Announcements

Holiday Closing - Thanksgiving

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thursday November 28, and Friday November 29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Cafe: Topiary Making Demonstration

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Come for a demonstration by Taskers' Chance Garden Club member Lucia Kline for a demonstration of topiary making.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Valley Bridge

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Ready for a friendly game of bridge?  Prior knowledge of this card game is necessary, but players of all levels are welcome. Come by yourself or bring a bridge partner.

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
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.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth - 5
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
Birth - 5
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.

Musical Storytime (ages 0-5)

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

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

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

Storytime

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

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside.

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

School Skills

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
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:

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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

Toddler Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Birth - 5
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.

School Skills for Preschoolers

11:30am - 12:00pm
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Yard - Walkersville
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Senior Resource and Education Seminar

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Please join us to hear from members of the Senior Service Provider Community.

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.

Pokemon Go Adventure

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Bring your device to catch Pokemon around the library.  Card trading and crafts will also be provided.  Gotta catch 'em all!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Elementary Explorers: DINO-vember STEM

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 10-18)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Animanga Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen
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! 

 

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.

Maryland Writer's Association- Teen Writer's Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

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. www.marylandwriters.org

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Family STEAM: Love Your Veggies (families ages 5 and up)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elementary
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, STEM
Event Details:

Join us for an opportunity to explore, learn and discover together!  We will provide the materials, bring your imagination and we can discover together. For families 5 and up.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Time: Make-A-Magnet (ages 11-18)

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

Make and decorate a magnet to put on your fridge or locker!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Chess for Kids (grades 3-8)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary, Teen
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn how to play chess from an expert. Designed for kids in grades 3-8.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Zine Studio (ages 11-18)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Get creative at the library! Collaborate with your peers to create a zine featuring teen writing, art, and more! For ages 11-18