Special Storytime

Dive into a fun-filled storytime all about goldfish, where little ones will enjoy underwater fishy tales and bubbly rhymes to celebrate National Goldfish Day. 

Join us for a special storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in different languages. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for a special storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in different languages. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for a special storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in different languages. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for a special storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in different languages. For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Celebrate Shark Day! Dive into a fin-tastic storytime filled with shark stories, songs, and movement! Kids will sing, dance, and explore the ocean through music and interactive fun. Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. *In the event of inclement weather, this program may be moved inside.

Come to the library and meet cast members of the Brunswick High School's Spring Musical, Seussical! Get a special preview and hear one of the cast's favorite book by Dr. Seuss!  All ages of children welcome, with an adult.

It's time to hammer and drill with fun and interactive books and songs about people who work around us every day! Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for bright and colorful stories, sing-along songs, and playful movement inspired by everyone’s favorite art tool — the crayon! Little artists can dance, sing, and learn about colors in this lively, literacy-building program. Perfect for ages 0 and up with a caregiver!

Join us for a paws-itively fun Toddler Storytime all about the Dog Days of Summer! Enjoy playful pup stories, songs, and movement activities perfect for little ones. A cheerful way to build early literacy and have tail-wagging fun together!

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Celebrate National Vegetable Day with stories, songs, and activities all about vegetables and growing healthy foods! Kids will enjoy veggie songs, stories, and movement activities. Come grow your imagination with us—no green thumb required! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.  

It's National Banana Day! Enjoy music, movement, and stories based on this delicious tropical fruit, with a special banana-loving guest. Feel free to wear yellow. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday! Join us for songs, rhymes, and a story that bring America's history and spirit to life. Feel free to wear your best red, white, and blue outfit. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.  

Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us at Green Meadows Farm for a special storytime full of country charm! Enjoy delightful stories and lively songs in this beautiful farm setting.

Get ready for a high-energy adventure! Young readers are invited to sneak, leap, and listen as we combine action-packed stories with playful movement and imagination. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.  

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.  

Join us for a special storytime at Sweet Babe’s Creamery! Filled with sweet stories, catchy songs, and playful rhymes, this storytime will be a treat for all ages.

A special Music Storytime with Maryland Opera.  "Opera Bears" is an interactive presentation featuring large puppets seen simultaneously with the performers. “Grizzelina” and “Grizzelino” teach that, for humans and bears alike, opera is a delightful way to tell a story. Opera is a cultural gem, built on generations of rich history, steeped in traditions of artistic excellence, and beloved by passionate audiences. Maryland Opera celebrates opera and is committed to bringing the beauty and excitement of live opera to audiences of all ages and backgrounds throughout the state of Maryland.

Join us at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center for a Storytime followed by an easy-going hike in the woods.  The Visitor Center is located at:  14707 Park Central Road  Thurmont, MD 21788

Join us at the Catoctin Mountian Park Visitor Center for a Storytime followed by an easy-goin hike in the woods.  The Visitor Center is located at:  14707 Park Central Road  Thurmont, MD  21788

A very special outdoor storytime as part of our ThorpeWood Community Day! 

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime.  

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime.  

Join us for a special toddler storytime featuring favorites from beloved children's star Ms. Rachel! We'll read one of Ms. Rachel's books and sing the songs you know and love. Designed for toddlers with a caregiver.

Join us for a special toddler storytime featuring favorites from beloved children's star Ms. Rachel! We'll read one of Ms. Rachel's books and sing the songs you know and love. Designed for toddlers with a caregiver.

We are having a dance party!  Wear your boogie shoes and join us for moving, grooving, and learning.  Songs, stories, activities and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Flowers are sprouting up around us! Let's celebrate all the new colors popping up in nature with songs and stories with our favorite pink haired troll! Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Join Middletown Library for Beauty and the Beast Storytime and Dance Experience, presented by Leading Edge Academy of Dance. Families will enjoy a narrated retelling of the beloved tale brought to life through live dance performances inspired by Belle, the Beast, and the enchanted characters of the castle. This interactive program features short dance excerpts, expressive storytelling, a movement activity for children, and an opportunity to meet the dancers. Perfect for ages 3 - 10 years old, this special event offers a magical introduction to dance and storytelling while previewing LEAD’s upcoming annual June Showcase. Families, all ages. FCPS Closed. Families are welcome to take photos and chat with the cast after the performance.  

Does your elementary student miss storytime? Would they enjoy a storytime and activity designed especially for them? If so, join us after summer lunch for a special storytime including books, interactive storytelling, and related activities and crafts designed for children in grades K-5 (ages 5-10).

Does your elementary student miss storytime? Would they enjoy a storytime and activity designed especially for them? If so, join us after summer lunch for a special storytime including books, interactive storytelling, and related activities and crafts designed for children in grades K-5 (ages 5-10).

Does your elementary student miss storytime? Would they enjoy a storytime and activity designed especially for them? If so, join us after summer lunch for a special storytime including books, interactive storytelling, and related activities and crafts designed for children in grades K-5 (all ages).

Join us for a "berry" good storytime at the strawberry patch! Hear a special story and learn all about this delicious treat with Glade Link Farms located at: 12270 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar MD, 21757  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Mooove and groove with us at this special storytime at Happy Cow Creamery located at 8728 Dollyhyde Rd. Union Bridge, MD 21791.   Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled for Tuesday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Have you HEARD the MOOS?! Join Middletown Library for a special storytime at South Mountain Creamery! After storytime, South Mountain Creamery staff will offer a farm tour for anyone interested! South Mountain Creamery - 8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, MD 21769 Storytime will happen rain or shine under the pavilion at South Mountain Creamery. Should thunderstorms be predicted that afternoon we will make the call day of by noon to cancel if necessary for safety reasons. We will post this update on our Facebook and FCPL program calendar pages, or you can call the branch at 301-600-7560 to check.    

Have you HEARD the MOOS?! Join Middletown Library for a special storytime at South Mountain Creamery! After storytime, South Mountain Creamery staff will offer a farm tour for anyone interested! South Mountain Creamery - 8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, MD 21769 Storytime will happen rain or shine under the pavilion at South Mountain Creamery. Should thunderstorms be predicted that afternoon we will make the call day of by noon to cancel if necessary for safety reasons. We will post this update on our Facebook and FCPL program calendar pages, or you can call the branch at 301-600-7560 to check.    

Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Storytime is moving and grooving at Walkersville Community Park at 22 Kenneth Drive Walkersville, MD 21793.  Outdoor programs may be affected by weather. Please check our online calendar or call your local library branch for the status and/or location of the program.

Join staff of the Emmitsburg Library for a fun pop-up story time at Mason Dixon Mixin'. Smoothies and other items available for purchase.

Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "We Light Up the Sky with Music".  A story by Nick Maland. All ages welcome.

Let's celebrate National Strawberry month with songs and stories about this delicious berry! Feel free to wear your best strawberry red outfit. Designed for ages 0 to 24 months with a caregiver.

What will happen next--a story, song, rhyme, or something else? Let's spin the wheel create a storytime together! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Blast off into fun as we celebrate Astronaut Day! Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure filled with songs, stories, and movement all about space, stars, and brave astronauts. Little space explorers can sing, dance, and imagine what it’s like to travel among the planets. Perfect for ages 0 and up with a caregiver!