Join us in the magic of making an enchanted forest, as our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues throughout 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. First, we made trees. Now we’re adding miniature woodland creatures and habitats for them.
Ideal for ages 8 and up. Younger ages will require adult supervision. No special skills necessary. Super fun for friends and families, groups or singles. Newcomers welcome! Participants can come and go anytime during the 2-hour program.
all ages
Visit beautiful Othello Regional Park to “touch” a variety of trucks and vehicles. Learn all about each vehicle and snap photos next to (or inside!) them. This event is rain or shine and appropriate for all ages. Parking is limited - please plan to carpool. Event will start at 11:00 am---please no early birds!
There will be food trucks at the event with food available for purchase. Enjoy lunch at the park!
***Please note this program will be held at Othello Regional Park which is located at 1901-A Jefferson Pike in Knoxville, MD.
Get out your cameras and your paleontology tools because we are about to go on a dancing adventure with some really rad dinosaurs! Kids will pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked this planet.
The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in our high energy show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time.
Get out your cameras and your paleontology tools because we are about to go on a dancing adventure with some really rad dinosaurs! Kids will pop bubbles, dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with the coolest dinosaurs that have ever walked this planet. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and caregivers! Each song in our high energy show is accompanied by hands-on, visual, and sensory experiences designed to help kids learn and have fun at the same time.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Maryland authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will talk about their new book, A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams. Copies of the books will be available to purchase through Curious Iguana.
Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.
Join Frederick County 4-H Educator Erin Kline for a fun hands-on program where young learners will dig into the basics of growing plants! Perfect for curious gardeners who love nature, science, and getting their hands a little dirty!
Get ready for hands-on fun at our Agriculture Olympics for kids. Activities include cow milking, a grain toss, a sensory herb challenge, a compost game, an egg operation, and more. It’s a great way for kids to explore the world of agriculture through games, movement, and discovery. Perfect for young learners who like to get active and learn by doing.
Join us for a Library Art Jam! We will have various art projects for families and kids of all ages to enjoy. Try your hand at something new, it's all about the process of creating and having fun together! If you want you can contribute your made pieces to our gallery which will be on display until April 12th. FCPS Closed.
Travel through time, with art! From the very beginnings in caves to modern art, join us to learn about major art movements and create masterpieces. Come dressed for messy, creative fun.
A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment.
A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.
A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.
A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.
Ready to learn all about circus arts fun with Theatricks? Join for this spinning and throwing good time as you watch the performers from Theatricks show off their juggling and circus arts skills. We promise, you'll leave wanting to learn a few yourself!
All ages are welcome.
Refresh your stash with a craft supply swap! How it works: Donate your new or gently used craft supplies to the Emmitsburg Senior Center or Emmitsburg Library during the week of the swap (June1st - 4th). Donations accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th. We will sort the donations. On the day of the swap, you can “shop” for any of the supplies you want. You do not need to donate any supplies to shop. Open to all ages. Set up will be in the Emmitsburg Library Community Room.
Yeehaw! Come join us for some Wild West-inspired crafts for all ages. From boots to snakes to cacti and beyond, you're sure to have a rootin'-tootin' good time making art til the cows come home.
In light of America’s 250th birthday this year, Curious Iguana is eager to welcome historian and author David O. Stewart on Tuesday, June 16 from 6:00-7:00 pm. David will discuss his latest book, The Democracy We Must Keep with Holly Smith, editor-in-chief of the Washington Independent Review of Books. Following their discussion, David will answer questions and sign books. Copies of The Democracy We Must Keep will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is free and open to the public, hosted in partnership with the Frederick County Public Library. For accessibility requests, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
About the book: "A great scholar of the American past, David O. Stewart has brilliantly mined what has come before to guide us in our own, all-too-urgent American present. An important and timely volume." ~ Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The American Struggle
What did America's founders say about democracy—and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Two hundred fifty years ago, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies, but on ideas where the people ruled.
