Upcoming Events

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.

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!

Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome.

Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Followed by baby playgroup. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Young learners can practice skills they will need for school - listening, asking, writing, cutting, tracing, and more. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

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

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. For kids in grades K-5. 

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! 

Local artist Aster Thomas will show you how to create fun, distinct designs for your original characters!

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

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family -- Pajamas are welcome!  Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects.  Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the libr

A sensory experience, exploring texture and color that encourages toddler creativity & fine motor skills. Designed for ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

Songs, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0-5, with a caregiver.

Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills.  Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 

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Drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to join us for a variety of crafts, games, puzzles, and DIY activities.

Practice reading to a real dog. This program is for children ages 0-10.

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

Calling all knitters—whether you're a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share.

Park Ranger Mark Spurrier shares his experiences with bears in Maryland and reads his picture book, "Big Bears".