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.
all ages
Open Book Chocolates is a small, Maryland-based, women-owned business specializing in handmade, bean-to-bar, fair trade, craft chocolate bars with literary-inspired flavors. Their signature flavors embody the stories, characters, and themes of our favorite classics! Hear their story and try some specialty chocolates.
Get ready for Halloween and join us on a spooky walk around Urbana. Starting at the steps of the library and walking to Zion Cemetery, hear ghostly tales of local haunts and maybe meet a spirit or two. For all ages, costumes optional!
In case of rain: The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
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
Join us to learn the basic fundamentals of banking with Woodsboro Bank, one of Frederick's local banks.
Calling all mystery lovers! Join us at the Thurmont Library for a special evening with the authors and publishers of Level Best Books, featuring an exciting panel discussion, author Q&A, book sales, and signing opportunities.
Meet an exceptional group of mystery writers and publishing professionals:
Shawn Reilly Simmons — Level Best Books Publisher & Managing Director and Maryland author
Justin Kiska — Maryland author
Judy L. Murray — Maryland author
T. J. O'Connor — Virginia author from Winchester
Shelly Dickson Carr — Internationally recognized mystery author, Level Best Books publisher, and granddaughter of legendary mystery writer John Dickson Carr
Our panelists will take you behind the scenes of the mystery world, sharing stories about their writing journeys, inspirations, characters, publishing, and the art of creating the twists and turns that keep readers turning pages.
Bring your questions! The evening will include an audience Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask these talented authors what you've always wanted to know about writing, publishing, and the world of mystery.
And don't forget your reading list! Books will be available for purchase, and you'll have the opportunity to meet the authors and get your books personally signed.
Whether you're a lifelong mystery fan, an aspiring writer, or simply someone who loves a good whodunit, this is an evening you won't want to miss!
Visit the Library Book Bike for some fall fun at the Fall Fest in Everedy Square & Shab Row! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather this event has been cancelled. We will be rescheduling this event for September 2026, so stay tuned to our calendar and website for more information!
We will be hosting a 10:30 a.m. storytime here at the Thurmont Regional Library and we hope you can join us!
Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!
Bring the whole family for a memorable concert experience! Enjoy the music of Scotland and Ireland performed live by the award winning Celtic Music Club of Catonsville.
Join Curious Iguana for an evening with Huda Al-Marashi as she talks about her new book Hail Mariam.
Starting middle is challenging enough, but when young Muslim Mariam’s sister is diagnosed with a serious lung condition, Mariam wonders if she’ll have to tackle her concerns about playing Mother Mary in a Christian play on her own. Huda will be in-conversation with fellow middle-grade author Hena Khan. Following their conversation, Huda will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Hail Mariam will be available for purchase at the event.
About the author: Huda Al-Marashi writes for both children and adults. She is the author of the middle grade novel Hail Mariam and a co-author of the Walter Dean Myers Honors award-winning novel Grounded. In addition to her memoir First Comes Marriage: My Not-So-Typical American Love Story, she has contributed essays and op-eds to various anthologies and news outlets, such as the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, and al Jazeera. She is a fellow and mentor with the Muslim Storytellers Program at Boyds Mill, formerly known as the Highlights Foundation, and she lives in San Diego, California.
About the moderator: Hena Khan has been publishing books for children for over two decades. She writes award-winning picture books, middle grade fiction, pick-your-path adventures, and graphic novels. Her stories are often centered around her culture, community, friendship, and family. Hena’s bestselling novels include Amina’s Voice and More to the Story. She is also the author of the Zayd Saleem Chasing the Dream, Zara’s Rules, and Super You! series. Hena’s picture books include Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns and Under My Hijab, and We Are Big Time is her first graphic novel. Hena lives in her hometown of Rockville, Maryland.
Calling all our young dreamers! Curious Iguana is excited to welcome bestselling author Shannon Hale and illustrator Marcela Cespedes on Tuesday, September 15 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Shannon and Mace will be discussing her latest middle-grade graphic novel Dream Big, the sequel to Dream On. The story focuses on Cassie, who’s been cast as an extra in a scary movie being filmed in her neighborhood; will she overcome her fears to nail her role and achieve her dream? Following her talk, Shannon will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Dream Big will be available for purchase at the event.
This free, public event is presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries. For accessibility requests, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
About the book: A movie is being filmed right in Cassie's neighborhood! Is this her chance to be a star? Dreams come true when she and her best friend Vali get hired as extras. Plus, she'll get paid, which will help her parents with their money troubles. But when Vali drops out of the movie, Cassie is stuck with the mean kid actors. Even worse, it turns out she's in a horror movie, and the monster in it scares her. Will she get called a "baby" or "scaredy-cat"? Can Cassie make it through the movie without her fears driving her away?
