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Holiday Closing - Juneteenth

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth.

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This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Summer Explorers: Jenn's Uncommon Critters Awesome Animal Ambassadors -A show, tell, and touch experience

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

Meet and greet with Jenn and her Uncommon Critters! This is a show, tell, and touch experience focusing on general facts, unique characteristics, and animal stewardship. ...

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Meet and greet with Jenn and her Uncommon Critters! This is a show, tell, and touch experience focusing on general facts, unique characteristics, and animal stewardship.

Designed for children in grades K-5.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

RPG Game Night

Tuesday, August 6, 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Yoga

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Wellness
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Drop-In Tech Cafe

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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, troubleshoot challeng...

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

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, troubleshoot challenges, learn how to use library digital resources and more. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Valley Needle Crafters

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Inside Library (MD) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters. Knitting, crochet, all ...

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters. Knitting, crochet, all fiber crafts welcome! 

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

STEM Adventure with the Science Guys!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacl...

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

In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Spark your creativity during a guided exploration of creative writing styles through thought-provoking prompts. Enjoy a supportive and inspiring environment for all experience l...

Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Spark your creativity during a guided exploration of creative writing styles through thought-provoking prompts.

Enjoy a supportive and inspiring environment for all experience levels.

Bring a notebook and your imagination!

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

Family Storytime at Carroll Creek Amphitheater

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. For poten...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Carroll Creek Linear Park Amphitheater
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater for Family storytime presented in partnership with Downtown Frederick Partnership. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more.

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

Outdoor Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Toddler Storytime:

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

Event Details:

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Toddler Storytime

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

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Autism/ASD Friendly Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Programming Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging env...

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
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.

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

Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

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! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers.

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

Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers.

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

Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten (ages 3-5)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Variety of preschool aged activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Variety of preschool aged activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sol Yoga

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Sol Yoga Good Cause Class:

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness

Sol Yoga Good Cause Class

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Summer Lunch

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen
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.
 Funds provided by Friends of the Wal...

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.

Tiny STEAM

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Event Details:

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. 

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

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. 

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, August 7, 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 "Adult" group.

Senior Cafe - Craft Notebook Covers

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This week we will create beautiful notebook covers. All supplies provided and no registration necessary. 

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

This week we will create beautiful notebook covers. All supplies provided and no registration necessary. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary
Event Details:

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

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

Discover and 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 "Adult" group.

Memory Lab

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Memory Lab:

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini D...

Event Details:

To reserve an appointment, click here or call the Point of Rocks Library at 301-874-4560.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy

Memory Lab

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other device to save your files. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Department of Education.
Event Details:

To reserve an appointment, click here or call the Point of Rocks Library at 301-874-4560.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Fireplace at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages. 

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

Outdoor Musical Storytime

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Musical Storytime:

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Event Details:

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.

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

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
Event Details:

In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors.