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Holiday Closing - Easter

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

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

Family Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (MID) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

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

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5
Preschool Storytime:

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

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
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

Play and Learn!

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Fri-Yay: The Colors of Spring

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Tired of the gray of winter? Celebrate spring with pops of color that will leave you feeling mauve-lous!

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Tired of the gray of winter? Celebrate spring with pops of color that will leave you feeling mauve-lous!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

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

Take a Closer Look: Behind the Bouquet with Abloom Flowers

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Join us for a hands‑on introduction to the world of flowers! Elementary and Teen participants will learn the basics of caring for fresh flowers, including how to keep them healthy, hydrated, and long‑lasting.

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

Join us for a hands‑on introduction to the world of flowers! Elementary and Teen participants will learn the basics of caring for fresh flowers, including how to keep them healthy, hydrated, and long‑lasting.

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

Interview Prep with Frederick County Workforce Services

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Great job, you secured the interview, now what? 

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Great job, you secured the interview, now what? 

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

Seed Library at the Myersville Farmers Market

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Check out our seed library when it visits the Myersville Farmers Market!

Select seeds from our stock to use in your home garden and learn more about gardening programs at the Myersville Community Library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Check out our seed library when it visits the Myersville Farmers Market!

Select seeds from our stock to use in your home garden and learn more about gardening programs at the Myersville Community Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom Bang Fitness Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Shri Yoga

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

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

Drop-in Saturdays: Neurographic Doodle Art and Puzzles

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Large Room at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities.

Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Large Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

New Bookmobile Ribbon Cutting at the Children's Festival in Baker Park

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Early Start Bookmobile
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Come see the brand new bookmobile at the Children's Festival.  At 10am we'll have the official ribbon cutting.  Come on board to check out the amazing selection of books.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Early Start Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come see the brand new bookmobile at the Children's Festival.  At 10am we'll have the official ribbon cutting.  Come on board to check out the amazing selection of books.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Outreach at the Children's Festival in Baker Park

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Around the Community
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Visit are table at the Children's Festival.  Say hi to your favorite library staff and learn about all FCPL has to offer.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit are table at the Children's Festival.  Say hi to your favorite library staff and learn about all FCPL has to offer.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5, All Ages

Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime Rocks!

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Roll into Thurmont Library for a rock-solid good time for the whole family! We’ll dig into silly stories, sing toe-tapping songs, and roll through plenty of rocky fun together.

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

Roll into Thurmont Library for a rock-solid good time for the whole family! We’ll dig into silly stories, sing toe-tapping songs, and roll through plenty of rocky fun together.

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

Read to a Dog (ages 0-10)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Practice reading to a real dog. This program is for children ages 0-10.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Practice reading to a real dog. This program is for children ages 0-10.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gentle Yoga Flow: A Beginner Yoga Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Help Circle/ Círculo de Ayuda para Tejedores

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
STEM Lab at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

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

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

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

Big Bears with Mark Spurrier, Maryland Park Service

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary

Park Ranger Mark Spurrier shares his experiences with bears in Maryland and reads his picture book, "Big Bears". 

Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM
Event Details:

Park Ranger Mark Spurrier shares his experiences with bears in Maryland and reads his picture book, "Big Bears". 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mocktails and Masterpieces: Spring Sip and Paint

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Age Group:
Adult

Spend an afternoon sipping on mocktails and learning to paint a spring landscape with students from the Barbara Ingram School of Fine Arts.

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

Spend an afternoon sipping on mocktails and learning to paint a spring landscape with students from the Barbara Ingram School of Fine Arts.

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

Puzzle and Game Exchange

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Swap gently used puzzles and board games with other enthusiasts. Drop offs start at 1:30pm on day of. Please bring your own box or bag to carry items out. Any items left at end will be donated to local charities. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Swap gently used puzzles and board games with other enthusiasts. Drop offs start at 1:30pm on day of. Please bring your own box or bag to carry items out. Any items left at end will be donated to local charities. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

City Nature Challenge

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate Citizen & Community Science Month this April with the Brunswick Green Team.

Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate Citizen & Community Science Month this April with the Brunswick Green Team.