Celebrate all things canine with games, activities and visits from Hero Dogs and WAGS for Hope.
Education & Enjoyment
Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on current international affairs!
Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on current international affairs!
Join Thurmont area resident and retired U.S. Ambassador Shaun Donnelly in a group conversation on current international affairs!
Join Walkersville's postmaster Casey Overby for a lively presentation about the daily workings of our post office. She'll shed light on what happens on both sides of the counter and explain the everyday routines of mail carriers. You'll even get to see and touch a mail truck! This is an adaptive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Take a trip down memory lane and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs. Beginning with issues from the 1930s, view how clothing, furniture, appliances, toys (and the value of the dollar) have changed through the decades. Observe historical trends in marketing and other aspects of business innovation, and gain an appreciation for these artifacts that function as fascinating mirrors of our times.
Join us as we welcome the Go Team Therapy Dogs to the Thurmont Library! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for this fun, sensory event.
Step into the stranger side of the holiday season. Explore the oddities, traditions, and wonderfully bizarre visual culture of a 19th-century Christmas, then create your own Victorian-inspired holiday card using vintage imagery, decorative papers, and a touch of festive weirdness. For teens and adults.
The Go Team Therapy Dogs are returning to the Brunswick Library! We invite adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to join us for a fun, sensory-friendly experience with these wonderful canine companions.
Join music therapist Marsha Hudson for a fun and festive hour of holiday music! Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to sing along, participate, and enjoy the sounds of the season together as Marsha plays holiday favorites on the keyboard.
Get moving with Bastian of AB Arts LLC for an hour of seated movement and fun! This interactive program features full-body stretching, arm and leg cardio exercises, and an exciting balloon dance party. Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are encouraged to join us for this enjoyable and accessible movement experience.
Get moving with Bastian of AB arts LLC for an hour of seated movement and fun! This interactive program features full-body stretching, arm and leg cardio exercises, and an exciting balloon dance party. Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are encouraged to join us for an enjoyable and accessible movement experience.
Get moving with Bastian of AB arts LLC for an hour of seated movement and fun! This interactive program features full-body stretching, arm and leg cardio exercises, and an exciting balloon dance party. Adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are encouraged to join us for an enjoyable and accessible movement experience.
Join us to learn useful strategies for getting the most out of emergent AI models. Topics will include practical prompt engineering, data safety and security, and cross-checking AI outputs.
Attendees may bring their own devices (smart phone, tablet, or laptop) or use one provided by the library.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
Join us for a fun morning learning all about horses. Emily Sewell, Registered Vet Tech, will talk about horse anatomy to their history to what they eat. Learn about their features, colors, sizes and digestive systems and have an opportunity to explore a variety of equestrian equipment.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, share your art, learn a little Japanese, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! Art activities will also be provided.
Explore one of the world’s most remarkable destinations with Mike and Rhonda Ferrell. Drawing on Mike’s Air Force service and Rhonda’s experience as a civilian, they bring Antarctica to life through vivid personal stories—sharing its breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and the unforgettable moments that make this remote continent so captivating.
Is baking part of your holiday traditions? Children will create a delicious-looking sheet of holiday cookies using paper, scissors, paint, and glue. With paper and creativity, almost anything is possible!
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 for a fun, festive art program where we turn recycled egg cartons into colorful, creative trees. Participants will cut, paint, and decorate their own unique tree sculptures to celebrate the season.
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.
The gingerbread is on the run! Give your gingerbread a new look with a clever disguise. Will it become a superhero, silly animal, famous character, or something completely unexpected?
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.
Build a little house with lots of holiday cheer! Kids will design and decorate their own festive house, adding colorful details, creative touches, and plenty of holiday 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.
Celebrate turkey season with a colorful family art activity! Using painter's tape, paint, and construction paper, families will create a vibrant "stained-glass" turkey inspired by mosaic and stained-glass designs.
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.
Young artists will design and decorate their own snowy scenes using paper, toilet paper rolls, and, of course, their imaginations.
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.
Come to the library to learn more about the mosaics, taking inspiration from greats like Alma Thomas and June C. For ages 6-10.
Come to the library to learn more about embossing as we create 3d reliefs that mimic stained metalwork. For ages 6-10.
We’ll explore the different methods of resist painting, taking inspiration from several artists including Paul Klee. For ages 6-10.
Join certified practitioner as she uses auricular reflexology to promote deep relaxation which in turn promotes healing of the body through physical touch and gentle mediation. This practice allows deep relaxation in the body, circulation improves, as capillaries open, blood flow increases carrying more oxygen to cells.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
For adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. Practice conversation skills and pronunciation while learning about holidays, food, travels, family, life skills, current events, American history, common idioms, and more. This program is presented in partnership with The Literacy Council of Frederick County.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor in Room 302.
For adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. Practice conversation skills and pronunciation while learning about holidays, food, travels, family, life skills, current events, American history, common idioms, and more. This program is presented in partnership with The Literacy Council of Frederick County.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor in Room 302.
For adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. Practice conversation skills and pronunciation while learning about holidays, food, travels, family, life skills, current events, American history, common idioms, and more. This program is presented in partnership with The Literacy Council of Frederick County.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor in Room 302.
For adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. Practice conversation skills and pronunciation while learning about holidays, food, travels, family, life skills, current events, American history, common idioms, and more. This program is presented in partnership with The Literacy Council of Frederick County.
The Programming Room is located on the first floor in Room 201.
Join us for BINGO called by the Burgess of Middletown!
Prizes will be awarded to winners!
This is an adaptive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Get into the holiday spirit by creating a Bling Ornament. You will design a beautiful ornament by adding rhinestones, gems and other embellishments to create a holiday masterpiece. Get ready to sparkle!
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 us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Join us for an educational program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association®. This program is a free, interactive presentation that explores the latest research on lifestyle factors that may support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Participants learn practical strategies related to physical activity, nutrition, social engagement, cognitive stimulation, sleep, and overall wellness. There is also time for questions and discussion, and we can provide educational materials for attendees.
Join us for a fun, relaxing morning as we get into the holiday spirit!
Design and create your own button snow friend picture to take home and add to your holiday home decor.
This is an adaptive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Why do some colors make you glow while others leave you looking washed out? Join Erin Staiger, owner of House of Colour East Frederick, for an introduction to personal color analysis. Learn how undertones, seasonal palettes, and color harmony can help you choose clothing, makeup, and accessories with confidence!
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.
Join special guests and early childhood experts to explore a variety of topics to support your caregiving journey.
Celebrate the season with the enchanting sounds of the Celtic harp. Harper Jim Dronenberg will perform holiday favorites while sharing interesting facts about the Celtic harp and its rich musical traditions.
Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way.
Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way.
Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way.
Margaret Ann Radford leads a gentle yoga session that helps improve mobility in a soft and gentle, yet supportive and beneficial way.
As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, musical duo Patty & Brent will delight library guests with the sounds of the holiday.
As part of the Christmas in Thurmont celebration, join the choirs from the Thurmont Area Feeder Schools for a Community Sing-A-Long of your favorite holiday songs.
Add a little handmade holiday magic to Christmas in Thurmont! Join us at the library to create a festive ornament to help us decorate our holiday tree!
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Get crocheting with the skilled ladies of the Woodlands! Whether you are a practiced hand or it's your first time holding a hook, join us for community and skill-sharing. You can also try knitting or our alternative fiber art craft. All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 4-12.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Adults interested in practicing their English are invited to attend a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. The class provides opportunities to strengthen speaking and listening skills through instructor-led discussions and activities.
Sentences are the bedrock of our work as writers: the foundations upon which any story stands. Dive into the complexities of this smallest unit of story as we explore structure, grammar, flow, and more. We'll also tell stories in just a single sentence! All materials provided while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
The gentle weight of the pencil is comforting as the lead glides across the paper, and your brow scrunches slightly as the words pour from you. The scratching of pencil on page becomes background noise as you watch the scene unfold in your mind's eye. We experience the world through our five senses, so it would only make sense that readers would experience books in the same way. Readers are shown the story, they experience it as if they were living it. Show, don't tell, your story in this group workshop.
All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Many stories involve inanimate objects that should not be able to come to life, yet somehow there they are, conversing with the characters. This is more than basic personification. What happens when an object is given human qualities, when it is given life itself?
All materials provided, while supplies last.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
The Creek ReLeaf Reforestation Program plants a minimum of 2 acres of trees on privately or publicly owned properties within Frederick County - at no cost to the property owner. The program may be able to help you:
Remove invasive plants from your land
Get trees planted on your property
Have the trees maintained for five years
Receive a payment in exchange for keeping the land in trees
Join us at an Open House to learn more!
Join us to hear about Mary’s new novel, Precious Children, and learn about the otherworldly consequences of cloning. Mary will be in-conversation with Corbin Bond, co-leader of the local Horror Fans group and associated book club. Following their conversation, Mary will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Precious Children will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is free and open to the public.
For accessibility requests, email events@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
About the book: “A tech-nesting doll of nightmares, hearkening back to the best of Michael Crichton while making it wholly Thompson’s own horror show.”—Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Devil Inside
Dina Blake’s fourteen-year-old son, Geoff, has just died for the second time. But everything will be okay. The Blake family’s wealth has bought them thousands of clones of each of their children. These children are farmed out to loving families, but with the caveat that the bodies are always available to the Blakes.
After Geoff dies, the Blakes upload their son’s memories into Nathan, who is an unwilling host, desperate to stay with the family who loved him.
Dina’s younger daughter, Di, is terrified because she knows something her parents don’t—the memory transfer doesn’t always go as planned. The Geoff who’s been living with them since his first death isn’t the person her mother thinks he is, and the families of the bodies the Blakes steal aren’t all innocent.
When Geoff returns to life in Nathan’s body, he has to contend with Nathan’s frustrating desire to live and his unexpected ability to fight for his life. For some children to live, others must die. Dina must decide how far she’ll go to protect her children, and Geoff must find out if, and who, he’s willing to kill.
About the author: Mary G. Thompson is the author of the sci-fi novella One Level Down (Tachyon, 2025), as well as The Word, Flicker and Mist, and other novels for children and young adults. Her contemporary thriller Amy Chelsea Stacie Dee was a winner of the 2017 Westchester Fiction Award and a finalist for the 2018-2019 Missouri Gateway award. Her short fiction has appeared in Dark Matter Magazine, Apex Magazine, and others.
Thompson practiced law for seven years, including five years in the US Navy JAGC, and now works as a law librarian. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children from The New School and completed the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television’s Professional Program in Screenwriting. Thompson lives in Washington, DC.
About the moderator: Corbin is a high school English teacher for FCPS, originally from Virginia, who has always had a passion for horror. He founded Frederick Horror Fans in 2023 to form a community that welcomes any local fans of the horror genre across numerous mediums (literature, film, art, music, and gaming) as they collaborate to determine ways to give back to the community. The Horror Fans book club is but one facet of this 1600+ member community, but it’s a wonderfully creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky family.
In partnership with the Delaplaine Arts Center, we welcome Vicki Clarkson for a conversation about the inspirations and creative process behind her mixed media paintings. Through the fluidity of water and pigment, Clarkson captures the ethereal moments of transition—when familiar forms soften, perspectives shift, and beauty emerges in unexpected ways. Explore how color, transparency, and the interplay of control and spontaneity shape her work, inviting us to see the world anew and discover beauty in the spaces between the known and the unknown.
Discover the art of foam-relief printmaking in this hands-on workshop presented by the Brunswick Arts Council. Participants will design and create their own landscape prints while learning how to transfer an image to a foam plate, carve a unique design, and produce multiple original prints to take home. No artistic experience is needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy exploring this fun and accessible art form. All supplies will be provided.
Bring the family for a rousing game of BINGO. Designed as fun for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Spend the afternoon creating miniature food with clay. Designed for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Make a gift for a someone special. Designed for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Test your skills with a variety of one-minute games. Designed for the whole family. Children under 8 must attend with a caregiver.
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Looking to explore your creativity while engaging with your peers? Drop into the CBA STEM Lab every Monday afternoon to try a variety of DIY projects. Ages Tween/Teen
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
Programs in the drop-in series are designed with leveled options so different ages can participate in the same program: preschool, elementary, tween, teen, and adult. Participants are welcome to drop-in for a few minutes or the whole time. Each session includes:
A craft, building challenge, DIY activity, or collaborative art
Games or puzzles
A toy and free play area
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
Adventure forth with your allies, using roleplay, exploration, sword and sorcery! All people and all levels of experience welcome! Let's craft a story together with imagination and chance!
D&D will meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Each session will feature a new one-shot adventure, so feel free to attend any session you can.
Adventure forth with your allies, using roleplay, exploration, sword and sorcery! All people and all levels of experience welcome! Let's craft a story together with imagination and chance!
D&D will meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Each session will feature a new one-shot adventure, so feel free to attend any session you can.
Learn how you can help the students in your life become flourishing readers with Sheri Blossom, a Licensed Dyslexia Practitioner (LDP), Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP), and member of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA). Discover how effective literacy instruction can change the equation for struggling readers, including readers with dyslexia, and how library resources can help.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in room 100.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Explore a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Kick off the new year with big dreams and fun-sized goals! Explore resolutions, try new challenges, create an adventure plan, and discover fun ways to make the year ahead your own. Let’s get ready to dream, try, learn, and grow!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Round up the whole family and join us for a fun filled Readin' & Ridin' Family Hoedown at the library! Celebrate the season with lively music, dancing, games, and crafts. Enjoy a warm community atmosphere as we kick up our boots, make memories, and celebrate the autumn together. Come dressed in your favorite western or fall attire and get ready for an afternoon of harvest-themed 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.
Join us as we celebrate National Shelter Pet Day and learn all about the amazing animals waiting for their forever homes. Representatives from Animal Control and the Humane Society will share what they do to help animals in our community, how shelters care for pets, and ways kids and families can make a difference.
Through hands-on learning, stories, and conversation, we'll discover what it takes to care for our furry friends and why every pet deserves a safe and loving home. Come explore, ask questions, and celebrate our community's four-legged friends!
