Upcoming Events

Enjoy a fun-filled day of discovery at How-To Fest 2025! Dig into the creativity and connect with our strong and vibrant community as they show off their unique businesses, hobbies, skills, and passions.

Join Andy Nichols, outdoor enthusiast and director of programs at Shenandoah Mountain Guides and School, for a refreshing look at the history, natural wonders, and recreational opportunities of the Monocacy River.

Join us for an afternoon with author Charlotte Taylor Fryar as she discusses her debut book Potomac Fever, which explores the winding history of this well-known river.

Carissa Barth with FIBE Dance will lead a fun and interactive line dance class just for kids. This event is ideal for kids under age 12. Be ready to Cupid Shuffle your way around the library deck!

Join Brandon Chapman and Jason Francis of More Than (Formerly More Than a Father), for an engaging and supportive session designed for caregivers and their children.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Join us as babies and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.   Afterwards, we offer a "stay and play" for all to enjoy.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups.  Afterwards, we offer a baby playgroup for all to enjoy.

This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Join us for a special smurf-tastic summer fun themed storytime. We’ll sing, dance to some smurfy tunes and dive into summer themed crafts and games. Designed for families, ages 0 - 8 with a caregiver.

Inspired by Musical Storytime? Play with a variety of instruments from around the world and make some music of your own!

Engage your baby's senses with activities designed just for them while visiting with other caregivers. For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver.

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

In this class we will jump into the basics of storytelling, and how to tell your narrative through art and text together on a page! All levels of artists are welcome while we discover how one creates a graphic novel.

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

While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.
 Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.

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

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 13 -August 19 (lunches will not be served on June 19 & July 4).

Preschoolers and their caregivers will build school-ready skills while having fun and exploring their social-emotional selves at this weekly kindergarten prep program. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Connect with nature! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime at the playground, followed by an easy hike with Ranger Zach who will share all about the job as a park ranger. Come prepared to ask lots of questions about being a park ranger!