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!
Make & Create
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.
Join us at the library for a fun and messy slime program where kids can explore science and creativity! Each child will get to take home their slime creation - so come dressed for a mess! Program is for kids ages 6-12.
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.
Join the Middletown Library for an afternoon of spooky-themed activities just for adults!
Enjoy a vendor-style event of activities including a horror genre book swap, tarot card making, and our annual family costume swap.
During the event, we will have two terrifying presentations to get us into the Halloween spirit:
2 p.m. - Paranormal 101: Explore unexplained phenomena & the supernatural with Chesapeake Paranormal, a dedicated team of investigators driven by a passion, in uncovering the unknown and exploring the mysteries that lie beyond the ordinary. Founded on curiosity, respect, and a commitment to evidence-based research, the team works to document and understand paranormal activity while supporting those who seek answers.
3 p.m. - Houseplants with Ceme-terrarium Make and Take: Learn about keeping and maintaining houseplants for better wellbeing with the Master Gardeners of Frederick County. After the presentation, attendees are welcomed to make their own spooky cemetery terrarium to take home. Activity available while supplies last.
Add a spark of personality to your plants or garden with DIY Beaded Plant Stakes. We will create beautiful, beaded plant stakes to add to your indoor or outdoor plants. Not only do they look great, but they can help support your plants, too.
Join the fun of pressing and drying flowers and then create a pressed flower clay ornament. These ornaments look pretty hanging on the wall or in the window or use as a gift topper along with the gift tag.
Join the Brunswick Library at Hope Valley Farm for a morning of art and creativity! Enjoy a variety of nature-inspired art projects and explore the beautiful flower farm.
Hope Valley Farm1069 Valley Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758
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.
Discover the beautiful Mexican folk art of papel picado and meet the incredible modern artists, like Karina Puente and Blanka Amezkua, who are keeping this paper-cutting tradition alive in galleries today. After exploring their technique, we will snip and design our own colorful, festive decor to take home. For ages 6-10.
Come to the library to learn more about the remarkable history of the women of Gee’s bend and create your own artwork inspired by them. For ages 6-10.
Come to the library to learn about world-renowned fiber artist, Sheila Hicks. We will take inspiration from her weaving masterpieces and create our own. For ages 6-10.
Add a spark of personality to your plants or garden with DIY Beaded Plant Stakes. We will create beautiful, beaded plant stakes to add to your indoor or outdoor plants. Not only do they look great, but they can help support your plants, too. This program will be held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 S Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD.
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.
Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.
Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.
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 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.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join Andrea Williams, Family Support Coordinator with the Infants and Toddlers Program, to learn more about Maryland's early intervention services that support young children with developmental needs and their families.
Join us for a weekly program featuring special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Andrea Williams, Family Support Coordinator with the Infants and Toddlers Program, shares tips for toilet training your toddler.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Create aromatic cinnamon cutouts using spices, applesauce and glue. This is a fun, hands on activity that smells amazing anytime of the year.
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.
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.
Do you love animals? Do you love helping the community? Join us for this special program, in partnership with the Animal Welfare League of Frederick County. Children will build skills of empathy, creativity and teamwork, as they create items and posters to help local animals in need.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
Enjoy STEAM activities with a spooky theme. Designed as fun for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
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.
Join us as we celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday with a special apple themed art project! Age group: Elementary.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Embark on your own Odyssey and see whether you can find your way home through a series of challenges from the gods and monsters of Greek mythology. Take a quiz to see what kind of god or monster you are, hide your name from the cyclops Polyphemus with the Greek alphabet, pretend you're Circe and create a monster of your very own, and brave the obstacle course of Scylla and Charybdis. When you outsmart these mythical villains, collect your Explorer's sticker.
It's pumpkin season! Come make a festive Fall pumpkin using recycled magazines. Age group: Elementary.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus:
September - Non-fiction Writing
October - Setting
November - Opinion and Memoir
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus:
September - Non-fiction Writing
October - Setting
November - Opinion and Memoir
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus:
September - Non-fiction Writing
October - Setting
November - Opinion and Memoir
Join the Brunswick Arts Council for an engaging afternoon of theater games, improvisation, and imaginative storytelling in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Whether you're curious about acting or simply looking for a fun and creative way to spend your afternoon, this program is for you. No experience is required, just bring your imagination and a willingness to play!
Join us for an engaging afternoon with hands-on projects and lots of family fun!
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP), an organization that provides support, resources, and services to children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, along with their caregivers and formerly/currently incarcerated family members in the Frederick region.
Join us for an engaging afternoon with hands-on projects and lots of family fun!
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP), an organization that provides support, resources, and services to children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, along with their caregivers and formerly/currently incarcerated family members in the Frederick region.
Join us for an engaging afternoon with hands-on projects and lots of family fun!
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP), an organization that provides support, resources, and services to children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, along with their caregivers and formerly/currently incarcerated family members in the Frederick region.
Join us for an engaging afternoon with hands-on projects and lots of family fun!
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP), an organization that provides support, resources, and services to children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, along with their caregivers and formerly/currently incarcerated family members in the Frederick region.
Visit with local fire fighters and tour their vehicles.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
Explore the world of the cutest amphibians: axolotls! See their aquatic habitats, catch food, and discover other endangered species!
