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 (6/22)	Mon (6/23)	Tue (6/24)	Wed (6/25)	Thu (6/26)	Fri (6/27)	Sat (6/28)
10 am		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Baby 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: Songs, stories, and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Baby Steps Skill Building 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 as babies and their caregivers explore early literacy and social emotional developmental skills. Designed for ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.	Middletown Memorial Park Meet and Greet 10:00am–11:00am Around the Community Offsite Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Program Type: Outreach		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Outdoor Storytime at ThorpeWood 10:00am–11:00am Birth - 5 Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Birth - 5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5 Program Type: Special Storytime Event Details: A very special outdoor storytime as part of our ThorpeWood Community Day! This event is in the "Adult" group Senior Cafe: Tarot Cards 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 learn about Tarot and how it can help with your self-reflection journey. This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group ThorpeWood Community Day 10:00am–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen, Adult, 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" 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, Teen, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Explore the natural wonder of ThorpeWood! Reconnect with nature while you visit the horses, goats, cows, and chickens, get dirty in the mud kitchen, take a tractor ride, and enjoy a nature scavenger hunt on this beautiful 156-acre farm.		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 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: Yard - Walkersville 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: Yard - Walkersville 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: Yard - Walkersville 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: Yard - Walkersville 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 "Elementary" group Discovery Days: Alpacas 11:00am–11:45am Elementary Walkersville Branch Library 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: Yard - Walkersville Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, STEM Event Details: Get ready for a wild and wonderful time with our live animal program — a fun and exciting way to learn about alpacas! In this hands-on program, kids get to: Meet real alpacas!	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Outreach at Frederick Pride 2025 11:00am–6:00pm Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" 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: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit our outreach table at Pride! We'll have a table and tent set up behind the library, near the Creek. Make a paper butterfly, get a library card, and say hello to your favorite library staff! This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Emmitsburg Heritage Days in the Park 11:00am–9:00pm Adult, All Ages Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" 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: Adult, All Ages Program Type: Outreach Event Details: It's a tradition! Heritage Days is the best of summer in Emmitsburg. See a full line up of events at COMMUNITY HERITAGE DAY 2025 \| emmitsburgevents.
12 pm		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18) 12:00pm–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Event Details: While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.  Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18) 12:00pm–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Event Details: While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.  Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18) 12:00pm–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Event Details: While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.  Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18) 12:00pm–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Event Details: While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.  Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.	This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Teen" group Summer Lunch (Ages 0-18) 12:00pm–1:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Walkersville Branch Library This event is in the "Birth - 5" group 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: Birth - 5, Elementary, Teen Event Details: While supplies last, lunches are available for youth ages 0-18.  Funds provided by Glade Valley Community Services and the Town of Walkersville.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Navigating the Monocacy: An Exploration of Frederick's River 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: Join Andy Nichols, outdoor enthusiast and director of programs at Shenandoah Mountain Guides and School, for a refreshing look at the history, natural wonders, and recreational opportunities of the Monocacy River.	This event is in the "Elementary" group Exito with Centro Hispano 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary Around the Community Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Around the Community Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment Event Details: Presented SRC Video 30 kids. Registered 15 for Summer Reading Challenge.
2 pm		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Offsite@Cunningham Falls State Park Manor Area: So you want to be a....Park Ranger? 2:00pm–3:00pm Birth - 5, Elementary Around the Community Offsite Event 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: Around the Community Age Group: Birth - 5, Elementary Program Type: Education & Enjoyment, Special Storytime Event Details: Connect with nature! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime at the playground, followed by an easy hike with Ranger Zach who will share all about the job as a park ranger. Come prepared to ask lots of questions about being a park ranger! Disclaimer(s) Sign Language Interpreter If an american sign language (asl) interpreter is needed for an event, we ask that you contact us one week in advance to ensure that we can process this request. If you need to cancel this request, we ask that you give us one weeks' notice.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Library Council 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 Event Details: Join us for a creative and meaningful afternoon of kindness!
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Sol Yoga 6:00pm–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: Darrell L Batson Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Wellness Event Details: Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.		This event is in the "Birth - 5" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Family 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 after a long day of work and play. Unwind with stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family!