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 Infant Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Join us inside to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers! This program is intended for children 0-12 months and their families. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group It Takes a Village 10:30am–11:00am Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Join us for a caregiver-led discussion and playgroup for tips and tricks to help navigate raising little ones.		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 "Adult" group Senior Cafe: Charcuterie Boards 10:00am–11:00am Adult Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Come join the 2024's Sass Choice Award for Best Caterer, Box Theory, as we learn about how to create beautiful charcuterie boards. As Box Theory suggests: Eat Pretty Food!		This event is in the "Adult" group Freedom BANG Class 10:00am–11:00am Adult Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout.
11 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Baby Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Join us to explore songs, stories, and fun designed for our youngest audience and their caregivers.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Toddler Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Fireplace Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Bring your wiggles for songs, stories, and fun for toddlers and their grownups. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Toddler Skills 11:30am–12:00pm Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Introducing toddlers and their caregivers to a variety of preschool-readiness skills including fine motor development, social emotional skills, and early literacy activities.		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Fireplace Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group School Skills for Preschoolers 11:30am–12:00pm Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers will practice school-readiness skills with cutting, tracing, play, and other literacy activities.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Fri-Yay: Carnival Day 11:00am–11:45am Birth - 5 Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Step right up! While we may not have room for a Ferris wheel, we promise you'll have a wheel-y good time at this program as little ones get to try a variety of carnival games!
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	This event is in the "Adult" group Book-ish: a craft-recycling, art, and chocolate afternoon 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join us for a book-ish afternoon in the library!
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!
3 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Tuesday: Rubberband Cars 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Make & Create Event Details: Let's get creative and build rubber band-powered cars using everyday materials! We'll tinker, design, and see how far we can make our cars go with just the power of a rubber band.			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					This event is in the "Adult" group Expungement Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid 4:00pm–7:00pm Adult Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Study Room 3 (WA) Age Group: Adult Program Type: Business & Job Skills Event Details: Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process. This is a free service!
5 pm				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 "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Tween Tech: Drones (Ages 10-13) 6:00pm–6:45pm Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Elementary, Teen Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM, Tween Event Details: Get ready for an exhilarating adventure as you take the pilot's seat with our indoor drones! Master exciting indoor challenges, then dive into coding to program your drone for even more high-flying fun.	Reservation Friends of the Walkersville Library Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Walkersville Branch Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Bilingual Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Birth - 5, Elementary Walkersville 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: Walkersville Branch Library Room: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary Program Type: Recurring Storytime Event Details: Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes in Spanish and other world languages.	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!