Week Calendar

Through his diaries and ledgers, Jacob Engelbrecht (1797-1878) documented the events and individuals of Frederick. Visit FCPL's Facebook page, facebook.com/FredCoLibrary to watch this video.

Enjoy the summer sun with these fun outdoor activities. Visit FCPL's Twitter account to view this program. View past recordings of this and other virtual programs on FCPL's Recent Virtual Programs page.

Start your day with a meditation and motion video from Cain Yentzer with Inner Court Tai-Ji. Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

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 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.

We're taking sensory play to a whole new level. Come play and leave your mess at the library!

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.

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.

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.

Caregivers and children work together to practice and improve social skills.

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

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.

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.

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

Caregivers and children work together to develop and strengthen school readiness skills.

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.

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.

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

A 3-part introduction series to gain knowledge and confidence in basic computer skills. Session 1 is a prerequisite for Session 2 and 3.

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.

Caregivers and children work together to develop school readiness skills with a music-themed format.

A fun story or two paired with a S.T.E.A.M based project.

With a caregiver, children can practice school-readiness skills such as cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

Explore different stories through activities and art.

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.

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. Creamery Park is located directly across from the library at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Glade Road.

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

Spark your imagination with stories, music and movement, then enjoy a Story Stroll through the park. 8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville.

Get up and moving with the fun-filled and active program! Enjoy numerous outdoor activities and new ways to play!

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.

Bounce, jump, play, and celebrate any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pump It Up, 8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick. All children must have a signed waiver, wear socks, and be 34" tall to play on the equipment.

Help us celebrate our first birthday!

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

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

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

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

A craft, activity, or playgroup designed for children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.

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

With a caregiver, children can practice school-readiness skills such as cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

With a caregiver, children can practice school-readiness skills such as 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.

Caregivers and children work together to develop and strengthen school readiness skills.

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

With a caregiver, children can practice school-readiness skills such as cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

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.

Little ones explore art materials to experience process art and the product is always unique!

STEM projects geared toward smaller hands and imaginations.

Dance, sing and play! Discover music through movement while bonding with your child, nurturing their creative side, and having fun together.

A craft, activity, or playgroup designed for children ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver.

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

Bounce, jump, play, and celebrate any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pump It Up, 8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick. All children must have a signed waiver, wear socks, and be 34" tall to play on the equipment.

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

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

Summer Challenge registrants receive a voucher for a child ticket with purchase of an Adult ticket. Arrive by 12:30 p.m. to participate in the parade of summer readers before the game.

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

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime to-go meal outside the Brunswick Branch Library for children and youth, preschool through Teen. 

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime meal for children and youth, preschool through Teen. A library activity included at each lunch.

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime to-go meal outside the Brunswick Branch Library for children and youth, preschool through Teen. 

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime meal for children and youth, preschool through Teen. A library activity included at each lunch.

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.

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime meal for children and youth, preschool through Teen. A library activity included at each lunch.

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime to-go meal outside the Brunswick Branch Library for children and youth, preschool through Teen. 

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime to-go meal outside the Brunswick Branch Library for children and youth, preschool through Teen. 

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime meal for children and youth, preschool through Teen. A library activity included at each lunch.

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.

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime to-go meal outside the Brunswick Branch Library for children and youth, preschool through Teen. 

The Frederick Community Action Agency provides a lunchtime meal for children and youth, preschool through Teen. A library activity included at each lunch.

Bounce, jump, play, and celebrate any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pump It Up, 8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick. All children must have a signed waiver, wear socks, and be 34" tall to play on the equipment.

In the process of obtaining your U.S. Citizenship? Learn what to expect, review civic questions, and participate in a mock interview.

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

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

Let's explore the fantasy world through STEAM activities and projects.

A long time ago in a faraway world, two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress.

Explore open-ended STEM challenges that encourage creative and imaginative solutions.

Create a new project each week.

Explore your Middletown! Meet a local hero or venture into the community to discover what it's like to work a day in their shoes.

Explore your universe through making. Projects might be messy. Dress accordingly.

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

Learn all about these mysterious prickly creatures. After a short talk and opportunity for questions, those interested can view the hedgehogs up close.

A long time ago in a faraway world, two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress.

Explore nature through hands-on activities combining indoor and outdoor learning.

Make some magnificent messy masterpieces.

Looking for adventure? Learn outdoor skills through games and activities.

Learn the basics of Social Security filing strategies from drawing benefits to deferring Social Security.

Bounce, jump, play, and celebrate any time between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pump It Up, 8420 Gas House Pike, Frederick. All children must have a signed waiver, wear socks, and be 34" tall to play on the equipment.

Refresh your wardrobe for free! Bring items you no longer want and go home with some new pieces.

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

With a caregiver, children can practice school-readiness skills such as cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.

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

Create your own story using stop motion animation. Fun props will be provided.

Enjoy different tales about magic and mythical creatures, then have fun with a craft, activity, or experiment.

It's parachute time! Enjoy stories and games while bouncing to music.

Enjoy a Mulan-themed party featuring a HiYa! Karate demonstration, crafts and fun activities.

Hang out with friends, eat food, and join a different activity: 8/14: Light-Up Harry Potter Wands, 8/21: Conductive Sewing, 8/28: T-Shirt Deconstruction.

Enjoy a step-by-step tutorial on a classic recipe for Vanilla American Buttercream Icing. Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program.

Help us paint drive in cars for children to sit in for the Starlight Family Film Festival. Wear old clothes!

Join us for hands-on, fun activities just for Teens!

Enjoy fun summer STEM activities using common household items. Visit FCPL's Facebook page to attend this program. View past recordings of this and other virtual programs on FCPL's Recent Virtual Programs page.

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

Create trendy wall and desktop decor and spruce up your space!

End summer with a last hurrah before school starts up again. Food provided.

Peter Wood will dazzle us with his magic and majesty from around the world!

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

Explore the world of computer science and coding through various games and activities.

Learn more about D and D and meet other Teens interested in this exciting table top adventure! Use our materials or bring your own. Stop by to create a character, play a one-shot, or join a campaign. All experience levels welcome!

Join us for a free yoga class offered by Yogamour's Good Will division. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.

Children read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

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

Read books, do crafts, and explore together as a family. This month we talk about grandparents.

Chris Haugh, Frederick and Mount Olivet historian and documentarian, will share stories of soldiers, officers, and local civilians who experienced the war firsthand.

Join us in your pajamas and slippers for an evening storytime.

Learn the basics of Social Security filing strategies from drawing benefits to deferring Social Security.

Design something simple and basic, complicated and intricate, bold or subdued. Make a key chain, necklace, coaster, or magnet. Snacks provided.

Create magnificent messy masterpieces with common household items and ingredients.

Penelope Melas will share Feng Shui principles for laying out and arranging furniture as well as other helpful information.

Learn to paint a gorgeous outdoor scene.