Announcements

Holiday Closing - Memorial Day

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed Sunday May 26 and Monday May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

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

Summer Lunch Program

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
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 ...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options ...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Graphic Designing and Digital Marketing for Tweens (ages 10-13)

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Job Skills, Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn graphic design fundamentals and how to create a compelling visual.  Discover the psychology of what attracts people and how to convey your message. Content suitable for ...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Learn graphic design fundamentals and how to create a compelling visual.  Discover the psychology of what attracts people and how to convey your message.

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

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
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 ...

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

Tween and Teen Buttons and Bracelets (grades 4-12)

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Make your own buttons and friendship bracelets while listening to music.

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Make your own buttons and friendship bracelets while listening to music.

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

Mario Kart Tournament (Ages 10-18)

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
Event Details:

Test your Mario Kart skills against your fellow gamers! This tournament is open to teens and tweens...may the best player win!

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Test your Mario Kart skills against your fellow gamers! This tournament is open to teens and tweens...may the best player win!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Record Painting

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Deck at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come in and upcycle an old record by painting it! Bring your own record or use one of ours*!   * records limited 

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Deck
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Come in and upcycle an old record by painting it! Bring your own record or use one of ours*!

 

* records limited 

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

It's College Essay Season!

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

It's College Essay Season! C2 Education Urbana is offering a free community service information session discussing why college essays are critical for students and understand what ...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

It's College Essay Season! C2 Education Urbana is offering a free community service information session discussing why college essays are critical for students and understand what colleges are looking for from their applicants' essays!

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

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
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 ...

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 "Teen" group.

TEEN Studio: Abstract Artists Lab

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Let's explore abstract art and create a piece to take home. Guest artist Mariam Memarsadeghi will guide teens through the artwork of famous abstract artists such as Klee, Matisse,&...

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Let's explore abstract art and create a piece to take home.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Safety Series- Hands Only CPR

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services in a Teen-specific training on Hands Only CPR.

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

Join Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services in a Teen-specific training on Hands Only CPR.

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.

RPG Game Night

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Grades 6-12. Get in on the action and become the character. Create and participate in a live action role-playing game.

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.

Offsite: Thorpewood Community Day, Wednesday, July 10 (1 day only, 10am-1pm)

All Day
Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Join FCPL, for a Summer Reading Challenge day, exploring the natural wonder of ThorpeWood! Visit the horses, goats, cows, and chickens, get dirty in the mud kitchen, climb on the f...

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Join FCPL, for a Summer Reading Challenge day, exploring the natural wonder of ThorpeWood!

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

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
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 ...

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
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 ...

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 "Teen" group.

Crash Test Dummies

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

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

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!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Animanga Club: Trivia Time

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen
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 knowle...

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

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen
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.

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 "Teen" group.

Totally Teen Time: Smoothies!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, Wellness
Age Group:
Teen
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 not...

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

On-site at the Starlight Family Film Festival: Trolls Band Together (PG)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
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. In the event of bad weathe...

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.

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.

Outreach at the Starlight Family Film Festival: Trolls Band Together (PG)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff at our table and tent! Get your popcorn ready, because Starlight is back!  Movies start at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pr...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit your favorite library staff at our table and tent!

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 6:30 p.m.

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

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
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 ...

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

Freedom BANG Fitness Class

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options ...

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Graphic Designing and Digital Marketing for Tweens (ages 10-13)

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Business & Job Skills, Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn the basics of digital marketing and content creation and explore the topics of copywriting and social media marketing as well. Content suitable for tweens who are rising...

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Learn the basics of digital marketing and content creation and explore the topics of copywriting and social media marketing as well. Content suitable for tweens who are rising 5th graders to 7th graders.