Week Calendar

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

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

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Stories, songs, and more for children with their caregiver. This storytime takes place in the Frederick County Health Department Auditorium (lower level across from WIC) at 350 Montevue Lane, Frederick.

Explore "the Dairy" and learn how to promote early literacy.

Explore "the Dairy" and learn how to promote early literacy.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

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

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Celebrate Picture Book Month with a party.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

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

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Junior drivers wanted! Get ready to race around the room with our collection of matchbox cars.

Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

Play and meet friends at the library.

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Play and meet friends at the library.

A fun annual holiday event! Frederick Handbell Choir at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus read 'The Night Before Christmas' at 1 p.m., and hands-on crafts are available all day!

Make your gingerbread house at home and bring it in to the library to display by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26. Prizes will be awarded!

Storytime designed to engage your developing newborn.

Storytime designed to engage your developing newborn.

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imagination.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Play and meet friends at the library!

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.

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

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Play and meet friends at the library!

After storytime, enjoy a half hour of active play, visiting with friends, and making new ones!

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.

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

Play and meet friends at the library!

Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Play and meet friends at the library!

Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga's Good Cause Division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Donations accepted.

Holiday-themed crafts based on favorite picture books!

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

Literacy Night

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Use your own Pokemon cards to make decks and play with others, and bring your Pokemon Video Games for exciting head-to-head battles!

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Come join us for a snake themed Nature Sprouts. Learn all about these fascinating creatures. We will have a special live snake visit!

Come join us for a snake themed Nature Sprouts. Learn all about these fascinating creatures. We will have a special live snake visit!

Music, movement, and stories for the whole family. Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver.

Join Mrs. Claus at Walkersville United Methodist Church at 22 Main Street in Walkersville for a special storytime.

Join a local Master Gardener and learn how to use greenery to spice up your holiday decorating.

Enjoy the sounds of the season presented by the flute ensemble of Mount St. Mary's University!

Children read to therapy dogs.

Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

A different playful STEAM experiment that encourages tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking each month.

The National Shrine Grotto has a rich history. Enjoy a presentation to learn about this spiritually rich landmark which is celebrating its 60th year of becoming a national shrine.

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature.

Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

9/18: Fall Monoprint, 10/2: Geology Lab, 10/16: Art Lab, 10/30: Dinosaur Dig, 11/27: Energy Lab.

Practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

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

Train to be a spy.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This is a 4-week class.

Join Mrs. Claus at Glade United Church of Christ at 21 Fulton Avenue in Walkersville for a special storytime. This program is offered in cooperation with the Walkersville Historical Society as part of the annual Walkersville Christkindlmarket.

Considering a home birth? Learn from the professionals at Riverside Midwifery and get your questions answered.

You bring your gifts to wrap; we provide wrapping supplies and instructions, holiday treats, and room to wrap gifts away from prying eyes!

Explore virtual reality technology and games.

Join Mrs. Claus at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 14 West Pennsylvania Avenue in Walkersville for a special storytime.

Connect with nature every week through a wide array of activities, crafts, special presenters, and more. Come prepared to get dirty!

10/29: Flying Drones;  11/26: Building Little Bits Droids; 01/14: Building and Coding with Lego We-Do; 02/11: Flying Drones

Discover fun activities and hands-on projects that explore our monthly theme.

Complete weekly experiments, projects, and crafts while exploring a different STEAM topic.

Come out to the library for a workshop dedicated to National Novel Writing Month! Snacks provided.

Literacy Night

Literacy Night

Global instruments provide an exciting group experience. This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Frederick Arts Council.

Solve different engineering challenges using LEGO® bricks.

Using hands-on experiments, explore parts of the world that gross you out. Sept. 5: Viruses; Sept. 12: Worms; Sept 19: Slime; Sept. 26: DNA; Oct. 3: Water Filtration; Oct. 10 Gases; Oct. 17: Insects; Oct. 24 Mummification; Nov.

Using hands-on experiments, explore parts of the world that gross you out. Sept. 5: Viruses; Sept. 12: Worms; Sept 19: Slime; Sept. 26: DNA; Oct. 3: Water Filtration; Oct. 10 Gases; Oct. 17: Insects; Oct. 24 Mummification; Nov.

Fun, creative projects for young makers.

Enter the world of Minecraft to build, explore, and destroy!

Solve a weekly art problem and create a mess or a mess-terpiece. Make sure to bring creative problem solving skills.

Come and perform and enjoy spoken poetry, musicians, singing, and more! Don't be afraid to come display your skills. Refreshments provided.

Are you interested in theater and building your confidence? Bring your talents to a community drama club.

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

As the weather turns colder, let's take a virtual vacation around the world.

Learn the art of storytelling through fun interactive activities. Sept. 4: Prompt Jars; Sept. 11: Storycubes; Sept. 18: Shadow Puppets; Sept. 25: Sock Puppets; Oct. 2: Halloween Holly Author Visit; Oct. 9: Interview a Friend; Oct.

Learn the art of storytelling through fun interactive activities. Sept. 4: Prompt Jars; Sept. 11: Storycubes; Sept. 18: Shadow Puppets; Sept. 25: Sock Puppets; Oct. 2: Halloween Holly Author Visit; Oct. 9: Interview a Friend; Oct.

Explore educational, creative, and mind-challenging games.

Let your voice be heard and influence the library! Gain leadership experience and discuss what the library can do for you.

Come find out what you can make using old DVD cases.

Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives.

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Hang out with friends, have a snack and join in an activity: 9/13: Jungle Escape Room, 9/20: Teen BINGO, 9/27: Trivia Night, 10/11: Book Crafts, 10/18: Trivia Night, 10/25: Edgar Allen Poe Escape Room, 11/8: Art Night, 11/15: Trivia Night, 11/29:

Erik Davis and Paul Bolcik spent 3 years researching Frederick's most famous Civil War photograph. They will discuss their methodology and their findings. Cosponsored by the Frederick Civil War Round Table.

Whether you are new to cosplay or a seasoned veteran, this program will offer tips and tricks of the trade. Leave with resources, tips, and names of cosplayers to follow.