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Teen Library Council: Seed Paper to Share

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Learn how to make plantable seed paper to share with the Walkersville community. Participants will earn service hours as they create seed paper that will be shared with visitors to the library.

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

Make-A-Card-For-Kindness Workshop (Ages 9-18)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Have fun, make cards, listen to music, hang out! Come with friends or meet new ones. Cards will be donated to community-based health care and senior centers. Service hours available.

Easter - Libraries Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
This event is in the "Adult" group

Stop the Scam! Scam and Fraud Awareness

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment, Wellness
Event Details:

Don't Be Fooled! Scam Proof yourself and your loved ones. Join Long Term Care Ombudsman Jayme Duva to learn about the top 10 scams targeting older adults.

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

Volunteer Fair

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Teens, Families, Adults and Seniors: visit our Volunteer Fair to learn about amazing volunteer opportunities available in Frederick County including:

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

"Into the Woods" Window Art Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks
Room: Small Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Join us in the magic of making an enchanted forest, as our community window art theme "Into the Woods" continues throughout 2026 at the Point of Rocks library. First, we made trees.

This event is in the "Adult" group

City Nature Challenge

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Celebrate Citizen & Community Science Month this April with the Brunswick Green Team.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council: Magic Yarn Project

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Help support a great cause by cutting yarn for The Magic Yarn Project! Participants will earn volunteer hours while preparing materials that will be used to create yarn wigs for children with medical hair loss.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Straight Talk with Mayor Davis

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Town of Emmitsburg and the Library are teaming up for America250 to provide a glimpse into local government!

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

Film Screening: What's the Rush?

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring 45-minute video presentation from Professor Doug Tallamy of Homegrown National Park.

Memorial Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 5/24–5/25
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
This event is in the "Adult" group

Straight Talk with Mayor Davis

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Town of Emmitsburg and the Library are teaming up for America250 to provide a glimpse into local government!

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

TED Democracy: Founding Futures

11:00am–6:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

FCPL was recently selected as one of 50 libraries across the country to participate in TED Democracy. As a satellite location, FCPL will livestream the day-long TED event at New Spire Arts Stages in downtown Frederick.

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

A Founding Mother: A Novel Of Abigail Adams with Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Books & Authors, Civic Engagement
Event Details:

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Maryland authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie will talk about their new book, A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams.

Juneteenth - Libraries Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library
This event is in the "Teen" group

Gerrymandering and You: A Game of Power (Ages 13-18)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Experience the ways that lines drawn on maps impact our representation and governance. Manipulate this power first-hand and see the consequences of your actions. For teens in grades 8-12.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Straight Talk with Mayor Davis

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adult
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Town of Emmitsburg and the Library are teaming up for America250 to provide a glimpse into local government!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Get Involved, Make an Impact: Frederick County Boards & Commissions

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Want to play a role in shaping the future of Frederick County? Boards and commissions give residents a direct way to share their expertise and advise the County Executive and Council on important issues.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Open Art Space: We the People (ages 9-18)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

Explore the ways that your values and civics influence each other. Work together to create a mural that reflects and integrates you and your values with the broad diversity of our community. No experience necessary!

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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.

Independence Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 7/3–7/4
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Labor Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 9/6–9/7
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Libraries Closed - Staff Development Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Veteran's Day - Libraries Closed

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library

Thanksgiving Eve - Libraries Close at 5 pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Around the Community, Brunswick Branch Library, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Community Bookmobile, Early Start Bookmobile, Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, Emmitsburg Branch Library, Middletown Branch Library, Myersville Community Library, Thurmont Regional Library, Urbana Regional Library, Walkersville Branch Library