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Discover American artist Charley Harper and create an artwork using his playful approach to depicting animals and nature through bold shapes, vibrant colors, and simple geometric forms. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Discover the work of German-American artist Sonja Hinrichsen and create an artwork inspired by her snow drawings, which transform snowy landscapes into temporary, collaborative works of art. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Program Description: Come learn about abstract artist Stanley Whitney and create an artwork inspired by his colorful, stacked compositions. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Discover the fun side of technology! Children will explore cool gadgets, build simple creations, and try hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity. Join us for an exciting adventure of tinkering, learning, and fun.
Get ready to explore Africa with our Passport Adventures program, designed for grades K–5! In this exciting session, kids will discover the continent’s vibrant cultures, traditions, and landmarks through fun activities and hands-on crafts. Each participant will collect stamps in their passport along the way.
Get ready to explore Europe with our Passport Adventures program, designed for grades K–5! In this exciting session, kids will discover the region’s rich cultures, traditions, and landmarks through fun activities and hands-on crafts. Each participant will passport and collect stamps along the way.
Join us for this monthly series celebrating the people behind ideas that changed the world. Each session spotlights a different innovator, creator, or visionary—from Edwin Binney, the American entrepreneur and inventor whose company created Crayola crayons, to Fred Rogers, who transformed children's television with kindness and imagination. This week, learn more about Thomas Edison and his inventions.
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Join us for a hands-on science adventure as we investigate the water and air in our atmosphere.
Young scientists will dress up in their favorite gear and discover the exciting world of chemistry through safe, hands-on experiments.
Join us for aviation fun as we celebrate the invention of flight! Make your own wooden airplane and a unique paper airplane bird. Ages: Elementary.
Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Join us for a celebration of world cultures! Speak with exchange students and discover so much more about new and unfamiliar places!
Explore the work of Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak and create an artwork drawing from her bold, imaginative depictions of Arctic animals, nature, and the world around her. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Discover exciting stories from Maryland's Black Eyed Susan Tapestry (B.E.S.T.) Book List! We will read a selection from our featured B.E.S.T. book, share our thoughts in a fun discussion, and complete a hands-on activity inspired by the story. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Enjoy the book The Giraft: A Real-Life Giraffe Rescue by Laurel Neme and then build a raft to rescue a toy giraffe!
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Calling all engineers! Create amazing structures with our Crystal Builders, Zoob Builders, LEGO's and more! Ages: Elementary.
Discover the fun side of technology! Children will explore cool gadgets, build simple creations, and try hands-on activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity. Join us for an exciting adventure of tinkering, learning, and fun. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
Have fun exploring and building with the Library’s LEGO.
This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).
Happy Lunar New Year! Kick off the "Year of the Goat" with fun games, puzzles and an art project. Age: Elementary.
Join us in getting into the spirit of giving this holiday season at the Thurmont library! With our merry makerspace, you can create various winter-themed crafts to take home and gift to loved ones. There will be guided and free-create stations allowing room for creativity to flow! What will you create to give this holiday season?
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Warm-up your voice and tune your instrument, as you experience a night of music at your library! Stretch your improvisation skills, create musical instruments from homemade materials, learn about famous musicians and their instruments, and more! Whether you're a music novice or experienced, there's something for everyone to explore! This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Get ready to explore Valentine's Day around the world with our Passport Adventures program, designed for grades K–5! With fun stories and activities that explore how different cultures celebrate love, friendship, and kindness. Kids will discover unique traditions, create global‑inspired crafts, and learn how people everywhere share caring connections.
Join us for a special kickoff to National Puzzle Day on January 29th! Make your own puzzles, participate in puzzle races, challenges and more! Ages: 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.
Get ready to rumble.. robot style! Create and explore different types of robots as you complete challenges and activities that exercise your brain.
Celebrate the season with winter crafts and games! Snowflakes, snowballs, snowmen! We've got it all.
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus:
September - Non-fiction Writing
October - Setting
November - Opinion and Memoir
Are you a writer? Bring a piece to share or create something new. Writing tips, activities, and a supportive environment to grow as a writer!
Each session will have a different focus.
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Join us for a celebration of The Odyssey! We'll be watching and Singing-Along with EPIC:The Musical while making Greek God and Theatre themed masks. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teen in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302
We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Please note, registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. If interested, please use this link that will redirect you to a form from the Literacy Council to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Po40bKdG7EaH9TXzmAHO6BmnoC-Oq5pGm4mNGpVWkXBURVJUNkxHODFLVzJDTTc0Wlc0Vlg2T05KRC4u
Learn how to protect your family, your assets, and your legacy through a comprehensive state plan.
Seminar led by Ryan M. Schmalzle of SG Law, PLC.
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!
Celebrate the winter season with a fun Bingo game! Enjoy quality time together and play Bingo with your own family and earn some special prizes!
Create adorable mini projects as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery, and lots of fun!
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of music, movement, rhymes, stories, and fun from the 1950s! Explore our new Memory Care Backpacks, crafts, and activities with your loved ones after the fun! Intended for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Join us for an intergenerational celebration of music, movement, rhymes, stories, and fun from the 1960s! Explore our new Memory Care Backpacks, crafts, and activities with your loved ones after the fun! Intended for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Put your family’s knowledge to the test! Teams will work together to see how many questions they can answer correctly. No special expertise required - All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come as a family, join a team, and show how much you know!
Experiment with fun frozen-themed activities as you enjoy the movie Frozen (2013) rated PG.
Spend a playful afternoon with oversized, larger-than-life games and big-time fun for all ages! From giant challenges to friendly competition, it’s a laid-back, laughter-filled way to enjoy family time together.
Enjoy open-ended craft time as you use our materials and kits to create gifts to bring home for your family and friends. Craft materials, inspiration, and wrapping paper supplied!
Build, draw, and create your own igloos and snowy day art with the whole family!
Do you have what it takes? You have one hour to beat the clock, and your family, at one-minute challenges appropriate for all ages!
Enjoy a 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 and creativity. Drop in and explore at your own pace!
Join us for an engaging afternoon with hands-on projects and lots of family fun!
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership (COIPP), an organization that provides support, resources, and services to children impacted by the incarceration of a loved one, along with their caregivers and formerly/currently incarcerated family members in the Frederick region.
According to Guiness World Records, the fastest a 1,000 piece puzzle was put together was in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Compete in a group with family or friends to attempt to live up to the record. How fast can you put the pieces together?
*Supplies may be limited
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
Join Dr. Jessica from GTC Rock Shop for an interact lecture and get to experience with replicas, models, and real fossils up-close that you can touch and see!
This is an adaptive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Join us for a viewing of the film followed by a discussion, led by local film professor Rich Fulton.
At the pinnacle of Hitchcock’s career, North by Northwest contains many of the characteristics of every great Hitchcock film: a man accused of a crime he did not commit (he has to run from the police and the bad guys in an attempt to prove his innocence), many thrills take place across the US (from New York City to Chicago, to an innocent looking corn field in the plain states, to finally, Rapid City, South Dakota and Mount Rushmore.
A Wall Street advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent and murderer. Roger Thornhill must elude police, bad guys and others in order to prove his innocence. He gets help from a woman he meets during his daring escape, but is she really helping him or setting him up?. This is one of Hitchcock’s most beloved thrillers, starring Cary Grant, Eve Marie Saint and James Mason.
A sensory experience, exploring texture and color. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
A sensory experience, exploring texture and color. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
Celebrate the holiday season by following in the footsteps of Clara and the Nutcracker! On your journey to the Land of Sweets, you'll create a nutcracker of your own, defeat the Mouse King and his army, dance ballet steps, and so much more! This program is designed for children aged 3-6 with a caregiver.
Is it really Thanksgiving without a turkey? But waddle we do when one wily turkey gets loose? You'll gobble up this extra fun program that includes a story and "build it" challenge to help catch a turkey that's running free in the library! Bring your creativity, imagination, and favorite side dish (just kidding) this Thanksgiving Eve!
Have you ever wondered how far a kangaroo can jump in a single bound? Or how big an elephant's ear is? Stop by and see the real-life sizes of different creatures, and try out hands-on activities to go along with them!
Join us for a night of tabletop gaming and fun. From card games to board games, stop by to play a favorite or to try something new. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to play too!
Join us for a night of tabletop gaming and fun. From card games to board games, stop by to play a favorite or to try something new. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to play too!
Join us for a night of tabletop gaming and fun. From card games to board games, stop by to play a favorite or to try something new. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your own to play too!
Genealogy’s popularity has increased significantly over the past several years. Join us as we talk about the first steps you should consider taking to begin researching your ancestors, look at resources you can use—both online and in print, and discuss institutions you should consider planning to visit. Whether you’re still thinking about diving into family history research, or you want to sharpen your skills, this program is for you.
This 60-minute dynamic gentle yoga class invites you to breathe more deeply, discover new strength and flexibility while honoring your limits, strengthen your concentration/focus, and relax your nervous system. Taught in a non-competitive environment by a certified instructor, each class includes warm-ups, postures, breathing, and a final relaxation. Options are offered to stay safely within your pain-free range of motion. All abilities and flexibility levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat and any other props that you would like to use to each class.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Middletown Library
This 60-minute dynamic gentle yoga class invites you to breathe more deeply, discover new strength and flexibility while honoring your limits, strengthen your concentration/focus, and relax your nervous system. Taught in a non-competitive environment by a certified instructor, each class includes warm-ups, postures, breathing, and a final relaxation. Options are offered to stay safely within your pain-free range of motion. All abilities and flexibility levels are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat and any other props that you would like to use to each class.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Middletown Library
Celebrate the season with a visit from our favorite furry friends from Go Team Therapy Dogs! This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Grab your yarn and embrace the cozy vibes! This two-part "Grandma Core" knitting workshop will help tweens and teens learn how to knit. We will start with a basic knit stich and work on creating a handmade hat while hanging out and relaxing.
Workshop Details
Session 1: Cast On & Cozy Up – Learn the basics, hold your needles, and start your very first stitches and then watch your project grow
Session 2: Bind Off & Bloom – Finish your piece, weave in the loose ends, and show off your handmade creation.
What to Expect
Slow-craft aesthetic and cozy tunes
Step-by-step beginner guidance
All yarn and needles provided (while supplies last)
Grab your yarn and embrace the cozy vibes! This two-part "Grandma Core" knitting workshop will help tweens and teens learn how to knit. We will start with a basic knit stich and work on creating a handmade hat while hanging out and relaxing.
Workshop Details
Session 1: Cast On & Cozy Up – Learn the basics, hold your needles, and start your very first stitches and then watch your project grow
Session 2: Bind Off & Bloom – Finish your piece, weave in the loose ends, and show off your handmade creation.
What to Expect
Slow-craft aesthetic and cozy tunes
Step-by-step beginner guidance
All yarn and needles provided (while supplies last)
Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302
Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear. All materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Want to learn how to use rubber stamps and make beautiful handmade greeting cards? Create 2 special greeting cards using rubber stamps, cardstock and embellishments. This program will be held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center.
Join us to create homemade gifts for your loved ones appropriate for any occasion! Ages: Elementary
Come celebrate everything gingerbread! Listen to a fun adaptation of the Gingerbread Man story and create your own little cardboard gingerbread house. Ages 0-5.
Help us light up the library and kick off the holiday season! Join us as we flip the switch on our Storypath lights and decorations, then enjoy an evening of festive fun, books, and holiday cheer.
Join us for crafts, music and more as we count down to noon! Let's celebrate the arrival of another fun new year at the library! All Ages.
Get your Grinch on at the library! Join us for a Grinchy celebration filled with festive fun, silly activities, games, crafts, and plenty of holiday cheer. Come celebrate the season with a little green, a lot of fun, and maybe even a heart that grows three sizes!
This program is designed for children in grades K-5.
Get ready for a holiday STEM adventure! Join us for a festive Sunday Funday featuring Sphero BOLT robots transformed into colorful Christmas bulbs. Participants will program and race their Sphero BOLTs through a series of fun holiday-themed challenges, testing their coding skills, creativity, and racing strategies.
Can you guide your glowing “Christmas bulb” to victory? Come race, experiment, and have fun with robots, coding, and holiday cheer!
Get your Merry and Bright on early as we celebrate the annual Emmitsburg Town Tree Lighting Ceremony. Our Winter Glow Gala will have activities and fun for the whole family. Stop in to play Winter bingo, make snowflake crafts, and dance the night away to festive music!
Starting with the early temperance movement and culminating in the passage of the 18th Amendment, this course examines the origins and implementation of Prohibition in the United States. It explores how Americans adjusted to laws that prohibited the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol, with particular attention to the lesser-known aspects of the era. Topics include alcohol smuggling, the rise of organized crime, the clandestine locations where people continued to drink, and the technological innovations that emerged to sustain illegal alcohol production and distribution. The course concludes with an examination of the political and social forces that led to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. This dynamic and densely packed period of history is often oversimplified as an era of prosperity, but it reveals a far more complex and compelling story.
Marc Sommerville has a master's degree in American history from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from Towson University. Writing his master's thesis about the prohibition era and the technology that helped shape the era. He is a father of four kids and a former coach for track and football.
This class is provided courtesy of Frederick Community College - Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Starting with the early temperance movement and culminating in the passage of the 18th Amendment, this course examines the origins and implementation of Prohibition in the United States. It explores how Americans adjusted to laws that prohibited the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol, with particular attention to the lesser-known aspects of the era. Topics include alcohol smuggling, the rise of organized crime, the clandestine locations where people continued to drink, and the technological innovations that emerged to sustain illegal alcohol production and distribution. The course concludes with an examination of the political and social forces that led to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. This dynamic and densely packed period of history is often oversimplified as an era of prosperity, but it reveals a far more complex and compelling story.
Marc Sommerville has a master's degree in American history from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from Towson University. Writing his master's thesis about the prohibition era and the technology that helped shape the era. He is a father of four kids and a former coach for track and football.
This class is provided courtesy of Frederick Community College - Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Starting with the early temperance movement and culminating in the passage of the 18th Amendment, this course examines the origins and implementation of Prohibition in the United States. It explores how Americans adjusted to laws that prohibited the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol, with particular attention to the lesser-known aspects of the era. Topics include alcohol smuggling, the rise of organized crime, the clandestine locations where people continued to drink, and the technological innovations that emerged to sustain illegal alcohol production and distribution. The course concludes with an examination of the political and social forces that led to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. This dynamic and densely packed period of history is often oversimplified as an era of prosperity, but it reveals a far more complex and compelling story.
Marc Sommerville has a master's degree in American history from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from Towson University. Writing his master's thesis about the prohibition era and the technology that helped shape the era. He is a father of four kids and a former coach for track and football.
This class is provided courtesy of Frederick Community College - Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Starting with the early temperance movement and culminating in the passage of the 18th Amendment, this course examines the origins and implementation of Prohibition in the United States. It explores how Americans adjusted to laws that prohibited the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol, with particular attention to the lesser-known aspects of the era. Topics include alcohol smuggling, the rise of organized crime, the clandestine locations where people continued to drink, and the technological innovations that emerged to sustain illegal alcohol production and distribution. The course concludes with an examination of the political and social forces that led to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. This dynamic and densely packed period of history is often oversimplified as an era of prosperity, but it reveals a far more complex and compelling story.
Marc Sommerville has a master's degree in American history from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from Towson University. Writing his master's thesis about the prohibition era and the technology that helped shape the era. He is a father of four kids and a former coach for track and football.
This class is provided courtesy of Frederick Community College - Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Starting with the early temperance movement and culminating in the passage of the 18th Amendment, this course examines the origins and implementation of Prohibition in the United States. It explores how Americans adjusted to laws that prohibited the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol, with particular attention to the lesser-known aspects of the era. Topics include alcohol smuggling, the rise of organized crime, the clandestine locations where people continued to drink, and the technological innovations that emerged to sustain illegal alcohol production and distribution. The course concludes with an examination of the political and social forces that led to the repeal of the 18th Amendment. This dynamic and densely packed period of history is often oversimplified as an era of prosperity, but it reveals a far more complex and compelling story.
Marc Sommerville has a master's degree in American history from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor's degree in physical education from Towson University. Writing his master's thesis about the prohibition era and the technology that helped shape the era. He is a father of four kids and a former coach for track and football.
This class is provided courtesy of Frederick Community College - Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Discover the lives and legacies of Frederick’s most influential citizens. This class explores the lives and lasting contributions of remarkable individuals who helped shape the community for the better. Through compelling facts and memorable stories, learn what made these men and women truly unique and admirable. Featured figures include Joseph Dill Baker, Marshall Etchison, Jacob Engelbrecht, Lord Nickens, Ron Young, Jacob Byerly, Esther Grinnage, and Emma Smith. Come celebrate the spirit of Frederick through the lives of those who made a lasting difference.
This is a partnership between FCPL and Frederick Community College's Institute for Learning in Retirement.
Come celebrate our feathered friends! Make binoculars, go on a library bird search and make bagel bird feeders. Ages: 0-5.
Celebrate Odd Sock Day with all things socks! Wear your silliest, most mismatched pair to show that it's great to be different! Be ready to read, dance, and create with, you guessed it, socks!
Learn how Cosplay can be accessible and affordable to all!
Lee Demer is a lifelong artist who started cosplaying in 2020. They enjoy using different craft methods for costuming and props, and look for a balance of accuracy and uniqueness in each build.
This presentation will introduce cosplay basics including sewing, making props, developing useful skillsets, and proper safety. Lee will detail their own process and experience, while you discover resources for beginners to explore and develop these skills in practice. Lee will also demonstrate using different tools, materials, and completed peices including but not limited to: fabrics, jewelry pliers, a respirator, craft foam, clothing pieces, and handmade props.
All materials provided, while supplies last. For Teen and Adults.
The Natelli Community room is located on the ground floor of the library in Room 100.
Learn the basics of American Mahjong, a game of skill, strategy, and luck!
In Part II of this two part series, learn terms, strategies, and etiquette unique to this beloved tile game. After instruction, participants will break into groups and put their new knowledge into action with a few rounds of play.
Think you know a lot about Pop Culture? Grab your friends and test your knowledge at our Teen Trivia Night. We'll cover everything from gaming to movies, music and books. Enjoy free snacks, show off your random facts and win awesome prizes. Come solo or bring a crew - just bring your brain!
Spend a cozy hour putting together a jigsaw puzzle with old and new friends.
Ages 9 through adult.
Spread some cheer and wow your friends with your singing!
This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Discover the game everyone is talking about! Join Terry Merriman James, a Brunswick native and longtime Mahjong enthusiast, for a beginner-friendly introduction to this increasingly popular game. Learn the basics of gameplay, simple strategies, and the skills you need to join future games. No experience necessary, beginners welcome!
Are you ready for a family vacation but feel overwhelmed by the planning process? Join Tara, local mom and founder of Travel Family, for an informative session on how to organize family trips that prioritize connection over chaos. We will explore practical strategies for defining your family travel vision, setting a budget, choosing the right destination, and managing daily schedules to ensure everyone enjoys the journey.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
Join us for a fun and creative art program designed especially for preschoolers and their caregivers! Young artists will explore colors, shapes, textures, and a variety of child-friendly art materials through hands-on projects and sensory experiences.
Please dress for mess! Some projects may involve paint, glue, or other washable art materials.
A process art experience, exploring texture and color to encourage toddler creativity & fine motor practice.. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
A process art experience, exploring texture and color to encourage toddler creativity & fine motor practice.. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop and create a beautiful decorative wreath to take home using fresh, live greenery. Master Gardeners will guide you through the process, sharing expert tips and personalized instruction every step of the way. No experience is needed, and all supplies, including greenery donated by Mayne's Farm, will be provided. Bring your creativity and enjoy a festive crafting experience as part of Brunswick Hometown Holidays!
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Perler Beads! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Polco Deco! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay, and culture! This month’s featured craft is Paper Airplanes! All materials provided, while supplies last. For grades 6-12.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Get ready to catch 'em all--by making them yourself! In this awesome, step-by-step workshop, we'll be designing and drawing our very own manga-style monster trading cards. We will learn how to create cool custom monsters, give them unique stats and attacks, and then we'll actually put them to the test and battle each other at the end of the class!
Presented by artist Orion Zangara.
Join us for a lively martial arts demonstration by Jeff Chavez of Frederick Martial Arts.
This is an adaptive program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Presented by the Maryland State Library Resource Center, this program explores Maryland's culinary history through historic cookbooks dating back to 1845. Discover the origins of favorites like Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken, and learn how to research Maryland food traditions using resources from the Maryland Room, digital collections, and other online tools. Whether you're interested in recipes or local history, there's something to savor.
What impact does media have on child development? How can I use media to support my child's learning? How can I help my family build healthy media habits? Join Ellie Batkhan from Maryland Public Television to explore these topics and more. *Children are welcome to attend this program with adults.
Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.
Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.
Calling all young writer's ages 12-17! We're inviting Teens to practice the craft of writing, share their work, and enjoy the wonderful world of writing. Stop by for activities and discussion with other teen writers.
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Elementary school readers, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting, if you will. After the read-aloud, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives!
Join us at the Memory Cafe, a friendly and welcoming space for people with early-stage memory loss and their loved ones. Enjoy meaningful social interaction, community support, and a complimentary lunch.
Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call 301-600-6022 or email CaregiverSupport@FrederickCountyMD.gov.
