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.
elementary
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.
Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.
Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.
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!
Join us for a calming sensory play session designed for young children and their caregivers. The room will feature soft lighting, relaxing music, and a variety of sensory-based toys that encourage exploration through touch, sight, and sound. This gentle play environment supports early development, creativity, and relaxation. Drop in and explore at your own pace!
Visit our pretend grocery store! Kids can shop and check out pretend groceries while practicing counting, sorting, and imaginative play.
Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.
Join us for a variety of art, history, games and sensory hands-on activities for elementary-aged children.
Calling all aspiring artists! Learn about the history of art, famous artists and the seven elements of art through fun activities and projects. Age Group: Elementary.
Calling all aspiring artists! Learn about the history of art, famous artists and the seven elements of art through fun activities and projects. Age Group: Elementary.
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.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
This week create a rainy-day masterpiece exploring water and color!
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
This Week - Get ready to hop into some crafty fun creating cute bunnies. Did you know a group of bunnies is called a fluffle? We'll have our own by the time the evening is over!
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Inspired by the picture book Daisy Rewilds, participants will create a mixed-media flower using different types of paper and paint. The first of many May flowers!
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
There are some pretty weird flowers in the world. Come learn about some of them and make a flower you’ve probably never heard of - and will be quite surprised by!
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
This Week - Participating young artists will decorate a miniature house, plant the seeds that will soon sprout into bright green grass, like a fresh spring lawn, and add their own picket fence.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
This week kids will explore shapes, squiggly lines, and creative doodles as they bring their own wiggly, wormy art to life.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
This week little artists will mix, swirl, and layer paints to bring a parade of color to life, discovering how every shade adds to the masterpiece!
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
In Petal by Petal, we’ll turn our paint parade into blooming masterpieces! Kids will mix and match flower parts to create colorful, one-of-a-kind flowers. Each piece comes together like a puzzle, making a garden full of imagination and creativity.
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Fingerprinting Florals is a hands-on art adventure where kids use their fingertips to create a blooming masterpiece!
Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.
Designed for kids ages 5 and up.
Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art. Ages 6-10.
Join us as we explore different artists, techniques and cultures using a variety of materials to create inspired works of art. Ages 6-10.
Come learn about Pop Artist Claes Oldenburg's public art installations and create your own soft sculpture. Designed for elementary ages.
Join us as we learn about artist Takashi Murakami's "Superflat" style and make a collaborative work with his signature motifs. Designed for elementary ages.
Park Ranger Mark Spurrier shares his experiences with bears in Maryland and reads his picture book, "Big Bears".
Black bears are the largest land mammal in Maryland. Learn about these native creatures that could literally be in your backyard. Touch a black bear hide, measure yourself against a black bear track mold, explore a bear skull and scat replica.
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.
Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.
Come build with us! This program is made for builders of all skill levels to get creative, socialize, and problem-solve with LEGO bricks. We provide the bricks; you bring the imagination. Ages 5-12.
Join our performing coaching staff and some of our students as we show off a variety of circus skills, juggling, plate spinning and hat tricks, mixed up with physical comedy.
Come to the library and meet cast members of the Brunswick High School's Spring Musical, Seussical! Get a special preview and hear one of the cast's favorite book by Dr. Seuss! All ages of children welcome, with an adult.
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.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.
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."
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Enjoy a variety of activities to celebrate dragons and unicorns!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
What does it take to be an actor and be on stage? Learn about the theater and try your hand at remembering a few lines!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Amazing Organs with Infinite Legacy introduces kids to the incredible parts inside our bodies. Through age-appropriate activities and discussion, participants will learn about different organs, what they do, and how they help keep us healthy. Kids will also hear a simple introduction to the idea of organ donation and how helping others can make a big difference.
This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Animal Adaptations: Birds takes kids on a high-flying adventure to discover how birds are built to survive! From beaks and feathers to wings and claws, participants will explore the amazing ways birds eat, move, and stay safe through hands-on activities and fun discovery.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
This Week dive into the amazing ways sea animals survive in their underwater world! Discover how creatures use special adaptations like camouflage, sharp senses, and powerful fins to find food, stay safe, and thrive in the ocean. Through hands-on activities and fun exploration, kids will learn how ocean animals are perfectly built for life under the sea.
