Upcoming Events

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

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

Love to explore the outdoors? New to wanders and forest walks? Come learn the basics of spelunking, nature safety, and good environmental stewardship. Geared for Grades K-5.

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

Visit our outreach table to get a library card, sign up for FCPL's Summer Reading Challenge, and to find out everything your local library has to offer. See you at the carnival!

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged students.

A fun hands-on program exploring art and artists with a focus on expression, activism and community.  Ages 10-13 years.

5/30 Rubber Print Making - Leopoldo Mendez

Try your hand at a variety of instruments as we explore and create music together! 

In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held inside.

Come out to "touch" a variety of trucks and vehicles! 

Our event will start at 10 a.m. Parking will be available at 94 East Moser as well as behind the library. Please pay attention to our signs and volunteers when you park. 

Practice reading skills to patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.). For Children Grades K-5. 

Join us for a fun afternoon of food, strawberry treats, and plenty of outdoor activities. Stop by the library's table to get a library card or sign-up for our Summer Challenge. 

Celebrate local know-how and learn something new at the How-To Festival. Members of our community will display their diverse hobbies, skills, and passions with demonstrations and informational offerings all throughout the library from 1-4p.m.

Make beautiful butterfly art to take home, and help decorate butterflies that will hang in the Discovery Zone of the library! Designed for children in grades K-5.

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.

Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! We will be exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. For ages 5-12.

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

Register for the Summer Challenge program and celebrate with yard games, crafts, and a high-five from a unicorn! This event will be held at Rocky Point Creamery.

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

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

Visit the library for fun activities and sign up for the 2024 Summer Challenge! 

Put on your dancing shoes and join Poppy for a hoppin' boppin' time prior to our Summer Reading Kickoff! Be sure to bring your camera for a fantastic Photo Op. 

Kick off your summer with fun events and activities for the whole family! Register for our Summer Challenge program, participate in fun games and activities, including Bingo. Will be held rain or shine. 

Enjoy a story, ask your questions and enjoy traditional crafts from this celebration.