Join the Department of Aging & Independence and Alzheimer's Association for Memory Cafe, a friendly and welcoming space for people with early-stage memory loss and their loved ones. Enjoy meaningful social interaction, community support, and a complimentary lunch.
Registration is required at least two days in advance. To register, call 301-600-6022 or email CaregiverSupport@FrederickCountyMD.gov.
Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together.
Join us for an afternoon of Minecraft creation. This program is for elementary age children who are ready to have fun crafting a world together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore the book art of local artist June Seckler on exhibit, then create your own simple ornament from recycled book pages.
Museums by Candlelight is a free, self-guided holiday event held each December at more than 20 historic sites and museums across Frederick County, Maryland. Hosted by the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium, this local tradition has welcomed visitors for more than 30 years. Visit as many sites as you like, in any order.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A working LEGO train display courtesy of local residents Genevieve Adell and Richie Ring.
A running train display courtesy of East Main Trains.
East Main Trains in downtown Thurmont is owned by Jeff Crum and John Hamilton, two longtime model train enthusiasts who turned their shared passion into a local business. Inspired by the former Catoctin Mountain Trains and Hobbies, they brought a model train shop back to Main Street, offering trains, accessories, and repair services while sharing their enthusiasm with seasoned collectors and those just discovering the hobby.
Come experience Middletown's Concert Series! Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. Different musical styles will be featured in each session.
Think you can build the ultimate gingerbread masterpiece? Teams will receive a mystery theme and a pile of sweet building supplies, then race against the clock to create a gingerbread house that brings their surprise theme to life!
Get ready for New Year's Eve and celebrate the new year with fun activities. Intended for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life planning. Hosted at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the program offers a welcoming, low-barrier, and low-pressure environment where participants can ask questions, receive individualized support, and explore pathways forward.
Participants can receive assistance with schoolwork, goal-setting, and future planning, whether that includes reengaging in school, preparing for graduation or a GED, exploring career interests, building job readiness skills, or connecting to employment, training, or mentoring opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, confidence development, and removing barriers, while helping young people take practical, achievable steps toward education and career success.
Next Steps is led by the City of Frederick’s Reengagement Program Manager and serves as an early phase of the City’s broader youth reengagement efforts, supporting opportunity youth while laying the groundwork for the City’s planned youth center opening in 2028.
No school means more fun! Come and join us for an exciting Nintendo Switch Party at the library! We’ll have popular games available, including Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario Bros. Ultimate, so bring your competitive spirit. You’re welcome to bring your own Nintendo Switch console if you have one, or you can borrow controllers from the library to join in the fun. This event is perfect for gamers of all ages, whether you're a beginner or a pro. Not only will you get to play with your friends and meet new people, but there will also be light refreshments provided to keep your energy up while you game. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day! We can’t wait to see you there!
Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient. Gnomes take about 45 minutes to make. Ideal for ages 9-18, one gnome per person, while supplies last. Feel free to BYOS (Bring Your Own Socks), for a fun way to recycle favorite single socks that have lost their mates.
Enjoy an evening of Mahjong, friendly competition, and community! This program is designed for players who already know the basics and are looking for an opportunity to practice their skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy a few games together. Bring your Mahjong set, Mahjong hand card and a card table if you have one and join us for a relaxed and welcoming time at the library. The library is able to provide one Mahjong set and 3 tables.
Enjoy an evening of Mahjong, friendly competition, and community! This program is designed for players who already know the basics and are looking for an opportunity to practice their skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy a few games together. Bring your Mahjong set and a card table if you have one and join us for a relaxed and welcoming time at the library. The library is able to provide one Mahjong set and 3 tables.
Play ping pong in the library like it’s a totally normal thing people do.
For ages 10-18
Ready to grow your own food? Join Master Gardener, Tim Wheeles, to learn the foundational rules of vegetable gardening, from picking the best spot in your yard to choosing crops your family loves to eat. Tim will also discuss the tips and tricks to starting seeds indoors and we will have our seed library available for you to select seeds to take home.
Join Sean Morahan from C2 Education to learn everything you will need to know to find the perfect summer internship. This program is suitable for teens and adults.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
Want to learn how to propagate plants? We will cover the practical aspects, from simple to more complicated setups, depending on the type of cutting. You will learn how to propagate root, stem, leaf, hardwood, and softwood cuttings and take home 4 - 6 cuttings.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help your child learn through play while interacting with other children and adults. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Make a library card! Check out books! Grab limited edition library swag!
Pop Up held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 South Seton Ave Emmitsburg, MD
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.
Stay for as long as you need. Here at the library doing homework? Take a quick 5-minute brain break with a cuddly pooch. Or spend the entire hour soaking up the snuggles. However long you attend the program, therapy dogs can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others.
The Small Conference room is located on the 2nd floor of the library in Room 302.
Bring your gently used puzzles and games to the library to exchange with others!
Please be sure that all contributions are in good condition and include all pieces.
Calling all puzzle lovers! Learn about puzzle trading in Frederick County with Carola Saunders from Puzzle Traders of Frederick County. Discover how the local puzzle trading community works, ask questions, and bring your gently used puzzles to trade with fellow puzzlers. Puzzles may be dropped off at the Brunswick Library beginning November 15. Please secure all puzzle pieces in a zip-top bag inside the puzzle box.
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 in 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.
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
November Book: Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel
Step inside the pages of some of the world's best stories! In this hands-on program, we will read an award-winning picture book together and use it as inspiration for fun STEAM activities. For ages 6-10.
Book for January is Erno Rubik and his Magic Cube by Kerry Aradhya
Would you like more information on how to potentially maximize your retirement income?
Join us at the Middletown Branch Library for an educational workshop covering Taxes, Inflation, and Retirement Planning (including how to deal with the current market environment) on Tuesday, December 8, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Get professional guidance on potentially reducing the taxation of your retirement income (including Social Security), and how to position yourself for better returns with the current market volatility and inflation. Know and understand how to harvest your investments and collect retirement income in the most tax efficient manner because you can potentially save thousands of dollars.
Drop in to join Trinity’s Children for an afternoon of tabletop gaming, community, and connection. Explore a variety of games, from family-friendly favorites to role-playing adventures, while learning about the organization’s efforts to support families affected by addiction, raise awareness, and promote overdose prevention. All experience levels are welcome.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly school prep program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program designed for caregivers and their children, ages 3-5, to have fun and explore together. Builds school skills and social- emotional development.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
A weekly program intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Join us at Mission Space to test your knowledge and skills! Age: Elementary.
Toy Story 5. Your favorite toys are back! Join us for a fun movie adventure and craft.
Join us for an afternoon of crafts that celebrate winter holidays around the world. This program is recommended for children in grades K-5.
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.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with us! Join in discussions about the hottest romance novels with local booksellers from Periwinkle & Prose. Check out our blind date with a book collection to fall in love with your next read. Get creative with DIY lip care products, valentines, and other seasonal crafts. Stop by our Photo Booth to make lovely, long-lasting memories. Whether you’re celebrating this Valentine’s Day solo, with friends, or with a partner, we will have plenty of festivities to enjoy during this season of love!
Booksellers from Periwinkle & Prose will be on-site selling romance novels and other items for book lovers!