In The Democracy We Must Keep, historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States—from Patrick Henry's thunderous cry for liberty to the carefully crafted design of a government chosen by the people, with limits on all officials holding power under the Constitution.
Through the words of seven visionary founders—Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris, and others—Stewart shows how a fragile experiment in self-government took shape.
These men were not saints. They argued passionately. They worried that the new nation might fall apart. Yet together, they forged the principles that must still define American democracy.
That power must be limited.
That leaders must answer to the people.
That individual rights must be protected by law.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation—and to consider what it will take to protect them.
About the author: A trial and appellate lawyer for many years, David O. Stewart now writes history and historical novels. His five narrative histories have won seven awards from literary organizations, and his five historical novels include best-sellers. In 2023, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Washington Independent Review of Books, of which he is the founding president.
About the moderator: Holly Smith is editor-in-chief of the Washington Independent Review of Books, as well as a college lecturer, longtime freelance writer, and proud “Jeopardy!” bronze medalist. Prior to joining the Independent, she was managing editor of Maryland Life magazine. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, CNBC.com , Salon, and elsewhere. She also co-authored the travel guide Seafood Lover’s Chesapeake Bay, which is ironic since she doesn’t eat fish. Find her on Bluesky at @HSmithWrites.
PROGRAM IS BEING RESCHEDULED DUE TO AUTHOR'S AVAILABILITY
We are delighted to celebrate local author Irene W. Leigh and her new memoir, Hiding the Holocaust. Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Saturday, May 23 from 2:00-3:00 pm to hear Irene discuss her astounding story of learning about her Jewish parents’ experiences escaping Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. Irene will be in conversation with Sofia Seitchik. Following their talk, Irene will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Hiding the Holocaust will be available for purchase at the event.
Please note: An ASL interpreter will be on hand to provide services as needed.
This event is free and open to the public, presented in partnership with the Curious Iguana. For additional accessibility requests, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities. Leveled options of activities will be provided so different ages can participate in the same program: elementary, tween/teen, and adult.
Drop in anytime between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities. Leveled options of activities will be provided so different ages can participate in the same program: elementary, tween/teen, and adult.
Hey dino lovers! Join us in person for an exciting adventure with the coolest prehistoric creatures. Meet, explore, and learn all about how we classify or identify dinosaurs in a fun and interactive way. Whether you're a budding paleontologist or just love these giant lizards, this event is perfect for you! Don’t miss out on a day filled with roars, discovery, and dino-mite fun."
Step into an enchanted fairy forest at the library! Enjoy whimsical activities inspired by nature and folklore. This all-ages program invites you to explore, create and discover a little everyday magic through fairy-inspired crafts and games. Fairy wings not required, but highly recommended!
Join us for a fun-filled storytime filled with fingerplays, rhymes and so much more! All ages welcomed!
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For potential weather cancellations please check website or call your local library. Ages 0-5 The program will be indoors on rainy days.
Farmyard Friends on the Move is family -owned and operated. Visit their mobile petting zoo at the library with live farm animals. Share their love of animals, spark your curiosity, and enjoy a memorable experience.
Visit FCPL staff and sign up for a library card at our outreach table at the Festival of Colors and Spring Holi @ Natelli YMCA, located at 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, 21754.
***This outreach is located at the Natelli YMCA, located at 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, 21754.***
Visit FCPL staff and sign up for a library card at our outreach table at the Festival of Colors and Spring Holi @ Natelli YMCA, located at 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, 21754.
Learn how your small business can do business with the federal government. This workshop will be focused on small businesses that are new to the federal contracting world and will teach business owners how to get started. There will also be an overview of the Federal Contracting Certifications that are available to small businesses through the SBA.
Join us for an inspiring 45-minute video presentation from Professor Doug Tallamy of Homegrown National Park. Learn how biodiversity is declining and what you can do to help, including simple, effective ways to create habitat and support wildlife.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
It's time for the Friends of the Emmitsburg Library Annual Book Sale! Come early for the best selection!
