Announcements

Holiday Closing - Easter

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Teen" group

Library Tween Hangout (Ages 9-13)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Tween
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to a library party just for them! Join us for games, creative activities, and time to hang out with friends in a relaxed, welcoming space. Ages 9-13.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Family Fun: Art Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary
Emmitsburg Branch Library
Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library
Room: Community Room (EM)
Age Group: Elementary
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as we experiment with different art forms. Age group: Elementary.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Time: Artist Talk - Character Design (ages 11-18)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Brunswick Branch Library
Library Branch: Brunswick Branch Library
Room: Community Room (BR)
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool
Event Details:

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).

This event is in the "Adult" group

Thurmont Green Fest: Understanding Solar and Traditional Generators

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Thurmont Imagination Zone
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Curious about solar energy? Do power outages have you concerned about food spoiling or the ability to use a CPAP or other medical device? Have you ever considered purchasing a solar generator or power station?

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Starlight Storytime (ages birth - 5)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Recurring Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Tween, Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

Explore, Snap & Identify: Becoming a Community Scientist

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate Citizen & Community Science Month this April with Green Team Urbana!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Little Artists (ages 2-5)

10:00am–10:30am
Birth - 5
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Family Play Area
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Baby 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:

Join us for songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.

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

Family 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:

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

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Preschool 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

Preschool Storytime

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

Play and Learn!

11:00am–11:30am
Birth - 5
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
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 0-5 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Fri-Yay: The Colors of Spring

11:00am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, STEM
Event Details:

Tired of the gray of winter? Celebrate spring with pops of color that will leave you feeling mauve-lous!

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten

11:15am–11:45am
Birth - 5
Thurmont Regional Library
Library Branch: Thurmont Regional Library
Room: Community Room (TRL)
Age Group: Birth - 5
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

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. 

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

Take a Closer Look: Behind the Bouquet with Abloom Flowers

1:00pm–1:45pm
Elementary, Teen
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Homeschool, Tween
Event Details:

Join us for a hands‑on introduction to the world of flowers! Elementary and Teen participants will learn the basics of caring for fresh flowers, including how to keep them healthy, hydrated, and long‑lasting.

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

Interview Prep with Frederick County Workforce Services

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen, Adult
Middletown Branch Library
Library Branch: Middletown Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Business & Job Skills, Education & Enjoyment
Event Details:

Great job, you secured the interview, now what? 

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

Seed Library at the Myersville Farmers Market

9:00am–12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Check out our seed library when it visits the Myersville Farmers Market!

Select seeds from our stock to use in your home garden and learn more about gardening programs at the Myersville Community Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Freedom Bang Fitness Class

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Walkersville Branch Library
Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library
Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.

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

Shri Yoga

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, All Ages
Urbana Regional Library
Library Branch: Urbana Regional Library
Room: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room
Age Group: Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Wellness
Event Details:

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.

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

Drop-in Saturdays: Neurographic Doodle Art and Puzzles

10:00am–1:00pm
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: Large Room
Age Group: Elementary, Teen, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create, Wellness
Event Details:

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

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

New Bookmobile Ribbon Cutting at the Children's Festival in Baker Park

10:00am–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Early Start Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Early Start Bookmobile
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come see the brand new bookmobile at the Children's Festival.  At 10am we'll have the official ribbon cutting.  Come on board to check out the amazing selection of books.

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

Outreach at the Children's Festival in Baker Park

10:00am–3:00pm
Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Around the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Around the Community
Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Visit are table at the Children's Festival.  Say hi to your favorite library staff and learn about all FCPL has to offer.

This event is in the "Birth - 5" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Storytime

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

Join us for movement, music, stories and fun for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.