This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Test your strategy and skill in a fun filled afternoon of gaming.
Build It: Vehicles puts kids in the driver’s seat of creativity! Young builders will design and create their own rolling vehicle while exploring how things move. Through hands-on challenges and imaginative play, participants will test, tweak, and race their creations for high-speed fun!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Get creative with art supplies and recyclable materials to design your own hat!
This program is designed for children in grades K-5 (ages 5-10).
Escape the cold and enjoy an hour of family bingo at the library!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Inspired by I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, this action-packed program takes kids on a journey to ancient Rome as Mount Vesuvius erupts! Through exciting story moments and hands-on activities, participants will explore volcano science, discover what life was like in Pompeii, and see if they have what it takes to survive!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
This week participants will explore the history of the Titanic, learn about the science of floating and sinking, and discover what it took to survive one of the most well-known disasters at sea.
This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Stay cool at the library and dive into Minecraft fun! Join us for creative building challenges or free play in a relaxed environment. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and beat the heat with us!
Wear clothes you won't mind getting messy and get ready to mix up some magic!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Come learn to make a variety of paper airplanes and test their flight ability!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Let's discover why robots are so cool and how they help us with our everyday lives.
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Join us for this open art session and create your own superhero or villain to enter in our Recycled Art Contest!
Join Dr. Kimberly Benson to learn all about salamanders!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Get ready to show your red, white, and blue spirit! Kids will create festive, star-spangled art projects using a variety of materials—perfect for decorating at home or for upcoming celebrations. This hands-on program encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and a love of all things red. white and blue.
Hop on the Magic School Bus and explore the amazing world of bees! Kids will learn about the life of a bee and how they serve as pollinators, engage in interactive learning stations, and make a craft to take home. It will be a buzz-worthy adventure.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5.
This week - Hop aboard the Magic School Bus and explore the wonders of weather! Kids learn more about the different types of weather, observe experiments - making a cloud and kicking up a storm - and create a weather-watching apparatus.
Make a life size artwork of yourself!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Explorers: let's explore a world of art. This month we will learn about and create mosaics, an ancient form of creating pictures and patterns from small other items. Be prepared to get a little messy and take home a creation or two. Our last evening this spring quarter of Elementary Explorers, we will pick up again in the fall!
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
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!
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.
Stop by the Emmitsburg Library for some STEM-tastic fun. STEM related stations will be set up for hands on fun and experimentation. Age group: Elementary.
Stop by the Emmitsburg Library for some STEM-tastic fun. STEM related stations will be set up for hands on fun and experimentation. Age group: Elementary.
Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!
Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!
Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!
Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!
Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!
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.
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!
Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm.
Registration with the Delaplaine Arts Center is required! To request registration for the May workshops at Brunswick Library, fill out the form that will appear on the Delaplaine website on Tuesday, April 21st at noon: Free Workshops for Kids | The Delaplaine Arts Center
1:00-2:30 pm AGES 6-8
Big Zines
Class Description: Create your own mega magazine (zine) by learning a fun folding technique! Use watercolor to splash the zine with color and continue to add to it creatively while learning a variety of techniques.
3:00-4:30 pm AGES 9-12
Needle Felted Friends
Class Description: Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! Work with colorful wool and felting needles to learn and practice techniques as you create a fuzzy felted friend.
These workshops are a part of the Delaplaine's Community Outreach Initiative and are made possible through donations from the Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts at the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Two Free Helen Smith Workshops Sponsored by the Delaplaine will be offered---one for ages 6-8 at 1:00 pm and one for ages 9-12 at 3:00 pm.
Registration with the Delaplaine Arts Center is required! To request registration for the May workshops at Brunswick Library, fill out the form that will appear on the Delaplaine website on Tuesday, April 21st at noon: Free Workshops for Kids | The Delaplaine Arts Center
1:00-2:30 pm AGES 6-8
Big Zines
Class Description: Create your own mega magazine (zine) by learning a fun folding technique! Use watercolor to splash the zine with color and continue to add to it creatively while learning a variety of techniques.