Special liquidation sale happens from 2-3pm - One Bag for $5! Fill up a bag for a great price!
Visit Friends of the Emmitsburg Library on Facebook for more information.
Before you know it, those hot summer days will be here, so what better way to be prepared for days by the pool or sitting on the beach, by stocking up on those favorites at the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library Book Sale!
Before the C&O Canal, before the B&O Railroad, between 1785 and 1828 over 200,000 tons of freight, mostly grain, was shipped down the Potomac River to Georgetown and out to a hungry world. This was the accomplishment of George Washington’s Potomac Company, established in 1785 to “get the rocks out of the way” and allow for in-river navigation of the Potomac River.
This lecture will allow you to see the Potomac River system through the eyes of our first President. It will review the technologies used to “open up” the Potomac revealing the successes and failures of the project.
Our speaker is Paul Kreingold the Conservation Director of the Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Virginia Master Naturalist and author of Potomac Marble: The History of the Search for the Ideal Stone.
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!
Hear ye, families far and near! Join us for a merry day of fairytale‑inspired fun, featuring simple crafts, lighthearted activities, and a questing scavenger hunt. All ages are welcome to share in the whimsy and delight of this enchanted gathering.
We’ll provide the music, you provide the plot. Guided by the pianist/emcee, the students learn about opera while creating a brand new story, brought to life in real time by two singers using some of opera’s greatest arias and duets.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at The Frederick Fantasy Market! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards, Summer Reading Challenge, and share about library services and resources.
Information about The Frederick Fantasy Market can be found here: www.frederickfantasyfest.com
This outreach takes place at The Frederick Fantasy Market, located at The Frederick Fairgrounds, Building 14A, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at The Frederick Fantasy Market! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards, Summer Reading Challenge, and share about library services and resources.
Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!
Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!
Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!
Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!
Whether you’re in it for fitness, fun, or just something different, line dancing is a great way to keep your body moving and your energy high.
Join us for a beginner line dancing program—no experience needed!
Join us for a special Spring Break choral performance by Little Music Makers of the Frederick Children’s Chorus.
Little Music Makers is the early childhood music program of the Frederick Children’s Chorus, designed to introduce young children to the joy of singing and making music. Through fun songs, movement, rhythm activities, and foundational music skills, children build confidence, creativity, and a love for performing in a nurturing and encouraging environment.
To learn more about the Frederick Children's Chorus and view the calendar of upcoming performances, visit their website at https://www.fredcc.org.
Join Wild Sprouts Inc to learn about nature with a hands on activity.
Unleash your creativity and create your own colorful mask inspired by the elegance and intrigue of traditional masquerade celebrations. We’ll provide a variety of mask templates along with feathers, gems, sequins, metallic markers, ribbons, and more to help you craft a one-of-a-kind design.
An interactive presentation featuring large puppets seen simultaneously with the performers. “Tuska” and “Donnertello” learn that, while singing solos in the opera is fun, the real joy comes from singing together.
In this children's version of Mozart's The Magic Flute, Papageno learns the importance of music and love to bring friends together and overcome challenges. With large, storybook illustrations by MICA graduate Lingyan Gu, and libretto by Kimberly Christie, the characters act out the story as if they have come to life from the page. The program features arias and duets from the full opera and encourages student participation as the opera chorus. Students learn that an opera is a story that is told through music in a format that is already familiar.
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. Plus, join us for an amazing Summer Challenge kick-off! We can't wait to see you at the park!
Enjoy the musical stylings of the Celtic harp, flute and violin with local musicians Jim Dronenburg, and Wes and Julie Merchant.
Enjoy the musical stylings of the Celtic harp, flute and violin with local musicians Jim Dronenburg, and Wes and Julie Merchant.
