Upcoming Events

Join us for an evening of World War II era cartoons, comics and magazines, and learn how American superheroes, cartoon soldiers, and even Dr. Seuss joined the fight.

When did Marylanders start taking vacations? Where did they go? How did they get there?

A celebration of local archeology sponsored by the Frederick City Planning Department, co-sponsored by the FCPL Maryland Room and Plamondon Hospitality Partners.

RESCHEDULED: Join local historian, writer, and vice president of the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society Ann Longmore-Etheridge in an encore presentation of "George Blessing: Hero of Highland." Learn about local farmer and respected elde

Are you curious about the origins of Smith Island Cake, crab soup, and Maryland fried chicken? We will explore a historical collection of MD Cookbooks, and search for early examples of your favorite Maryland recipes.

The American women who moved to Paris in the early part of the 20th century traveled there to change their lives, but they also changed the world.

The American women who moved to Paris in the early part of the 20th century traveled there to change their lives, but they also changed the world.

The American women who moved to Paris in the early part of the 20th century traveled there to change their lives, but they also changed the world.

Join Jody from Heritage Frederick to learn about Frederick County's role in the American Civil War. This presentation will include pictures and information that will be featured in Heritage Frederick's 2026 exhibit.

Collecting is a popular and fascinating hobby.

Join us for a forum discussing end of life decisions. Professionals Tina Workman and Leslie Strongwater will discuss legacy projects and explaining the benefits of utilizing end of life doulas.

FCPL was recently selected as one of 50 libraries across the country to participate in TED Democracy. As a satellite location, FCPL will livestream the day-long TED event at New Spire Arts Stages in downtown Frederick.

Join us to learn the history of the Egyptian pyramids, how they were built, their symbolism in ancient Egyptian religion, and a chronology of their construction through Egypt’s history.

Genealogy’s popularity has increased significantly over the past several years, with new devotees gaining an introduction through shows like Genealogy Roadshow, Who Do You Think You Are?, and Finding Your Roots.

Take a trip down memory lane and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs.