Upcoming Events

Join us for some activities celebrating your gross and cool body.

This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10).

In this introductory class, participants will learn how to perform hands-only chest compressions in the event of sudden cardiac arrest on teens and adults to continue the circulation of the remaining oxygenated blood through the body.

Members of the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services will discuss their roles as EMTs and Paramedics and provide basic first aid tips.

This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Variety of preschool aged activities to support early literacy and school readiness skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts. Designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Join us as we welcome the Go Team Therapy Dogs to the Middletown Branch Library! We invite all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers to enjoy this fun, sensory event.

Recurring mahjong event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick.

Come watch, learn and play.

Sharpen your coding skills with Sphero Indi bots. (geared for grades K-5th).

Learn the process for starting seeds indoors, how to transplant seedlings and the journey a seed will take until it's ready to plant in the garden.  We will plant flowers, vegetables and herbs and dissect a variety of seeds.

Twist, bend, and shape colorful pipe cleaners to create your own playful creatures.

Dive into the pixelated universe of Minecraft right here at the library. Whether you’re a master builder with epic architectural visions or a strategic survivor ready to face the mobs, our Minecraft program has a world for you. Ages 8-13.

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.

Learn all about Frederick County Family Partnership with Director Chantell Duckett.

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. 

Join Curious Iguana at C. Burr Artz Library on Thursday, March 26 from 4:00-5:00 pm for an event with children’s author Amy S. Hansen.

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! 

Join us for a viewing of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie and make some 'franken-snacks'.

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

Hop into the Emmitsburg Library for an evening of fun! The excitement starts at 6pm with a family egg hunt followed by a bouncing bubbly dance party with a special cotton-tailed friend. All ages.