Announcements
FCPL Winter Holiday Hours
Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.
Musical Storytime
Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.
Preschool Storytime
Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
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! This program is for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers.
Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.
Musical Storytime
Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Interactive play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers ages 18-36 mos. and their caregivers.
Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.
Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.
Come have a "ball" with us! Create a giant windball from recycled cardboard, showcasing your creativity and environmental consciousness.
Make your very own game board with the materials provided.
STEAM Lab takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm.
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.Special Note Regarding Children's Programs
Any food/beverage offered may contain ingredients which may cause allergic reaction, i.e., wheat, nuts, soy, etc. Parents/guardians, please be advised that it is solely your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the children in your care and your option to allow/disallow the products offered. Registration for this event acknowledges that you have read and understand this caution.Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others. Suitable for grades 6-12.
Come in to check out some of our amazing STEM lab activities.
Join us for some twisty fun with pipe cleaners!
Designed for children in grades K-5.
Bring your device to the library for tips on how to improve your digital literacy skills during a 30-minute session with one of our librarians. Ask questions, learn how to use library digital resources and more.
Join us at Thurmont Regional Library as we welcome graphic novelist Vera Brosgol to Frederick County! Vera will discuss her new middle grade graphic novel Plain Jane and the Mermaid, answer questions, and sign books.