This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 6 2025 Sat The History of Shopping Through the Sears Catalog 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 6 2025 Sat The History of Shopping Through the Sears Catalog 2:00pm–3:00pm Emmitsburg Branch Library Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: Take a trip down memory lane and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums By Candlelight: Model Train Display (Frederick County Society of Model Engineers) All Day All Ages C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums By Candlelight: Model Train Display (Frederick County Society of Model Engineers) All Day C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Room: C. Burr Artz Trust Conference Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room Event Details: A running train display courtesy of the Frederick County Society of Model Engineers.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums by Candlelight 10:00am–4:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages Myersville Community Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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 Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums by Candlelight 10:00am–4:00pm Myersville Community Library Library Branch: Myersville Community Library Room: Trolley Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy, Make & Create Event Details: Once a year, Frederick County’s historic sites and museums provide visitors with a reminder of our area's remarkable past.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Mistletoe & Holly: Victorian Christmas Floriography 11:00am–1:00pm Teen, Adult Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Mistletoe & Holly: Victorian Christmas Floriography 11:00am–1:00pm Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks Library Branch: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks Room: Large Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy, Make & Create, Wellness Event Details: It's Jane Austen's 250th birthday this month!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums by Candlelight: Local Author Showcase, Exhibits, and the Walkersville High School String Quartet 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums by Candlelight: Local Author Showcase, Exhibits, and the Walkersville High School String Quartet 11:00am–4:00pm C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room Event Details: Once a year, Frederick County’s historic sites and museums, including the Maryland Room, provide visitors with a reminder of our area's remarkable past. During Museums by Candlelight, special programming will delight visitors of all ages.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums by Candlelight: Thurmont Center for Agricultural History 12:00pm–4:00pm Adult Thurmont Regional Library This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums by Candlelight: Thurmont Center for Agricultural History 12:00pm–4:00pm Thurmont Regional Library Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: In celebration of Museums by Candlelight, the Thurmont Center for Agricultural History will be open for you to enjoy. A librarian will be present between the hours of 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums By Candlelight at the Emmitsburg Library 12:00pm–4:45pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Museums By Candlelight at the Emmitsburg Library 12:00pm–4:45pm Emmitsburg Branch Library Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy, Make & Create Event Details: Be transported back in time to the beginnings of library service in Frederick County in a 100-year-old school, now serving as home to the Emmitsburg Library.
Dec 24 - 25 2025 Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed All Day 12/24–12/25 All Branches Closing Dec 24 - 25 2025 Closing Christmas Holiday - Libraries Closed All Day 12/24–12/25 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
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm 5:00pm–9:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve - Libraries Close at 5pm 5:00pm–9:00pm 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
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day - Libraries Closed All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day - Libraries Closed All Day 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 Jan 12 2026 Mon Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Room: Community Room (CBA) Age Group: Adult Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room, Public Meeting Event Details: Members of the public are invited to attend a historic preservation tax credit workshop in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library in Frederick.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Edward Hebern: A Cryptographic Odyssey 1:30pm–3:00pm Adult Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Edward Hebern: A Cryptographic Odyssey 1:30pm–3:00pm Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Community Room (MID) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: National Cryptologic Museum docent, Pat Bomgardner, returns with a fascinating story of one of the most influential figures in cryptology who most people have never heard of. Disclaimer(s) 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.
Jan 18 - 19 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed All Day 1/18–1/19 All Branches Closing Jan 18 - 19 2026 Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed All Day 1/18–1/19 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat History Program: George Blessing, Hero of Highland 1:00am–2:00pm Adult Myersville Community Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 24 2026 Sat History Program: George Blessing, Hero of Highland 1:00am–2:00pm Myersville Community Library Library Branch: Myersville Community Library Room: Community Room (MY) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: Join local historian, writer, and vice president of the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society Ann Longmore-Etheridge in an encore presentation of "George Blessing: Hero of Highland." Learn about local farmer and respected elder George Bles
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 24 2026 Sat 'Gallipoli' Screening & WWI Panel Discussion 1:30pm–4:00pm Teen, Adult Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 24 2026 Sat 'Gallipoli' Screening & WWI Panel Discussion 1:30pm–4:00pm Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Community Room (MID) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: Jan 9, 2026 marks the 110th anniversary of the end of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign: a disastrous failure for the Allies but a stunning victory for the crumbling Ottoman Empire.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 24 2026 Sat History of Frederick's Underground Music Scene 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 24 2026 Sat History of Frederick's Underground Music Scene 2:00pm–3:30pm C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Room: Community Room (CBA) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: Travel back in time and join us for a panel discussion about Frederick's underground music scene in the 80s! Disclaimer(s) 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 7 2026 Sat The Marx Brothers 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Middletown Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 7 2026 Sat The Marx Brothers 1:00pm–2:00pm Middletown Branch Library Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library Room: Community Room (MID) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: The Marx Brothers were some of the biggest movie stars of the 1930s and ’40s.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Researching the History of a House 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Researching the History of a House 2:00pm–3:00pm Emmitsburg Branch Library Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, History & Genealogy Event Details: Do you want to learn how to research the history of your house? Just because your house isn't a famous landmark, doesn't mean it doesn't have a rich history.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Hill Top House and its Founders 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Brunswick Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Hill Top House and its Founders 2:00pm–4:00pm Brunswick Branch Library Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library Room: Community Room (BR) Age Group: Adult Program Type: History & Genealogy Event Details: Come learn about Harper Ferry’s historic luxury hotel, Hill Top House, and the fascinating story of its African-American founding family.
Apr 5 2026 Sun Easter - Libraries Closed All Day All Branches Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Easter - Libraries Closed All Day 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Digging Local 2026: A Frederick City Celebration for Maryland Archeology Month 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult C. Burr Artz Public Library This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Digging Local 2026: A Frederick City Celebration for Maryland Archeology Month 6:00pm–8:00pm C. Burr Artz Public Library Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library Room: Community Room (CBA) Age Group: Adult Program Type: History & Genealogy, Maryland Room Event Details: A celebration of local archeology sponsored by the Frederick City Planning Department, co-sponsored by the FCPL Maryland Room.
May 24 - 25 2026 Memorial Day - Libraries Closed All Day 5/24–5/25 All Branches Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Memorial Day - Libraries Closed All Day 5/24–5/25 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
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth - Libraries Closed All Day All Branches Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth - Libraries Closed All Day 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
Jul 3 - 4 2026 Independence Day - Libraries Closed All Day 7/3–7/4 All Branches Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Independence Day - Libraries Closed All Day 7/3–7/4 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
