Event List

Enjoy fun trivia games with your friends! Win prizes! Snacks provided, while supplies last. For ages 11-18. 

Jan 9, 2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the end of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign: a disastrous failure for the Allies but a stunning victory for the crumbling Ottoman Empire.

Calling all young poets: this one is for you!

Come chill in the Teen Zone and work on needlefelting projects with other teens! We will provide the necessary supplies. If you don't know how to felt, we will show you!

This program is intended for teens in grades 6-12 (age 11-18)

The Teen Leadership Council is planning an Escape Room! Stay tuned for theme and details. In the meantime, attend TLC meetings to help develop the event and learn to think like a librarian.

Join us for a relaxing and mindful evening of yoga and meditation with Cathy Spence! Please bring a yoga mat, if possible.

Join the experts from C2 Education for a presentation on strategies for achieving a 1500+ SAT Score.

Come join Anna Glenn from the University of Maryland Extension for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 9–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living live gardening, animal care, and more.

Help spread comfort in our community! Partnering with Frederick Health, the Teen Library Council will teach you how to sew soft items that support patients facing surgery, cancer treatment, or memory care challenges.

Take the time to create art! Bring a work in progress or start a new project with all supplies provided by the library. No experience necessary! For teens in grades 6-12. Activities while supplies last. 

Calling all future engineers and those who enjoy STEM challenges.  Join us to apply engineering principles to brainstorm, design and build structures, solve problems and test your skills.  

Come join us for Young Homesteaders, a three-part hands-on series where youth ages 8–13 will learn the basics of sustainable living, live gardening and more.

A casual craft session where tweens can make Perler Bead Art with a variety of patterns available.  Perler beads are plastic fuse beads that you place on a grid and melt together.

Turn simple paper tubes into beautiful winter art! You’ll cut, shape, and decorate recycled paper tubes to create dazzling snowflakes that are as unique as the real ones.

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.

Learn some coding and play around with Sphero Bolt robots.

Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 9-13.

Learn to play a new tabletop game. Fun for ages 10 to adult!

Fran Roth of Envoy Games will demo and teach the game. Other tabletop games will be available to play.

For ages 10+.

Make a wild mad science drink concoction and enjoy a fun movie at the library!

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

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

Connect with local business representatives to discover and pursue job and volunteer opportunities for teens.

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!

Teens: relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! For grades 6-12.

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 Flexagons!