Join Cassie as she finds the courage to face her fears and dream big!
With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes, Dream Big is a joyful story filled with imagination, fun dreams, and wonder. This book is perfect for readers who want to enjoy a gentle and accessible friendship story, as well as anyone looking for SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness.
About the author: Shannon Hale is the New York Times best-selling author of fifty books for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults, including multiple award winners The Goose Girl, Book of a Thousand Days, and Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy. One of her novels for the adult crowd, Austenland, was made into movie starring Keri Russell and Jennifer Coolidge. With LeUyen Pham, she created her best-selling graphic novel memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever, and the Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn picture books. She co-writes books with her husband Dean Hale, like the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Rapunzel's Revenge (with Nathan Hale), books for DC Comics about young Wonder Woman (with Victoria Ying), and best-selling chapter book series The Princess in Black (with LeUyen Pham). She lives in Utah with their four children and two ridiculous cats.
About the illustrator: Marcela Cespedes, or Mace, as her friends call her, began stapling together sheets of paper to draw stories on them, from a very early age. Growing up, her love for comics never ceased to exist even when reading on road trips with her family would make her carsick. Her degree in Graphic Design and a subsequent Masters in Illustration have taken her to work in many creative industries such as advertising, animation, film, and most recently, publishing, where she finally brought together all her professional experiences with her love for books and graphic novels. Originally from Cali, Colombia, she currently resides between California and Wellington, New Zealand, getting the best of both hemispheres. marcelacespedes.com
Find Waldo in Downtown Frederick begins on Wednesday, July 1 and ends on Friday, July 31!
The We Found Waldo Celebration will be at the C. Burr Artz Library on Sunday, August 2nd in Community Room at 2 pm.
Please note: Waldo hunters must turn in their passports at Curious Iguana by Saturday, August 1st at 8 pm and must attend the We Found Waldo Celebration on Sunday, August 2nd to be eligible for prizes. All ages can participate in Find Waldo, but all prizes are reserved for kids 12 and younger, and kids must be present to win.
Get your Find Waldo passport at Curious Iguana (12 N Market St), Dancing Bear Toys (15 E Patrick St), C. Burr Artz Library (110 E Patrick St), and the Visitor Center (151 S East St). Spot Waldo at participating businesses (hours of operation vary) and ask an employee to initial or stamp your passport. The first 125 players who find Waldo in at least 10 different locations, show your passport at Curious Iguana to get a $1-off coupon (while supplies last).
Players who collect at least 30 stamps/signatures are also entered into a drawing for other prizes at the We Found Waldo Celebration! All prizes are reserved for kids 12 and under, and kids must be present to win.
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.
It's pumpkin season! Come make a festive Fall pumpkin using recycled magazines. Age group: Elementary.
Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.
Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.
Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5.
Prepare for severe weather events through learning about what to do in flooding and winter weather. Learn about pre-planning, supplies, and actions to take during an actual emergency, and about Emmitsburg-specific winter weather evacuations and how to be prepared. Learn about flood zones and what to do when a community wide emergency happens.
Presenter for this event will be Personal Preparedness, LLC, and Town of Emmitsburg Staff.
Everyone needs to know about calling 911 in an emergency.
What happens when you call 911? Join Emergency Management at the library for a fun, hands-on program where families can explore the world of emergency communications. Kids will have the opportunity to use a 911 simulator, learn when it's appropriate to call 911, discover what information to share during an emergency, and see how dispatchers help keep our communities safe. This interactive experience is designed to build confidence, reduce fear, and teach important safety skills in a fun and engaging way.
Get ready for a fun twist on a classic game!
Join Frederick County Emergency Management at the library for Emergency Preparedness Bingo. Learn how to be prepared in an emergency in a fun, interactive way. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refresh your preparedness skills, this interactive program makes learning easy and enjoyable for all.
Join Barb Kemerer for a fall bird walk at Othello Regional Park! Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. Meet by the restrooms in the red building. Othello Regional Park is located at 1901A Jefferson Pike, Knoxville, MD 21758.
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us for a star-spangled celebration! Enjoy stories, songs and crafts just right for Fourth of July fun. All Ages.
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.
Remember our Starlight Family Film Festival? What began as a beloved summer tradition in Urbana is now growing into the FCPL Film Festival, expanding across Frederick County! Here at West Frederick, the Dog Man movie will start on the big screen at 8:30 p.m. but come on out earlier as we join Frederick Police Department at their National Night Out event. The library's fun activities will begin at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome!
