Announcements

Holiday Closing - New Years

Frederick County Public Libraries will close at 5 p.m. December 31, 2025 and be closed January 1, 2026 for New Year's.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Special Storytime
Event Details:

ASL storyteller brings deaf, hard of hearing and CODA babies and their families stories, interactive bonding moments and more in this ASL immersive storytime.

 

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 "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime: Arctic Animals on Adventure!

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bundle up and join us for a chilly good time as we explore the incredible animals that call the Arctic home! Meet playful penguins, powerful polar bears, snowy owls, seals, and other frosty friends through stories, songs, and movement.

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

Celtic Harp Trio

10:30am–11:30am
Adult, All Ages
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Inside Library (MD)
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Conversation Class for English Language Learners

10:30am–11:30am
Adult
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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

Puzzle and Game Swap

10:30am–3:30pm
Adult, All Ages
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Bring your gently used puzzles and games to the library to exchange with others! 

Please be sure that all contributions are in good condition and include all pieces.

This event is in the "Adult" group

All About Seeds - Gardening 101

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

Get a jump on spring by learning how to select the right seeds. Our gardening expert will share his knowledge of seed sources, soil testing kits, gardening books and how to properly save and store your seeds.

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

Puzzle Craft (ages 10 to adult)

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween
Event Details:

Make snowflakes using old jigsaw puzzle pieces. All supplies provided.

Ages 10 to adult

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gentle Yoga Flow: A Beginner Yoga Class

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a calming, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you unwind, stretch, and move with ease.

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

Break My Game: Tabletop Game Play Testing

12:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Event Details:

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

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

Edward Hebern: A Cryptographic Odyssey

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adult
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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Libraries Closed

All Day 1/18–1/19
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 "Birth - 5" group

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Adventurers

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Community Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Myersville Community Library
Library Branch: Myersville Community Library
Room: Community Room (MY)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 mos.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime (ages 2-3)

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - 5
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! This program is for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Winnie the Pooh Celebration

10:30am–11:30am
Birth - 5, Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create
Event Details:

Come join the fun as we celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day with a morning of crafts, games and more! Ages 0-5, Elementary.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Play and Learn!

10:45am–11:15am
Birth - 5
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Library Branch: C. Burr Artz Public Library
Room: Programming Room (CBA)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Musical Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
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: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime

Musical Storytime

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.
This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Play to Learn (ages 18-36 mos.)

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Community Room (MID)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Join us for play based learning, games and activities! Designed for toddlers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Fireplace
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.