A shrink plastic (Shrinky Dinks) that lets participants draw, color, and bake custom designs that shrink into durable keychains, charms, and jewelry. Design and color your plastic and then watch as they transform into miniature works of art.
An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs.
Counseling | Funding | Contracting
An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs.
Counseling | Funding | Contracting
An SBA representative will be available every third Wednesday of each month to assist with your small business needs.
Counseling | Funding | Contracting
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen.
Learn about and experience sound bath healing. Presented by a certified Sound Healing Practitioner, participants will listen and relax to the sounds of 7 crystal singing bowls.
Celebrate the season with The South Mountain Quartet and friends as they present Christmas-themed music for strings, flute and strings, and soprano and strings from the baroque thru 21st century. At the conclusion you’re invited to join in sing-along carols led by former FCC voice professor Paula Chipman. Help welcome in the holidays with music, community and good cheer!
Join us at the library for a cozy evening of chilly tales, snowy songs, and movement celebrating the magic of the season. Following the stories, little ones will enjoy a simple, creative winter-themed craft to take home. Designed for ages birth to 5 with caregiver.
Love is in the air for this special family storytime celebrating friendship, kindness, and Valentine's Day. We’ll share sweet stories, sing cheerful songs and make a Valentine craft to take home to someone special. Designed for ages 0-5 with caregiver.
Join us for a winter themed storytime where we will read Ezra Jack Keats’ Caldecott Medal-winning classic, The Snowy Day! We will enjoy winter themed movement, songs and activities that capture the magic of the first snowfall! Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
All aboard for a train-themed adventure! Families are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and fun celebrating trains and railways. Be sure to check out our Museums by Candlelight model train display and watch the trains in action.
Explore music and sounds through rhymes, movement, stories and fun. After, create homemade instruments based on the book Sounds of Trash. Intended for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Put on your PJ's and bring your plushie for this special Starlight Storytime! We’ll read a story then tuck in our stuffed animal for a library sleepover! Come back beginning Sunday (11/22/26) to pick up your plushie and see the mischief they got into! (ages 0-5)
**Caregivers - please make sure that you do not bring the stuffed animal that your child sleeps with!
Join us for a special New Year’s Storytime! Enjoy festive stories, songs, and a fun countdown celebration as we welcome the new year together. This program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
Join us for a special Storytime as we celebrate the coming New Year with fun stories, a lively countdown and festive activities! Intended for little ones and their caregivers. Ages 0-5.
Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.
In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:(1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound;(2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding;(3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet.These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.**Free Personal Stop the Bleed kits provided at the end of the class for all attendees** ($42 value)
Join R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for Injury Prevention & Policy for this life-saving training. They will present life-saving bleeding control training through STOP THE BLEED. In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out. (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. FREE Personal Stop the Bleed kits will be provided at the end of class for all attendees ($45 value).
In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:
1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet
These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
**At the end of the class, all attendees who are 18 and older will receive Free Personal Stop the Bleed kits ($45 value)**
Did you know that fruit has DNA just like people? Come be a scientist for the afternoon and discover how to extract DNA from strawberries. It will be an engaging, hands-on science workshop designed to explore the basics of genetics. By utilizing everyday household items, participants learn how to break down cell walls and isolate real, visible strands of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from a strawberry.
Calling all puzzle solvers and junior investigators! The library has gone into lockdown, and it’s up to you and your team to solve the mystery and find your way out! Work together to crack codes, uncover clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges before time runs out.
Put your teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to the test in this exciting escape-room adventure designed especially for elementary-aged explorers. Can you solve the clues and complete your mission? Gather your team and get ready for a Sunday Funday full of mystery, challenges, and fun!
Celebrate America Recycles Day at the library! Kids can learn about the importance of recycling while turning everyday recycled materials into fun and creative crafts. Bring your imagination and get ready to reuse, repurpose, and create something special!
January 31st is backwards day! Get ready for goofy group challenges, mixed-up games, backwards races, and brain-bending fun. Can you think, move, and play in reverse? Let’s find out!
Designed for kids ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
Learn about the winter solstice, explore winter traditions from around the world, and create a colorful light-themed craft. Come welcome winter and celebrate the return of the light!
Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with tangrams! Enjoy creating designs out of simple shapes, ranging from animals, objects, to abstract creations. The possibilities are endless, so what will YOU create?
*Designed for kids in grades kindergarten-5th grade and their caregivers.
R.E.A.D.® with Wags for Hope
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.
Let it snow! Join us for a flurry of winter fun with snowy activities, creative play, and plenty of chilly adventures. No snow outside? No problem! We’ll make our own fun indoors.
Designed for kids of all ages with their caregivers.
In honor of Super Bowl LXI, compete at tabletop paper football for your opportunity to become world champion.
Join us to learn more about what Tarot is, and what it isn't! Debra Spotts, energy healer and intuitive, discusses a brief history of tarot, the meanings behind the cards, and the awareness of energy all around us.
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with Paulella Burchill, author and tea sommelier. We will indulge in several teas while learning various techniques for making different kinds of delicious tea beverages.
Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a teen leadership meeting.
Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a teen leadership meeting.
Join us as Middletown's Teen Leadership Council meets. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a teen leadership meeting.
Teens, ages 13-18, meet to collaborate with each other and the teen librarian on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a TLC meeting. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
Teens, ages 13-18, meet to collaborate with each other and the teen librarian on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a TLC meeting. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
Teens, ages 13-18, meet to collaborate with each other and the teen librarian on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.
Share your voice and receive volunteer hours when attending a TLC meeting. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
Come collaborate with your peers to help your voices be heard at the library. Assist Teen Library Staff with creating programs, displays, and more! Attending Teen Library Council counts as volunteer hours for school! Ages 14-18.
Come collaborate with your peers to help your voices be heard at the library. Assist Teen Library Staff with creating programs, displays, and more! Attending Teen Library Council counts as volunteer hours for school! Ages 14-18.
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Join us for The Persuasion Lab presented by local expert Juliet Giorgadze. This interactive workshop focuses on developing public-speaking confidence, critical thinking, persuasive communication, and the ability to construct and defend arguments through practical exercises and a moderated debate
Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community. Attendees will earn one SSL hour.
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Help support a great cause by cutting yarn for The Magic Yarn Project! Participants will earn volunteer hours while preparing materials that will be used to create yarn wigs for children with medical hair loss.
Create a stop motion animation film using Play-Doh and dinosaur figures!
This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
Collaborate with Frederick County Parks and Recreation to paint wooden bird houses with creative, nature-inspired designs.
Decorate delicious cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and fun toppings to create sweet, one-of-a-kind designs.
Transform simple corks into adorable reindeer using paint, googly eyes, antlers, and other festive decorations.
Explore the creative process of mosaic art by designing and assembling colorful pieces into unique works of art.
Join Geri Gallas Brando, founder of Open Book Chocolates, for a delicious introduction to her locally crafted, literary-inspired chocolate bars. Discover the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process, learn the stories behind her unique flavors, and hear how a love of books inspired her artisan chocolate business. Enjoy samples during the program, with chocolate bars available for purchase.
As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, learn about the first battle fought after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the brave fight of the Maryland 400.