This movie is rated PG and has a runtime of 89 minutes. It will be presented with closed captions in Spanish. In the event of bad weather, follow @FredCoLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads for the latest updates, or @FredcoBiblioteca on Facebook for notifications in Spanish.
Our partners for this event include the Frederick Police Department, Warehouse Cinema (Frederick), and Hillcrest Elementary School and Butterfly Ridge Elementary School.
Image Description: An outdoor film event showing the Dog Man movie in the background with the FCPL Film Festival logo at the bottom.
Moderated by AARCH Society President Dr. Olivia White, this live local panel discussion will focus on democratic values, civic engagement, and Frederick County’s future.
Local panelists include:
Jake Wynn, Public Historian and Communications Manager at Visit Frederick
Mary Mannix, Maryland Room Manager, FCPL
Dr. Bruce Thompson, Professor of History, Hood College, specialty in Civil Rights
Wilford X. Graham – Vice President, African American Resources and Cultural Heritage Center (AARCH)
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!
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!
Mary Roach is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including STIFF: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, GULP: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, PACKING FOR MARS: The Curious Science of Life in the Void, FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law and her newest book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy.
Mary Roach will appear on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. A book signing will follow the event in the lobby of the Weinberg.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are free but required, and can be obtained beginning Thursday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at weinbergcenter.org, or by phone at 301-600-2828. This program is supported by The C. Burr Artz Trust and the Ausherman Family Foundation.
The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library are excited to host their Fall Book Sale! Stock up on gently used books and DVDs at unbeatable prices. Most books are $1 or less and DVDs are 10 for $5.
FURL Members can shop early Saturday at 9 a.m. Visit https://www.urbanafriends.com/ for information on how to join.
The Friends of the Urbana Regional Library are excited to host their Fall Book Sale! Stock up on gently used books and DVDs at unbeatable prices. Most books are $1 or less and DVDs are 10 for $5.
Visit https://www.urbanafriends.com/ for more information.
Put on your favorite costume and join us for Halloween fun at the library! We'll have creative crafts, exciting games, and plenty of seasonal activities for all ages.
Bring your gently used Halloween costumes and accessories to trade out for something new-to-you! All age groups: baby through adult sizes.
Costumes can be dropped off starting on Saturday and throughout the event on Sunday. Each costume brought will get 1 ticket to swap.
Browsing/drop off time 1:00-2:00pm. Selection process will take place in rounds starting at 2:00pm.
This event is located at the Shafer's Mill Community Center, 9228 Shafers Mill Drive, Frederick, MD 21704.
Trunk or Treat with your favorite Urbana Regional Library staff! We'll be distributing library swag and sharing info about upcoming library events and services.
This event is located at the Shafer's Mill Community Center, 9228 Shafers Mill Drive, Frederick, MD 21704.
Trunk or Treat with your favorite Urbana Regional Library staff! We'll be distributing library swag and sharing info about upcoming library events and services.
FCPL Pop-Up at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice will take place at Urbana District Park (Field 1) at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice @ Urbana District Park - Field 1. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute cool library swag.
FCPL Pop-Up at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice will take place at Urbana District Park (Field 1) at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at Frederick County Parks and Recreation Sports League Practice @ Urbana District Park - Field 1. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute cool library swag.
Join Library Staff at the Thurmont Police Department's National Night Out.
National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between neighbors and local law enforcement, fostering safer, more connected communities. It began in 1984 as “Night Out Against Crime” in Pennsylvania and became a national campaign under the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) in 1989. Millions of people across thousands of communities in the U.S., Canada, and on U.S. military bases participate each year, making it one of the largest crime-prevention and community engagement initiatives in the country. Learn more about National Night Out here!
National Night Out 2026 will take place at Urbana District Park at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at National Night Out 2026, hosted by Frederick County Sherrif's Office. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute library swag.
National Night Out is a fun, family-friendly event that brings law enforcement and the community together while promoting public safety.
National Night Out 2026 will take place at Urbana District Park at 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.
Visit Frederick County Public Libraries' outreach table at National Night Out 2026, hosted by Frederick County Sherrif's Office. We'll be on hand to sign up attendees for library cards, share about free library services and resources, and distribute library swag.
National Night Out is a fun, family-friendly event that brings law enforcement and the community together while promoting public safety.
Join Library Staff at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show.
Celebrate 70 years of community tradition at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show! Join friends, neighbors, and visitors for a weekend filled with agriculture, local exhibits, live entertainment, delicious food and family activities.
