Week Calendar

Ancestry.com is the most well known genealogy website in the world.  FCPL has temporary remote access to the library version of Ancestry. Learn what you need to know to get started with Mary Mannix of the Maryland Room.

Join Edwin Marroquin from the Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club to explore ways to workout at home while social distancing.

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.

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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.

A caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help you navigate raising your child.

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

Introduction to early coding concepts through a variety of activities and games.

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.

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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.

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.

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.

Explore different painting styles and tools, specifically geared towards the smallest of painters.

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

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.

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

Storytime to engage your developing newborn. Ideal for babes in arms.

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

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Caregivers, please accompany children under age 8.

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

Bring your little ones and learn about how they'll learn and grow from experts in the field while they complete a sensory activity.

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

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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

Explore building and engineering challenges!

Enjoy an interactive storytime program exploring the World of Pooh. Presented by Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum.

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

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.

Join us weekdays at 10 a.m. for our daily virtual storytime for children ages 0-5 at Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/. Enjoy, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and more. Watch past storytimes on our Youtube Storytime Channel.

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.

Sensory-friendly storytime and play in partnership with the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program. Designed for ages 0-3 years with an Adult. Space is limited, please come early for your ticket.

Explore the natural world through stories and fun activities.

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

Bang is a unique fusion of Boxing, Cardio, HIIT, Hip-Hop, World Dance, and Body Weight Training.

Storytime to engage your developing newborn. Ideal for babes in arms.

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.

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

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

Storytime to engage your developing newborn. Ideal for babes in arms.

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.

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

Have fun with bilingual books, songs, and festivities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Department of Social Services will answer frequently asked questions about long term Nursing Care Insurance and types of coverage.

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

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

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

Join Sharon Streb, owner of Olive and Basket, and learn about the history of olives, oil, and taste many healthy varieties.

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.

Explore the natural world through stories and fun activities.

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

Art projects for the littlest hands.

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

Kelly Beins of Occupational Therapy Consulting shares strategies for navigating screen time with your child that don't involve eliminating it. A playgroup for children will be included.

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories from around the world.

Songs, stories, and fun 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.

Learn some fun and easy ways to help your preschooler get ready for kindergarten.

Science is all around us. Join us to investigate the "why's" and "how's" of things around us.

Use different ingredients from around your kitchen to make new and exciting creations! Go to Facebook.com/FredCoLibrary/ to watch.

May is Children's Mental Health Matters Month! Meet Pandy and her handler Dr.

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.

A science experiment and snack combined! Learn how to make Diamond Candy!Visit FCPL's Facebook page, facebook.com/FredCoLibrary to attend this program.

Andy McGann of Cellular Tracking Technologies, LLC. explains modern wildlife telemetry in the age of wearables like Fitbits and Apple Watch.

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.

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

Leslie Schultz of SOAR (Supporting Older Adults through Resources) will present the mission and purpose of SOAR in our community.

Learn the tips and tricks to growing your own food alongside a beautiful flower garden Presented by Tiger Waddel with UMD Extension.

Explore the natural world through stories and fun activities.

Experiment with different art mediums and techniques in this program designed to allow creative expression. 3/14: Fantastical Bean Sculptures, 4/11: Gravity Rain Paintings, 5/9: Pulled String Paintings.

Learn how to create new plants using methods of propagation (cuttings, layering, division, and grafting) so you may add to your garden or share with your friends and family. 3810 Lander Road, Jefferson.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math concepts in the STEM Lab. Caregivers, please accompany children under age 8.

An exciting table top adventure for novices and experts. Use our materials to lead your own guild or test your wits against our game master.

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.

Little ones will express themselves through painting, drawing and more.

Explore the world of droids with our LittleBits Star Wars Droids!

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

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

Introduction to early coding concepts through a variety of activities and games.

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

Explore the natural world through stories and fun activities.

Build a bridge, sail a boat, design a maze, and construct a tower.

This Adult-level program is for those who want a deeper understanding of what happens to all the stuff tossed in a blue bin.

Celebrate your love of Star Wars with games, activities, and snacks inspired by a galaxy far, far away.

Need a break from studying? Want a place a hang out? Stop by the library to make and enjoy some creative snacks!

Featuring Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, and PlayStation VR.

Craft a unique piece of jewelry to keep or give as a gift.

Do you need to participate in a service project? Join us weekly and propose or join a project that benefits the library and your community!

Create magnificent messy masterpieces with common household items and ingredients.

Chill and chow down. Snacks, games and more.

Get messy with fun projects you could never do at home. Glitter, playdough, paint and more.

Make a difference - volunteer, gain leadership experience and discuss what the library can do for you. Food provided.

Explore new manga series or books, watch an anime episode or movie, and participate in a cosplay workshop.

Learn about an artist and create a masterpiece to take home.

Explore the world of art through fun, hands-on projects.

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

Waxing poetic? Join us for a poetry recitation performed by Grace Knor, the Maryland State Champion of the 2019 Poetry Out Loud competition, followed by some poetry activities that you can complete from home!

Discover forces, the laws of physics, and the movement of matter while solving problems and challenges.

Beyblade involves strategy, physics, good sportsmanship, and fun! Bring your own Beyblades and stadiums or use the library's collection.

Stop in for games, DIY projects, and special events.

Reading and exploration for early readers.

Hang out with friends and join an activity.

Explore the world around us by learning about one different country each week through multicultural activities and hands-on projects.

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

Come enjoy a night of recipe swapping and an Instant Pot cooking demo. Bring some of your own instant pot recipes for a recipe swap.

Natural, do-it-yourself bath bombs are easy to make and so much cheaper than buying them at the store. Give as a gift too!

Are you ready to stretch your brain with fun, family trivia? Kids in grades K-5 and their families can join our Zoom webinar to play, or anyone can follow along and watch live on our Facebook page. This week's theme is Star Wars!

Celebrate May the 4th with a special storytime, games, and activities.

Learn the answers to common funeral planning questions and concerns with Funeral Director Jeffrey Titcomb from Stauffer's Funeral Home.

Celebrate the galaxy far, far away with games and activities.

Experienced D&D players will teach you the basics of the popular fantasy role-playing game.

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

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Get ready for the summer job hunt by learning the basics of the job search and application process. Presented in partnership with Frederick County Workforce Services.

Calling all Jedi! Use the Force to unscramble Baby Yoda's secret message as you seek Star Wars characters throughout the library.

Come train with the Steeplechaser's Running Club to prepare for the Run for the Books 5K. March 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13. Race May 17!

Resumes, cold readings, headshots, monologues, choosing a song: learn what to expect and how to prepare to audition for community theater.

Have all of your bike questions answered and learn about local biking trails with an expert from Three Points Cycle.

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

Navigate the difficult task of parenting through compelling works of fiction and nonfiction. Sessions at the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, 250 Madison Street, Frederick.

Make a difference - volunteer, gain leadership experience and discuss what the library can do for you. Food provided.

Gaming, technology, slime! Hands-on fun for the entire family.

Enjoy pet crafts, games, and activities.

Using a tea cup or small mug, participants will design a spring time succulent. Supplies guaranteed for the first 20 attendees.

The Frederick City Watershed was developed in the late 1800s to protect our water supply.

Join us for a free class with Sahaja Meditation to help clear your mind and wash away stress.

NEW DATE: MAY 7 Learn the history of how the women of Frederick County first won the right to vote.