Announcements

Holiday Closing - Independence Day

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Have a coffee with Funeral Director Jeffrey Titcomb who will answer questions frequently asked about services and other activities related to funerals. Presented by Stauffer Funeral Homes.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Preschool Storytime

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

This storytime will be held indoors.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Musical Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Music, movement, stories and more!  

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outside Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outside storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5. Consider bringing a blanket for sitting on the ground. Storytime will move inside in the event of bad weather or heat.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Tiny Art

10:45am - 11:15am
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Art is a fantastic way to enhance fine motor skills while encouraging children to express their creativity. Join us for a simple yet fun art experience. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Summer Lunch

11:00am - 1:00pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

While summer is here, enjoy a free lunch! While supplies last, lunches are available via carry-out or curbside pick-up for youth ages 0-18.


This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Outside Creative Play

11:15am - 11:45am
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Join us outside after storytime for some creative play time. Ages 0-5. Creative Play will move inside in the event of bad weather or heat.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Event Details:

The City of Frederick will visit us serve lunches for children and teens (under 18) each afternoon this summer from 12:15-1:00 pm. Lunch will be served June 10 -August 16 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Dance with a Ballerina

1:00pm - 2:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Meet a real Ballerina who will lead us in an abridged dance class. Bring your camera for a great photo opportunity afterwards.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime, Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about body boundaries with Heiress, the service dog from the Child Advocacy Center.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Crash Test Dummies

2:00pm - 3:00pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn a bit about crash test dummies, then see if you can come up with your own!

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Animanga Club: Trivia Time

3:30pm - 4:30pm
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: STEM Lab
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and enjoy watching a show or two! 

Show off your trivia knowledge about all things anime in a trivia contest! 

Disclaimer(s)

Sign Language Interpreter

If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Fiber Arts Workshop - Knitting Wrap Up

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Fun Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Yard - Myersville
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of family fun. Magician Anthony Ware magic show at 6 pm. 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Magic and Wonder with Anthony Ware

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Magician Anthony Ware brings dazzling magic and zany humor to this high-energy show! Ware is a veteran of the United States Army who discovered his passion for magic while serving his country.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Read to a Therapy Dog with Wags for Hope

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog form WAGS for Hope.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Smoothies!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Make and taste test some yummy smoothies using different fruits and ingredients!

Due to state regulations, participants in this program must be at least 12 years old. Please note that this program may include food allergens.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Musical Performer: Mr Lilo

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs and fun for the whole family.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back! 

Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 7:00 p.m.