3:00-4:30 pm AGES 9-12
Needle Felted Friends
Class Description: Explore sculpting with wool! Needle felting is a process which transforms wool fibers by interlocking and condensing them to create 2D or 3D works of art! Work with colorful wool and felting needles to learn and practice techniques as you create a fuzzy felted friend.
These workshops are a part of the Delaplaine's Community Outreach Initiative and are made possible through donations from the Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts at the Community Foundation of Frederick County.
Join us for a variety of crafts, games, and hands-on activities. Designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
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!
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.
Join us for an afternoon of measuring, mixing and molding to make fizzy bath bombs. Tweens will learn the science behind the fizz, blending ingredients like baking soda, citric acid and essential oils to create fragrant bath bombs.
A hands-on STEM activity where you become the scientist learning about polymers and elasticity. With a few household ingredients you will create your very own custom bouncy balls.
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!
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Take-home enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in.
This is a pilot program this spring.
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.
Odds and Ends Art Afternoon invites elementary-aged kids to get creative while school’s out! Using a mix of fun and unexpected materials, kids will craft a unique art project, explore their imagination, and enjoy a laid-back hour of artistic fun with friends at the library.
Stop by and let your creativity bloom. Various art supplies with be on hand to create and make. You can take your projects home or leave them for display in our children’s department. Ages 6-10 (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).
Stop by and let your creativity bloom. Various art supplies with be on hand to create and make. You can take your projects home or leave them for display in our children’s department. Ages 6-10 (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).
Visit our table and learn all about the amazing materials, resources, and services the library has to offer!
Visit are table at the Children's Festival. Say hi to your favorite library staff and learn about all FCPL has to offer.
Frederick Youth Council is partnering on this event and will host a youth-led panel + discussion on youth mental health needs, informed by Photovoice findings from Boys & Girls Club of Frederick, AACF, and other youth voices.
Visit the library table at this event to learn more about what FCPL has to offer.
Join as for some dinosaur fun! This is your time to become a paleontologist and explore everything dinosaurs and fossils.
Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.
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.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5.
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.
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.
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.
Children practice reading skills to the 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.
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 us as we wrap up Children's Book Week and celebrate this year's theme "Books: Get Curious"! How many pennies does it take to sink a paper boat? What is Chromatography? How do you make rice dance? Bring your curiosity along for a fun hands-on science fair featuring items you can find around your house.
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.
School's out and Stuffie Camp is just beginning! Bring your stuffed animal to the Emmitsburg Library anytime 10am-5pm on Monday, April 6th to register for Camp. Then say good-bye as your stuffie stays behind for two days of fun adventures. Come back to pick up your stuffed friend anytime on Wednesday and see all of the fun they had! Ages 0-5, Elementary.
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! Families, ages 6-10.
***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.
Join Middletown Library for Beauty and the Beast Storytime and Dance Experience, presented by Leading Edge Academy of Dance. Families will enjoy a narrated retelling of the beloved tale brought to life through live dance performances inspired by Belle, the Beast, and the enchanted characters of the castle. This interactive program features short dance excerpts, expressive storytelling, a movement activity for children, and an opportunity to meet the dancers. Perfect for ages 3 - 10 years old, this special event offers a magical introduction to dance and storytelling while previewing LEAD’s upcoming annual June Showcase. Families, all ages. FCPS Closed.
Families are welcome to take photos and chat with the cast after the performance.
Join us in partnership with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra for a special musical reading of "We Light Up the Sky with Music". A story by Nick Maland. All ages welcome.
Let's celebrate 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!
Join us for some fun with live animals as we moo, baa, quack and oink our way into summer reading!
Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time. This program is geared for those in grades K-5.
Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time. This program is geared for those in grades K-5.
Bring your imagination — we’ll supply the materials! From painting and collage to paper engineering and DIY crafts, kids will explore their artistic side and take home something awesome each time. This program is geared for those in grades K-5.