Be sure to stop by the Thurmont Regional Library table in the upper parking lot to sign up for a library card, pick up fun giveaways, and learn about the free programs, services, and resources available to the community.
Whether you're exploring award-winning exhibits, supporting local organizations, or spending time with family and friends, the Community Show is a celebration of everything that makes our community special.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at The Frederick Fantasy Market! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards, Summer Reading Challenge, and share about library services and resources.
Information about The Frederick Fantasy Market can be found here: www.frederickfantasyfest.com
Join Library Staff at the Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll. Find us inside Woodsboro Craftsmen located at 3 W Main Street, Thurmont!
A great night for strolling at the summer Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll!
The Art & Wine Stroll will be celebrating America's 250th, with a red, white, & blue theme! Dressing to theme is encouraged but not required.
Enjoy 22 local artists & artisans, 6 different live music genres, & local breweries, vineyards, distilleries, & stop in & say hi to our participating local businesses on Main Street! Great Food too! (Must be 21 and have ID to be served)
Learn more about the Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll here.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at Urbana South Asian Heritage Celebration! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards and share about upcoming programs, library services and resources.
The Urbana South Asian Heritage Celebration is held at the Natelli YMCA, 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754.
Visit FCPL library staff at our outreach table at Urbana South Asian Heritage Celebration! We'll be available to signup attendees for library cards and share about upcoming programs, library services and resources.
Join us 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!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
Join us for an afternoon of skateboarding, crafts, giveaways, and games! Sign up for a raffle entry to win skate swag. Partnered with Frederick County Parks and Recreation, the 12 to 24 Collaborative, and Embark Skateshop.
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.
Learn a little about the cherished Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), decorate sugar skulls, then enjoy watching the 2017 Disney•Pixar animated movie "Coco". Rated PG. 1h 45m. Families, ages 5 and up.
FCPS 3.5 hour early dismissal.
1:00-1:30pm - Decorate sugar skulls
1:30-3:30pm - Movie
Join us for 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.
Drop in to learn the history of Trolley Car #150 with the president of the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway Historical Society.
Talks will be held in the Community Room, where a brief documentary and trolley-related artifacts will also be on display.
Then, step aboard the trolley to make your Myersville Music & Trolley Festival experience complete!
Celebrate Summer Challenge with us at Rocky Point Creamery for a special reading by Chuck Fry and his wife Emily Snyder from the book “Tales of The Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish.” The main character of this book was inspired by Rocky Point Creamery’s true-life local dairy farmer Chuck himself! Chuck will be available for Q&A after the reading, followed by optional farm tours! All ages welcome. Rocky Point Creamery is located at 4323a Tuscarora Rd, Tuscarora, MD 21790.
Our Summer Reading celebration continues with another special storytime at Rocky Point Creamery. A series of select “farmyard & fairytale” stories will be read by FCPL Edward F. Fry Memorial staff along with special guest reader Emily Snyder of Rocky Point Creamery. Optional farm tours will be available after the readings. All ages welcome.
Join us for a family friendly bird walk along the C&O Canal towpath, a busy flyway for migratory birds during September! We will be on the lookout for waterfowl and songbirds. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you wish to see the birds up close. The walk will begin at the Point of Rocks C&O Canal, Milepost 48.2, located at 3703 Canal St., Point of Rocks, MD 21777. Parking is available near the boat ramp. We will meet at the restrooms. Maryland Master Naturalist, Barb Kemerer of Bird City Brunswick, will lead the walk.
Join us offsite for a family friendly bird walk along the C&O Canal towpath, a busy flyway for migratory birds during September! We will be on the lookout for waterfowl and songbirds. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you wish to see the birds up close. The walk will begin at the Point of Rocks C&O Canal, Milepost 48.2, located at 3703 Canal St., Point of Rocks, MD 21777. Parking is available near the boat ramp. We will meet at the restrooms. Maryland Master Naturalist, Barb Kemerer of Bird City Brunswick, will lead the walk.
Join Library Staff at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show. This event takes place at Catoctin High School - 14745 Sabillasville Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Celebrate 70 years of community tradition at the 70th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show! Join friends, neighbors, and visitors for a weekend filled with agriculture, local exhibits, live entertainment, delicious food and family activities.
Be sure to stop by the Thurmont Regional Library table in the upper parking lot to sign up for a library card, pick up fun giveaways, and learn about the free programs, services, and resources available to the community.
Whether you're exploring award-winning exhibits, supporting local organizations, or spending time with family and friends, the Community Show is a celebration of everything that makes our community special.
The Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Annual Fall Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13 at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show. Come pick up a cozy read for the autumn months that will be here before you know it!