The Natelli Community Room is located on the ground floor in Room 100.
Think you can tell the difference between the name-brand snack and the store-brand version? Put your taste buds to the test in this fun, blind taste-test challenge and see if you can guess which is which!
Join us for a fun morning of Holiday Karaoke. The Firehouse DJ's will be here to help you show off your amazing vocal talents. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
This special holiday storytime will include narrated scenes performed by dancers from Leading Edge Academy of Dance in costume, featuring Clara’s dream sequence, the elegant Arabian Dance, and the playful Candy Cane Dance. Children will be invited to join in simple ballet-inspired movements alongside the performers. The program will end with a Mini Performance Finale: A short excerpt from the full-length Nutcracker Suite production. Families, all ages.
Families are welcome to take photos and chat with the cast after the performance.
Meet Jill Constantino—writer, college coach, former Harvard writing teacher and dean—as she shares insight from The People’s Guide to College Applications, a compassionate, practical roadmap for students and families navigating the application process. Drawing on her wide-ranging life experiences and years of supporting students, Constantino offers guidance on authentic essay writing, staying organized, and approaching college conversations with confidence.
Curious Iguana Bookstore will be on site selling copies of the book.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more, all celebrating the winter season! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.
Thinking about taking a cruise but overwhelmed by the choices? From family-friendly megaships to luxury small ships and adults-only voyages, every cruise line offers a different experience. Join Certified Travel Advisor Jaime Crosthwait as she compares today's most popular cruise lines, explains who each is best suited for, and helps you discover which cruise experience best matches your travel style, interests, and budget.
Step into the magic of a European Christmas! Join Certified Travel Advisor Jaime Crosthwait as she explores some of Europe's most enchanting Christmas markets and holiday traditions. Discover where to find the best festive foods, handmade gifts, dazzling light displays, and unforgettable seasonal experiences. Learn different ways to experience a Christmas market vacation and pick up practical tips for making your own European holiday adventure unforgettable.
Waddle, wobble, and gobble your way around the Story Trail! Collect a feather after every lap, and watch your turkey transform into the fluffiest bird in the flock. It's a fun-filled adventure that's sure to get everyone moving!
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.
Spend the last Monday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. For ages 9-18.
Spend the last Monday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. For ages 9-18.
Spend the last Monday of the month with a game of chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. For ages 9-18.
Keep your hands cozy this winter with a craft you can use over and over again! Join us to design and create your own custom, microwaveable hand warmer.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Gear up for the Super Bowl! Join us to make your own football keychains by weaving together beads and string! While supplies last. For ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Looking for a fun way to spend your afternoon? Whether you're into crafting, gaming, or both, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and make new friends in a creative and friendly environment!
Create aromatic cinnamon ornaments using spices, applesauce, glue and cookie cutters. This is a fun, hands on activity that smells amazing anytime of the year.
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Come in, create a magical kitten character, and join a one-shot of the tabletop role playing game Magical Kitties!
Join us for a holiday crafting session where you can learn how to turn colorful pony beads or perler (fuse) beads into an awesome keychain or backpack clip. We'll teach you the easy step-by-step process to tie it all together.
Tweens will design their own glowing lanterns using mason jars, delicate pressed flowers, and safe tea lights. It’s the perfect mix of art and nature—creating a magical keepsake that shines bright on these long winter nights. Ages 8-13
Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server!
Transform paper tubes into colorful, star-shaped decorations using acrylic paint and simple cutting and folding techniques.
Do you have a favorite word? Join us for some winter fun as we use recycled scrabble pieces to create ornaments and decorations from words! While supplies last, ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Have you ever wanted to be a spy and decode hidden messages? Learn about cryptography, the art (and math!) of creating codes, ciphers, and secret messages! Ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302.
Join us for this fun and educational experience that brings a bit of nature indoors! Learn how to build a self-sustaining ecosystem with live plants and decorations. You'll discover the history of terrariums, the best plants to use and how to care for your mini arboretum. Each participant will design and build a beautiful miniature terrarium to take home.
Have you ever noticed the textures on the sidewalk? The walls? A coin, key, or seashell? Join us to learn how to preserve those textures by creating your own stamps. Fill a notebook with these unique patterns pulled from every day items. While supplies last. For ages 10-13
The Small Conference Room is located on the top floor of the library in room 302.
Join us for a hands-on craft workshop where tweens will design, create and decorate a picture frame for Valentine's Day.
What can you create out of cardboard? With the cardboard boxes and tools provided, the only limit is your imagination!
Combine colorful ingredients to make candy cane slime that’s stretchy, squishy, and fun to play with.
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.
Transform pinecones into adorable gnomes using felt, pom-poms, and other creative decorations.
We'll give discarded books a second life by creating something new from the pages!
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Join us for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Plushidermy: aka plushie taxidermy, where we'll take old stuffies and make them into art you can display.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month for a series of DIY projects. Materials will be provided, just bring your creative energy and some inspiration.
Have you ever been concerned that someone you know may pose an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to themselves or others by having access to firearms?
Do you own firearms and want to better understand what an Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) is, how it works, and what it can and cannot do?
Join the Behavioral Health Services Division of the Frederick County Health Department for an informative presentation about ERPOs. Learn more about the process, when an ERPO may apply, and what firearm owners should know.
Following the brief presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions and get answers from knowledgeable professionals.
Firearm safety resources will also be available: attendees will have the opportunity to take home a free gun safe to help securely store their firearms. Multiple sizes will be available.
Please do not bring firearms to this program.
Come learn the facts, ask questions, and take home resources to help keep firearms safely secured.
Celebrate the holiday season at the library! Browse vendors at the holiday market, create a craft, enjoy a scavenger hunt, meet St. Nick (at 11:30AM), and have storytime with Mrs. Claus (at 12:30PM)! This event is coordinated in partnership with the Friends of the Walkersville Library.
Join Weis Dietitian, Christina, as she discusses ways to shop for and make healthy meals on a budget. The program will feature nutrition education, a cooking demonstration, and taste-testing. This program will be held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 S Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD.
Join Weis Dietitian, Christina, as she discusses ways to shop for and make healthy meals on a budget. The program will feature nutrition education, a cooking demonstration, and taste-testing. This program will be held at the Emmitsburg Senior Center 300 S Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD.
Celebrate the season through creativity! Young artists will enjoy fun, hands-on winter-themed art projects inspired by snowflakes, snowy scenes, winter animals, and more. Join us for a chilly adventure filled with imagination, creativity, and fun!
Join us for a fun day filled with building and tech! We provide the materials; you bring the creativity!
Families and friends of all ages, please join us to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) and celebrate the winter holidays. We will have popcorn and a hot cocoa bar to enjoy during the showing!
The Muppet Christmas Carol1992 · 1h 25m · rated G
Celebrate all things winter at the C Burr Artz Library with a variety of crafts, activities, and games! For all ages.
Bring the beauty of the season into your home with a step-by-step wreath making demonstration by Frederick Flower Farm. Whether you want to freshen up your front door or create a special gift, this program will show you how to design a beautiful, professional looking wreath from scratch.
Join Julie Aha of Gettyoga for a seated, gentle movement session designed for all mobility levels and bodies. All adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to this program.