Let's celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join us for a magical adventure as we follow Raya and the legendary dragon Sisu on a quest to save Kumandra. Then, bring the magic home by creating your very own dragon craft to take with you!
Wrap up the month with a special Sunday Funday Movie! Bring a blanket and settle in for a family-friendly favorite on the big screen. Popcorn provided while supplies last, courtesy of the Friends of the Thurmont Regional Library.
Let’s play! Kids can test their skills and creativity through cooperative games, scavenger hunts, and puzzling activities that keep everyone moving and thinking. .
This program is geared for those in grades K-5.
Get ready for a bright and bubbly adventure where science meets creativity! In this hands-on library program, kids will explore the fascinating world of color, learn how primary colors transform into new shades, and make flowers for a lovely lady in their lives.
Get curious and messy (in the best way)! Each session features a science-themed experiment, challenge, or puzzle to spark wonder and laughter. This program is geared for those in grades K-5.
Get curious and messy (in the best way)! Each session features a science-themed experiment, challenge, or puzzle to spark wonder and laughter.
This week - Discover some of the amazing science behind how the earth works, and of course, there will be some surprises to engage young minds.
This program is geared for those in grades K-5.
Join Strawberry Hill Foundation for a Bug Bonanza! During Bug Bonanza, students learn all about insects and how to characterize insects from non-insects. Additionally, students will take an in-depth look at life cycles, how different insects feed, and how pollinators impact local farms and orchards.
Based in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, the Strawberry Hill Foundation has been inspiring stewardship of our natural world through programming and events since 1986. Their network of volunteers works to protect various wetlands in direct support of our own Monocacy River.
This program is part of the Suzanne Metheny Memorial Program Series. A long time staff member at the Thurmont Regional Library, Suzanne passed away in September 2025. This Memorial Series was established by her family and friends to celebrate Suzanne's love of curiosity, learning, and community connection.
Join Strawberry Hill Foundation as they talk about Wildlife Wonders. Who lives in the forests and fields of Pennsylvania? What roles do different species play in the ecosystem, and what happens when they disappear? Find out how to identify various animals based on what they leave behind - tracks and scat!
Based in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, the Strawberry Hill Foundation has been inspiring stewardship of our natural world through programming and events since 1986. Their network of volunteers works to protect various wetlands in direct support of our own Monocacy River.
This program is part of the Suzanne Metheny Memorial Program Series. A long time staff member at the Thurmont Regional Library, Suzanne passed away in September 2025. This Memorial Series was established by her family and friends to celebrate Suzanne's love of curiosity, learning, and community connection.
Join us for a hands‑on introduction to the world of flowers! Elementary and Teen participants will learn the basics of caring for fresh flowers, including how to keep them healthy, hydrated, and long‑lasting. We’ll also explore the many career paths connected to flowers—from floral designers and greenhouse growers to botanists and landscape architects.
After learning the essentials, participants will assist with a collaborative group arrangement. By the end of the program, we’ll have created a beautiful community display that will be showcased in the library for everyone to enjoy.
Take a closer look and join the fun at the circus! Experience an exhilarating performance by Theatricks, and afterwards, dive into the world of circus arts by learning some entertaining and safe skills.
Come discover the world of Minecraft EDU as we learn how coding is used in the world of gaming. (geared for grades K-5th).
Spring is for Planting! Come learn how to properly plant vegetables and flowers into the garden and earn Community Service hours. This hands-on activity will take place in the Library Garden, but we will meet in the library. Be sure to wear old shoes! If it rains, we will have a craft night inside the library.
Bring spring into your space by making your own homemade gel air freshener. Using gelatin and essential oils, we will guide you through the process, from choosing scents and colors to adding decorations to make it your own. Bring your creativity and enjoy a relaxing, aromatic time at the library.
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!
In this fun and interactive program, kids will explore the exciting connection between art and science. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn how artists use science in their art. With each project, kids will discover new ways to combine imagination and science, all while having fun creating their own unique masterpieces!
