last Monday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. For ages 9-18.
Spend the last Monday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. For ages 9-18.
Spend the last Monday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. For ages 9-18.
In this art workshop, learn to draw a manga-style warrior with step-by-step instructions from graphic artist Orion Zangara. Bring your own image to personalize the artwork.
Biography: Orion Zangara is an illustrator and comic book artist based in the Washington, DC area. He graduated from The Joe Kubert School, an art institution specializing in sequential art, founded by his grandfather, legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert. Kubert co-created the character SGT. ROCK for DC Comics. Orion illustrated a horror Christmas anthology titled Silent Nightmares, edited by Michael Bailey and Chuck Palahniuk (the author of Fight Club) for Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schueter, for a Fall 2026 release. He previously illustrated The Stone Man Mysteries, a young adult horror mystery graphic novel trilogy co-written by New York Times best-selling author Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple.
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit."
Cozy up for the season and join us as we make our own hobbit doors using wood, moss, and flowers. Hobbit holes mean comfort, and that's what autumn is all about.
Ages 10-13, while supplies last.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Welcome autumn at the library! Join us for the afternoon and create your own unique flower crowns! For ages 10-13. All activities while supplies last.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Create a fall-tastic pumpkin masterpiece - made entirely from puzzle pieces.
You don't need a green thumb for these cute little pasta plants. Using different kinds of pasta noodles, green paint, glue and thimbles, you can create cacti and grass plants.
Let's turn pinecones into animals with a touch of paint, some felt, and a bit of glue. This fun, hands-on craft is a great way to learn about nature while creating your very own animal crafts.
Ahoy me hearties! Ye be welcomed to join our crew and craft yer own parrot or other from beads 'n such. It being National Talk Like A Pirate Day, ye'll meet a pirate first hand and learn our words. Transform yer'self from a scallewag to a sea dog and join our band of pirates, savvy?
Join us for National Talk Like A Pirate Day and learn how to weave beads and string to create your own pirate parrot! No experience necessary, while supplies last. Suitable for ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Make your own cool pen! Twist, shape, and bake colorful clay to design a custom pen, just in time for the new school year. Join us for this fun, hands-on craft afternoon and turn an ordinary pen into a work of art. Ages 8-13
Get ready for back-to-school by turning a boring metal locker into a personalized hangout! You will design and create custom magnetic decorations to bring style and organization to your school or home space. While supplies last. (ages 8-13)
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server!
Build your own tiny street art masterpiece! Join our mini graffiti wall workshop where we will use vibrant paints to design a custom name tag that's perfect for displaying on any nightstand, dresser, or desk. Ages 8-13
Explore creativity, mindfulness and self-expression by creating worry dolls using recycled materials, tiny decorations, and your imagination!
Embrace spooky season and join us to make your own mask! Learn why we wear masks and costumes on Halloween and the history behind this haunting holiday! While supplies last, ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Create spooky Halloween themed Salt Dough Ornaments. We will have salt dough available to paint with acrylic paints, personalize with markers, add glitter or sequins and then seal with a clear acrylic spray or mod podge. We will have a variety of Halloween shapes: ghosts, pumpkins, bats, spiders, cats, etc.
Join us in the library garden and earn Community Service Hours. This hands-on activity will take place next door to the library along Cedar Avenue. Be sure to wear old shoes! If it rains or there is an unsafe heat index, the program will be cancelled.
Join us for this fun and educational experience that brings a bit of nature indoors! Learn how to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with live plants and decorations. You'll discover the history of terrariums, the best plants to use and how to care for your mini arboretum. Each participant will design and build a beautiful miniature terrarium to take home.
Have you ever noticed the textures on the sidewalk? The walls? A coin, key, or seashell? Join us to learn how to preserve those textures by creating your own stamps. Fill a notebook with these unique patterns pulled from every day items. While supplies last. For ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the top floor of the library in room 302.
Bring a friend and join us to create a collage celebrating YOU! Feel free to bring any printed items such as stickers, photographs, magazine cutouts, flyers from events you've participated in, or other items that you'd like to add to your collage. We will have plenty of materials for you to choose from, as well as poster boards for building your collage.
This program is for our Tween patrons in 3rd through 8th grades.
Bring a friend and join us to make, play with, and take home your very own "butter slime" (no, it doesn't contain real butter!) a soft, moldable, and buttery-textured slime that's less sticky that traditional homemade slime. Explore this fun texure and color experience!This program is for our Tween patrons in 3rd through 8th grades.
Bring a friend and join us for a fun time playing Minecraft on our iPads!
This program is for our Tween patrons in 3rd through 8th grades.
Explore colors, textures and patterns while making a great decoration to hang on a door or wall. Create your initial letter or any letter you please using one color of yarn or mix up the colors. Either way, it will be a perfect representation of you.
Get ready for some high-flying fun at the Balloon Olympics! Participants will compete in a series of silly, active balloon-themed challenges designed to test their speed, coordination, teamwork, and creativity.
Turn an ordinary cereal box into a handy desk organizer. Decorate and customize your organizer to keep school supplies, art materials, or other small items neatly stored.
Get creative with air-dry clay as you sculpt a unique design from start to finish. Shape and personalize a small masterpiece to take home at the end of the program.
