Civic Engagement

Join us in the magic of making an enchanted forest, as our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues throughout 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. First, we made trees. Now we’re adding miniature woodland creatures and habitats for them.  Ideal for ages 8 and up. Younger ages will require adult supervision. No special skills necessary. Super fun for friends and families, groups or singles. Newcomers welcome! Participants can come and go anytime during the 2-hour program.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Maryland authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will talk about their new book, A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams. Copies of the books will be available to purchase through Curious Iguana.   

Celebrate Citizen & Community Science Month this April with the Brunswick Green Team. This program introduces the City Nature Challenge, a global event where communities document the wild plants and animals around them to support biodiversity research. Learn more about local wildlife and discover how your observations can contribute to real scientific projects. Participants will receive a guided introduction to iNaturalist, the free app used by community scientists to identify species and record findings. Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or brand new to the science community, this program will show you how simple it is to get involved.

Join us for an inspiring 45-minute video presentation from Professor Doug Tallamy of Homegrown National Park. Learn how biodiversity is declining and what you can do to help, including simple, effective ways to create habitat and support wildlife.

Experience the ways that lines drawn on maps impact our representation and governance. Manipulate this power first-hand and see the consequences of your actions. For teens in grades 8-12.

Back by popular demand! Have fun, make cards, listen to music, hang out! Come with friends or meet new ones. Cards will be donated to community-based health care and senior centers. Service hours available. Participants can come and go anytime during the 2-hour program as convenient. Plan to spend about an hour to make a card. Geared for ages 9 - 18.

Explore the ways that your values and civics influence each other. Work together 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. 

Don't Be Fooled! Scam Proof yourself and your loved ones. Join Long Term Care Ombudsman Jayme Duva to learn about the top 10 scams targeting older adults.  Learn how to protect yourself and family members about detecting and preventing fraud.  You will also find out who to contact if a scam has occurred and leave with resources to keep on hand or share.  

FCPL was recently selected as one of 50 libraries across the country to participate in TED Democracy. As a satellite location, FCPL will livestream the day-long TED event at New Spire Arts Stages in downtown Frederick. Attendees will be able to hear speakers as they discuss thought-provoking and educational experiences respecting individual views and honoring the spirit of dialogue established nearly 250 years ago. After the event, a panel discussion of local Frederick historians and thought leaders will engage the audience in a meaningful dialogue.

Help support a great cause by cutting yarn for The Magic Yarn Project! Participants will earn volunteer hours while preparing materials that will be used to create yarn wigs for children with medical hair loss.

Learn how to make plantable seed paper to share with the Walkersville community. Participants will earn service hours as they create seed paper that will be shared with visitors to the library.

Teens, Families, Adults and Seniors: visit our Volunteer Fair to learn about amazing volunteer opportunities available in Frederick County including: Friends of Walkersville Library Glade Valley Community Services Sleep in Heavenly Peace Stream Link Education United Way Walk to End Alzheimer's and more!