In this fun and interactive program, kids will explore the exciting connection between art and science. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn how artists use science in their art. With each project, kids will discover new ways to combine imagination and science, all while having fun creating their own unique masterpieces!
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.
Let's Celebrate Earth Day! This eco-friendly program invites tweens (ages 9-13) to create unique, sustainable art using recycled and natural materials. Recycled art promotes creativity and environmental awareness by transforming "trash into treasure". All materials will be provided.
Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting! We’ll be turning plain eggs into awesome spring décor—think cute bunny ornaments and not so prickly cacti. It’s a great chance to get creative and make something cool for your space!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Add some sparkle to your reading with book bedazzling! Bring a book you’ve already started bejeweling or choose one of our books to decorate with gems and designs.
This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13.
Take the pilot’s seat for an indoor drone adventure—tackle exciting challenges and then jump into coding to program your drone for even more high-flying fun.
Are you a bug lover? Or just curious about insects and nature? Come get up close and personal with exciting insect specimens and a few arthropods! Michael Turell, Research Entomologist,will be joining us with his collection and expertise to talk about insects and why they look the way they do. He'll also share some information about the City Nature Challenge. His 4-H Entomology Club, participated in the City Nature Challenge last year, and contributed 1,277 observations with at least 557 different species. We will be introducing the iNaturalist App on the library's iPad to show how we can contribute by identifying plants and creatures in our area. Ages 8-13.
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13.
Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server!
Unleash your creativity and make a vibrant piece of art that mimics the beauty of real stained glass! Ages 8-13.
Join us to make your own fabric collage and use it to decorate your room.
This program is for our Tween patrons in 3rd through 8th grades.
What are you hoping to do this summer? Dream big and join us to get creative and make some summer bucket list punch cards!
This program is for our Tween patrons in 3rd through 8th grades.
Make your own duct tape water bottle holder! Create a fun, colorful, and functional accessory that’s perfect for carrying your water on the go.
Design and build a protective container that keeps an egg from breaking when dropped.
Extend the celebration of National Paper Airplane Day by making and flying your own planes and launchers!
Join us for a National Denim Day craft as we design jean‑inspired creations.
Transform ordinary rocks into fun and unique pet companions! Decorate them with paint and embellishments to create colorful, one-of-a-kind characters.
This program is intended for tweens between the ages of 8 and 13.
Create your own eco-friendly seed paper by embedding wildflower or herb seeds into handmade paper, turning your craft into a beautiful, plantable work of art.
Create nature-inspired art by using collected sticks and natural materials to design and decorate unique stick figures that celebrate creativity and the outdoors.
Make touchable artwork by layering paint and different materials to create fun, bumpy, and textured designs.
Ever wanted to fly through space or stand on top of a volcano? With green screen technology, you can! Tweens will act, pose, and film while we replace the background with exciting digital scenes. Create fun photos and short videos while learning a little movie magic along the way.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Local Educator and Architect Forrest Popkin unveils how architects think, create, and communicate their designs. Take part in a guided activity to begin thinking and crafting spaces of your own with simple scaled models. You are encouraged to come with questions about his background, education, his day to day activities to learn more about architects and architecture.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Make a Perler Bead coaster for your cool summer drink! Use a template or create your own design using Perler beads.
This program is designed for youth ages 9 - 12.
Level up your fun at the library! Join us for a Super Plumber–themed party filled with games, crafts, and activities inspired by your favorite characters. Kids can jump into adventure, power up their creativity, and enjoy a playful celebration with friends.
It’s a Smash-tastic time you won’t want to miss!
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!
YMCA is coming to your neighborhood!
Join in for an exciting hands-on program using the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation's STEM Kit to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills and boost confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math...all in a fun, welcoming library setting!
Come explore, create and be inspired by the world of STEM!
Presented in Partnership with the YMCA of Frederick County.
YMCA is coming to your neighborhood!
Join in for an exciting hands-on program using the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation's STEM Kit to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills and boost confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math...all in a fun, welcoming library setting!
Come explore, create and be inspired by the world of STEM!
Presented in Partnership with the YMCA of Frederick County.