Upcoming Events

New to anime and manga? A long time fan? Join us to discuss your favorite series, learn a little about Japan, and celebrate the joy of anime and manga! 

Join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon of rock painting in partnership with Infinite Legacy! Tweens ages 9–13 will design and paint their own rocks.

See what you can build using newspaper!

This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

Curious about a career in the arts? Join us for the 3rd annual opportunity to connect with a wide variety of local artists from the world of digital illustrations to stained glass, to improv and theater, to creative writing and much more.

It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities.  We can't wait to see you at the park!

Join our gnome-mazing No-Sew Gnome club! Learn to make your own gnome or build on the skills you learned from the previous workshop. No sewing skills needed. Participants can drop in anytime during the DIY program as convenient.

Visit FCPL staff and sign up for a library card at our outreach table at the Festival of Colors and Spring Holi @ Natelli YMCA, located at 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, 21754.

***This outreach is located at the Natelli YMCA, located at 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, 21754.***

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

Experienced competitive puzzler Ashlin Davis introduces participants to the world of speed puzzling, an increasingly popular competitive hobby that combines problem-solving, focus, and a little friendly rivalry.

Love anime and manga? Swing by our animanga club! Every month is something different - draw and chat with friends while doing themed crafts, learning some trivia, and more! *Craft supplies are limited*

Join a local DM and learn about Dungeons and Dragons!

Add some sparkle to your reading with book bedazzling! Bring a book you’ve already started bejeweling or choose one of our books to decorate with gems and designs.

This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13.

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

Create your own magical miniature world in a closed-system terrarium! Build a tiny, self-sustaining ecosystem that you can watch grow and thrive.

This program is intended for teens.

Dive into the world of Table-Top Role Playing Games! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new recruit, you've got a spot at our table. Pull up a chair as we fight monsters on bikes or perform a daring heist while being a hungry bear.

Let's get ready for spring by transplanting seedlings.  Learn how to transplant and fertilize plants to prepare them for the library garden and your home garden.

Come hang out at this program specifically designed for teens and adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disorders and their caregivers -if they chose to stay.  Sensory friendly games and crafts will be provided.

Let's Celebrate Earth Day! This eco-friendly program invites tweens (ages 9-13) to create unique, sustainable art using recycled and natural materials.

Transform ordinary rocks into fun and unique pet companions! Decorate them with paint and embellishments to create colorful, one-of-a-kind characters.

This program is intended for tweens between the ages of 8 and 13.

Are you a bug lover? Or just curious about insects and nature? Come get up close and personal with exciting insect specimens and a few arthropods!

Next Steps is a drop-in reengagement and support program for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who may be feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their next steps in education, career, or life plann

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons! Play through an exciting campaign DMed by one of our library teens. To sign up for DM slot, contact the librarian. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for character creation.