Transform a rubber duck into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with paint, craft supplies, and plenty of imagination.
Explore a variety of new and popular board games, including Plunder, Ticket to Ride, Azul, and more. Gather around the table to learn new games, challenge friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun.
Step in front of the green screen and bring your imagination to life with fun digital backgrounds and creative photo effects.
Craft your own glowing haunted house with creative designs and eerie details to add a festive touch to your Halloween season.
Bring a mummy to life! Wrap, shape, and create a flexible figure that can twist, bend, and strike different poses.
Give your school supplies a fresh new look with fun decorations and creative designs.
Get ready to kick off the new school year with a fun-filled Back to School Bash! Enjoy an afternoon of music, games, food and activities such as Shrink Art keychains, Bling a Notebook, Buttons and Bookmarks. It's a great opportunity to hang out with friends and start the school year on a positive note. Don’t miss out on the fun as we celebrate the return to school in style!
Join us every Thursday this summer for a Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours each week. Our theme this week is Stress Management Strategies. We will explore stress management tips and create an individual stress management plan. Our activity, Bling your Book, will allow you to personalize your favorite book cover by adding decorative elements such as rhinestones, gems and other embellishments to the cover. You will turn a favorite read into a shimmering masterpiece. Bring your own or we will have books available. Create one for yourself and one to donate.
Join us every Thursday this summer for a Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours each week. R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for Injury Prevention & Policy will present life-saving bleeding control training through STOP THE BLEED. In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out. FREE Personal Stop the Bleed kits will be provided at the end of class for all attendees ($45 value). We will also create Kindness Rocks for our Community Service project.
Join us for a fun and creative mask making workshop that is inspired by traditions around the globe. This hands-on program will blend cultural enrichment with imaginative characters and personal expression using gems, feathers, sequins, ribbon and markers.
This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming. Experience the thrill of playing on original Nintendo systems, from the classic NES to the latest consoles, alongside Xbox and PlayStation favorites.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Make your own dumpling squishy complete with steamer basket!
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Create your own spooky masterpiece.
Limited amount of materials available on a first come basis.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Help us decorate the windows in the Children's department for Fall!
Join Color Analyst and Stylist Erin Staiger from House of Colour East Frederick to learn about seasonal color analysis and its transformative benefits. Color analysis provides guidance on the use of colors and personal style choices that can enhance natural beauty and boost confidence. Erin will share information on the four main color seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter), the seasons’ defining traits, and their color palettes.
UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens aged 12-18. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.
UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens ages 12-18. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.
UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.
UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.
UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.
UNPLUGGED is a midweek mindfulness program for teens and tweens. It features low lighting, soft noise, and sensory tools. Each program features a different mindful activity to promote mental wellbeing.
Join Visual Artist David Modler for an engaging journaling workshop that will explore image making and writing processes using mixed media art materials in a visual journal. Instruction will focus on addressing personal themes and concepts; while learning a variety of watercolor painting, collage and image transfer techniques. Bring your own journal to create and explore (optional).
A variety of art tools and paper will be provided (while supplies last). For grades 6-12.
About the Artist: David Modler is a maker, scholar and professor from Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in Art Education from Towson State University and his M.F.A. in studio practice from James Madison University. Modler works obsessively in visual journals, and his work is rooted in art and social practice structures, cultivating community engagement, and exploring collaborative systems. He currently serves as a fully tenured Professor of Art, Coordinator of Art Education, and the Chair of the Department of Contemporary Art, Communication, and Theater at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Join Visual Artist David Modler for an engaging journaling workshop will explore image making and writing processes using mixed media art materials in a visual journal. Instruction will focus on addressing personal themes and concepts; while learning a variety of watercolor painting, collage and image transfer techniques. Bring your own journal to create and explore (optional).
A variety of art tools and paper provided (while supplies last). For grades 6-12.
About the Artist: David Modler is a maker, scholar and professor from Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his B.S. and M.Ed. degrees in Art Education from Towson State University and his M.F.A. in studio practice from James Madison University. Modler works obsessively in visual journals, and his work is rooted in art and social practice structures, cultivating community engagement, and exploring collaborative systems. He currently serves as a fully tenured Professor of Art, Coordinator of Art Education, and the Chair of the Department of Contemporary Art, Communication, and Theater at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Learn voting basics for this election year! In this nonpartisan program, the League of Women Voters of Frederick County will inform us about voting basics, such as how to register to vote, finding our polling place, voting deadlines, and more.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
Join Sean Morahan from C2 Education to learn all you will need to know about writing college essays, applying for financial aid, identifying scholarship opportunities, and navigating admissions timelines. Geared for both teens and adults.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
Inspired Prompt for the 2026 One Maryland One Book: No Sense in Wishing. In this workshop, we're going to discuss the importance of identity and how that influences what we write. How do we bring our full selves to our stories? What personal story, memory, or achievement has influenced the way we think about ourselves or the world? We will write a creative essay where we center ourselves as the main character. Anyone who wants to participate can share at the end of the session. All materials provided, while supplies last. For Grades 6-12.
Workshop part of the One Maryland One Book (OMOB) theme: What We Collect, What We Tell. For more details, visit mdhumanities.org