Week Calendar

A multi-sensory storytime designed to support children with autism or sensory processing challenges. This time is designed to meet your child where they are in, a fun, engaging environment.

Learn about the classic game of chess with a representative of the Frederick Chess Club. This program will explore its pieces, their moves, and the chess culture of our area, before allowing participants a chance to play the game with other a

It's tractor time! Join us and our friends from Ceresville New Holland for this special Touch-a-Tractor event and get a close up look at one of these magnificent machines!

The University of Maryland Extension Program will be presenting a mini series on agriculture! AGsploration lessons are a statewide curriculum designed to increase middle school student agriculture literacy and STEM (science, technol

Stories, movement, music, and fun for the entire family.  Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 

It's that time of the year where we celebrate the moms and the ladies in our lives! Come by the library with your little ones to create a craft and long-lasting memories together. For ages 12 and under.

We're continuing our Grand Opening Celebration weekend with a visit from the Frederick Catoctones Barbershop Chorus! Join us for this fun musical performance!

Explore pollination and what it takes to be a bee! Geared for Grades K-5.

This program will take place outdoors on the Plaza.

In the chance of inclement weather, this program will take place indoors.

Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! We will be exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library.

Children can learn and explore using STEAM-based activities. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! Designed for elementary-aged students.

Make your very own game board with the materials provided.

STEAM Lab takes place every Tuesday afternoon at 4pm.

Come in to check out some of our amazing STEM lab activities. 

Join us for some twisty fun with pipe cleaners! 

Designed for children in grades K-5.

Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

Grades 4-7. Learn the beginner basics of knitting and crocheting or bring your own projects to join in the crafting. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided.

Topic: Fair Isle

Mine, build, and explore with like-minded tweens in our library Minecraft server! This program is intended for tweens ages 10-13. 

Join us at Thurmont Regional Library as we welcome graphic novelist Vera Brosgol to Frederick County! Vera will discuss her new middle grade graphic novel Plain Jane and the Mermaid, answer questions, and sign books. 

Join us for an all-ages storytime after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!

Explore pollination and what it takes to be a bee! Geared for Grades K-5.

This program will take place outdoors on the Plaza.

In the chance of inclement weather, this program will take place indoors.

Do you love to read? Join us for a special evening storytime to celebrate Children's Book Week. We will read our favorite stories, sing, dance and celebrate our love for books.

Join us for bedtime themed songs and stories--pajamas are welcome!

Test your video game knowledge! There will be trivia. There will be snacks. There will be prizes. Join as an individual or bring some friends and play as a team. 

This program is geared toward students in grades 4-7. 

Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog form WAGS for Hope.

Join us to launch the Mind+Body Kids Yoga Series! Learn how yoga helps children manage emotions, discover ways in which Frederick County supports youth development, and receive a free kids’ yoga mat (while supplies last)