Upcoming Events

Come learn about the Native Americans who lived in the Brunswick area from 15,000 years ago to the 1720s.

Join Mary Mannix from the Maryland Room at Frederick County Public Libraries for an introductory program to help you begin your genealogical journey.  We'll teach you how to start tracking your family history.

Join Lauren Lippiello, Assistant Professor of History and Anthropology at FCC, for an illuminating presentation on the rhythms of the sun and its influence on religion in Predynastic Egypt, as revealed by rock art from Aswan, Egypt

Unless you are the first person to live in your house, you’ve probably at some point wondered who else cooked in your kitchen, when was your roof last replaced, or what was that strange door that leads to nowhere originally used for.

Sharing memories with loved ones is a beautiful experience; sometimes, telling the whole story requires more than just a few words. Please join us and writer Niki Gjoni for a special writing workshop for seniors, focusing on memoir writing.

Tara Gettig, experienced hiker, educator, and outdoor enthusiast, will explore the history, scenery, and culture of the Appalachian Trail.  Come dream about hiking from the warmth of our Community Room during the cold months. 

The American Civil War saw great advances in medical care and treatment of wounded soldiers.

Join FCPL Maryland Room Archivist, Mary Mannix, as she discusses the factors, peoples, and communities that created today's Old-Line State. How much do you really understand about this southern state with a northern sensibility?

Come join us and learn about the fascinating history of the marble used to build the Capitol and other buildings in Washington, DC, after its destruction by the British in 1814.

Learn the meaning and history behind the language of plants and flowers! What does a yellow carnation mean? Or a pink rose? And what do they mean when they're together in a bouquet?

Come join us and learn more about the history of using flowers to convey messages.

Take a journey on the historic road that runs through Middletown, Frederick, and over 25 other Maryland towns. Bob Savitt from the Middletown Valley Historical Society recounts the National Road’s colorful history includes trips by Andrew Jac

David H. Wallace (1926-2024) was a well-known and loved member of the Frederick community and long-time volunteer in the Maryland Room of Frederick County Public Libraries.