Upcoming Events

Do you have questions about researching your family history, or are you not sure where to begin delving into your ancestry?

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.

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it's off to storytime we go! Join Snow White for a special storytime with movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Join us for a captivating Afro-Peruvian dance class that offers not only an opportunity to learn a unique dance style, but also a chance to explore and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Peru.

Build your own miniature terrarium while learning about micro-climates, water cycles, and the amazing things plants can do when the odds are stacked against them.

Please join us in celebrating the release of Jenni Howell’s debut novel Boys With Sharp Teeth! Jenni will be joined in conversation with fellow author, Charlene Thomas! 

Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog.

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!

Visit your favorite library staff at our table for STREAM Night at Sugarloaf Elementary School!

Enjoy activities for the whole family themed around birds, bees, and butterflies!

Connect with the many Green organizations supporting a healthy environment in Thurmont and Frederick County.

Children practice reading skills to the patient and adorable Reading Education Assistance Dogs. For Children Grades K-5. 

Kick-off the start of spring and garden season with this all-ages celebration! Enjoy crafts, vendors, hands-on learning, live animals and more! 

Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!

Kick off your Spring Break with the thrilling Amazing Race: Maryland Edition at the Walkersville Library!

This musical program presented by local group Kokopelli Winds will offer some fun and familiar music with a few kinds of tea to enjoy while listening.

Understand the history and structure of the Chinese language.

Learn basic greetings and self-introduction.

Based on the Mr. Lemoncello's Library series by Chris Grabenstein, join the Emmitsburg Branch Library children's staff for a thrilling scavenger hunt and learn more about your library! The adventure begins at the front desk!

It’s time to Spring clean our craft supplies. Visit makerspace stations and help us use our extra bits and baubles to create fun projects. 

Do you have questions about researching your family history, or are you not sure where to begin delving into your ancestry?

Come train with us and become an L.I.A. (Library Intelligence Agent). Find out your spy name, train with lasers and more.

Visit beautiful Othello Regional Park to “touch” a variety of trucks and vehicles. Learn all about each vehicle and snap photos next to (or inside!) them. This event is rain or shine and appropriate for all ages.

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

Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.