Enjoy the musical stylings of the Celtic harp, flute and violin with local musicians Jim Dronenburg, and Wes and Julie Merchant.
Enjoy the musical stylings of the Celtic harp, flute and violin with local musicians Jim Dronenburg, and Wes and Julie Merchant.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Come see the brand new bookmobile at the Children's Festival. At 10am we'll have the official ribbon cutting. Come on board to check out the amazing selection of books.
Dive under the waves and discover what lies beneath through a variety of projects, experiments, and crafts.
Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts and a scavenger hunt!
This event is located at the Natelli Community Center at 9023 Harris Street, a few blocks away from the Urbana Regional Library.
Set in the Natelli Community Center at 9023 Harris St, A Minecraft Movie will start on the big screen at 8:30 p.m. but join us at 7:30 p.m. when the fun really begins! Pre-movie activities and entertainment for the entire family include:
Music
Crafts
An Obstacle Course
A Visit from The Rock Shop
Popcorn
And more!
In the event of bad weather, follow @FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 101 minutes. It will be presented with closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Friends of the Urbana Regional Library, and Warehouse Cinema (Frederick).
This event is located at the Natelli Community Center at 9023 Harris Street, a few blocks away from the Urbana Regional Library.
Set in the Natelli Community Center at 9023 Harris St, A Minecraft Movie will start on the big screen at 8:30 p.m. but join us at 7:30 p.m. when the fun really begins! Pre-movie activities and entertainment for the entire family include:
Music
Crafts
An Obstacle Course
A Visit from The Rock Shop
Popcorn
And more!
In the event of bad weather, follow @FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 101 minutes. It will be presented with closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Friends of the Urbana Regional Library, and Warehouse Cinema (Frederick).
This event is located at the E. Eugene Myers Community Park at 201 W Lincoln Ave, a few blocks away from the Emmitsburg Branch Library.
Set in the E. Eugene Myers Community Park, Zootopia 2 will start on the big screen at 8:30 p.m. but join us at 7:30 p.m. when the fun really begins! Pre-movie activities and entertainment for the entire family include:
Live animal visits with Farmyard Friends
Snake crafts
Bounce house and slide
Music
Popcorn
And more!
In the event of bad weather, follow @FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 107 minutes. It will be presented with closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Emmitsburg, C. Burr Artz Trust, and Warehouse Cinema (Frederick).
This event is located at the E. Eugene Myers Community Park at 201 W Lincoln Ave, a few blocks away from the Emmitsburg Branch Library.
Set in the E. Eugene Myers Community Park, Zootopia 2 will start on the big screen at 8:30 p.m. but join us at 7:30 p.m. when the fun really begins! Pre-movie activities and entertainment for the entire family include:
Live animal visits with Farmyard Friends
Snake crafts
Bounce house and slide
Music
Popcorn
And more!
In the event of bad weather, follow @FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates.
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 107 minutes. It will be presented with closed captions.
Our partners for this event include the Town of Emmitsburg, C. Burr Artz Trust, and Warehouse Cinema (Frederick).
Visit our table and learn all about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library has to offer!
Visit our outreach table at Earthfest! Get a library card, learn more about our materials and programs, and say hello to your favorite library staff!
Visit our outreach table at Pride! We'll have a table and tent set up behind the library, near the Creek. Get a library card, and say hello to your favorite library staff!
Visit are table at the Children's Festival. Say hi to your favorite library staff and learn about all FCPL has to offer.
The Maryland Iron Festival will be held at the Catoctin Furnace (part of Cunningham Falls State Park) on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday May 17.
FCPL will have an outreach table and tent on Saturday.
Swing by our table to learn more about the resources and services we offer.
Join as for some dinosaur fun! This is your time to become a paleontologist and explore everything dinosaurs and fossils.
Join us for a morning of fun with the Asian American Center of Frederick County. Learn about Asian culture through stories, crafts and more. Age: Elementary
Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.
Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.
Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.
Want to refresh your houseplants? Looking to try growing a new plant? Have unwanted garden supplies?
Bring in your unwanted but healthy plants, seeds, and gardening materials to freely exchange with other green thumbs in the community. Resources ranging from local gardening and horticulture will be available for the community to explore and learn from.
Join us for a Plant Swap! Bring a plant to trade with another plant. This is a great way to increase your variety of plants. We will have houseplants, vegetables and flowers.
Swap gently used puzzles and board games with other enthusiasts. Drop offs start at 1:30pm on day of. Please bring your own box or bag to carry items out. Any items left at end will be donated to local charities.
Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5.
Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5.
Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For children grades K-5.
Hop on over the library to meet and learn more about rabbits with the Frederick County 4-H Club.
Hop on into the library to learn all about rabbits! Join members of the Rabbit Raisers 4-H Club and their furry friends for an evening of education and enjoyment. All ages.
Practice reading to a real dog. This program is designed for children ages 0-10.
Practice reading to a real dog. This program is designed for children ages 0-10.
Join the team from the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling as we discuss the importance of recycling to help Earth with some fun activities!
Join Roundtable Historical Fencing for an exciting hour that includes an educational overview, visual demonstration, safety review and interactive experience about the sport of fencing.
Join us for a 4*Town music experience!
Bring your favorite blanket and get comfy as we watch a movie on the big screen.
We will be watching Turning Red and creating a fun themed craft.
This movie is rated PG.
Closed Captioning with be provided.
Join us and Paddington the brown bear for an afternoon of fun and adventure. Explore the Amazon rainforest and mountains of Peru as we watch "Paddington in Peru" and enjoy some rainforest activities. Bring a blanket or pillow to view the movie in comfort. All Ages.
Join Eric Energy for an exciting, hands‑on science program all about the weather! This fun, high‑energy show makes weather science come alive with plenty of wow‑worthy moments and curiosity‑sparking fun!
Join Eric Energy for an exciting, hands‑on science program all about the weather! This fun, high‑energy show makes weather science come alive with plenty of wow‑worthy moments and curiosity‑sparking fun!
Check out our seed library when it visits the Myersville Farmers Market!
Select seeds from our stock to use in your home garden and learn more about gardening programs at the Myersville Community Library.
Shri Yoga is cancelled on Saturday, April 4th.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.
Celebrate the season at Spring Fling, a lively concert featuring the bright sounds of string quartet alongside flute and strings. This musical celebration of spring blends light classical favorites with familiar pop selections for a fresh, uplifting experience.
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.
***This outreach is located at the Landsdale Community Center, located at 4500 Arboretum Drive, Monrovia, MD 21770.***
Visit FCPL staff and sign up for a library card at our outreach table at the Landsdale Spring Festival @ Landsdale Community Center, located at 4500 Arboretum Drive, Monrovia, MD 21770.
***This outreach is located at the Landsdale Community Center, located at 4500 Arboretum Drive, Monrovia, MD 21770.***
Visit FCPL staff and sign up for a library card at our outreach table at the Landsdale Spring Festival @ Landsdale Community Center, located at 4500 Arboretum Drive, Monrovia, MD 21770.
A yoga experience for the family! Kids ages 2–10 and their favorite grown-ups can move, play, and relax together through simple poses, songs, and games that spark joy and connection.
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.
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 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.
Are you excited to start reading and exploring for the Summer Challenge? Visit the library this afternoon to have some fun, sign up for the Summer Challenge, and pick out books to kick off your summer!
This program is for all ages.
Let's celebrate the beginning of Summer Challenge at the Middletown Library! Come sign up for the Summer Challenge, checkout some summer reads, and join us for a fun afternoon of ice cream, activities, crafts, games and more!
Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts and a scavenger hunt!
The whistle blows and it's time for kickoff!