The Community Show takes place at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Rd Thurmont MD 21788. The book sale will be held in the auxiliary gym.
Hours and more information can be found by visiting Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show – Bringing Our Communities Together Since 1957.
The Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Annual Fall Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13 at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show. Come pick up a cozy read for the autumn months that will be here before you know it!
The Community Show takes place at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Rd Thurmont MD 21788. The book sale will be held in the auxiliary gym.
Hours and more information can be found by visiting Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show – Bringing Our Communities Together Since 1957.
The Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library's Annual Fall Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13 at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show. Come pick up a cozy read for the autumn months that will be here before you know it!
The Community Show takes place at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Rd Thurmont MD 21788. The book sale will be held in the auxiliary gym.
Hours and more information can be found by visiting Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show – Bringing Our Communities Together Since 1957.
Join Library Staff at the Thurmont Police Department's National Night Out. This event takes place at the Thurmont Police Department, 800 East Main Street in Thurmont.
National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between neighbors and local law enforcement, fostering safer, more connected communities. It began in 1984 as “Night Out Against Crime” in Pennsylvania and became a national campaign under the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) in 1989. Millions of people across thousands of communities in the U.S., Canada, and on U.S. military bases participate each year, making it one of the largest crime-prevention and community engagement initiatives in the country. Learn more about National Night Out here!
Stop by the Library tent where you can pick up a library card, check out our upcoming Fall events, and snag some of our limited edition library swag!
This event takes place at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont, Maryland.
Join Library Staff at the Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll. Find us inside Woodsboro Craftsmen located at 3 W Main Street, Thurmont!
A great night for strolling at the summer Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll!
The Art & Wine Stroll will be celebrating America's 250th, with a red, white, & blue theme! Dressing to theme is encouraged but not required.
Enjoy 22 local artists & artisans, 6 different live music genres, & local breweries, vineyards, distilleries, & stop in & say hi to our participating local businesses on Main Street! Great Food too! (Must be 21 and have ID to be served)
Learn more about the Thurmont Main Street Art & Wine Stroll here.
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 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 your favorite library staff member at our table on the Green Block and learn about all the earth-friendly ways we can help the environment.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month each year, Centro Hispano turns Carrol Creek in downtown Frederick into a lively, colorful celebration of Hispanic art, culture and music. Come visit your favorite library staff member at FCPL's outreach table.
Visit our outreach table to learn about the materials and services offered by FCPL.
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.
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.
Practice reading to a real dog. This program is designed for children ages 0-10.
Join us for a workshop presented by the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland, designed to help you:
Spot sneaky scams and tricks Marylanders are seeing right now
Keep your wallet, identity, and peace of mind safe
Learn the truth behind “too-good-to-be-true” ads
Attendees will also learn how to use BBB tools such as the Scam Tracker, Scam Prevention Guide, and Scam Survival Kit to recognize and report suspected scams.
Build a monster motel as you enjoy the movie Hotel Transylvania (2012) rated PG.
What's a Zine? Zines are small self-published magazines that are filled with art of all kinds. Create art, words, and images to fill a zine of your very own!
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
A multi-sensory storytime and playgroup designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment while giving caregivers a space to connect.
Join us for a multi-sensory storytime designed to meet your child where they are in a fun, engaging environment. Families will participate in gentle stretching activities and a simple caregiver-and-me obstacle course designed to encourage movement, coordination, and connection.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Programming Room is located on the first floor in Room 201.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
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.
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.
Join Myersville Library staff for a fun outdoor storytime at The Bog Shack Snowball Stand - 10909 Wolfsville Road, Myersville
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.
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 "tbd". A story by tbd. All ages welcome.
Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "tbd". A story by tbd. All ages welcome.
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.
Calling all truck lovers! Climb aboard, explore, and discover a variety of community vehicles at this family-friendly event! Meet the people who operate them, learn how the vehicles help our community, and enjoy a hands-on experience that's perfect for curious kids of all ages!
(FCPS no school day)
This event takes place at the Windsor Knolls Recreation Center, located on 3300 Winmoor Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754.
Visit your favorite library staff at FCPL's pop-up outreach table at the Windsor Knolls End of Summer Bash! Whether you are interested in signing up for a library card or want to learn more about our upcoming events, library staff will be onsite to connect you with our free services and resources.
This event takes place at the Windsor Knolls Recreation Center, located on 3300 Winmoor Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754.
Visit your favorite library staff at FCPL's pop-up outreach table at the Windsor Knolls End of Summer Bash! Whether you are interested in signing up for a library card or want to learn more about our upcoming events, library staff will be onsite to connect you with our free services and resources.