Upcoming Events

Join dressmaker, pattern maker and sewing instructor Maggie Koenig for a fun and informative talk about 19th century fashions.

Frederick County Public Libraries invites “readers” and “books” to have an open conversation in a safe space without judgement.

"Unjudge someone."

Come join Professor Pavel Preznikov to learn more about the events that preceded the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and triggering of the full-scale war between the two countries.

Retired History Teacher, Joseph Baclawski will present on the triumphs and tribulations experienced by those who landed on the beaches of Normandy, 80 years ago. 

Author and Historian Jake Wynn will present information on the Civil War and Reconstruction in the Frederick County area with an emphasis on the African American experience during this period.

Learn about local creatures and mysteries of Frederick County and Maryland, such as the Snallygaster and Dwayyo, then create your own through art or writing! 

Curious about the origins of Smith Island cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? Come meet Julie Saylor from the Maryland State Library Resource Center and learn about their collection of Maryland cookbooks dating back to the 1800s.

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

A brief history of Lincoln School, Frederick County’s first and only secondary school for African Americans until the end of segregation. The documentary highlights former students who share their fond memories.

Join us for an encore presentation of the Myersville Wolfsville Area Historical Society's mini-program on the tragic tale of a Wolfsville area May-December marriage during the Great Depression.