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Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 20, 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, February 20, 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: Bubble Bonanza

Friday, February 20, 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

Float into the library for a poppin' good time! You'll be bursting with joy as you explore these bubble-themed activities!

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

Float into the library for a poppin' good time! You'll be bursting with joy as you explore these bubble-themed activities!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Thurmont Imagination Zone 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: Thurmont Imagination Zone
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 "Adult" group

Lawyer in the Library: Maryland Legal Aid (Study Room 3)

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 3 (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Study Room 3 (CBA)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:

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

Take a Closer Look: Mountaineering with Mike Neuman

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen

Mountaineering means exploring mountains by climbing, hiking, and working together to reach new heights.

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

Mountaineering means exploring mountains by climbing, hiking, and working together to reach new heights.

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

Fire Safety with Frederick Fire and Rescue

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Wellness
Age Group:
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages

Join us for a fun and interactive fire safety program for little ones and their families. We will learn important tips from real-life heroes and how to stay safe in an emergency. 

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive fire safety program for little ones and their families. We will learn important tips from real-life heroes and how to stay safe in an emergency. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sound Bath Healing

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Please join us to learn about and experience sound bath healing. Presented by a certified Sound Healing Practitioner, participants will listen and relax to the sounds of 7 crystal singing bowls.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Please join us to learn about and experience sound bath healing. Presented by a certified Sound Healing Practitioner, participants will listen and relax to the sounds of 7 crystal singing bowls.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom BANG Class

Saturday, February 21, 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, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room (UR) 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: Programming Room (UR)
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 "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 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

Signing Stories for Babies - ASL Immersive Storytime for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and CODA

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Special Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime.

 

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

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime.

 

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 "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime: Little Love Bugs

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room (TRL) at Thurmont Regional Library
Program Type:
Recurring Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 5

Wiggle, giggle, and snuggle in at Little Love Bugs Storytime! Families with children ages 0–5 will enjoy Valentine-themed stories, songs, and early literacy fun.

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

Wiggle, giggle, and snuggle in at Little Love Bugs Storytime! Families with children ages 0–5 will enjoy Valentine-themed stories, songs, and early literacy fun.

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

Celtic Harp Trio

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Inside Library (MD) at Middletown Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Enjoy the musical stylings of the celtic harp, flute and violin.

Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy the musical stylings of the celtic harp, flute and violin.

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

Gardening Program: Seed Starting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room (MY) at Myersville Community Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment
Age Group:
Adult, All Ages

Join Master Gardener Patty Byrne to learn the essentials of successful seed starting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners looking to refine their technique.

Topics will include:

- How to choose quality seeds

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

Join Master Gardener Patty Byrne to learn the essentials of successful seed starting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners looking to refine their technique.

Topics will include:

- How to choose quality seeds

This event is in the "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

Saturday, February 21, 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, February 21, 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 "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Break My Game: Tabletop Game Play Testing

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

Play testing in-progress tabletop game designs with the designers to give feedback and have fun.

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 "Adult" group

Knitting Help Circle/ Círculo de Ayuda para Tejedores

Saturday, February 21, 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 "Elementary" group

STEM Saturdays: Wintry Recyclable Animals!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (EM) at Emmitsburg Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! Create your own wintry animals made from recycled materials! Age Group: Elementary.

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

Join us for an afternoon of STEM fun! Create your own wintry animals made from recycled materials! Age Group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Felting Hangout (ages 11 -18)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Inside Library (BR) at Brunswick Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen

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)

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

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)

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Viking Age

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Darrell L Batson Community Room at Walkersville Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult

Join author Reiner Prochaska for a presentation on the Viking Age in Iceland and on Norse culture and the Viking sphere of influence in Western and Eastern Europe, the North Atlantic, and North America.

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

Join author Reiner Prochaska for a presentation on the Viking Age in Iceland and on Norse culture and the Viking sphere of influence in Western and Eastern Europe, the North Atlantic, and North America.

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

Cel by Cel: Reconstructing Anime's Early History

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Anthony M. Natelli Community Room at Urbana Regional Library
Program Type:
Make & Create
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Take a deep dive with a local artist and anime expert into the handmade era of anime before digital tools. Participants will get to create their own animation cel(s) (while supplies last). Cosplay is encouraged!

Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Make & Create
Event Details:

Take a deep dive with a local artist and anime expert into the handmade era of anime before digital tools. Participants will get to create their own animation cel(s) (while supplies last). Cosplay is encouraged!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Local Presidential Sites with Tom Slater: Within 2 Hours of Frederick That You May Never Have Heard About

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room (CBA) at C. Burr Artz Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Age Group:
All Ages

Join local attorney, political historian, and presidential scholar, Tom Slater, as he brings to light nearby sites relating to the American Presidents. Also a retired educator, Tom's especially enjoys learning and teaching about our Presidents.

Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room
Event Details:

Join local attorney, political historian, and presidential scholar, Tom Slater, as he brings to light nearby sites relating to the American Presidents. Also a retired educator, Tom's especially enjoys learning and teaching about our Presidents.