Announcements

FCPL Winter Holiday Hours

Frederick County Public Libraries will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/18)	Mon (5/19)	Tue (5/20)	Wed (5/21)	Thu (5/22)	Fri (5/23)	Sat (5/24)
8 am		This event is in the "Teen" group West Frederick Middle School Summer Challenge Presentation 8:30am–3:00pm Teen Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Teen Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Summer Reading Challenge Presentation for 6th & 8th Grades at WFMS
9 am	This event is in the "All Ages" group Frederick City Market Book Bike 9:00am–11:45am All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the Library Book Bike at the Frederick City Market! Library staff will be there to check out books, make library cards, and answer any library questions you may have!
10 am	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Visit at Sophie and Madigan's Playground 10:00am–10:30am Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Join us at Sophie and Madigan's Playground for a visit filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and fun!	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver.		This event is in the "Adult" group Pop-Up at the Thurmont Senior Center 10:00am–1:00pm Adult Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Staff from the Thurmont Regional Library will be on hand to provide library cards and check out books. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Junior Gardeners 10:30am–11:30am Birth - 5, Elementary Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM Event Details: Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! Join us for a fun morning of exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. Ages 0-12.
11 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Little Adventurers 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Make & Create, STEM Event Details: Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities!		This event is in the "Adult" group Mind Care for Seniors & Caregivers: Topic-Meals on Wheels 11:00am–12:00pm Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Inside Library (EM) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Wellness Event Details: Kitty from Meals on Wheels will be our guest speaker. After our speaker, we will have games and activities. Games are among the many activities that can keep the human mind entertained and engaged.
12 pm	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at Kids Expo 12:00pm–4:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit FCPL's outreach table at this year's KidsExpo!
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Book Talk at Middletown 50+ Community Center 2:00pm–2:30pm Adult Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books & Authors, Outreach Event Details: Join Middletown Branch Librarians each month at the senior center for a topical discussion of favorite, new or trending titles. We will have a selection of items to check out and you'll have an opportunity to sign up for a library card! This event is in the "Adult" group Library Hour at Middletown 50+ Community Center 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Adult Program Type: Books & Authors, Computers & Technology, Education & Enjoyment, Outreach Event Details: Join us monthly for library resource explanations, themed book talks, and general tech help as the library comes to you!			This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Cupcake Liner Poppies 2:00pm–3:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create Event Details: Create poppies with only red cupcake liners, markers, and craft sticks! Poppies are symbols of sacrifice and remembrance, and they can be worn or displayed in honor of Memorial Day. Age Groups: Birth-5, Elementary.
3 pm						This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Meet the Rover at Hill Street Park 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: It's time for a pop-up library experience. Visit the Rover, sign up for a library card, check out some materials, and participate in fun seasonal activities. We can't wait to see you at the park!
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Container Gardening 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen, Adult Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create Event Details: Want a garden but have limited space? Join Denise Morrow, Master Gardener, to learn how to create a container garden.	This event is in the "All Ages" group TJ Middle School Cultural Night 5:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Cultural Night at GTJMS.
6 pm					This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Pajama Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Birth - 5 Emmitsburg Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Emmitsburg Branch Library Room: Community Room (EM) Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages 0-5 with a caregiver. This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Library Pop-Up at Blue Heron Elementary School Carnival 6:30pm–8:00pm Elementary, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Elementary, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Visit your favorite library staff at our table for Blue Heron Elementary School's Carnival!