Get your summer started at the library! Join us for an afternoon of active, sports-themed fun. Meet Frederick's own adaptive Hockey team, the Gargoyles. Read with an athlete. Tweens and Teens, get your game on with eSports in the STEM Lab! Make a button to rep your favorite team, and more!
Join Eric Energy for an exciting, hands‑on science program all about the weather! This fun, high‑energy show makes weather science come alive with plenty of wow‑worthy moments and curiosity‑sparking fun!
Kick up your boots and ride into summer at the library! Join us for our Summer Reading kickoff celebration featuring line dancing, 4-H animals, games, The Savagery food truck, and plenty of western-themed fun for the whole family. Families can also sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and get ready for a season packed with books, prizes, and adventures. Round up your friends and gallop into a summer full of stories and excitement!
Calling all mighty heroes and courageous sidekicks. Join us for a lively day of superhero‑inspired fun, featuring simple crafts, playful activities, and a daring scavenger hunt fit for champions of every age. Families are invited to share in the excitement and imagination of this heroic gathering.
Calling all heroes-in-training! Join us for an action-packed adventure where kids can test their skills, spark their imaginations, and discover their inner superpowers. Participants will rotate through a series of interactive stations designed to encourage movement, creativity, and hands-on exploration. Young heroes can navigate a fun obstacle course and take on a playful challenge to save the day. Costumes are welcome but not required—just bring your super spirit and get ready for heroic fun!
Ever wonder how much a medieval longsword weighs? 10 lbs? 20lbs? What if you were given the chance to master the majestic weapon that has long dominated the fantasy world? Get a sneak peek into the world of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). Join us for a demonstration of the basics of wielding a longsword, along with glimpses into the strategic techniques that defined its use. Regardless of whether you're a history buff, a fantasy fan, or a martial arts enthusiast, this will be a memorable experience.
FCPL was recently selected as one of 50 libraries across the country to participate in TED Democracy. As a satellite location, FCPL will livestream the day-long TED event at New Spire Arts Stages in downtown Frederick. Attendees will be able to hear speakers as they discuss thought-provoking and educational experiences respecting individual views and honoring the spirit of dialogue established nearly 250 years ago. After the event, a panel discussion of local Frederick historians and thought leaders will engage the audience in a meaningful dialogue.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.
This May, may the Force be with you! Prepare for a galactic surprise, as mysterious guests travel lightyears to be here and will make an appearance at the library. Come dressed as your favorite hero, villain, or droid, and get ready to explore the Force through the power of books, crafts and interactive activities that bring the galaxy to life.
Bring your camera—members of the legendary 501st Legion will be descending upon the library for unforgettable photo opportunities!
Explore the natural wonder of ThorpeWood! Reconnect with nature while you visit the horses, goats, cows, and chickens, get dirty in the mud kitchen, and enjoy a nature scavenger hunt on this beautiful 156-acre farm. Drop in anytime 10am-1pm for this outdoor community event.
Enjoy activities for the whole family themed around sustainability and living a green life!
Connect with the many green organizations supporting a healthy environment in Thurmont and Frederick County.
Join us behind the library for a tree planting demonstration courtesy of the Town of Thurmont. Learn about choosing the proper tree and location, as well as tips to assist in giving your tree the best opportunity to take root and grow!
Enjoy a Toy Story themed night at the library. Watch the original movie, make a few crafts - fun for the whole family.
Giddy up and join us for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at the library! We’ll welcome a special visit from Andy the Armadillo, the mascot from Texas Roadhouse. Kids can dig for gold in our sensory bin, test their aim with bean bag toss, and practice their cowboy skills by lassoing puppets. This interactive program is perfect for families and little cowboys and cowgirls ready for some Western-themed fun!
Join the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society to learn how local voting initiatives and the decisions of Myersville residents have shaped our community since its incorporation in 1904.
This program supports By the People: Civic Engagement for All, an FCPL initiative to foster civic knowledge and participation in the Frederick County community.