Join us for a chalktastic experience! Children and caregivers can showcase their artistic flair by decorating part of the library parking lot with chalk, bringing joy to library patrons young and old!
Bang! Rattle! Tap! Children and caregivers can travel around the world through music! Shake some maracas, bang on a steel drum, press the keys on the accordion, and so much more!
Is it really Thanksgiving without a turkey? But waddle we do when one wily turkey gets loose? You'll gobble up this extra fun program that includes a story and "build it" challenge to help catch a turkey that's running free in the library! Bring your creativity, imagination, and favorite side dish (just kidding) this Thanksgiving Eve!
Get messy at the library! Little artists and their caregivers will explore colors, textures, and creative materials while making unique masterpieces to take home. Dress for a mess and join us for stories, creativity, and plenty of artistic fun!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin celebration featuring crafts, hands-on activities, and plenty of fall fun for toddlers and preschoolers.
Bring fall into your space by making your own homemade gel air freshener. Using gelatin and essential oils, we will guide you through the process, from choosing scents and colors to adding decorations to make it your own. Bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing, aromatic time with the library.
Looking for a natural, hydrating soap recipe that won't parch dry skin even further? Learn how to make glycerin soap at the library.
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.
Want to learn how to use rubber stamps and make beautiful handmade greeting cards? Create 2 special greeting cards using rubber stamps, cardstock and embellishments.
Create a peaceful lakeside landscape inspired by nature. With step-by-step guidance from the Brunswick Arts Council, you’ll learn watercolor washes, expressive ink linework, and techniques for capturing reflective water. Choose from various reference images to personalize your piece, and leave with a finished painting plus the confidence to keep exploring watercolor. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
Learn about keeping and maintaining houseplants for better wellbeing with the Master Gardeners of Frederick County.
After the presentation, attendees are welcomed to make their own ceme-terrtarium to take home.
Activity available while supplies last.
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
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.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of junk journaling! Junk journaling is a creative form of journaling done using everyday materials—especially items that might otherwise be thrown away. You can use receipts, magazine clippings, packaging, books pages, stickers, scraps of lace, ribbon, or fabric, whatever materials are available to you.
Basic materials (small journals, glue, paper, etc.) will be provided for anyone new to the hobby, but experienced junk journal-ers can feel free to bring your own supplies!
Say goodbye to sad sandwiches and lack-luster lunches!
Join us for an evening with Weis Dietician Christina Fritz as we discuss how to keep packed lunches and snacks easy, fun, and delicious.
During the presentation, sample recipes and decorate a lunch tote to take your meals on the go, while supplies last.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
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.
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
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.
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
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.
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.
Join Michelle from the Brunswick Arts Council for a guided, step-by-step painting session. Each participant will create their own artwork on an 8x10 canvas using acrylic paints. This program welcomes both beginners and experienced painters—no prior skills or supplies needed.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
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.
Join the fun of pressing and drying flowers and then create a pressed flower clay ornament. These ornaments look pretty hanging on the wall or in the window or use as a gift topper along with the gift tag. This program will be held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 S Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD.
Get into the autumn spirit with pumpkin painting at the Thurmont Regional Library! Enjoy a morning of crafting, music, and good company.
This program is intended for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
October Book: Every Dog in the Neighborhood by Philip C. Stead
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
November Book: Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
September Book: Stranded: A Mostly True Story from Iceland by Ævar Þór Benediktsson
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social-emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social-emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social-emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social-emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
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.
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.
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.
Love anime and manga? Prove it - Flex your fandom knowledge with friends in this trivia contest on anime new and old!
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.
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.
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!
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).
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).
Come decorate the Teen Zone windows with fun fall colors!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
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.
Get ready to shake, stir, and sip! Sara, of Sara Kep’s Kitchen, will be hosting a fun and interactive mocktail program featuring creative techniques for making delicious, refreshing drinks.
Sara will demonstrate how to combine fresh fruit, herbs, tea, and juices to create flavorful mocktails while sharing tips for balancing flavors and discovering delicious combinations. And, of course, everyone will have the chance to taste and enjoy the featured mocktail!
Join us for a fun, flavorful experience and discover how a few simple ingredients can come together to create something special.
Easy, Safe & Savory, Appetizers with Weis Markets
Get Ready to Host with Confidence!
Join Weis Markets Regional Dietitian, Christina Fritz, for a fun and flavorful session packed with food safety tips, easy hosting strategies, and smart ways to prep ahead for your next gathering!
Take the stress out of entertaining and learn simple tricks to help you stay organized, keep food safe, and serve up delicious dishes your guests will love. Plus, enjoy several tasty appetizer recipe demonstrations, complete with samples to taste!
Come hungry, leave inspired, and take home fresh ideas and easy recipes to make your next gathering a delicious success!
Bring the beauty of the garden to your table!
Join Frederick Flower Farm for a seasonal floral demonstration focused on creating beautiful centerpieces using what you already have at home or in your garden. Learn how to incorporate fresh and dried flowers, and other natural materials into creative arrangements.
After the demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to create a small arrangement of their own. Come be inspired, get creative, and discover how simple materials can make a beautiful centerpiece!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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